Benjy Dial

American gridiron football player (1943–2001)
American football player
Benjy Dial
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Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:(1943-05-21)May 21, 1943
Memphis, Texas, U.S.
Died:April 5, 2001(2001-04-05) (aged 57)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Farwell (TX)
College:Eastern New Mexico
NFL draft:1966 / Round: 13 / Pick: 188
Career history
Player stats at PFR

Benjamin Franklin "Benjy (Benji)" Dial (May 21, 1943 – April 5, 2001) was an American football quarterback who played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the thirteenth round of the 1966 NFL Draft. He played college football at Eastern New Mexico University and attended Farwell High School in Farwell, Texas.[1] He was in Washington Redskins training camp but was released on September 1, 1970.[2] Dial was also a member of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League, as well as teams from various other leagues.[3]

References

  1. ^ "BENJY DIAL". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved November 29, 2014.
  2. ^ Di Pietro, Bob. "Adderley Traded," United Press International (UPI), Wednesday, September 2, 1970. Retrieved October 31, 2020
  3. ^ "Benjy Dial's athletic career". fanbase.com. Archived from the original on November 30, 2014. Retrieved November 29, 2014.

External links

  • Just Sports Stats
  • Fanbase profile
  • Benji Dial trading card
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