Benny Friedman

Benjamin "Benny" Friedman (March 18, 1905 in Cleveland, Ohio — November 24, 1982 in New York, New York) was an American football quarterback who played for the University of Michigan (1924-1926), Cleveland Bulldogs (1927), Detroit Wolverines (1928), New York Giants (1929-1931), and Brooklyn Dodgers (football) (1932-1934). He is generally considered the first great passer in pro football. In 2005, Friedman was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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March 18 - 1905 - Cleveland, Ohio - November 24 - 1982 - New York, New York - American football - Quarterback - University of Michigan - 1924 - 1926 - Cleveland Bulldogs - 1927 - Detroit Wolverines - 1928 - New York Giants - 1929 - 1931 - Brooklyn Dodgers (football) - 1932 - 1934 - 2005 - Pro Football Hall of Fame

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