Benny Friedman
Quarterback, American football player
1905 – 1982
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Who was Benny Friedman?
Benjamin "Benny" Friedman was an American football quarterback who played for the University of Michigan, Cleveland Bulldogs, Detroit Wolverines, New York Giants, and Brooklyn Dodgers.
He is generally considered the first great passer in professional football. In 1926, Friedman earned the Chicago Tribune Silver Football Award as the Big Ten MVP. In 2005, Friedman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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- Born
- Mar 18, 1905
Cleveland - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- University of Michigan
- Lived in
- Cleveland
- Died
- Nov 24, 1982
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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