Herman L. "Reds" Bassman (February 25, 1913 – August 3, 2010) was an
American football halfback who played one season with the
Philadelphia Eagles of the
National Football League. He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at
Ursinus College and attended
Central High School in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
College career
Bassman played for the
Ursinus Bears
Ursinus College is a private liberal arts college in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. It was founded in 1869 and occupies a 170-acre campus.
History
19th century
In 1867, members of the German Reformed Church began plans to establish a college whe ...
from 1933 to 1935. He also participated in track and wrestling. He returned an interception 45 yards for a touchdown in a 7-6 upset victory against the
Penn Quakers in 1934.
Bassman was inducted into the Ursinus College Athletics Hall of Fame in 1980.
Professional career
Bassman played in eight games for the
Philadelphia Eagles in 1936.
Injuries reportedly cut short his career.
Personal life
Bassman served in the
United States Army Air Corps during
World War II.
He died on August 3, 2010 in
Petersburg, Virginia. He was the oldest living former Eagles player at the time of his death.
References
External links
Just Sports Stats
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1913 births
2010 deaths
Central High School (Philadelphia) alumni
Players of American football from Philadelphia
American football halfbacks
Ursinus Bears football players
Philadelphia Eagles players
American male sport wrestlers
Ursinus Bears wrestlers
American male track and field athletes
Ursinus Bears men's track and field athletes
United States Army Air Forces personnel of World War II