"FUNGY"  LEBENGOOD

    Howard E. Lebengood was born in Pottsville, Pa.- one of the
few Maroons that claim that distinction!- on April 23, 1902.  He attended Pottsville High School where he played in the backfield, punted, place-kicked and coached. He attended Villanova
University and was a back and end with the Pottsville Maroons
in 1923, 24, and 25.
     Lebengood's speed and pass catching ability allowed him
to double as an offensive end. 
     "Fungy" married a former Pottsville girl, Mary Jane Reed,
and they had two sons.  Their son Bob graduated from Reading
High School and University of Pennsylvania.  He played foot-
ball and track.  Their other son, Jack, also graduated from
Reading High School, Valley Forge Military Academy, and
Bucknell University.  Played football and track, but was forced
to give up football due to a serious spinal injury.
     During 1963, "Fungy" was an Acct. Sales Mgr. with Armour
& Co. Meat Packers.