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284. Vic Sears

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284. Vic Sears

A 5th Round pick from Oregon State, Vic Sears would play his entire National Football League career with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sears joined the team in 1941 and was one of the few players to stay stateside during World War II.  He was a workhorse at Tackle on both sides of the ball would help bring Philadelphia two NFL Championships in the late '40s.  Sears was named by the Associated Press, a two-time Second Team All-Pro, and was also earn a spot to the 1940's All-Decade Team.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Ashwood, Oregon, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1963
  • Position: Defensive Tackle, Kicker
  • Games Played: 131
  • Notable Statistics: 1 Interception
    9 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    11 Fumble Recoveries*
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards*
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown*
    1 Punt Return
    6 Punt Return Yards
    2 Kick Returns
    60 Kick Return Yards

    4 Playoff Games

    *Fumbles were not statistics until the 1945 Season.
  • Played For: Philadelphia Eagles
  • College: Oregon State
  • Drafted: 5th Round, 33rd Overall in 1941
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Championships (2) (Philadelphia Eagles 1948 & 1949)
    NFL 1940s All-Decade Team
    Second Team All-Pro (2) (1943 & 1952)

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

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