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Charles Goldenberg

1911 – 1986

American football player

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About Charles Goldenberg

Lived 1911 – 1986 (aged 75). Charles Goldenberg was an American and Russian american football player.

Charles R. "Buckets" Goldenberg (April 15, 1911 – April 16, 1986) was an All-Pro National Football League (NFL) American football player. He is often credited as the originator of the draw play by forcing Sid Luckman to hand off with his blitzing.

Biography Goldenberg was born in Odessa, Russian Empire, and was Jewish. He and his family immigrated to Wisconsin when he was four. His nickname, a play on "buttocks", was "Buckets". He played college football for the University of Wisconsin Badgers football team. In 1939 he was 1st Team All-Pro (Chicago Herald Am.), and in 1942 he was 2nd Team, All-Pro (Associated Press and NFL). He's also on record for a card in 1936 at the Columbus Club in Green Bay, which became the studios for WBAY-TY.

Later in his career, he opened up restaurants. and elected to the Wisconsin Athletic Hall of Fame in 1973.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison
Also known as
Charles Robert Goldenberg, Buckets Goldenberg

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Charles Goldenberg?

American football player (1911-1986)

When was Charles Goldenberg born?

Charles Goldenberg was born on 15 April 1911 in Odesa.

When did Charles Goldenberg die?

Charles Goldenberg died on 16 April 1986 in Wisconsin.

What was Charles Goldenberg's occupation?

Charles Goldenberg was an american football player.

What nationality was Charles Goldenberg?

Charles Goldenberg was American and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Charles Goldenberg

· Wikidata: Q1064557

· DBpedia: Charles Goldenberg

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