Leland Shaffer
American football player (1912–1993)
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Leland Knoy Shaffer (May 9, 1912 – January 24, 1993) was an American football running back and quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
PositionRunning back / quarterback
BornMay 9, 1912
Minneola, Kansas, U.S.
Minneola, Kansas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 24, 1993 (aged 80)
Hillsboro Beach, Florida, U.S.
Hillsboro Beach, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Running back / quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 9, 1912 Minneola, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | January 24, 1993 (aged 80) Hillsboro Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Minneola (KS) |
| College | Kansas State |
| Career history | |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Shaffer appeared as an imposter for the marshal of Dodge City, Kansas on the December 25, 1961 episode of the CBS game show To Tell the Truth. When he revealed his true identity, he said that after his football career ended, he worked in the home construction business.[1]
