207. Bob Hoernschemeyer
Try to say Bob Hoernschemeyer’s name three times fast?
Yes, we know that the first line isn’t relevant here, but what is pertinent is that Hoernschemeyer was an End in the late 40s and early 50's terms in every sense of the word. Beginning his professional career with the Chicago Rockets of the AAFC, Hoernschemeyer would do well in rushing and passing, finishing in the top ten in both categories in the first (and only) four years of the AAFC’s existence. That’s good, but what hurts Hoernschemeyer is that he played for the Chicago Rockets/Hornets and Brooklyn Dodgers, neither of which made it to the NFL when that league took over what was left of the AAFC, and yes, that matters in terms of legacy, especially when you consider that two of the teams that you played for in your prime have not existed in 70 Years!
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1963
- Position: Back
- Games Played: 113
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Notable Statistics: 1,059 Rushing Attempts
4,548 Rushing Yards
27 Rushing Touchdowns
109 Receptions
1,139 Receiving Yards
11 Receiving Touchdowns
319 Pass Completions
714 Pass Attempts
44.7 Pass Completion Percentage
4,302 Passing Yards
42 Touchdown Passes
56 Interceptions
51.3 Passer Rating
11 Punt Returns
113 Punt Return Yards
39 Kick Returns
981 Kick Return Yards
22 Punts
922 Punting Yards
2 Interceptions
18 Interception Return Yards
4 Fumble Recoveries
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
4 Playoff Games
37 Rushing Attempts
129 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing Touchdown
2 Receptions
-2 Receiving Yards
1 Pass Completion
1 Pass Attempt
24 Passing Yards - Played For: Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers , New York Jets
- College: Indiana
- Drafted: 9th Round, 94th Overall in 1947
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Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Champion (2) (Detroit Lions, 1952 & 1953)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1952)
Pro Bowl Selection (2) (1951 & 1952)
Most Rushing Attempts (1) (1949) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Passes Completed (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Passes Attempts (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Passer Rating (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards per Game (3) (1946, 1947 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts per Game (3) (1946, 1947 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions per Game (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Completion Percentage (4) (1946, 1947, 1948 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (6) (1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951 & 1952)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (7) (1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1952 & 1953)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (3) (1947, 1952 & 1953)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (7) (1946, 1947, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952 & 1953)
Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (6) (1947, 1948, 1950, 1951, 1952 & 1953)
Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (1) (1953)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards from Scrimmage (1) (1951)
Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (1951)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Returns (1) (1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Kick Return Yards (2) (1946 & 1949)
Top Ten Finishes: Return Yards (2) (1946 & 1949) - Notable All Time Rankings: None
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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