- Born
- Died
- Birth nameStephen Wood Van Buren
- Nicknames
- Blockbuster
- Supersonic Steve
- Wham Bam
- Height6′ (1.83 m)
- Steve Van Buren was born on December 28, 1920 in La Ceiba, Honduras. He was an actor, known for Triple Threat (1948) and The Complete History of the Philadelphia Eagles (2004). He was married to Grace Hewson. He died on August 23, 2012 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.
- SpouseGrace Hewson(September 11, 1948 - 1978) (her death, 4 children)
- Played halfback for the National Football League's Philadelphia Eagles (1944-1951). Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1965.
- First Philadelphia Eagle to rush for over 1,000 yards (1,008 in 1947).
- Ranks 79th on NFL All-Time Rushing Attempts List (1,320).
- Ranks 67th on NFL All-Time Rushing Yardage List (5,860).
- Ranks 38th on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.439).
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