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48. Ed Podolak

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48. Ed Podolak

A Super Bowl Champion in his rookie season (although he did not do that much), Ed Podolak would work his way to become a dependable cog of the Kansas City offense.  Podolak was a dual-threat Running Back who would rush for 4,451 Yards and catch another 288 passes for 2,456 Yards contributing 40 Touchdowns in total in his career, which were all spent in Kansas City.  When he wasn’t on offense he was used on Special Teams where he would use his athleticism to become an adept returner who in 1970 was the league leader in All-Purpose Yards.

Podolak will best be remembered actually for a playoff loss where in 1971 he would set a still unbroken record with 350 All-Purpose Yards.  The Chiefs enshrined him into their Hall of Fame in 1989.

He would become a successful football broadcaster after his playing days.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Punt Returner, Running Back
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round 48th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/69.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1977 Season.
  • Games Played: 104
  • Notable Statistics:

    65 Games Started
    1,157 Rushing Attempts
    4,451 Rushing Yards
    288 Receptions
    2,456 Receiving Yards
    6 Receiving Touchdowns
    86 Punt Returns
    739 Punt Return Yards
    34 Kick Return Yards
    697 Kick Return Yards
    4 Pass Completions
    6 Pass Attempts
    82 Passing Yards
    1 Interception
    62 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    17 Rushing Attempts
    85 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    8 Receptions
    110 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
    2 Punt Returns
    1 Punt Return Yard
    3 Kick Returns
    154 Kick Return Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (IV)
    AFL Champion (1969)
    Second Team All-Pro (2010)
    Pro Bowl (2010)
    Most All-Purpose Yards (1970)
    Most Yards Per Punt Return (1970)

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