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Al Bedner
- July 9, 1898
- July 12, 1988
- 90 years
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|Albert Leon Bedner (July 9, 1898 – July 12, 1988) was an American professional football player who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Frankford Yellow Jackets and New York Giants. He played college football at Lafayette College.
Early life
Albert Leon Bedner was born on July 9, 1898, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He played high school football for four years at Wilkes-Barre High School in Wilkes-Barre. He was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
College career
Bedner played college football at Lafayette College from 1917 to 1920, and was a four-year letterman. He also participated in wrestling, boxing, and track in college. He earned honorable mention All-American honors in football in 1919.
Professional career
Bedner played for Mt. Carmel’s of the Coal region League in 1921, Thomas A.C. of Bethlehem in 1922, and Shenandoah in 1923.
Bedner signed with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the National Football League (NFL) in 1924, and played in six games for the team during the 1924 season. He was released in 1924.
Bedner signed with the NFL's New York Giants in 1925. He appeared in nine games, starting two, for the Giants during their inaugural 1925 season. He played in eight games in 1926.
Personal life
Bedner served in the United States Navy. He sold real estate and insurance after his football career. He died on July 12, 1988, in Wilkes-Barre.
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1.In what city was Albert Leon Bedner born?
- A.Frankford
- B.Bethlehem
- C.Shenandoah
- D.Wilkes-Barrecorrect
Albert Leon Bedner was born on July 9, 1898, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
Source: Early life section
2.Which college did Albert Leon Bedner attend?
- A.Lehigh University
- B.University of Pennsylvania
- C.Penn State University
- D.Lafayette Collegecorrect
Albert Leon Bedner played college football at Lafayette College.
Source: College career section
3.In what year did Albert Leon Bedner pass away?
- A.2007
- B.1924
- C.1926
- D.1988correct
Albert Leon Bedner died on July 12, 1988, in Wilkes-Barre.
Source: Personal life section
4.For which high school did Albert Leon Bedner play football?
- A.Lafayette High School
- B.Shenandoah High School
- C.Wilkes-Barre High Schoolcorrect
- D.Frankford High School
Albert Leon Bedner played high school football for four years at Wilkes-Barre High School.
Source: Early life section
5.During which years did Albert Leon Bedner play college football at Lafayette College?
- A.1917 to 1920correct
- B.1922 to 1925
- C.1915 to 1918
- D.1921 to 1924
Albert Leon Bedner played college football at Lafayette College from 1917 to 1920.
Source: College career section
6.Which professional football team did Albert Leon Bedner play for in 1924?
- A.Mt. Carmel’s
- B.Thomas A.C.
- C.New York Giants
- D.Frankford Yellow Jacketscorrect
Albert Leon Bedner signed with the Frankford Yellow Jackets of the NFL in 1924.
Source: Professional career section
7.In what year was Albert Leon Bedner inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame?
- A.1988
- B.1998
- C.1920
- D.2007correct
Albert Leon Bedner was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.
Source: Early life section
8.Besides football, in which other sport did Albert Leon Bedner participate while in college?
- A.Wrestlingcorrect
- B.Tennis
- C.Baseball
- D.Soccer
Albert Leon Bedner also participated in wrestling, boxing, and track while in college.
Source: College career section
9.How many games did Albert Leon Bedner start for the New York Giants during their inaugural 1925 season?
- A.Six
- B.Twocorrect
- C.Nine
- D.Eight
Albert Leon Bedner appeared in nine games and started two for the Giants during the 1925 season.
Source: Professional career section
10.What military branch did Albert Leon Bedner serve in?
- A.United States Air Force
- B.United States Marine Corps
- C.United States Navycorrect
- D.United States Army
Albert Leon Bedner served in the United States Navy.
Source: Personal life section
11.Which team did Albert Leon Bedner play for in 1922?
- A.Mt. Carmel’s
- B.Frankford Yellow Jackets
- C.Thomas A.C.correct
- D.New York Giants
Albert Leon Bedner played for Thomas A.C. of Bethlehem in 1922.
Source: Professional career section
12.What career path did Albert Leon Bedner pursue after leaving professional football?
- A.Local government
- B.Real estate and insurancecorrect
- C.Education and coaching
- D.Retail management
Albert Leon Bedner sold real estate and insurance after his football career ended.
Source: Personal life section
13.In what year did Albert Leon Bedner receive honorable mention All-American honors?
- A.1917
- B.1921
- C.1919correct
- D.1920
Albert Leon Bedner earned honorable mention All-American honors in football in 1919.
Source: College career section
14.How many games did Albert Leon Bedner play for the New York Giants in 1926?
- A.Two
- B.Eightcorrect
- C.Nine
- D.Six
Albert Leon Bedner played in eight games for the New York Giants in 1926.
Source: Professional career section
15.For which team did Albert Leon Bedner play in 1923?
- A.Thomas A.C.
- B.Frankford Yellow Jackets
- C.Mt. Carmel’s
- D.Shenandoahcorrect
Albert Leon Bedner played for the Shenandoah football team in 1923.
Source: Professional career section
16.How many games did Albert Leon Bedner play for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1924?
- A.Sixcorrect
- B.Two
- C.Nine
- D.Eight
Albert Leon Bedner played in six games for the Frankford Yellow Jackets during the 1924 season.
Source: Professional career section
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