Roman Bentz Explained

Number:45, 46
Position:Guard, tackle
Birth Date:September 1, 1919
Birth Place:Iron Ridge, Wisconsin, U.S.
Death Place:Tomahawk, Wisconsin, U.S.
Draftyear:1943
Draftround:25
Draftpick:240
(by the Washington Redskins)
College:Tulane
Teams:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:34
Statlabel2:Games started
Statvalue2:19
Pfr:BentRo20

Roman Walter Bentz (September 1, 1919 – June 24, 1996) was an American football Guard and tackle in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the New York Yankees and San Francisco 49ers. He played college football at Tulane University and was drafted in the 25th round of the 1943 NFL draft by the Washington Redskins.

In 1949 Bentz became a rookie umpire in the Pacific Coast League.[1]

Notes and References

  1. News: Tobin . Jack . May 19, 1949 . Roman Bentz Bound for Majors --- as Umpire . Los Angeles Mirror .