Raymond H. Brenner (March 18, 1898 – June 14, 1975) was a professional football player who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Canton Bulldogs, in 1925. He is listed by the Professional Football Researchers Association (PFRA) as being one of the smallest professional football players of all time.[1]

Ray Brenner
Personal information
Born:(1898-03-18)March 18, 1898
East Greenville, Ohio, U.S.
Died:June 14, 1975(1975-06-14) (aged 77)
Massillon, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight:145 lb (66 kg)
Career information
College:None
Position:Wingback, halfback
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Brenner also played for the Massillon Maroons, a professional football team. He later worked in construction. Brenner died on June 14, 1975, at his home in Massillon, Ohio.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Bashore, Mel (1998). "The Smallest Player Ever in the NFL" (PDF). The Coffin Corner. 2 (6). Archived from the original (PDF) on May 21, 2009. Retrieved May 21, 2009.
  2. ^ "Death and funerals; Ray H. Brenner". The Evening Independent. Massillon, Ohio. June 14, 1975. p. 3. Retrieved September 9, 2024 – via Newspapers.com  .
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