Ezra Elliott "Bus" Ormsbee (September 19, 1921 – December 12, 2010) was an American professional

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halfback. He played for the

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in 1946. In 1947, Ormsbee played for the Bethlehem Bulldogs,

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affiliate of the Eagles. Ormsbee led the American League in rushing in that season, gaining 595 yards on 101 carries (5.8 yards per carry) with another 499 yards gained in the air on 11 catches."Rosenthal Moves into Lead in Pass Receiving Battle,"
''Bayonne JTimes,'' Nov. 26, 1947; p. 11. He also led the league in scoring in 1947, tallying 16 touchdowns for 96 points. He died on December 12, 2010, in

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at age 89.

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1921 births 2010 deaths American football halfbacks Bradley Braves football players Philadelphia Eagles players United States Navy personnel of World War II Players of American football from Illinois People from Hamilton, Illinois American Association (American football) players {{runningback-1920s-stub