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33. Harley Sewell

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33. Harley Sewell
A Detroit Lion for all but his final season in the NFL, Harley Sewell was a solidifying figure at the Left Guard position.  Sewell would make four Pro Bowls and was a big part of the Lions’ success in the 1950s, helping them win the 1953 and 1957 NFL Championship.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Guard
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 13th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/22/53.
  • Departed: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams prior to the 1963 Season.
  • Games Played: 120
  • Notable Statistics: 112 Games Started
    1 Interception
    4 Interception Return Yards
    10 Fumble Recoveries
    24 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    21 Approximate Value*

    4 Playoff Games

    *Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Champion (1953 & 1957)
    Second Team All-Pro (1957)
    Pro Bowl (1957, 1958, 1959 & 1962)
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