Roman Bentz

American football player (1919–1996)

American football player
Roman Bentz
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Bentz, circa 1942
No. 45, 46[citation needed]
Position:Guard, tackle
Personal information
Born:(1919-09-01)September 1, 1919
Iron Ridge, Wisconsin, U.S.
Died:June 24, 1996(1996-06-24) (aged 76)
Tomahawk, Wisconsin, U.S.
Career information
College:Tulane
NFL draft:1943 / Round: 25 / Pick: 240
(by the Washington Redskins)
Career history
  • New York Yankees (1946–1948)
  • San Francisco 49ers (1948)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:34
Games started:19
Player stats at PFR

Roman Walter Bentz (September 1, 1919 – June 24, 1996) was an American football Guard and tackle in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the New York Yankees and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Tulane University and was drafted in the 25th round of the 1943 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

In 1949 Bentz became a rookie umpire in the Pacific Coast League.[1]

References

  1. ^ Tobin, Jack (May 19, 1949). "Roman Bentz Bound for Majors --- as Umpire". Los Angeles Mirror.
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Washington Redskins 1943 NFL draft selections
  • Jack Jenkins
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