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47. Jack Stroud

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47. Jack Stroud

Jack Stroud played his entire NFL career with the New York Giants, where the dual-sport star from Tennessee (Football and Track & Field) became an unsung hero for the Giants.

Stroud was a Fifth Round Pick in 1951, and after two years in the military, he joined the Giants.  Stroud worked the Offensive Line for New York as either Guard or Tackle, and he performed in that capacity until he retired in 1964.  Stroud helped the Giants win the 1956 NFL Championship, and he was selected to three Pro Bowls and three Second Team All-Pros.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Guard, Tackle
  • Acquired: Selected in the 5th Round, 61st Overall in the NFL Draft 1/18/51.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1964 Season.
  • Games Played: 132
  • Notable Statistics:

    56 Games Started
    5 Fumble Recoveries
    2 Fumble Recovery Yards
    42 Approximate Value*

    7 Playoff Games

    *Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1956)
    Second Team All-Pro (1957, 1960 & 1962)
    Pro Bowl (1955, 1957 & 1960)

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