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1946 NFL Draft

Index 1946 NFL Draft

The 1946 National Football League Draft was held on January 14, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York. [1]

99 relations: Al Baldwin, Al Dekdebrun, Al Sparlis, Al Vandeweghe, All-America Football Conference, Barney White, Ben Raimondi, Bill Swiacki, Billy Hildebrand, Bob Hendren, Bob Nussbaumer, Bob Skoglund, Boston Yanks, Cal Rossi, Chicago Bears, Chick Maggioli, Cliff Lewis (quarterback), Detroit Lions, Dick Loepfe, Doc Blanchard, Don Gleasner, Don Paul (linebacker), Dub Jones (American football), Ed Cody, Ed Mieszkowski, Ed Robnett, Ed Stacco, Eddie Allen (American football), Elmer Angsman, Emil Sitko, Frank Broyles, Frank Dancewicz, Fullback (gridiron football), Gail Bruce, Gasper Urban, Gene Roberts (American football), George Connor (American football), George Robotham, George Strohmeyer, Grand Hyatt New York, Green Bay Packers, Heisman Trophy, Homer Paine, Howie Brown, Jack Breslin, Jack Simmons (American football), Jake Colhouer, Jake Leicht, Jim LaRue, Joe Golding, ..., Joe Signaigo, Joe Tepsic, Joe Tereshinski Sr., John Ferraro, Johnny Lujack, Johnny Strzykalski, Jules Rykovich, Kelly Mote, Los Angeles Rams, Mac Wenskunas, Marquette University, Mike Karmazin, Mr. Irrelevant, New York (state), New York City, New York Giants, Pat McHugh, Paul Duke (American football), Pete Berezney, Pete Stout, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pro Bowl, Pro Football Hall of Fame, Quarterback, Running back, Russ Thomas, Stan Kozlowski, Tackle (gridiron football position), Ted Hazelwood, The Register-Guard, Tulane University, UCLA Bruins football, United States Military Academy, University of California, Los Angeles, University of Connecticut, University of Missouri, University of Notre Dame, University of Southern California, Visco Grgich, Walt Dropo, Warren Amling, Washington Redskins, William & Mary Tribe football, 1945 in sports, 1946 Boston Yanks season, 1946 Los Angeles Rams season, 1947 in sports, 1947 NFL Draft. Expand index (49 more) »

Al Baldwin

Alton "Al" Baldwin (February 21, 1923 –May 23, 1994) was a professional American football end/defensive back who played in the All-America Football Conference, the National Football League and the Canadian Football League.

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Al Dekdebrun

Allen Edward Dekdebrun (May 11, 1921 – March 29, 2005) was an American Football quarterback and politician from Buffalo, New York.

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Al Sparlis

Albert Alexander "Gunga" Sparlis is a former professional American football guard who was an All-American at UCLA.

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Al Vandeweghe

Alfred Bernard "Al" Vandeweghe (October 25, 1920 – February 2, 2014).

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All-America Football Conference

The All-America Football Conference (AAFC) was a professional American football league that challenged the established National Football League (NFL) from 1946 to 1949.

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Barney White

William Barney White (June 25, 1923 – July 24, 2004), nicknamed "Bear", was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who played four games during the season for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Ben Raimondi

Benjamin Louis "Ben" Raimondi (born January 23, 1925) is a retired professional American football player for the All-America Football Conference's New York Yankees.

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Bill Swiacki

William Adam Swiacki (October 2, 1922 – July 7, 1976) was an American football player and coach.

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Billy Hildebrand

Billy Hildebrand (born c. 1924) is a former American football player and coach.

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Bob Hendren

Robert Gerald Hendren (August 10, 1923 – March 5, 1999) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

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Bob Nussbaumer

Robert John Nussbaumer (April 23, 1924 – July 26, 1997) was an American football halfback and end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, Green Bay Packers, and the Chicago Cardinals.

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Bob Skoglund

Robert W. "Bob" Skoglund (July 29, 1925 – January 1, 1949) was a professional American football defensive end in the National Football League.

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Boston Yanks

The Boston Yanks were a National Football League team based in Boston, Massachusetts that played from 1944 to 1948.

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Cal Rossi

Calvin "Cal" Rossi (March 1924 – January 23, 2013) was an American football running back who played at the University of California, Los Angeles.

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Chicago Bears

The Chicago Bears are a professional American football team based in Chicago, Illinois.

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Chick Maggioli

Achille Fred "Chick" Maggioli (May 17, 1922 – December 20, 2012) was an American football defensive back and halfback in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions and the Baltimore Colts.

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Cliff Lewis (quarterback)

Clifford Allen Lewis (March 22, 1923 – July 24, 2002) was a professional American football player for the Cleveland Browns of the All-America Football Conference and National Football League.

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Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions are a professional American football team based in Detroit, Michigan.

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Dick Loepfe

Richard P. Loepfe (January 1, 1922 – October 31, 2010) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Chicago Cardinals (1948–1949).

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Doc Blanchard

Felix Anthony "Doc" Blanchard (December 11, 1924 – April 19, 2009) is best known as the college football player who became the first ever junior to win the Heisman Trophy, Maxwell Award and was the first ever football player to win the James E. Sullivan Award, all in 1945.

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Don Gleasner

Donald "Don" Gleasner was an American football player.

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Don Paul (linebacker)

Don Paul (March 18, 1925 – November 8, 2014) was a professional American football linebacker who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1948–1955) in the National Football League.

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Dub Jones (American football)

William Augustus "Dub" Jones (born December 29, 1924) is a former American football halfback who played ten seasons in the National Football League (NFL) and the old All-America Football Conference (AAFC) in the late 1940s and early 1950s, primarily for the Cleveland Browns.

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Ed Cody

Edward Joseph "Catfoot" Cody (February 27, 1923 – October 16, 1994) was an American football player and coach.

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Ed Mieszkowski

Edward Thomas Mieszkowski (October 14, 1925 – February 15, 2004) was an American football tackle who played two seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers of the All-America Football Conference.

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Ed Robnett

William Edward Robnett (March 7, 1920 – September 20, 1990) was an American football fullback in the All-America Football Conference for the San Francisco 49ers.

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Ed Stacco

Edward Adams Stacco (April 16, 1924 – April 6, 2007) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Detroit Lions and the Washington Redskins.

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Eddie Allen (American football)

Edward Bostwic Allen Jr. (May 5, 1918 – March 1, 2012) was an American football fullback who played one season in the National Football League (NFL) with the Chicago Bears and one season in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

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Elmer Angsman

Elmer Joseph Angsman Jr. (December 11, 1925 – April 11, 2002) was an American football running back in the NFL.

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Emil Sitko

Emil "Red" Sitko (September 7, 1923 – December 15, 1973) was an American football player.

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Frank Broyles

John Franklin Broyles (December 26, 1924 – August 14, 2017) was an American football player and coach, athletics administrator, and broadcaster.

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Frank Dancewicz

Francis Joseph "Boley" Dancewicz (October 3, 1924 – June 26, 1985) was an American football quarterback who played professionally in the National Football League.

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Fullback (gridiron football)

A fullback (FB) is a position in the offensive backfield in American and Canadian football, and is one of the two running back positions along with the halfback.

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Gail Bruce

Gail Robert Bruce (September 29, 1923 – August 23, 1998) was an American football defensive end who played two seasons with the San Francisco 49ers of the All-America Football Conference and National Football League.

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Gasper Urban

Gasper George Urban (March 18, 1923 – May 17, 1998) was an American football guard who played one season with the Chicago Rockets of the All-America Football Conference.

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Gene Roberts (American football)

Eugene O. "Choo-Choo" Roberts (January 20, 1923 – July 6, 2009) was an American football running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL) from 1947 to 1950.

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George Connor (American football)

George Leo Connor (January 21, 1925 – March 31, 2003) was an American football player for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL) from 1948 to 1955.

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George Robotham

George Robotham (January 10, 1921 – February 1, 2007) was an American stuntman and actor.

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George Strohmeyer

George Ferdinand Strohmeyer, Jr. (January 27, 1924 – January 12, 1992) was an American football player who played two seasons in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Chicago Hornets.

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Grand Hyatt New York

The Grand Hyatt New York is a hotel located directly east of the Grand Central Terminal in Midtown Manhattan, New York City.

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Green Bay Packers

The Green Bay Packers are a professional American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

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Heisman Trophy

The Heisman Memorial Trophy (usually known colloquially as the Heisman Trophy or The Heisman), is awarded annually to the most outstanding player in college football in the United States whose performance best exhibits the pursuit of excellence with integrity.

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Homer Paine

Homer Paine (September 20, 1923 – July 5, 2010) was an American football tackle.

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Howie Brown

Howard Kemneth Brown (January 26, 1922 – April 4, 1975) was a guard in the National Football League.

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Jack Breslin

Jacweir "Jack" Breslin (June 23, 1920 – August 2, 1988) worked at Michigan State University (MSU), as a distinguished student leader, honored athlete, top administrator, and relentless advocate.

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Jack Simmons (American football)

John Charles "Jack" Simmons (October 8, 1924 – September 17, 1978) was a professional American football offensive lineman who played for eight seasons in the National Football League.

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Jake Colhouer

Jacob C. Colhouer (January 15, 1922 – April 14, 1998) was an American football guard who played four seasons in the National Football League with the Chicago Cardinals and New York Giants.

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Jake Leicht

Jacob Leicht (August 2, 1919 – May 18, 1992) was an American football halfback in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) for the Baltimore Colts.

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Jim LaRue

Jim LaRue (August 11, 1925 – March 29, 2015) was an American football player and coach.

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Joe Golding

Joseph Griffith Golding (March 26, 1921December 26, 1971) was a professional American Football halfback/defensive back in the National Football League.

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Joe Signaigo

Joseph Salvatore Signaigo (February 9, 1923January 16, 2007) was a professional American football guard in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL).

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Joe Tepsic

Joseph John Tepsic (September 18, 1923 – February 23, 2009) was a Major League Baseball outfielder.

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Joe Tereshinski Sr.

Joseph Peter Tereshinski Sr. (December 7, 1923 – June 9, 2013) was an American football tight end in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

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John Ferraro

John Ferraro (May 24, 1924 – April 17, 2001) was the longest-serving Los Angeles City Council member in the history of the city—thirty-five years, from 1966 until his death in 2001—and the president of the council for fourteen of them.

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Johnny Lujack

John Christopher Lujack Jr. (pronounced Lu' jack; born January 4, 1925) is a former American football quarterback and 1947 Heisman Trophy winner.

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Johnny Strzykalski

John Raymond Strzykalski (December 14, 1921 – June 19, 2002) was an American football halfback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

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Jules Rykovich

Julius Alphonsus Rykovich (April 6, 1923 – December 23, 1974) was an American football halfback, kickoff returner, and defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the Chicago Bears.

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Kelly Mote

Kelly Mote (April 27, 1923 – October 21, 2015) was a professional American football player who played wide receiver for six seasons for the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.

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Los Angeles Rams

The Los Angeles Rams are a professional American football team based in the Los Angeles metropolitan area.

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Mac Wenskunas

Mac Paul Wenskunas (June 8, 1922 – August 3, 1957) was an American football player and coach.

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Marquette University

Marquette University is a private, coeducational Catholic university located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in the central United States.

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Mike Karmazin

Michael Lloyd Karmazin (July 16, 1919 – January 21, 2004) was a former professional American football guard.

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Mr. Irrelevant

Mr.

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New York (state)

New York is a state in the northeastern United States.

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New York City

The City of New York, often called New York City (NYC) or simply New York, is the most populous city in the United States.

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New York Giants

The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in the New York metropolitan area.

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Pat McHugh

William Patrick McHugh (December 21, 1919September 19, 2004) was a professional American football defensive back and halfback in the National Football League.

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Paul Duke (American football)

Paul Anderson Duke (September 24, 1924March 24, 2009) was an American football center in the All-America Football Conference.

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Pete Berezney

Peter John Berezney, Jr. (November 14, 1923 – October 13, 2008) was an American football tackle who played two seasons in the All-America Football Conference with the Los Angeles Dons and Baltimore Colts.

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Pete Stout

J.

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Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles are a professional American football franchise based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional American football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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Pro Bowl

The Pro Bowl is the all-star game of the National Football League (NFL).

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Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is the hall of fame for professional American football, located in Canton, Ohio.

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Quarterback

A quarterback (commonly abbreviated "QB") is a position in American and Canadian football.

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Running back

A running back (RB) is an American and Canadian football position, a member of the offensive backfield.

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Russ Thomas

John Russell Thomas (July 24, 1924 – March 19, 1991) was an American football tackle who played four seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL).

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Stan Kozlowski

Stanley J. Kozlowski (February 25, 1924 – August 23, 1972) was an American football fullback in the All-America Football Conference for the Miami Seahawks.

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Tackle (gridiron football position)

Tackle is a playing position in American and Canadian football.

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Ted Hazelwood

Theodore Eugene Hazelwood (April 25, 1924 – February 27, 2005) was an American football offensive tackle in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins.

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The Register-Guard

The Register-Guard is a daily newspaper in the western United States, published in Eugene, Oregon.

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Tulane University

Tulane University is a private, nonsectarian research university in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

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UCLA Bruins football

The UCLA Bruins football program represents the University of California, Los Angeles, in college football as members of the Pac-12 Conference at the NCAA Division I FBS level.

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United States Military Academy

The United States Military Academy (USMA), also known as West Point, Army, Army West Point, The Academy or simply The Point, is a four-year coeducational federal service academy located in West Point, New York, in Orange County.

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University of California, Los Angeles

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public research university in the Westwood district of Los Angeles, United States.

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University of Connecticut

The University of Connecticut (UConn) is a public land grant, National Sea Grant and National Space Grant research university in Storrs, Connecticut, United States.

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University of Missouri

The University of Missouri (also, Mizzou, or MU) is a public, land-grant research university in Columbia, Missouri.

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University of Notre Dame

The University of Notre Dame du Lac (or simply Notre Dame or ND) is a private, non-profit Catholic research university in the community of Notre Dame, Indiana, near the city of South Bend, in the United States.

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University of Southern California

The University of Southern California (USC or SC) is a private research university in Los Angeles, California.

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Visco Grgich

Visco Grgich (January 19, 1923 – December 26, 2005) was a professional American football lineman who played in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League.

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Walt Dropo

Walter Dropo (Валтер Дропо, Valter Dropo; January 30, 1923 – December 17, 2010), nicknamed "Moose", was an American college basketball standout and a professional baseball first baseman.

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Warren Amling

Dr.

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Washington Redskins

The Washington Redskins are a professional American football team based in the Washington metropolitan area.

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William & Mary Tribe football

The William & Mary Tribe are a college football team representing the College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia.

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1945 in sports

1945 in sports describes the year’s events in world sport.

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1946 Boston Yanks season

The 1946 Boston Yanks season was their third in the National Football League.

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1946 Los Angeles Rams season

The 1946 Los Angeles Rams season was the team's ninth year with the National Football League and the first season in Los Angeles.

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1947 in sports

1947 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.

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1947 NFL Draft

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

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References

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1946_NFL_Draft

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