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3. Don Hutson

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3. Don Hutson
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963, Don Hutson was a three NFL Champion who was a member of both the NFL 50th and 75th Anniversary Team.  Hutson, who was also a two time National Football League MVP also is thought of as the first true Wide Receiver in the game of Football.  As was expected in the era in which he played, Hutson was also involved in defense and special teams, and he was quite competent as their Place Kicker.
Not surprisingly, it was Hutson who would earn the first honor of having his number retired by the team.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defensive End, Place Kicker
  • Acquired: Signed 1935.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1945 season.
  • Games Played: 116
  • Notable Statistics: 60 Games Started
    488 Receptions
    7,991 Receiving Yards
    99 Receiving Touchdowns
    62 Rushing Attempts
    284 Rushing Yards
    3 Rushing Touchdowns
    30 Interceptions
    389 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    7 Field Goals 
    17 Field Goal Attempts
    172 Extra Points
    183 Extra Point Attempts
    1 Pass Completion
    11 Pass Attempts
    38 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
    2 Interceptions (Passing)

    5 Playoff Games
    10 Receptions
    163 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
    1 Rushing Attempt
    1 Rushing Yard
    2 Extra Points
    2 Extra Point Attempts
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL MVP (1941 & 1942)
    First Team All Pro Selection (1938, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 & 1945)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1939, 1940, 1941 & 1942)
    Most Receptions (1936, 1937, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 & 1945)
    Most Receiving Yards (1936, 1938, 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943 & 1944)
    Most Receiving Touchdowns (1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 & 1944)
    Most Yards/Reception (1936 & 1939)
    Most Touchdowns (1935, 1936, 1937, 1938, 1941, 1942, 1943 & 1944)
    Most Points Scored (1940, 1941, 1942, 1943 & 1944)
    Most Yards From Scrimmage (1941, 1942 & 1944)
    Most Field Goals Made (1943)
    Most Interceptions (1940)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1943)
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