Moses Denson facts for kids
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| Born: | July 6, 1944 Vredenburgh, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | RB |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Weight | 215 lb (98 kg) |
| College | Maryland-Eastern Shore |
| High school | South (Akron, Ohio) |
| NFL draft | 1972 / Round: 8 / Pick: 203 |
| Drafted by | Washington Redskins |
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| 1970–1972 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 1974–1975 | Washington Redskins |
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| CFL East All-Star | 1970, 1972 |
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Moses Denson was born on July 6, 1944. He is a former American football player. He was a running back, which is a player who primarily carries the ball. Denson played in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Who is Moses Denson?
Moses Denson is known for his exciting football career. He played college football at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. After college, he became a professional player. He showed great skill as a running back.
Playing in the CFL
Moses Denson started his professional career in Canada. He played for the Montreal Alouettes in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was with the team for three seasons, from 1970 to 1972.
Denson was a very important player for the Alouettes. He was chosen as a CFL all-star twice. This means he was one of the best players in the league.
Winning the Grey Cup
In 1970, Moses Denson helped his team win the 58th Grey Cup. The Grey Cup is the championship game of the CFL. It is similar to the Super Bowl in the NFL.
During that game, Denson made a famous play. He threw a pass for a touchdown to his teammate, Ted Alflen. This play was a big moment in the game. It helped the Montreal Alouettes win the championship.
NFL Career
After playing in the CFL, Moses Denson moved to the National Football League (NFL). He joined the Washington Redskins in 1972. He was drafted by the Redskins in the 8th round. He played for them in 1974 and 1975.
Moses Denson had a career that showed his talent. He played at a high level in two different professional leagues.
