Phil Handler - College

College

Prior to his professional debut, Handler played college football at Texas Christian University. He played at TCU for three years beginning in 1927 under legendary head coach Francis Schmidt. During his college career, Handler earned All-SWC honors as an offensive guard, and was an Honorable Mention All-American. In 1929 Handler and the Horned Frogs won the Southwest Conference.

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