Len Barnum
American football player (1912–1998)
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Leonard Warner "Feets" Barnum (September 18, 1912 – November 24, 1998) was an American professional football quarterback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the first and only quarterback selected in the inaugural NFL draft in 1936.[1][2]
PositionQuarterback
BornSeptember 18, 1912
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 1998 (aged 86)
Columbia City, Indiana, U.S.
Columbia City, Indiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
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| Position | Quarterback | ||||||||
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| Born | September 18, 1912 Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died | November 24, 1998 (aged 86) Columbia City, Indiana, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Parkersburg | ||||||||
| College | West Virginia Wesleyan (1932-1935) | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1936: 2nd round, 12th overall pick | ||||||||
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Early life and education
Barnum attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. He served in the United States Navy during the World War II era.
