Howard Lebengood
American football player (1902–1980)
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Howard Edward' "Fungy" Lebengood (April 23, 1902 – January 20, 1980) was an American professional football player for the Pottsville Maroons of the National Football League (NFL) in 1925. Lebengood played for the Maroons for his entire one year NFL career. Lebengood helped the Maroons win the 1925 NFL Championship, before it was stripped from the team due to a disputed rules violation.
BornApril 23, 1902
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJanuary 20, 1980 (aged 77)
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Lakeland, Florida, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Positions | Halfback, Punter |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 23, 1902 Pottsville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | January 20, 1980 (aged 77) Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Villanova |
| Career history | |
| 1925 | Pottsville Maroons |
| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Prior to joining the Maroons, Lebengood attended Villanova University, where he also played at the college football.