"[3] A report by The Wayne Herald following another 100-point win said the following: Another star of the contest, although he did not have much opportunity to carry the ball, was "Obe" Wenig.

His wonderful ability to breakup the secondary defense of the visitors [Nebraska State Normal] made possible many of the scores by his teammates.

[4]In the 1916 baseball season, Wenig, a left-handed pitcher, did not lose a game, and led his team to numerous shutouts.

[8][2] Prior to a game against the Decatur Staleys, the Rock Island Independents of the American Professional Football Association (APFA) signed Wenig to play end and tackle.

[10] Despite just appearing in one game during the season, he was named second-team All-Pro by sportswriter Bruce Copeland, who was noted for his bias in favor of the Rock Island team.

[11] Wenig returned to the Independents for the 1921 season, playing in seven games, starting six, and making three touchdowns and eight extra points.

"[14] He played in the game against the Bears, a loss, and remained with the Independents for the rest of the season, as they placed fifth in league standings with a 4–2–1 record.