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1947 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
December 16, 1946

Most selections (32)
  
Chicago Bears

Location
  
Commodore Hotel in New York City, NY

First selection
  
Bob Fenimore, HB Chicago Bears

Last selection
  
Don Clayton, B New York Giants

Fewest selections (29)
  
Chicago Cardinals, Philadelphia Eagles

The 1947 National Football League Draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York.

The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick a bonus pick determined by lottery. The Chicago Bears won the first lottery. This process was ended in 1958.

Hall of Famers

  • Dante Lavelli, end from Ohio State University taken 12th round 103rd overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1975.
  • Art Donovan, defensive tackle from Boston College taken 22nd round 304th overall
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1968.

    References

    1947 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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