Joe Bennett (American football)
American football and basketball player (1901–1975) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Johnston Bennett Jr. (April 9, 1901 – October 23, 1975)[1] was an American football and basketball player for the Georgia Bulldogs of the University of Georgia. Bennett was captain of the 1923 team, and considered one of the best kick-blockers in the south.[2] "Prior to the 1960s, Bennett is likely Georgia's most outstanding tackle."[3] After university, he became an executive with Coca-Cola in Atlanta and Los Angeles. Bennett was inducted into the State of Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1984.[4][5]
Quick Facts Georgia Bulldogs – No. 11, Position ...
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 11 | |
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Position | Tackle |
Class | 1923 |
Major | Law |
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Born: | (1901-04-09)April 9, 1901 Statesboro, Georgia, U.S. |
Died: | October 23, 1975(1975-10-23) (aged 74) Alameda, California, U.S. |
Weight | 180 lb (82 kg) |
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College | Georgia (1920–1923) |
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