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22. Bob Gain

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22. Bob Gain

Bob Gain was drafted 5th Overall in 1951 by the Green Bay Packers, but 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.

Gain would be honored by the Browns when they named him one of their Legends.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle, Guard, Offensive Guard
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 5th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/18/51.
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 1964 Season.
  • Games Played: 126
  • Notable Statistics:

    117 Games Started
    1 Interception
    22 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    15 Fumble Recoveries
    2 Fumble Recovery Yards
    14.0 Quarterback Sacks**
    3 Extra Point Attempts
    3 Extra Points Made
    1 Kick Return
    0 Kick Return Yards
    41 Approximate Value*

    5 Playoff Games

    *Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.
    **Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1954, 1955 & 1964)
    Second Team All-Pro (1962 & 1963)
    Pro Bowl (1957, 1958, 1959, 1961 & 1962)
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