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1959 NFL Draft

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Most selections (35)
  
Los Angeles Rams

Fewest selections (23)
  
Pittsburgh Steelers

Date(s)
  
December 1, 1958 & January 21, 1959

Location
  
Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia, PA

First selection
  
Randy Duncan, QB Green Bay Packers

Last selection
  
Blair Weese, B Baltimore Colts

The 1959 National Football League draft had its first four rounds held on December 1, 1958, and its final twenty-six rounds on January 21, 1959. Both sessions were held at the Warwick Hotel in Philadelphia.

Hall of Famers

  • Dick LeBeau, defensive back from Ohio State University taken 5th round 58th overall by the Cleveland Browns.
    • Inducted: Professional Football Hall of Fame class of 2010.

    References

    1959 NFL Draft Wikipedia
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