Larry Walker Benz (born January 28, 1941) is a former professional
American football
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safety
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in the
National Football League
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. He played three seasons for the
Cleveland Browns
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.
1941 births
Living people
People from Chattanooga, Tennessee
Players of American football from Tennessee
American football safeties
Northwestern Wildcats football players
Cleveland Browns players
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