Benny Friedman

Benny Friedman was an American football player and coach and athletics administrator, born on March 18, 1905, in Cleveland, Ohio. He was the leading passer of his era in the National Football League and is credited with revolutionizing the game with his passing prowess. He played college football as a halfback and quarterback for the Michigan Wolverines from 1924 to 1926, playing both offense and defense and handling kicking and return duties. He was a consensus first-team All-American in 1925 and 1926 and won the Chicago Tribune Silver Football trophy. He died on November 24, 1982.