338. Vic Sears

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A 5^th Round pick from Oregon State, Vic Sears would play his entire National Football League career with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Sears joined the team in 1941 and was one of the few players to stay stateside during World War II. He was a workhorse at Tackle on both sides of the ball and helped bring Philadelphia two NFL Championships in the late '40s. Sears was named by the Associated Press, a two-time Second Team All-Pro, and also earned a spot on the 1940s All-Decade Team.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Ashwood, Oregon, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1963
Position: Defensive Tackle, Kicker, Offensive Tackle
Games Played: 131
Notable Statistics: 108 Games Started
1 Interception
9 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
11 Fumble Recoveries*
0 Fumble Recovery Yards*
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown*
1 Punt Return
6 Punt Return Yards
2 Kick Returns
60 Kick Return Yards

4 Playoff Games
2 Playoff Games Started

*Fumbles were not statistics until the 1945 Season.
Played For: Philadelphia Eagles
College: Oregon State
Drafted: 5th Round, 33rd Overall in 1941
Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Championships (2) (Philadelphia Eagles 1948 & 1949)
NFL 1940s All-Decade Team
Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1943 & 1952)
Other Points of Note: None.
Notable All Time Rankings: None
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

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