Herm Schneidman
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| Born: | November 22, 1913 Rock Island, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died: | August 12, 2008 (aged 94) Quincy, Illinois, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Quincy (IL) |
| College: | Iowa |
| Position: | Blocking back |
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| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
Herman Schneidman (November 22, 1913 – August 12, 2008) was a professional American football player for the Green Bay Packers and the Chicago Cardinals.
College career[edit]
Schneidman played collegiate football at the University of Iowa.
Professional career[edit]
Green Bay Packers[edit]
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. [1]
Chicago Cardinals[edit]
After being released by the Packers, Herm signed with the Chicago Cardinals and played for one more season before retiring and joining the Navy. [2]
Death[edit]
Scheidman died on August 12, 2008, in Quincy, Illinois, at the age of 95.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- Packers.com: All Time Roster Player profile
- Herm Schneidman at Find a Grave
