Benny Lom

Athlete

1906 – 1984

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Who was Benny Lom?

Benjamin "Benny" Lom was an American college football player who played for three seasons for the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears, and was best known for his attempt to stop his own teammate Roy Riegels after Riegels ran the ball 69 yards in the wrong direction during the 1929 Rose Bowl.

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Born
Jun 29, 1906
Died
Jun 29, 1984

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on July 23, 2013

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