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1949 NFL Draft

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Date(s)
  
December 21, 1948

Location
  
The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, PA

First selection
  
Chuck Bednarik, C Philadelphia Eagles

Last selection
  
John Schweder, G Philadelphia Eagles

Most selections (27)
  
Los Angeles Rams, New York Bulldogs

Fewest selections (23)
  
Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers

The 1949 National Football League Draft was held on December 21, 1948, at The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia. The draft was preceded by a secret draft meeting held November 15, 1948, at the Hotel Schenley in Pittsburgh.

Hall of Famers

  • Chuck Bednarik, center from the University of Pennsylvania taken 1st round 1st overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1967.
  • Norm Van Brocklin, quarterback from the University of Oregon taken 4th round 37th overall by the Los Angeles Rams.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1971.
  • George Blanda, quarterback from the University of Kentucky taken 12th round 119th overall by the Chicago Bears.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1981.
  • Doak Walker, halfback from Southern Methodist University taken 1st round 3rd overall by the Boston Yanks.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1986.
  • Although not an inductee, Wallace Triplett's photograph hangs in the Hall of Fame in recognition of his being the first African-American to be drafted by and play for a National Football League team.[1]

    • References

    1949 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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