Len Barnum

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Len Barnum
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No. 10, 13
Position Quarterback
Personal information
Born(1912-09-18)September 18, 1912
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
DiedNovember 24, 1998(1998-11-24) (aged 86)
Columbia City, Indiana, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school Parkersburg (WV)
College West Virginia Wesleyan
NFL draft 1936: 2nd round, 12th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
TDINT 6–15
Passing yards602
QB rating 26.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Leonard Warner "Feets" Barnum (September 18, 1912 – November 24, 1998) was an American professional football quarterback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the first and only quarterback selected in the inaugural NFL draft in 1936. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Barnum attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. He served in the United States Navy during the World War II era.

References

  1. Talbot, Damond (May 29, 2012). "Blast from the Past: 1st ever NFL Draft, 1936 NFL Draft". SBNation.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  2. "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.