Mort Landsberg
American football player (1919–1970)
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Mortimer William Landsberg Jr. (July 25, 1919 – December 31, 1970) was an American professional football halfback. He was Jewish.[1]
PositionHalfback
BornJuly 25, 1919
New York City, U.S.
New York City, U.S.
DiedDecember 31, 1970 (aged 51)
New York City, U.S.
New York City, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
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| Position | Halfback | ||||||||||
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| Born | July 25, 1919 New York City, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Died | December 31, 1970 (aged 51) New York City, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Listed height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Listed weight | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school | Lawrenceville School (NJ) | ||||||||||
| College | Cornell (1939-1940) | ||||||||||
| NFL draft | 1941 (22nd round, 204th overall pick) | ||||||||||
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He was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1941 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 204th overall pick.[2] He played for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1941, and for the Los Angeles Dons in 1947.[3][4]
