Ben Roller

Benjamin Franklin Roller (July 1, 1876 – April 19, 1933) was an American physician, a professional wrestler and a football player. He soon became the captain of the school's football and track teams.

Upon graduation from De Pauw, Roller attended the University of Pennsylvania. With a lack of money for college, he soon began to play football in the professional ranks. Duquesne Country and Athletic Club, and was later a player-coach with the Philadelphia Phillies of the first National Football League. In December 1902, he played for the "New York" team during the World Series of Football. In 1903, he played with the Franklin Athletic Club and won his return trip to the World Series of Football with that team. He began the 1903 season with Syracuse Athletic Club.

Death

Roller died of pneumonia on April 19, 1933, at the age of 56.

Championships and accomplishments Independent American Heavyweight Championship (3 times) International Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2023