333. Willie Galimore

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Considered to be one of the last great finds before the modern era of scouting, Willie Galimore was a 5th Round Draft Pick in 1957 from Florida A&M.  Galimore was one of the quickest players in college, and that was the case when he went pro with the Chicago Bears.  Galimore would play seven seasons in the NFL, all with Chicago, and he would accumulate 4,186 Yards from Scrimmage, with three seasons seeing him finish in the top ten in Rushing Yards.  He helped the Bears win the 1963 NFL Championship, which unfortunately would be the last game he ever played.

Galimore died in a car crash before the start of the 1964 Season, thus ending his career, but he would be a precursor to many of the side-to-side rushers who would come after.  He is a far more influential player than most people realize.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1969
  • Position: Half Back
  • Games Played: 82
  • Notable Statistics: 46 Games Started
    670 Rushing Attempts
    2,985 Rushing Yards
    26 Rushing Touchdowns
    87 Receptions
    1,201 Receiving Yards
    10 Receiving Touchdowns
    43 Kick Returns 
    1,100 Kick Return Yards
    1 Kick Return Touchdown
    0 Pass Completion
    1 Pass Attempt
    1 Interception
    22 Approximate Value*

    1 Playoff Game
    1 Playoff Game Started
    1 Reception
    7 Receiving Yards

    *Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season,
  • Played For: Chicago Bears
  • College: Florida A&M
  • Drafted: 5th Round, 58th Overall in 1956
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Championships (1) (Chicago Bears 1963)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1958)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1) (1958)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (2) (1958 & 1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (3) (1957, 1958 & 1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (3) (1957, 1958 & 1963)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Attempt (3) (1957, 1958 & 1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (3) (1957, 1958 & 1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (2) (1957 & 1958)
    Top Ten Finishes: Points Scored (1) (1958)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards from Scrimmage (1) (1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1958)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touches (1) (1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Touch (1) (1961)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Willie Galimore be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 57.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 42.9%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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