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American football player (1913–2008) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Herman Schneidman (November 22, 1913 – August 12, 2008) was a professional American football player for the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cardinals.
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Born: | Rock Island, Illinois, U.S. | November 22, 1913
Died: | August 12, 2008 94) Quincy, Illinois, U.S. | (aged
Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight: | 201 lb (91 kg) |
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High school: | Quincy (IL) |
College: | Iowa |
Position: | Blocking back |
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Schneidman played collegiate football at the University of Iowa.
When Scheidman left the University of Iowa, he signed with the Green Bay Packers and played mainly Blocking back, the forerunner to a fullback, on offense. He played with the Packers from 1935 to 1939 and was a member of their 1936 and 1939 league titles. Schneidman played in 40 games for the Packers with 16 starts. He rushed 13 times for 37 yards during his career and caught seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Schneidman wore No. 4 during his first three seasons in Green Bay, a jersey later made famous by quarterback Brett Favre. Herm attempted to play for the Packers in 1940 but was released in training camp.[1]
After being released by the Packers, Herm signed with the Chicago Cardinals and played for one more season before retiring and joining the Navy.[2]
Scheidman died on August 12, 2008, in Quincy, Illinois, at the age of 95.
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