Ben Aldridge (defensive back)
American football player (1926–1956)
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Bennie Leo "Lefty" Aldridge (October 24, 1926 – May 14, 1956) was an American professional football defensive back and a halfback in the National Football League who played for the New York Yanks, the Dallas Texans, the San Francisco 49ers and the Green Bay Packers.[1] Aldridge played his college football at Oklahoma State University and played 43 professional games from 1950–1953.[2]
PositionsDefensive back, halfback
BornOctober 24, 1926
Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S.
Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 14, 1956 (aged 29)
Bradley, Oklahoma, U.S.
Bradley, Oklahoma, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Positions | Defensive back, halfback | ||||||||||||||||
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| Born | October 24, 1926 Duncan, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Died | May 14, 1956 (aged 29) Bradley, Oklahoma, U.S. | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||||||||||
| Listed weight | 195 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||||
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| High school | Velma-Alma (Velma, Oklahoma) | ||||||||||||||||
| College | Oklahoma State | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1950: 6th round, 68th overall pick | ||||||||||||||||
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