1955-56 Offseason
Retirements The main retirements leading into the 1956 season are leading the way for new stars to take their place, as they were all former star players realizing that their playing days are far from what they were. Two lifelong Chicago Hogs players exhibit this more than any other retirement this year, with WR Nicholas Kramer and TE Glenn Chambers retiring after 13 and 14 years of play in the Windy City. Each quickly formed a connection with Hogs QB Alfred Walton, and their performances catapulted the Hogs from the other football team to a regular contender, winning 2 World Series of Football titles in the Midwestern Championship and 3 championships in the AFL. Kramer and Chambers decided it was time for them as the offense was less pass-heavy than in their prime and could not play the supporting roles that were asked of them. Chambers was widely recognized as potentially one of the best players to have ever played the tight end position, being nominated for 3 All-AFL teams and had