259. Kyle Rote
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Out of SMU, Kyle Rote was the first overall Draft Pick in 1951, and the New York Giants had a lot of hope for their new Back. Rote was off to a good start, but knee issues necessitated a change in position where he moved to End, and he would become the top Receiver for the Giants in the 1950s. This a statement that means a lot as in the last half of the decade, New York was a perennial contender for the NFL Championship, winning it all in 1956. Rote became a four-time Pro Bowler and would catch 300 passes for 4,797 Yards and 48 Touchdowns and added another 871 Yards on the ground.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Bellevue, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1967
- Position: Half Back
- Games Played: 121
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Notable Statistics: 300 Receptions
4,797 Receiving Yards
48 Receiving Touchdowns
231 Rushing Attempts
874 Rushing Yards
4 Rushing Touchdowns
6 Pass Completions
20 Pass Attempts
30.0 Pass Completion Percentage
194 Passing Yards
2 Touchdown Passes
2 Interceptions
61.2 Passer Rating
12 Kick Returns
295 Kick Return Yards
18 Approximate Value*
5 Playoff Games
5 Playoff Games Started
9 Receptions
191 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdown
*Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season. - Played For: New York Giants
- College: SMU
- Drafted: 1st Round, 1st Overall in 1951
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Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Champion (1) (New York Giants, 1956)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1956)
Pro Bowl Selection (4) (1953, 1954, 1955 & 1956) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (1) (1952)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (1) (1952)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (1) (1952)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (1) (1952)
Top Ten Finishes: Receptions (2) (1960 & 1961)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards (2) (1955 & 1960)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Touchdowns (4) (1953, 1955, 1960 & 1961)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Reception (1) (1953, 1954 & 1955)
Top Ten Finishes: Receiving Yards per Game (1) (1960)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1955 & 1960) - Notable All Time Rankings: None.
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
Should Kyle Rote be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 60%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 40%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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