About John Saban
Lived 1928 – 2013 (aged 84). John Saban was an American american football player.
John Richard Saban (December 19, 1928 – January 4, 2013) was an American professional football offensive fullback.
Life and career Saban was born in Lyons, Illinois, the son of Nicolas and Mary Saban. He was the brother of Lou Saban, a football coach at Case Western Reserve University. He attended and graduated from Lyons Township High School. After graduating, he served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.
Saban played for the Xavier Musketeers football team from 1948 to 1951. The next year, he was selected by the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL) in the 30th round of the 1952 NFL Draft, but did not make it to the final roster, which after not making it, he later went into hospitality, owning Saban's Restaurant from 1962.
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Who was John Saban?
American football player
When was John Saban born?
John Saban was born on 19 December 1928.
When did John Saban die?
John Saban died on 4 January 2013.
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John Saban was an american football player.
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John Saban was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Saban. https://biography.guide/john-saban/
MLA: "John Saban." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-saban/.
Chicago: "John Saban." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-saban/.
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