Matt Brennan (American football)
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PositionBack
BornOctober 3, 1897
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
Stamford, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1963 (aged 65)
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
| No. 5, 7/8[1] | |
|---|---|
| Position | Back |
| Personal information | |
| Born | October 3, 1897 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 3, 1963 (aged 65) Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Bronx (NY) Fordham Prep |
| College | Villanova (1916) Fordham (1917) Lafayette (1920-1922) |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Matthew William Brennan (October 3, 1897 – January 3, 1963) was an American professional football back who played two seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Lions. He played college football at Villanova University, Fordham University, and Lafayette College.
Matthew William Brennan was born on October 3, 1897, in Stamford, Connecticut.[1] He attended Fordham Preparatory School in the Bronx.[1]
Brennan was a letterman for the Villanova Wildcats of Villanova University in 1916, the Fordham Maroon of Fordham University in 1917, and Lafayette College from 1920 to 1922.[1]