George Benson (American football)
American football player (1919–2001)
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George Nathan Benson (May 7, 1919 – August 24, 2001) was a professional American football halfback. He was a member of the Brooklyn Dodgers team of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC).[1]
PositionHalfback
BornMay 7, 1919
Madison, Indiana, U.S.
Madison, Indiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 24, 2001 (aged 82)
Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Cape Coral, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
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| Position | Halfback | ||||||
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| Born | May 7, 1919 Madison, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | August 24, 2001 (aged 82) Cape Coral, Florida, U.S. | ||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) | ||||||
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| High school | Hammond (Hammond, Indiana) | ||||||
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| NFL draft | 1942: 19th round, 179th overall pick | ||||||
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