John Saban Explained

John Saban
Birth Date:19 December 1928
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
College:Xavier
Position:Offensive fullback[1]
Draftyear:1952
Draftround:30
Draftpick:360

John Saban (born December 19, 1928)[2] is an American football player.

Life and career

Saban was the brother of Lou Saban,[3] a football coach at Case Tech.[4] [5] He was a marine during World War II.[6]

Saban played for the Xavier Musketeers football team from 1948 to 1951. The next year, he was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 30th round of the 1952 NFL Draft;[7] he did not make the final roster.

Notes and References

  1. News: Judd and Mussio To Be In Shape When Xavier Faces Youngstown. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio. October 11, 1951. October 20, 2024. 29. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: John Saban. Pro Football Archives. October 20, 2024.
  3. News: Xavier Lad Is Brother Of Cleveland Pro Star. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio. November 11, 1948. October 20, 2024. 27. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Carroll Facing Toughest Test In First Home Game. The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. September 22, 1950. October 20, 2024. 24. Newspapers.com.
  5. News: John Saban Is Added To Roster Of Brown Squad. The Daily Sentinel-Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. April 5, 1952. October 20, 2024. 8. Newspapers.com.
  6. News: John Saban Signed By Cleveland Browns. The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio. April 3, 1952. October 20, 2024. 28. Newspapers.com.
  7. Web site: 1952 NFL Draft. Pro Football Archives. October 20, 2024.

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