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Abe Cohen

1933 – 2001

American football player

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Lived 1933 – 2001 (aged 67). Abe Cohen was an American american football player.

Abraham Cohen (March 23, 1933 – March 8, 2001) was an American professional football guard who played one season with the Boston Patriots of the American Football League (AFL). He was selected by the New York Giants in the 26th round of the 1955 NFL draft. He played college football at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Cohen was also a member of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

College career Cohen played for the Chattanooga Moccasins from 1954 to 1955. He also wrestled for the Moccasins. He won the Southern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (SIWA) championship in the 190 pound weight class in 1954. Cohen then won the SIWA heavyweight championship in 1955 and 1956. He was inducted into the UTC Athletics Hall of Fame in 1990.

Professional career Cohen was selected by the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) in the 26th round with the 308th overall pick in the 1955 NFL draft. He later played for Fort Hood in the Shrimp Bowl in 1957.

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University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
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Abraham Cohen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Abe Cohen?

American football player (1933-2001)

When was Abe Cohen born?

Abe Cohen was born on 23 March 1933 in Plymouth.

When did Abe Cohen die?

Abe Cohen died on 8 March 2001.

What was Abe Cohen's occupation?

Abe Cohen was an american football player.

What nationality was Abe Cohen?

Abe Cohen was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Abe Cohen

· Wikidata: Q20811160

· DBpedia: Abe Cohen

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