About Ben Kish
Lived 1917 – 1989 (aged 71). Ben Kish was an American american football player.
Benjamin Ernest Kish (March 31, 1917 – February 24, 1989) was a professional American football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Eagles. He was also a member of the "Steagles", a team that was the result of a temporary merger between the Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers due to the league-wide manning shortages in 1943 brought on by World War II. He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh and was drafted in the eighth round of the 1940 NFL draft.
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Who was Ben Kish?
American football player (1917-1989)
When was Ben Kish born?
Ben Kish was born on 31 March 1917 in Tonawanda.
When did Ben Kish die?
Ben Kish died on 24 February 1989 in Coatesville.
What was Ben Kish's occupation?
Ben Kish was an american football player.
What nationality was Ben Kish?
Ben Kish was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ben Kish. https://biography.guide/ben-kish/
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