The winner of the 1957 Heisman Trophy at Texas A&M, John David Crow, would be drafted 2nd overall by the Chicago Cardinals and would blossom into one of the most versatile offensive players of his era. Used at Halfback, Fullback, and Tight End over his pro career, he played half of his career with the Chicago (later St. Louis) Cardinals and the San Francisco 49ers, but he was never blessed with a loaded group around him, as most of his teams were not particularly good. Crow was, however, very good, and he adapted effortlessly to his team's offensive needs. A four-time Pro Bowl Selection, Crow scored 74 Touchdowns, splitting them between rushing and 35 from the air. He would have 8,662 Yards from Scrimmage over his career, which is a great number for the 1960s, a decade in which he was named to the 1950’s All-Decade Team.
164. John David Crow
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Marion, Louisiana, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1972
- Position: Fullback, Half Back, Tight End
- Games Played: 125
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Notable Statistics: 114 Games Started
1,157 Rushing Attempts
4,963 Rushing Yards
38 Rushing Touchdowns
258 Receptions
3,699 Receiving Yards
35 Receiving Touchdowns
33 Pass Completions
70 Pass Attempts
759 Passing Yards
47.1 Pass Completion Percentage
9 Fumble Recoveries
20 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
5 Touchdown Passes
5 Interceptions
80.6 Passer Rating
2 Punt Returns
6 Punt Return Yards
11 Kick Returns
330 Kick Return Yards
71 Approximate Value*
No Playoff Games
*Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season. - Played For: Green Bay Packers , San Francisco 49ers, St. Louis Cardinals
- College: Texas A&M
- Drafted: 1st Round, 2nd Overall in 1958
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Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1962)
Pro Bowl Selection (4) (1959, 1960, 1962 & 1965)
Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (1) (1960)
Most Yards from Scrimmage (1) (1960) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten UPI MVP Finishes
3rd in 1960
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1960)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (4) (1959, 1960, 1962 & 1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (4) (1959, 1960, 1962 & 1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (3) (1960, 1962 & 1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (5) (1959, 1960, 1965, 1966 & 1967)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (4) (1959, 1960, 1962 & 1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (1) (1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (2) (1960 & 1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (3) (1960, 1962 & 1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1962)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (3) (1959, 1960 & 1965)
Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (2) (1959 & 1960)
Top Ten Finishes: Touches: (4) (1959, 1960, 1962 & 1964)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Touch: (1959, 1960, 1965, 1966 & 1967) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 75. Yards per Touch: 6.1
99. Touchdowns: 74
100. Yards per Rushing Attempt: 4.3
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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