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167. John David Crow

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167. John David Crow
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 never was blessed with a loaded group around him as most of his teams were not particularly good.  Crow was, however, very good, and depending on the offensive need of his team, he was able to adapt effortlessly.  A four-time Pro Bowl Selection, Crow scored 74 Touchdowns, splitting them via 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.

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
  • Notable Statistics: 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
    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*

    *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
  • 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 Receptions (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)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 92. Yards per Rushing Attempt: 4.3
    95. Touchdowns: 74
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should John David Crow be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 87.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 6.3%
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