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George Taliaferro
This will be George's third year in pro football. In 1950, as a Yank halfback, he gained 411 yards and scored 9 touchdowns. A good punter, accurate passer, and one of the best all round backs in the League. An All-American at the University of Indiana in 1948. All-Big-Ten, 1945, 1947, 1948. Chicago All-Star game, 1949. Hobby: model planes. Plans to teach phys. ed. Army service: 16 months.
1951 Bowman Set (Football)
8
#HobbyTime, Halfback, Player, Yanks

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Three years with Yanks as a standout break-away runner, safety man, blocker and pass receiver. Led 1949 Yanks in rushing with 495 yards and in scoring with 48 points. Returned 20 kicks 487 yards, and caught 12 passes for 171 yards. All-American, U. of Illinois, 1944. Former NCAA and NAAU sprint champ. Holds world record, 45-yard dash.

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Played every minute of every Yank game on offensive during the 1950 season. An excellent pivot man, and noted for his offensive blocking. Has spent 2 years in pro ball. Hails from the University of Oregon. Played fullback and center. Captain in 1947. All-Pacific Coast 2 years. Cotton Bowl, 1948. In Marines 4 years. Rank of sergeant. On Pacific duty 1 year. At Okinawa. Plans to coach.

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A Detroit Lion, 1948-49. Becomes a Yank in 1950. Set new Lions' pass receiving record in 1949 by catching 66 for 1,014 yards - second best in league. Played end for University of Michigan. Gained first prominence on Fritz Crisler's great 1947 West Conference and Rose Bowl championship team. Served in Navy. Plays basketball and softball.

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Rookie Cards

Barney Poole
George Ratterman
Claude Young

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Barney Poole, End - Yanks.
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George Ratterman
Broke into pro football with Buffalo Bills. Helped raise them from cellar club to contender with passing, generalship and deceptive handling. One of game's best long passers. Played quarterback for Notre Dame. Won letters in basketball, baseball, tennis. Off-season student for law degree. Plays piano professionally.
1950 Bowman Set (Football)
121
Rookie
#Rookie, Player, Quarterback, Yanks

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1948 Bowman Set (Football) (7)
1951 Bowman Set (Football) (12)
1950 Bowman Set (Football) (11)

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Total Card Count

30

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