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Byron Eby

Byron Eby
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Eby with Ohio State
No. 20
Position:Back
Personal information
Born:(1904-12-11)December 11, 1904
Circleville, Ohio, U.S.
Died:September 11, 1990(1990-09-11) (aged 85)
Chillicothe, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Chillicothe (Ohio)
College:Ohio State (1925–1928)
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Byron Fredrick Eby (December 11, 1904 – September 11, 1990) was an American professional football back who played one season with the Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State University.

Early life and college

Byron Fredrick Eby was born on December 11, 1904, in Circleville, Ohio.[1] He attended Chillicothe High School in Chillicothe, Ohio.[2][3]

Eby played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes from 1925 to 1928.[2] He was on the freshman team in 1925 and a three-year letterman from 1926 to 1928.[2]

Professional career

Eby began his professional career by playing for the Cincinnati National Guards in 1928.[4][5]

Eby signed with the Portsmouth Spartans of the National Football League in 1930.[6] He played in three games, starting one, for the Spartans during the 1930 season, scoring one passing touchdown and one receiving touchdown.[1]

Death

Eby died on September 11, 1990, in Chillicothe, Ohio.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Byron Eby". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  2. ^ a b c "Byron Eby". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  3. ^ "Byron Eby Is One Of C. H. S. Grid Immortals". Chillicothe Gazette. October 10, 1935. p. 24. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  4. ^ "Eby Stopped In Pro Debut". The Daily Times. December 10, 1928. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  5. ^ "Byron Eby Is Offered Contract by Pro Team". The Lantern. December 5, 1928. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
  6. ^ "Byron Eby NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 2, 2025.
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