Eddie Britt

Eddie Britt
No. 12
Position:Tailback, fullback
Personal information
Born:(1912-07-19)July 19, 1912
Lexington, Massachusetts, U.S.
Died:November 21, 1978(1978-11-21) (aged 66)
Pelham, New Hampshire, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Lexington (MA)
College:Holy Cross
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Edward Joseph "Battleship" Britt (July 19, 1912 – November 21, 1978) was an American football tailback and fullback and naval officer. He played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Boston/Washington Redskins (1936–1937) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1938). He also played college football for the Holy Cross Crusaders. He also served as a lieutenant commander in the United States Navy.