1950 NFL Draft

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Date(s) January 20–21, 1950 Fewest selections (27) New York Giants		Most selections (34) Chicago Bears
Location The Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia, PA First selection Leon Hart, E Detroit Lions Last selection Dud Parker, B Philadelphia Eagles

The 1950 National Football League Draft was held January 20–21, 1950, at the Bellevue-Stratford Hotel in Philadelphia.

Hall of Famers

Art Donovan, defensive tackle from Boston College taken in the 3rd round of the special draft by the Baltimore Colts.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1968.

Leo Nomellini, tackle from Minnesota taken 1st round 11th overall by the San Francisco 49ers.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1969.

Ernie Stautner, defensive tackle from Boston College taken 2nd round 22nd overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1969.

Bud Grant, end from Minnesota taken 1st round 14th overall by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1994 as a coach, not a player.

Lou Creekmur,

tackle from William & Mary taken in the 2nd round of the special draft by the Detroit Lions.

Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 1996.

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