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1938 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
December 12, 1937

Location
  
Hotel Sherman, in Chicago, IL

First selection
  
Corbett Davis, FB Cleveland Rams

Last selection
  
Fred Dreher, End Chicago Bears

Most selections (12)
  
Brooklyn Dodgers, Chicago Cardinals, Cleveland Rams, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Pirates

Fewest selections (10)
  
Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, New York Giants, Washington Redskins

The 1938 National Football League Draft was held on December 12, 1937, at the Hotel Sherman in Chicago, Illinois. The draft consisted of 12 rounds and 110 player selections. It began with the Cleveland Rams, taking Corbett Davis.

Hall of Famers

  • Alex Wojciechowicz, center from Fordham taken 1st round 6th overall by the Detroit Lions.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1968.
  • Frank Kinard, offensive tackle from Ole Miss taken 3rd round 18th overall by the Brooklyn Dodgers.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1971.

    References

    1938 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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