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205. Bruno Banducci

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205. Bruno Banducci
Born in Italy and raised in the United States, Bruno Banducci played his college ball for Stanford but was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1944.   Banducci was more at home in 1946 when the Guard joined the San Francisco 49ers of the upstart All-American Football Conference.  Banducci stayed there for the remainder of his career, which included the migration to the NFL up until his retirement after 1954.  Banducci was a two-time First Team All-Pro and was chosen for the 1940’s All-Decade Team.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Tsingnano, Italy
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1963
  • Position: Guard
  • Games Played: 122
  • Notable Statistics: 97 Games Started
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Punt Return
    19 Punt Return Yards
    2 Kick Returns
    30 Kick Return Yards
    2 Receptions
    7 Receiving Yards

    2 Playoff Games
  • Played For: Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers
  • College: Stanford
  • Drafted: 6th Round, 42nd Overall in 1943
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL 1940s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro (2) (1947 & 1954)
    Second Team All-Pro (2) (1946 & 1952)
    Pro Bowl (1) (1954)

  • Other Points of Note: None.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should Bruno Banducci be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 16.7%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 16.7%
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