251. Bob Gain

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Bob Gain was drafted 5th Overall in 1951 by the Green Bay Packers, but that year he elected to play in Canada with the Ottawa Rough Riders instead.  

The following year the former Outland Trophy winner’s NFL rights were in the hands of the Cleveland Browns, and the two-way star was happy to return to his home state of Ohio.  Gain was at his best when he played Defensive Tackle, and his work was a large part of the Browns’ Championship wins in 1954, 1955, and later in 1964.  From 1957 to 1962, he would be chosen for five Pro Bowls.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Willoughby, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1970
  • Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Offensive Lineman
  • Games Played: 126
  • Notable Statistics: 1 Interception
    22 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    15 Fumble Recoveries
    2 Fumble Recovery Yards
    14.0 Quarterback Sacks*
    3 Extra Points Made
    3 Extra Point Attempts
    1 Kick Return
    0 Kick Return Yards
    41 Approximate Value**

    5 Playoff Games
    4 Playoff Games Started

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
    **Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Played For: Cleveland Browns
  • College: KentuckySan Francisco
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 5th Overall in 1951
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (3) (Cleveland Browns 1954, 1955 & 1964)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1962 & 1963)
    Pro Bowl Selection (5) (1957, 1958, 1959, 1961 & 1962)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1957)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Bob Gain be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 22.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 11.1%
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