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GFL, NFL, NFLE

Benetka, Daniel ‘The Bull’

CARD: Frankfurt Galaxy Team Issue 2003
ACQUIRED: eBay 2023, Private Acquisition

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Daniel Benetka was a 6-foot-4-inch, 295lb DL who attended the University of Idaho.
  • He also was a Discus thrower at the school notching a throw of 183.5 yards.
  • Signed by the San Francisco 49ers as a rookie free agent, but was released prior to the 1999 regular season.
  • Signed with the Frankfurt Galaxy of the NFLE in 2001.
  • Ended up having a very long and productive career in the NFLE playing there from 2001 to the league’s conclusion in 2007.
  • Played with the Indianapolis Colts during the 2001 preseason, but it is not clear if he was released prior to the regular season.
  • Played with the New England Patriots during the 2003 preseason, but was released prior to the regular season.
  • Played for the Falcons in 2004.
  • Over seven seasons in the NFLE posted 4.5 sacks and 2 interceptions for 10 yards.

NOTES:

Daniel is considered a Frankfurt Galaxy ‘great’ and was involved with the founding of the GFL club, the Frankfurt Universe. He’s also been active in promoting the sport of American Football in Europe.