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328. George Svendsen

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328. George Svendsen

From the University of Minnesota, George Svendsen would play five seasons with the Green Bay Packers over two runs.

The first run ran from 1935 to 1937, during which he helped the Packers win the NFL Championship in 1936.  The Center took two years off the game, then returned to play for the Packers in 1940 and 1941.  He would be chosen for the NFL 1930's All-Decade Team.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1963
  • Position: Center
  • Games Played: 52
  • Notable Statistics: 30 Games Started
    1 Reception
    11 Receiving Yards
    2 Interceptions*
    48 Interception Return Yards*

    2 Playoff Games
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards

    *Interceptions were not a statistic until the 1940 Season.
  • Played For: Green Bay Packers
  • College: Minnesota
  • Drafted: N/A
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Championships (1) (Green Bay Packers 1936)
    NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
  • Other Points of Note: None.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should George Svendsen be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 33.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 33.3%
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