About Leland Shaffer
Lived 1912 – 1993 (aged 80). Leland Shaffer was an American american football player.
Leland Knoy Shaffer (May 9, 1912 – January 24, 1993) was an American football running back and quarterback for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL).
Shaffer appeared as an imposter for the marshal of Dodge City, Kansas on the December 25, 1961 episode of the CBS game show To Tell the Truth. When he revealed his true identity, he said that after his football career ended, he worked in the home construction business.
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Who was Leland Shaffer?
American football player (1912-1993)
When was Leland Shaffer born?
Leland Shaffer was born on 9 May 1912 in Minneola.
When did Leland Shaffer die?
Leland Shaffer died on 24 January 1993 in Hillsboro Beach.
What was Leland Shaffer's occupation?
Leland Shaffer was an american football player.
What nationality was Leland Shaffer?
Leland Shaffer was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leland Shaffer. https://biography.guide/leland-shaffer/
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