George Svendsen
American football player
About George Svendsen
Lived 1913 – 1995 (aged 82). George Svendsen was an American basketball player, television presenter and american football player.
George Peter Svendsen (March 22, 1913 – August 6, 1995) was an American football player. After his college career at Oregon State and the University of Minnesota, he starred for the Green Bay Packers. He also played one season for the Oshkosh All-Stars of the National Basketball League (NBL).
Svendsen played in 52 NFL games, starting in 31 of them. He played in both playoff games for the Packers in 1936 and 1941. He had one career reception, for 11 yards in 1937. He was named to the 2nd Team All-Pro by Collyers Eye Magazine, the NFL, and UPI. Svendsen is one of ten players that were named to the National Football League 1930s All-Decade Team that have not been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was inducted into the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame in 1972.
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Who was George Svendsen?
American football player (1913-1995)
When was George Svendsen born?
George Svendsen was born on 22 March 1913 in Minneapolis.
When did George Svendsen die?
George Svendsen died on 6 August 1995 in Minneapolis.
What was George Svendsen's occupation?
George Svendsen was a basketball player, television presenter and american football player.
What nationality was George Svendsen?
George Svendsen was American.
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