Chuck Behan


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Position: DL
Date of Birth: August 4, 1920
Height / Weight: 6'3" / 195 lbs
First Team: DET (1942)
Last Team: DET (1942)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Chuck Behan: NFL Career Overview

Full Name: Charles William Behan
Date of Birth: August 4, 1920
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
NFL Team: Detroit Lions (DET)
Playing Year: 1942

Career Highlights

  • Played for the Detroit Lions during the 1942 NFL season.
  • Behan was part of a team that competed in the early years of the NFL, a time when the league was still growing in popularity and structure.
  • His tenure in the NFL was brief, as he only played one season before the league was affected by World War II, leading to many players leaving the sport for military service.

Post-NFL Life

  • Details about Behan's life after his football career are limited, which is common for players from this era.
  • Many players from this time period transitioned to other careers or military service following their time in the NFL.

Legacy

Although Chuck Behan's career in the NFL was short, he is part of the history of the Detroit Lions and the league during a formative period. Players like Behan contributed to the development of professional football in America.

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