Leonard Warner "Feets" Barnum (September 18, 1912 – November 24, 1998) was an American football quarterback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the first and only quarterback selected in the inaugural NFL draft in 1936.[1][2]

Len Barnum
No. 10, 13
Position:Quarterback
Personal information
Born:(1912-09-18)September 18, 1912
Parkersburg, West Virginia, U.S.
Died:November 24, 1998(1998-11-24) (aged 86)
Columbia City, Indiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:Parkersburg (WV)
College:West Virginia Wesleyan
NFL draft:1936 / round: 2 / pick: 12
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
TDINT:6–15
Passing yard:602
QB Rating:26.5
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life and education

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Barnum attended West Virginia Wesleyan College. He served in the United States Navy during the World War II era.

References

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  1. ^ Talbot, Damond (May 29, 2012). "Blast from the Past: 1st ever NFL Draft, 1936 NFL Draft". SBNation.com. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  2. ^ "1936 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
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