Albert Leon Bedner was an American professional football player who played three seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Frankford Yellow Jackets and New York Giants. He played college football at Lafayette College.
Early life
Albert Leon Bedner was born on July 9, 1898, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He was inducted into the Luzerne County Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. ==College career==
College career
Bedner played college football at Lafayette College from 1917 to 1920 and was a four-year letterman. He also participated in wrestling, boxing, and track in college. He earned honorable mention All-American honors in football in 1919. ==Professional career==
Professional career
Bedner played for Mt. Carmel’s of the Coal region League in 1921, Thomas A.C. of Bethlehem in 1922, and Shenandoah in 1923. He appeared in nine games, starting two, for the Giants during their inaugural 1925 season. ==Personal life==
Personal life
Bedner served in the United States Navy. He sold real estate and insurance after his football career. He died on July 12, 1988, in Wilkes-Barre. ==References==