Les Dodson

James Leslie Dodson (April 18, 1916 – July 25, 1998) was an American football back who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) in 1941. After playing college football for Ole Miss, he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 14th round (121st overall) of the 1941 NFL Draft. His rights were transferred to the Steelers due to the events later referred to as the Pennsylvania Polka.

Les Dodson
Position:Back
Personal information
Born:(1916-04-18)April 18, 1916
Birmingham, Alabama
Died:July 25, 1998(1998-07-25) (aged 82)
Lakeland, Florida
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:West Lowndes High School
Columbus, Mississippi
College:Ole Miss
NFL Draft:1941 / Round: 14 / Pick: 121
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Games played:2
Passing yards:7
Interceptions:3
Player stats at NFL.com
Player stats at PFR
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