Gene Gedman

Gene Gedman
No. 26
PositionRunning back
Personal information
Born(1932-01-09)January 9, 1932
Duquesne, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 1974(1974-08-19) (aged 42)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career information
High schoolDuquesne (PA)
CollegeIndiana
NFL draft1953: 2nd round, 25th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards1,221
Rushing average3.2
Receptions53
Receiving yards504
Total touchdowns21
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Eugene William Gedman (January 9, 1932 – August 19, 1974) was an American professional football player, a running back for four seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL), 1953 and 1956 through 1958. The Lions won league titles in 1953 and 1957. He served in the military during the 1954 and 1955 seasons.