Benny Friedman born (3/18/1905)

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When:
March 18, 2012 all-day
Repeats:
Yearly, forever
Where:
Cleveland
OH

The revolutionary quarterback of the 1920s was born on this day. Known for his ahead-of-its-time passing ability and the Benny-to-Bennie (Oosterbaan) combination.

Michigan’s first winner of the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as Big Ten MVP in 1926.

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