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Herm Schneidman

Born
November 22, 1913
Died
August 12, 2008
Age
94 years
Nationality
United States

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Herm Schneidman, 94, American football player (Green Bay Packers).

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Herman Schneidman (November 22, 1913 – August 12, 2008) was an American professional football player for the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cardinals.

College career

Schneidman played collegiate football at the University of Iowa.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

When Scheidman left the University of Iowa, he signed with the Green Bay Packers and played mainly Blocking back, the forerunner to a fullback, on offense. He played with the Packers from 1935 to 1939 and was a member of their 1936 and 1939 league titles. Schneidman played in 40 games for the Packers with 16 starts. He rushed 13 times for 37 yards during his career and caught seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns. Schneidman wore No. 4 during his first three seasons in Green Bay, a jersey later made famous by quarterback Brett Favre. Herm attempted to play for the Packers in 1940 but was released in training camp.

Chicago Cardinals

After being released by the Packers, Herm signed with the Chicago Cardinals and played for one more season before retiring and joining the Navy.

Death

Scheidman died on August 12, 2008, in Quincy, Illinois, at the age of 95.

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  1. 1.In which city did Herman Schneidman die?

    • A.Iowa City, Iowa
    • B.Green Bay, Wisconsin
    • C.Chicago, Illinois
    • D.Quincy, Illinoiscorrect

    Herman Schneidman died on August 12, 2008, in Quincy, Illinois.

    Source: Death section

  2. 2.How old was Herman Schneidman when he passed away?

    • A.98
    • B.85
    • C.90
    • D.95correct

    Herman Schneidman died at the age of 95.

    Source: Death section

  3. 3.On what date did Herman Schneidman pass away?

    • A.November 22, 2008
    • B.August 12, 1995
    • C.August 12, 2008correct
    • D.November 22, 1995

    Herman Schneidman died on August 12, 2008.

    Source: Death section

  4. 4.How many rushing attempts did Herman Schneidman record during his career with the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.40
    • B.13correct
    • C.7
    • D.16

    Herman Schneidman rushed 13 times for 37 yards during his career.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  5. 5.What total receiving yardage did Herman Schneidman record while playing for the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.40 yards
    • B.136 yards
    • C.119 yardscorrect
    • D.37 yards

    Herman Schneidman caught seven passes for 119 yards during his career with the Green Bay Packers.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  6. 6.On what date was Herman Schneidman born?

    • A.November 22, 1913correct
    • B.August 12, 2008
    • C.November 22, 1908
    • D.August 12, 1913

    Herman Schneidman was born on November 22, 1913.

    Source: Introduction

  7. 7.At which university did Herman Schneidman play collegiate football?

    • A.University of Chicago
    • B.University of Illinois
    • C.University of Wisconsin
    • D.University of Iowacorrect

    Herman Schneidman played collegiate football at the University of Iowa.

    Source: College career

  8. 8.During which years did Herman Schneidman play for the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.1945 to 1949
    • B.1935 to 1939correct
    • C.1940 to 1944
    • D.1930 to 1934

    Herman Schneidman played for the Green Bay Packers from 1935 to 1939.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  9. 9.What position did Herman Schneidman primarily play for the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.Blocking backcorrect
    • B.Cornerback
    • C.Quarterback
    • D.Wide receiver

    Herman Schneidman played mainly blocking back, which was the forerunner to a fullback, while on offense for the Packers.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  10. 10.How many games did Herman Schneidman play for the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.50
    • B.30
    • C.20
    • D.40correct

    Herman Schneidman played in 40 games for the Green Bay Packers.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  11. 11.What jersey number did Herman Schneidman wear during his first three seasons with the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.No. 11
    • B.No. 7
    • C.No. 4correct
    • D.No. 16

    Herman Schneidman wore No. 4 during his first three seasons in Green Bay.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  12. 12.Which league titles did Herman Schneidman win as a member of the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.1935 and 1939
    • B.1938 and 1940
    • C.1935 and 1936
    • D.1936 and 1939correct

    Herman Schneidman was a member of the Green Bay Packers' 1936 and 1939 league titles.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  13. 13.How many touchdowns did Herman Schneidman record for the Green Bay Packers?

    • A.Thirteen
    • B.Twocorrect
    • C.One
    • D.Seven

    Herman Schneidman caught seven passes for 119 yards and two touchdowns during his career with the Packers.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  14. 14.What happened to Herman Schneidman during the Green Bay Packers' 1940 training camp?

    • A.He retired voluntarily
    • B.He was named team captain
    • C.He suffered a season-ending injury
    • D.He was released from the teamcorrect

    Herman Schneidman attempted to play for the Packers in 1940 but was released in training camp.

    Source: Green Bay Packers section

  15. 15.After leaving the Green Bay Packers, for which team did Herman Schneidman play?

    • A.Chicago Bears
    • B.Detroit Lions
    • C.New York Giants
    • D.Chicago Cardinalscorrect

    After being released by the Packers, Herman Schneidman signed with the Chicago Cardinals.

    Source: Chicago Cardinals section

  16. 16.What did Herman Schneidman do after retiring from professional football?

    • A.He opened a restaurant
    • B.He started a law firm
    • C.He became a coach
    • D.He joined the Navycorrect

    After playing for one more season with the Chicago Cardinals, Herman Schneidman retired and joined the Navy.

    Source: Chicago Cardinals section

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