About Al Bedner
Lived 1898 – 1988 (aged 90). Al Bedner was an American american football player.
Albert Leon Bedner (July 9, 1898 – July 12, 1988) was an American professional football player who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Frankford Yellow Jackets and New York Giants. He played college football at Lafayette College.
Early life Albert Leon Bedner was born on July 9, 1898, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. He also participated in wrestling, boxing, and track in college. He appeared in nine games, starting two, for the Giants during their inaugural 1925 season.
Personal life Bedner served in the United States Navy. He sold real estate and insurance after his football career. He died on July 12, 1988, in Wilkes-Barre.
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Who was Al Bedner?
American football player (1898-1988)
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Al Bedner was born on 9 July 1898 in Wilkes-Barre.
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Al Bedner died on 12 July 1988 in Wilkes-Barre.
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Al Bedner was an american football player.
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Al Bedner was American.
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