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    • Benjamin Friedman (March 18, 1905 – November 24, 1982) was an American football player and coach, and athletics administrator. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Friedman played college football as a halfback and quarterback for the University of Michigan Wolverines from 1924 to 1926. Friedman played in the backfield on both offense and defense, handled k… See more

    Early life

    Benny Friedman was born March 18, 1905, in Cleveland, Ohio. His father, Louis Friedman, was a Jewish tailor and furrier who immigrated to the United States from the Russian Empire in 1890. His mother, Mayme (or … See more

    BornMarch 18, 1905 · Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
    DiedNovember 24, 1982 (aged 77) · New York, New York, U.S.
    Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
    Weight183 lb (83 kg)
    University of Michigan

    Friedman enrolled at the University of Michigan in 1923. He played on the all-freshman football team in the fall of 1923.
    As a sophomore for the 1924 Michigan Wolverines football team, Friedman began the season … See more

    Professional football

    In August 1927, Friedman announced that he would play professional football for the Cleveland Bulldogs in the National Football League (NFL). During the 1927 season, Friedman started all 13 games at quarterbac… See more

    Coaching career and military service

    In February 1934, Friedman was hired as the football coach at City College of New York. He remained the coach at City College through the 1941 season, stepping down in 1942 for military service. Friedman's … See more

    Halls of Fame and other honors

    When the College Football Hall of Fame was established in 1951, Friedman was part of the inaugural group of 32 players and 21 coaches to be inducted.
    Friedman also received acclaim for his professiona… See more

    Family and later years

    Friedman was married in February 1931 to Shirley Immerman, a resident of Brooklyn. The wedding was held at a Long Island country club with Guy Lombardo and his orchestra providing the entertainment. They were marri… See more

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