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34. Ward Cuff

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34. Ward Cuff

Ward Cuff was a multi-sport star at Marquette, where he was a boxer, a javelin thrower, and a Back, who competed in the first ever Cotton Bowl.  The New York Giants only had use for the latter skill, and they drafted him in the Fourth Round of the 1936 Draft.

Cuff became a swiss army knife for the Giants Offense, capable of passing, kicking, blocking, rushing, and receiving.  Cuff was usually used at the now-archaic Wingback position, and he would be a three-time Pro Bowl Selection, and he would help the Giants win the 1938 NFL Championship.  Defensively, he also recorded 13 Interceptions.

His number 14 was retired by the Giants but was brought back for Y.A. Tittle when he joined the team in 1961.  At the time of his departure (a trade to the Chicago Cardinals after the 1945 Season), Cuff was the Giants all-time leading scorer.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Half Back, Wingback
  • Acquired: Selected in the 4th Round, 34th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/12/36.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Chicago Cardinals after the 1945 Season.

     
  • Games Played: 90
  • Notable Statistics:

    80 Games Started
    330 Rushing Attempts
    1,766 Rushing Yards
    6 Rushing Touchdowns
    101 Receptions
    1,477 Receiving Yards
    12 Receiving Touchdowns
    13 Interceptions
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    -13 Fumble Recovery Yards
    263 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    70 Field Goal Attempts
    31 Field Goals 
    41.4 Field Goal Percentage
    102 Extra Point Attempts
    98 Extra Points 
    96.1 Extra Point Percentage
    35 Punt Returns
    423 Punt Return Yards
    14 Kick Returns
    351 Kick Return Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt

    5 Playoff Games
    29 Rushing Attempt
    73 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    7 Receptions
    117 Receiving Yards
    5 Field Goal Attempts
    2 Field Goals
    3 Extra Point Attempts
    2 Extra Points
    1 Interception
    17 Interception Return Yards
    3 Punt Returns
    36 Punt Return Yards
    4 Kick Returns
    85 Kick Return Yards
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1938)
    Pro Bowl (1938, 1939 & 1941)
    Most Yards per Rushing Attempt (1943 & 1944)
    Most Extra Points Made (1938)
    Most Extra Point Attempts (1938)
    Most Field Goals Made (1938 & 1939)
    Most Field Goal Attempts (1939)
    Highest Field Goal Percentage (1938 & 1943)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1941)
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