(1923-09-03)September 3, 1923 Bradshaw, Texas, U.S.
Died:
July 28, 2014(2014-07-28) (aged 90) Palos Heights, Illinois, U.S.
Height:
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:
206 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:
Tuscola (Tuscola, Texas)
College:
Hardin–Simmons Navy
Undrafted:
1944
Career history
Chicago Bears (1944–1955)
Career highlights and awards
NFL champion (1946)
3× Second-team All-Pro (1951, 1952, 1954)
4× Pro Bowl (1950–1952, 1954)
NFL 1940s All-Decade Team
100 greatest Bears of All-Time
Career NFL statistics
Safeties:
1
Interceptions:
4
Interception yards:
55
Fumble recoveries:
12
Defensive touchdowns:
3
Receptions:
32
Receiving yards:
451
Receiving touchdowns:
7
Player stats at PFR
Pro Football Hall of Fame
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