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12. Del Shofner

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12. Del Shofner

A member of the NFL 1960’s All-Decade Team, Del Shofner was an elite receiver for a six-year stretch (1958-63) and was named a First Team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in all of those years except for 1960. 

As a Los Angeles Ram, in 1958, Shofner led the NFL in Receiving Yards (1,097) and finished second the year after (936).  Shofner was relegated more to punting duties in 1960 but would again regain his slot as an elite receiver in 1960 when he joined the New York Giants.  In his first three years wearing the metallic blue helmet, Shofner had at least 1,100 Receiving Yards and finished in the top four in that metric.  He never had a stretch close to that again, but his status as one of the top offensive skill players of his era earns him a high spot on this list.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Center, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1973
  • Position: Punter, Split End
  • Games Played: 125
  • Notable Statistics: 349 Receptions
    6,470 Receiving Yards
    51 Receiving Touchdowns
    4 Rushing Attempts
    1 Rushing Yard
    153 Punts
    6,420 Punting Yards
    3 Interceptions
    46 Interception Return Yards
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
    54 Approximate Value*

    3 Playoff Games
    8 Receptions
    110 Receiving Yards

    *Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of 1960.
  • Played For: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants
  • College: Arkansas Tech
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 11th Overall in 1957
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Pro Bowl (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Most Receiving Yards (1958)
    Most Receiving Yards per Game (1958)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (5) (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (5) (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (5) (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Receptions (4) (1958, 1959, 1962 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (5) (1958, 1959, 1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1961 & 1962)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (3) (1958, 1961 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1958)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punts (3) (1958, 1959 & 1960)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punting Yards (2) (1958 & 1960)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt (3) (1958, 1959 & 1960)

  • Notable All Time Rankings: 20. Yards per Reception: 18.5

Should Del Shofner be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 93.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 3.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.1%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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