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Ben Roderick

1899 – 1974

American football player

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Lived 1899 – 1974 (aged 75). Ben Roderick was an American american football player.

Benjamin Aaron Roderick (May 11, 1899 – November 30, 1974) was an American professional football player during the early years of the National Football League (NFL) with the Buffalo All-Americans, Canton Bulldogs and Buffalo Bisons. Roderick won an NFL championship with the Canton Bulldogs in 1923. He also played for Cleveland Tigers, while playing in the American Professional Football Association, the organization that later became the NFL.

College football In 1922, Roderick transferred from Columbia University to Boston College. His teammate at Columbia, Sam Dana, who became the longest surviving NFL alumnus in 2003, referred to Roderick as "a sweetheart of a player". Dana later adopted Roderick's style of running.

Korean War Roderick was one of 226 NFL personnel who served in the military during the Korean War.

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College of Wooster
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Benjamin Aaron Roderick

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ben Roderick?

American football player (1899-1974)

When was Ben Roderick born?

Ben Roderick was born on 11 May 1899 in Navarre.

When did Ben Roderick die?

Ben Roderick died on 30 November 1974 in Canton.

What was Ben Roderick's occupation?

Ben Roderick was an american football player.

What nationality was Ben Roderick?

Ben Roderick was American.

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· Wikipedia: Ben Roderick

· Wikidata: Q4886382

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