46. Andy Robustelli
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Andy Robustelli was a late round pick from Arnold (the only player ever drafted from there), and he made the team at Defensive End where he would assist the Los Angeles Rams to win the 1951 Championship. He would blossom into one of the top Defensive players in football, and he was either a First Team or Second Team All-Pro the next four years. It should have continued, but Robustelli clashed with Rams management over their refusal to let him have some time to be with his new child. He was traded to the New York Giants and would have a Hall of Fame career. Maybe they should have let him take a couple of days off, don't you think?
The Bullet Points
- Position: Defensive End
- Acquired: Selected in the 19th Round, 228th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/19/51.
- Departed: Traded to the New York Giants for a 1957 1st Round Pick (which would be Del Shofner) before the 1956 Season.
- Games Played: 59
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Notable Statistics:
55 Games Started
2 Interceptions
24 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
13 Fumble Recoveries
47 Fumble Recovery Yards
2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
1 Reception
49 Receiving Yards
1 Receiving Touchdown
1 Kick Return
0 Kick Return Yards
3 Playoff Games
2 Fumble Reciveries
22 Fumble Reovery Yards -
Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL Champion (1951)
First Team All-Pro (1953 & 1955)
Second Team All-Pro (1952 & 1954)
Pro Bowl (1953 & 1955)
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