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1985 Hall of Fame Inductee

Benny Friedman

Quarterback at the University of Michigan from 1924-1926. All-American in 1925-1926. Big Ten most valuable player in 1926 when he led the conference in touchdowns scored. Played professional football with Cleveland, Detroit, New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers. Member of the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame. Red Grange called Friedman the best quarterback he ever played against. Inducted 1985

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