Arnie Herber was one half of the NFL's first lethal quarterback-receiver combination, paired with Don Hutson. He was the NFL's leading passer in 1932, 1934, and 1936. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Joe Guyon often played in the shadow of a fellow American Indian, Jim Thorpe, but earned his place in history as he led the 1927 New York Giants to an NFL championship. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Sid Luckman, in his 12 seasons with the Chicago Bears, became the first successful T-formation quarterback. He once threw seven touchdowns in one game in 1943. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Paddy Driscoll was a triple threat on offense, and flawless on defense. But one of his career highlights was when he drop-kicked a field goal 50 yards in 1925. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Clark Hinkle was selected first- or second-team all-league in each of his 10 years. But, he is best remembered for his head-to-head duels with another great, Bronko Nagurski of the Chicago Bears. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Morris "Red" Badgro was named first- or second-team All-NFL 1930, 1931, 1933 and 1934. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Cliff Battles was the first player to ever gain more than 200 yards in a game. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Slingin' Sammy" Baugh not only helped establish the pro game in the nation's capital, he also was a major influence in the offensive revolution that occurred in the late 1930s and early 1940s. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Tony Canadeo rushed for 4,197 yards, passed for 1,642 yards, recorded 69 receptions for 579 yards, gained 513 yards on punt returns, 1,736 on kickoff returns, and scored 186 points in 11 seasons. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.

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Guy Chamberlin was a player-coach in the early days of the NFL and posted a record of 58-16-7 and .759 winning percentage that ranks among the best. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.

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Dutch Clark led the Lions to the 1935 NFL championship, and was an All-Pro in six of his seven seasons. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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While Jimmy Conzelman was a success at most of his endeavors, which included stints as a newspaper publisher, playwright, author, orator, and actor, it was primarily as a football player and coach that he excelled. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.

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Bill Dudley won a rare "triple crown" (NFL rushing, interception, punt return titles) in 1946. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Ray Flaherty developed the screen pass and the platoon system during his tenure as Redskins coach. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Benny Friedman was the NFL's first great passer, as he tossed an NFL-record 11 touchdowns during his rookie season in 1927. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Red Grange was known as the "Galloping Ghost" because of his speed, but it was a game-saving tackle by Grange that secured the victory in the closing seconds of the 1933 NFL Championship Game. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Bill Hewitt was the first player in league history to be selected All-Pro with two different teams (Bears and Eagles.) Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Earl "Curly" Lambeau founded the Green Bay Packers in 1919 and was the team's first playing star and its coach for 31 years. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Tuffy Leemans was selected first- or second team all-league every year from 1936 through 1942. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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George McAfee scored 234 points, gained 5,313 combined net yards, intercepted 25 passes in eight seasons around service in the Navy in World War II. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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John McNally played on five NFL teams in 14 seasons but his best years came with the Green Bay Packers, with whom he was a major contributor to four championship teams in 1929, 1930, 1931, and 1936. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Bronko Nagurski was the symbol of power football during the 1930s. His performances took on legendary proportions. Many eyewitness observers insisted that for sheer brutal line-smashing, no one came close to Nagurski. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Ace Parker never intended to play football after his career ended at Duke, but went on to become the NFL's most valuable player in 1940. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Fritz Pollard was a football pioneer, and became the NFL's first African American head coach in 1921. He also guided Akron to its first title in 1920. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Ken Strong scored 17 points in the 1934 NFL Championship Game to lead the Giants over the Bears. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Jim Thorpe led Canton to unofficial world championships in 1916, 1917, and 1919. His mere presence moved pro football a giant step forward in the public's estimation. He was selected the NFL's first president in 1920. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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Steve Van Buren surpassed 1,000 yards rushing twice, won four NFL rushing titles and a rare "triple crown" in 1945 when he led in rushing, scoring, and kickoff returns. Pro Football Hall of fame bio.
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