Les Bingaman
Defensive lineman, American football player
1926 – 1970
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Who was Les Bingaman?
Lester Alonza Bingaman was an American football defensive lineman in the National Football League. Bingaman played seven seasons with the Detroit Lions, starting in 1948. He earned trips to the Pro Bowl in 1951 and 1953. He collapsed on the sidelines while serving as an assistant coach for the Miami Dolphins and later died in his sleep.
At reportedly well over 300 pounds, Bingaman was the heaviest player in the NFL during his playing career.
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- Born
- Feb 3, 1926
McKenzie - Education
- University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
- Lived in
- McKenzie
- Died
- Nov 20, 1970
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on July 23, 2013
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