Jack Banta

1925–2006 (age 81)

Professional football player

Biography

Jack Banta, born in 1925, rose through college football to become a dynamic running back for the Los Angeles Rams, helping the team capture the 1951 NFL championship and earning praise for his grit and determination.

After retiring from the field he stayed involved with the sport that had shaped him, mentoring young players and uplifting fans with his approachable warmth; he now rests at Memorial Park Cemetery.

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