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225. Duane Putnam

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225. Duane Putnam

Duane Putnam was a 6th Round Pick by the Los Angeles Rams from the Pacific University in 1952, and by '54, he would establish himself as one of the premier Guards in the NFL. 

From 1954 to 1958, Putnam was a perennial Pro Bowler, and he would either be a First or Second Team All-Pro Selection in each of those years.  Putnam's immense physical strength made it easy for him to create holes and protect his Quarterback, and he is easily one of the most unsung heroes in Rams' history.  The Dallas Cowboys chose him in the 1960 Expansion Draft, where he would spend one year, then spent a year with the Cleveland Browns before he concluded his career back home as a Ram for one last season in the National Football League.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Pollack, South Dakota, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1968
  • Position: Guard, Kicker
  • Games Played: 121
  • Notable Statistics: 92 Games Started
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    2 Fumble Recovery Yards
    5 Kick Returns
    37 Kick Return Yards
    11 Approximate Value*

    2 Playoff Games
    1 Game Started

    *Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Played For: Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Los Angeles Rams
  • College: Pacific
  • Drafted: 6th Round, 66th Overall in 1952
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Championships (None)
    First Team All-Pro (3) (1955, 1957 & 1958)
    Second Team All-Pro (2) (1954 & 1956)
    Pro Bowl (5) (1954, 1955, 1956, 1957 & 1958)

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

Should Duane Putnam 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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