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Giff Zimmerman

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Giff Zimmerman
No. 1
Position:Wingback,
Tailback
Personal information
Born:(1900-08-25)August 25, 1900
Akron, Ohio
Died:November 27, 1968(1968-11-27) (aged 68)
Manatee County, Florida
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
College:Syracuse
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gifford Guy Zimmerman (August 25, 1900 – November 27, 1968) was a professional football player who played two seasons in the National Football League, with the Akron Pros and the Canton Bulldogs. In 1926, he scored two touchdowns with the Bulldogs. Prior to playing in the NFL, Zimmerman played college football and college basketball at Syracuse University. He played forward for the Syracuse basketball team for two seasons.[1] On the football field, Giff was a 3-time letterman, playing wingback, tailback and kicker for the 1921, 1922, and 1923 Syracuse football seasons. While at Syracuse, he was also on the track team and president of the Syracuse student body.[2]

Notes

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  1. ^ "Giff Zimmerman Stats". NFL.com.
  2. ^ "Giff Zimmerman". Orangehoops.org. Archived from the original on July 27, 2011. Retrieved May 14, 2010.