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40. Dick Bass

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40. Dick Bass
Dick Bass played all 11 of his National Football League Games with the Los Angeles Rams where the Fullback would be named to three Pro Bowls (1962, 1963 & 1966).  Bass had a pair of 1,000 Rushing Yard Seasons in the '60s with a total of 5,417 and 34 Touchdowns.  This total also had another 1,841 Receiving Yards and 7 TDs.  Bass would finish third in Rushing Yards twice.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Fullback
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 2nd Overall in the NFL Draft 11/22/59.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1969 Season.
  • Games Played: 112
  • Notable Statistics:

    90 Games Started
    1,218 Rushing Attempts
    5,417 Rushing Yards
    34 Rushing Touchdowns
    204 Receptions
    1,841 Receiving Yards Yards
    7 Receiving Touchdowns
    24 Punt Returns
    263 Punt Return Yards
    1 Punt Return Touchdown
    54 Kick Returns
    1,415 Kick Return Yards
    1 Pass Completion
    4 Pass Attempts
    22 Passing Yards
    62 Approximate Value

    1 Playoff Game
    14 Rushing Attempts
    40 Rushing Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (1962 & 1966)
    Pro Bowl (1962, 1963 & 1966)
    AP Comeback Player of the Year (1966)

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