One of the early stars of the Cleveland Rams was Jim Benton, the star End from the University of Arkansas who as a rookie would lead all players in Yards per Reception, though this was 1938 and he only had 418 Yards. Still, that was the game back then, and he would be a Pro Bowler in 1940 where he had 7 Touchdown Passes, again league leading. After a good 1940, he took a year off to coach (remember there wasn't a lot of money back then), but he returned in 1942 but due to the depletion of players due to World War II the Rams suspended operations, and he would join Chicago where he helped them win the NFL Championship.
Loaned to the Chicago Bears for the 1943 Season.
Acquired (2): Returned to the Rams when they resumed operations.
Departed (2): Retired after the 1947 Season.48 Games Started
275 Receptions
4,566 Receiving Yards
42 Receiving Touchdowns
8 Rushing Attempts
19 Rushing Yards
5 Kick Returns
20 Kick Return Yards
1 Playoff Game
9 Receptions
125 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdown
1 Kick Return
14 Kick Return Yards
NFL Champion (1945)
First Team All-Pro (1945 & 1946)
Pro Bowl (1939)
Most Receptions (1946)
Most Receiving Yards (1945 & 1946)
Most Yards per Reception (1938)
Most Receiving Yards per Game (1945 & 1946)
Most Yards from Scrimmage (1945 & 1946)
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