Ted Buffalo
American football player (1901–1969)
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William "Ted" Francis Buffalo (November 5, 1901 – August 19, 1969) was a professional football player who played in the National Football League during the 1923 season.
PositionOffensive Lineman
DiedAugust 19, 1969 (aged 67)
Washburn, Wisconsin
Washburn, Wisconsin
Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
| No. 18 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Offensive Lineman |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 11, 1901 Red Cliff, Wisconsin |
| Died | August 19, 1969 (aged 67) Washburn, Wisconsin |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Haskell Institute |
| Career history | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Biography
Buffalo was born in Red Cliff, Wisconsin, and attended Haskell Institute (now Haskell Indian Nations University).[1] In 1923, he joined the NFL's Oorang Indians, a team based in LaRue, Ohio which was composed of only Native Americans. The team was coached by Jim Thorpe.[2] Buffalo played one season in the NFL.[3] He was a Chippewa and 23 years old when he joined the team.
He died on August 19, 1969, in Washburn, Wisconsin.[4]