(1926-02-03)February 3, 1926 McKenzie, Tennessee, U.S.
Died:
November 20, 1970(1970-11-20) (aged 44) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:
272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:
Lew Wallace (Gary, Indiana)
College:
Illinois
NFL draft:
1948 / Round: 3 / Pick: 15
Career history
Detroit Lions (1948–1954)
Career highlights and awards
2× NFL champion (1952, 1953)
4× First-team All-Pro (1951–1954)
2× Pro Bowl (1951, 1953
Second-team All-Big Ten (1945)
Player stats at PFR
Lester Alonza "Bingo" Bingaman (February 3, 1926 – November 20, 1970) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Illinois from 1944 to 1947 and professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Detroit Lions from 1948 to 1954. He earned trips to the Pro Bowl after the 1951 and 1953 seasons. He was also selected as a first-team All Pro player four consecutive years from 1951 to 1954. At times weighing as much as 350 pounds, Bingaman was the heaviest player in the NFL during his playing career. He later worked as an assistant coach for the Detroit Lions from 1960 to 1964 and for the Miami Dolphins from 1966 to 1969.
Lester Alonza "Bingo" Bingaman (February 3, 1926 – November 20, 1970) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University...
Jeff Bingaman (born 1943), senior U.S. Senator from the state of New Mexico LesBingaman (1926–1970), NFL Pro Bowl defensive end and coach Bingaman Lake...
and Leon Hart (third year in NFL, all in Detroit), defensive linemen LesBingaman (fifth year in NFL, all in Detroit), John Prchlik (fourth year in NFL...
Pierce Chicago Bears B 32 299 Bob Prymuski Los Angeles Rams G 1948 3 15 LesBingaman Detroit Lions T 8 61 Bob Cunz Green Bay Packers T 13 107 Russ Steger...
Walston Offensive line – Ernie Hefferle Defensive coaches Defensive line – LesBingaman Linebackers – Bob Pellegrini Defensive backs – Tom Keane Special teams...
Wolgast, 1964 George Young, 1966 Ralph Young, 1962 Vince Banonis, 1975 LesBingaman, 1971 Sam Bishop, 1977 Bob Calihan, 1971 Don Canham, 1978 Duffy Daugherty...
the game for the Green Bay market and Van Patrick, Bob Reynolds and LesBingaman called it for the Detroit market. One week later, the New York-Pittsburgh...
Blanda Don Dohoney John Schweder Bert Rechichar Harry Dowda John Sandusky LesBingaman Joe Arenas Ray Wietecha Elroy Hirsch Harold Giancanelli Bill Howton Fred...
Chuck Bernard Matt Bernstein Ed Berrang Connie Mack Berry Eric Beverly LesBingaman Bennie Blades Greg Blue Matt Blundin Dré Bly Shaun Bodiford Patrick Body...
PCC 3 14 Boston Yanks John Nolan T Penn State Ind. 3 15 Detroit Lions LesBingaman † T Illinois Big Ten 3 16 Washington Redskins Tommy Thompson LB William...
for the offensive output of Bobby Layne, the defense included Doll and LesBingaman and led the NFL in both scoring defense and rush defense. In 2008, Doll...
Harley Sewell G/T 76 Lou Creekmur G 70 Gerry Perry T Defensive linemen 65 LesBingaman MG 72 Gil Mains DT 74 Bob Miller (American football) DT 73 Thurman McGraw...
November 20 - LesBingaman, Detroit Lions player (1948-1954), at age 44 Rudy York Walter Reuther Terry Sawchuck Anna Thompson Dodge LesBingaman History of...
Walston Offensive line – Ernie Hefferle Defensive coaches Defensive line – LesBingaman Linebackers – Bob Pellegrini Defensive backs – Tom Keane Special teams...
they beat the Panthers 23–6. In the opening period, Illinois tackle, LesBingaman, blocked Leo Skladaney's punt into the end zone. Pitt guard George Ranii...
Name Position Team Round Overall pick Jug Girard Back Wisconsin 1 7 LesBingaman Tackle Illinois 3 15 Jack Weisenburger Fullback Michigan 6 38 Larry Olsonoski...
Dame 5 26 Baltimore Colts Joe Smith E Texas Tech 5 27 Brooklyn Dodgers LesBingaman T Illinois 6 28 Chicago Rockets Vince DiFrancesca G Northwestern 6 29...
Position Alex Agase Offensive guard Perry Moss Quarterback Ruck Steger LesBingaman Guard, Tackle Sam Zatkoff End Joe Buscemi Bob Cunz Tackle Don Maechtle...
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