John Saban
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| refer to caption Saban in 1952 | |
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | December 19, 1928 |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Career information | |
| College: | Xavier |
| Position: | Offensive fullback[1] |
| NFL draft: | 1952 / round: 30 / pick: 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.[2] 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.
References
- ↑ "Judd and Mussio To Be In Shape When Xavier Faces Youngstown". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio. October 11, 1951. p. 29. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "John Saban". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
- ↑ "Xavier Lad Is Brother Of Cleveland Pro Star". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio. November 11, 1948. p. 27. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
- ↑ "Carroll Facing Toughest Test In First Home Game". The Plain Dealer. Cleveland, Ohio. September 22, 1950. p. 24. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
- ↑ "John Saban Is Added To Roster Of Brown Squad". The Daily Sentinel-Tribune. Bowling Green, Ohio. April 5, 1952. p. 8. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
- ↑ "John Saban Signed By Cleveland Browns". The Cincinnati Enquirer. Cincinnati, Ohio. April 3, 1952. p. 28. Retrieved October 20, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
- ↑ "1952 NFL Draft". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved October 20, 2024.
