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Ben Jefferson

b. 1966

Football player (born 1966)

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Born 1966. Ben Jefferson is an American american football player.

William Benjamin Jefferson (born January 15, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was an offensive linemen for one season with the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Maryland. He also played for the Ohio Glory of the World League of American Football (WLAF), and the Las Vegas Posse and Shreveport Pirates of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life William Benjamin Jefferson was born on January 15, 1966, in New Rochelle, New York. Due to his size, he was not allowed to play football until eighth grade.

Professional career Jefferson signed with the Indianapolis Colts after going undrafted in the 1989 NFL draft. He was released on September 5 and signed to the practice squad the next day.

He signed with the New England Patriots on July 28, 1992, before being released on September 1, 1992.

Jefferson was signed by the Los Angeles Raiders on June 10, 1993. He was waived on August 24, 1993.

He played in nine games for the Las Vegas Posse of the Canadian Football League (CFL) in 1994.

Jefferson appeared in six games for the CFL's Shreveport Pirates in 1995.

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football player (born 1966)

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Ben Jefferson was born on 15 January 1966.

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· Wikidata: Q108053176

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