50. Buddy Young
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Perhaps we are letting sentiment get in the way here, but Buddy Young was a major part of the early history of the Colts franchise. Young was already with the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference where he was one of the first African-Americans to play Professional Football. Following the folding of the Yankees, he went to the New York Yanks of the National Football League, which as we know from the Colts murky early history, becoming the Dallas Texans and then the Baltimore Colts in 1953.
Young was a versatile offensive threat both rushing and receiving and was a Pro Bowler in 1954. Retiring after the 1955 season, Young holds the distinction of having the first number retired by the team and becoming the first African-American hired by the National Football League in 1966.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive Back, Fullback, Half Back
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1950 Season
- Departed: Retired after the 1955 Season
- Games Played: 67
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Notable Statistics: 335 Rushing Attempts
1,275 Rushing Yards
8 Rushing Touchdowns
119 Receptions
1,978 Receiving Yards
13 Receiving Touchdowns
47 Punt Returns
389 Punt Return Yards
1 Punt Return Touchdown
90 Kick Returns
2,514 Kick Return Yards
2 Kick Return Touchdowns
No Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (1954)
Most Kick Returns (1952)
Most Kick Return Yards (1952)
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