Bernie Kaplan


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Position: DL
Date of Birth: June 8, 1913
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 208 lbs
First Team: NY (1935)
Last Team: PHI (1942)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Bernie Kaplan - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: June 8, 1913
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)

Career History

  • New York Giants (NY) - 1935 to 1938
  • Philadelphia Eagles (PHI) - 1939 to 1942

Career Highlights

  • Played in the NFL during its formative years, contributing to the growth and popularity of professional football in the United States.
  • Known for his strong defensive skills as a lineman, helping to bolster the defenses of both teams he played for.
  • Played through the late 1930s and early 1940s, a period marked by the evolution of the game and the introduction of new strategies.

Post-Career

Information on Kaplan's life after football is limited, but like many players of his era, he likely transitioned into other work or community roles following his time in the NFL.

Legacy

While Bernie Kaplan may not be a widely recognized name today, his contributions to the teams he played for and the early years of the NFL helped lay the foundation for the game as we know it.

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