Benny Lom
Benjamin Lom (June 29, 1906 – July 1, 1984) was an American college football player who played for three seasons for the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears, and was best known for his attempt to stop his own teammate Roy Riegels after Riegels ran the ball 69 yards in the wrong direction during the 1929 Rose Bowl.
| California Golden Bears | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | June 29, 1906 |
| Died: | July 1, 1984 (aged 78) |
| Career history | |
| College | California (1927–1929) |
| Bowl games | Rose Bowl (1929) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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