Earl Bennett (American football guard)

For the wide receiver, see Earl Bennett.

Earl Clinton "Jug" Bennett (February 27, 1920 - September 28, 1992) is a former guard in the National Football League.

Biography

Bennett was born Earl Clinton Bennett Jr. in 1920 in Skiatook, Oklahoma.[1] He was given the nickname "Jug".

Career

Bennett was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the twenty-third round of the 1943 NFL Draft and later played with the team during the 1946 NFL season. He played at the collegiate level at Hardin-Simmons University.

See also

References

  1. ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BennJu20.htm


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