48. Sammy White
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A Second Round Pick out of Grambling State, Sammy White made an immediate impact in the NFL winning the Offensive Rookie of the Year and earning the first of two Pro Bowl Selections. White never left the Vikings and caught 393 passes for an even 6,300 Yards. Too bad he is most known for taking a vicious hit from Jack Tatum in the Super Bowl!
The Bullet Points
- Position: Wide Receiver
- Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 54th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/8/76.
- Departed: Retired after the 1985 Season.
- Games Played: 128
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Notable Statistics: 111 Games Started
393 Receptions
6,300 Receiving Yards
50 Receiving Touchdowns
18 Rushing Attempts
97 Rushing Yards
5 Punt Returns
45 Punt Return Yards
19 Kick Returns
336 Kick Return Yards
62 Approximate Value
9 Playoff Games
17 Receptions
313 Receiving Yards
5 Receiving Touchdowns
3 Rushing Attempts
-2 Rushing Yards
5 Kick Returns
16 Kick Return Yards -
Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl (1975 & 1976)
AP Offensive Rookie of the Year (1976)
UPI Rookie of the Year (1976)
PFWA Rookie of the Year (1976)
The Sporting News Rookie of the Year (1976)
All-Rookie (1978)
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