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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Steve_Van_BurenSteve Van Buren - Wikipedia

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   Stephen Wood Van Buren (December 28, 1920 − August 23, 2012) was a Honduran-American football halfback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL) from 1944 to 1951.

2. www.profootballhof.com › players › steve-van-burenSteve Van Buren | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Born in Honduras, Van Buren was orphaned when he was very young and sent to New Orleans to live with his grandparents. He failed to make the high school football team as a 125-pound high school sophomore, but as a senior he played well enough to win a scholarship to LSU.

3. www.nytimes.com › 2012/08/25 › sportsSteve Van Buren, Hall of Fame Running Back, Dies at 91 - The ...

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   Aug 24, 2012 · Steve Van Buren, the Honduras-born son of an American fruit inspector who took up the unfamiliar game of football in high school and went on to stardom with the Philadelphia Eagles, becoming a...

4. archive.nytimes.com › fifthdownRemembering Steve Van Buren, Hall of Famer for Eagles

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   Aug 25, 2012 · Steve Van Buren led the Philadelphia Eagles to three straight Eastern Division titles and their first two N.F.L. championships, in 1948 and 1949. He retired as the leading rusher in league...

5. www.profootballhof.com › news › 2012Steve Van Buren, 1920-2012 | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Aug 24, 2012 · Pro Football Hall of Fame running back Steve Van Buren died on Thursday. He was 91. The legendary Philadelphia Eagles runner was one of the National Football League’s greatest stars during his career that spanned eight seasons from 1944 to 1951.

6. www.cbsnews.com › philadelphia › newsEagles Legend Steve Van Buren Dies At 91 - CBS Philadelphia

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   Aug 24, 2012 · The Eagles sadly announced Thursday night that the Pro Football Hall of Fame all-time Eagles' great passed away from pneumonia at the age of 91 in Lancaster, PA. Van Buren is survived by three...

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   How did Steve Van Buren die?

   • Van Buren died of pneumonia on August 23, 2012, in Lancaster at the age of 91. ^ a b c d e "Steve Van Buren, Philadelphia Eagles player, Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee".

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   Who is Steve Van Buren?

   • Thank you very much. Former Eagles halfback Steve "Supersonic Steve" Van Buren, an All-NFL player 6 times, is a member of the class of 1965.

   Steve Van Buren | Pro Football Hall of Fame

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   Who is Michael Van Buren & how did he become a football player?

   • Born in Honduras, Van Buren was orphaned when he was very young and sent to New Orleans to live with his grandparents. He failed to make the high school football team as a 125-pound high school sophomore, but as a senior he played well enough to win a scholarship to LSU. In his senior season, Van Buren rushed for 832 yards.

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   Who is Chris Van Buren & what did he do for a living?

   • A year earlier, Van Buren rushed for 98 yards and scored the game's only touchdown in the Eagles 7-0 title win over the Chicago Cardinals. Born in Honduras, Van Buren was orphaned when he was very young and sent to New Orleans to live with his grandparents.

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   Did Steve Van Buren win a championship?

   • That year they finished second, were runners-up two more years, won three straight divisional titles, and the NFL title in 1948 and 1949. Van Buren provided the offensive punch in both championship victories. In 1949 title game against the Los Angeles Rams, Steve carried 31 times for a record 196 yards as the Eagles won 14-0.

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   Why did John Van Buren go to LSU?

   • He failed to make the high school football team as a 125-pound high school sophomore, but as a senior he played well enough to win a scholarship to LSU. In his senior season, Van Buren rushed for 832 yards. Encouraged by LSU coach Bernie Moore, the Eagles selected him as their top pick in the draft.

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8. www.nytimes.com › athletic › 2686527NFL 100: At No. 98, Steve Van Buren, ‘the most unassuming ...

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   Jul 9, 2021 · The Athletic ranked Van Buren the No. 98 player in NFL history. He played from 1944 to 1951 and retired as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher. He led the league in rushing four times. He won two...