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Was sidelined by injuries most of last year...but limited performances showed he would be one of best two-way ends in football this fall. Starred at Clemson before the war-served in Navy...entered Washington & Lee after hostilities. Caught five passes for 105 yards and one touchdown last fall.
Powerful back with good speed and receiving skills... Rushed for 3,074 yards in three seasons to finish fifth on North Carolina's all-time list... Ranks second in school history with 34 rushing touchdowns...Also had 61 career receptions for 500 yards... Ran for 1,195 yards (5.1-yard average) and 13 touchdowns in 1992... Added 128 yards and touchdown in Peach Bowl victory over Mississippi State... Rushed for 1,030 yards and 11 scores in 1991.
1964 Philadelphia Set (Football)
"Blast" Sandusky bombs through his opposition's line, clearing a path for his carrier. This line of attack results in his being a weary Colt at each game end.
Goes pro this year with 49ers. Hugh's rushing total for U. of Washington in 1951 was 6th best in the country. His 125 points scored was second high in major college play. All-American, 1951. All-Pacific Coast, 1949, '50, '51.
Tom Brady's main man for his three-year run in Tampa, Evans pulled down 32 regular-season TD catches as the surefire Hall of Famer closed out his career. That put the Bucs star fifth on Brady's list of all-time touchdown targets, behind only Rob Gronkowski (90), Randy Moss (39), Julian Edelman (36) and Wes Welker (34).
1955 Topps All American Set (Football)
"Bullet Bill" was only 18 years old when he made All American with his sensational passing! As a Junior, he rifled 5 T.D. passes against Yale and the following season he hit with an amazing 53.3% of his tosses. Continuing in pro ranks he led the National Football League in ground gaining twice.
Known not only for his numerous catches but for his game-turning, clutch grabs, Drew has great hands and deceiving speed. A college quarterback his 1st 2 years at Tulsa, he switched to a wide receiver position during junior season.
Drew's father-in-law is all-time Harlem Globetrotter great Marques Haynes.
2005 Topps Heritage Set (Football)
Hines's decline in receptions in 2004 was deceptive, since he led the NFL by catching passes on 71% of the 113 times he was targeted. The only four-time Pro Bowl receiver in Steelers history, he has topped them in catches six straight years.
Injuries have plagued Art during his career, but that doesn't stop him from being a top lineman. He can pull out of the line to lead interference and throws some of the hardest blocks.
How many time-outs are allowed each team in a game?
Just set up the ball and Jim will boot it home. Last season, this kicker led the National Football League in scoring with 117 points.
Jim led the NFL with 27 field goals in '67.
One of the fastest moving ends in the game, Dave was the Lions' No. 1 receiver last season. He can fake pass defenders out of plays with ease. Once he's in the clear he's impossible to catch.
Dave has been studying medicine in off-season. He excels in faking foe pass defenses.
A big man for a big job, Jim is one of the most valuable Redskin players. He thrives on the rough and tumble brand of football and usually gives more than he receives.
How many exhibition games does each N.F.L. team play?
George broke into pro ball in 1949. After playing with the Chicago Bears for 10 seasons, he joined the Oilers in '60. Traded to Oakland in '67.
George has thrown 5 T.D. passes in championship games.
In Aaron's 2011 NFL MVP season, he moved into the all-time lead in career passer rating (104.1). He also stands third in yards per attempt (8.2), behind Otto Graham and Sid Luckman, who both played more than a half-century ago.
"The Horse" was the Colts first draft choice! Everybody's All-America fullback and winner of the Heismann Trophy as the nation's outstanding football player, the personable Ameche is a sureshot to win stardom in the pro ranks. With Zollie Toth he gives the Colts what many say is the best one-two punch at fullback in pro football. A great competitor and a real team man, Ameche should have a great year in his rookie campaign.
Rex, the Bears and their fans were thrilled when the quarterback returned from a broken ankle to engineer an important December win over the Falcons. "To finally be back and have crowd support like that is not really something you can explain unless you have the experience yourself," said Grossman. “It's a memory I'll take with me the rest of my life."
Small college/Big star: RB Walter Payton, Jackson State.
An elusive back with great quickness, Ricky has played in two straight Pro Bowls. He is one of the NFL's premier runners, and also a reliable receiver out of the backfield. Has been hampered by injuries as a pro, missing three games last year (knee). Owns a degree in design.
Rocked-ribbed Alex is one of the Lion's strong men. In college he won many coveted awards and led his lowa team to the Rose Bowl in his junior year. He wrestles professionally.
What is the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct?
2021 Panini Prestige Set (Football)
At full speed mere moments after getting the ball, Patterson hits the line with trademark sureness. It's as if he knows he's going to emerge on the other side, going just as fast, breaking into open ground in the secondary. It's how he got his yards in college, and Washington can picture the same in the NFL.
Last year Jack had another banner season with the Bills, as he led Buffalo to the A.F.L. championship. The strong-armed passer was acquired from San Diego where he helped the Chargers to divisional titles in 1960 and 1961. Jack has been selected to five consecutive A.F.L. All-Star teams.
Jack scored a touchdown rushing in the Championship Game in '64.
If an enemy runner happens to get through the huge Colt line, he comes face to face with Johnny. It's a pretty discouraging sight, since he is one of the deadliest tacklers in the League.
December 28, 2002: Weekly Wrap Up: With the playoffs on the line, Shockey snared 10 receptions for 98 yards in leading the Giants to a vital 10-7 overtime triumph over Philadelphia at the Meadowlands on December 28. He tied the game at 7-7 by outwrestling Pro Bowler Brian Dawkins for a seven-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter. It was his fourth catch of the 13-play drive.
As a pass catching end in college, Tom rated with the best in the country. He was voted All-Missouri Valley every year, was mentioned on several All-American Teams and in 1950 placed 2nd in the Nation among offensive ends. When he joined the Cards in '51 Tom was put on defense and the experiment was a complete success. Today he is one of the finest defensemen in the N.F.L. - a whiz at tackling and an airtight operator on pass defense.
Real life isn't like the movies, where a rookie gets the cold shoulder from veterans until he proves himself. Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth offered to mentor the Colorado kid. "Every young player needs to have somebody who can help him," he said. "I'm excited to be that sort of person for (Smith.)"
1935 National Chicle Set (Football)
Bronko Nagurski, former Minnesota fullback now with the Chicago Bears, is perhaps the best known professional football player still active in the game. Twice All-American in college, he has since won All-National pro honors five times in succession. A product of the wheat farm country, he still works the soil between action on the football field and professional wrestling mat. He is one of the few players versatile enough to play any position on the team without losing his effectiveness. He is as much a tradition to Minnesota football today as Red Grange is to Illinois.
Lewis didn't hesitate to intimidate opposing quarterbacks once he made his way into the backfield. "Every time Ray Lewis hit me, he'd drive me into the ground and then he'd use me to help himself get up," Peyton Manning said on ESPN. "And he'd whisper in my ear, 'I'll be back in a couple minutes, you punk.""
Routinely mentioned as one of the top interior linemen in the NFL, Warren was elected to his fifth straight Pro Bowl in 2001. Sapp is so dominant, opponents are forced to double-team him, which leaves his teammates free to make plays.
Originally drafted by Bears as a quarterback, Bob scored TD on 6-yard pass in his 1st NFL game. He caught13 passes for 184 yards & one TD in 1975. Bob caught 30 passes as a senior at Penn State.
Who Am I? I was voted 1973 NFC Defensive Player of the Year.
Strongest freshman to enter Dartmouth in 15 years, according to regular tests given all students as part of entrance routine. Collegiate play (1948) earned All-New England selection by Boston Post, All-Eastern by Chicago Tribune, All-American by Boston Advertiser, Captain of North team, Blue-Gray game, 1949. Joined Colts in 1949.
Won the scoring championship of the League in 1950. Registered a total of 128 points for the season. Scored 5 touchdowns running, 6 passing. Kicked 38 extra points out of 41 attempts. Kicked 8 field goals out of 18 attempts. Played halfback for Southern Methodist. All-American, 1947, 1948, 1949. Earned a total of 24 letters in high school and college athletics. Served in Merchant Marine and Army.
Vance finished 9th in AFC in Punt Returns (8.7) and was 4th in Kickoff Returns (24.7) in 1985. The Broncos' 2nd-leading receiver as a rookie last season, he caught a 63-yard TD Pass from John Elway.
1966 Philadelphia Set (Football)
For the third straight year Bobby led the team's receivers, this time with 58 catches for 909 yards and 5 TDs. Bobby is more than just a receiver. Since becoming a pro, he has played offensive and defensive halfback and placekicker.
Who is this player? He is a Falcons tackle.
Jermaine first starred at Ardmore (Okla.) High in basketball, but when football coach Mike Loyd pointed out that his skill set would be more unique in the NFL, he turned his focus to the gridiron. Loyd proved correct, and Gresham has delighted the Bengals. "He's putting the team on his shoulders," said head coach Marvin Lewis, in 2012. "He's doing that in the running game, and he's doing it as a receiver."
A monster on the line, Watt led the NFL with an eye-popping 20.5 sacks while knocking down 16 passes at the line in 2012. His ability to bat down balls earned him a nickname among the Houston faithful: "J.J. Swatt." He was named Defensive Player of the Year, missing a perfect ballot by just one vote.
Art has become the first Redskin receiver ever to record 3 consecutive seasons of 1000-or-more Yards and 3 straight of 70-plus Catches.
Moving from the blizzards of Buffalo to the sunshine of California, Woods had to enjoy the change in scenery when he latched on with L.A. in 2017. The Rams offense must have been to his liking too, particularly in Week 10 when he caught eight passes for a career-high 171 yards and two touchdowns in a 33-7 win over Houston.
1955 Topps All American Set (Football)
A real hero on the football field and in his country's service, Niles was a credit to our nation. As a player, his break away runs thrilled the crowds and he led his team to a stunning 7-6 upset over Notre Dame's powerhouse. During the war, he crashed while piloting a U. S. Navy Plane on a mission.