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Dave Skudin

1905 – 1972

American football player

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About Dave Skudin

Lived 1905 – 1972 (aged 67). Dave Skudin was an American american football player.

Harry David Skudin (January 21, 1905 – April 13, 1972) was an American football player and coach.

Skudin was born in 1905 in Brooklyn. He attended Erasmus Hall High School where he played football, baseball, and basketball. In 1935, he was selected as a starting guard on NYU's all-time football team.

After graduating in 1927, he joined Chick Meehan's coaching staff at NYU. In 1928, he was hired as the head football coach at his alma mater, Erasmus Hall.

In 1929, he played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Staten Island Stapletons. He appeared in six NFL games, all as a starter.

After retiring from football, Skudin lived in El Paso, Texas, for 12 years during which time he worked for Aaronson Brothers. In later years, he was an executive with clothing manufacturing company. He died in 1972 at a Manhattan nursing home.

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New York University, Erasmus Hall High School
Also known as
Harry David Skudin

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Dave Skudin?

American football player

When was Dave Skudin born?

Dave Skudin was born on 21 January 1905 in Brooklyn.

When did Dave Skudin die?

Dave Skudin died on 13 April 1972.

What was Dave Skudin's occupation?

Dave Skudin was an american football player.

What nationality was Dave Skudin?

Dave Skudin was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dave Skudin

· Wikidata: Q97657414

· DBpedia: Dave Skudin

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