
The Eagles Chuck Bednarik returns an interception in the 1954 NFL Pro Bowl. Named the game's MVP, this was his straight 5th Pro Bowl.
Chuck Bednarik, Eagles Pro Bowl Linebacker and Center

A clash of NFL legends. Philadelphia Eagles center Chuck Bednarik (#60) gets between Giants linebacker Sam Huff (#70) and running back Clarence Peaks (#26) in this early 1960s contest between two of profootballs most established organizations.
Chuck Bednarik blocks Sam Huff as Clarence Peaks hits the line of scrimmage

One of the greatest players in Eagles - as well as NFL - history. Chuck Bednarik played 14 seasons, both ways on offense and defense.
Eagles Great Chuck Bednarik

Chuck Bednarik takes down a Giant Runner


Longtime Giants player Jim Patton with Eagles great Chuck Bednarik.
Jim Patton of the Giants with the Eagles Chuck Bednarik

Eagles QB Sonny Jurgensen (#9) gets some playing time against the Steelers during Philadelphia's 1960 NFL Title season. Pictured above are, Eagles - Halfback Tim Brown (#22), fullback Theo Sapp (# 30), Jurgensen (#9), guard Jerry Huth (#65), center Chuck Bednarik (#60) & guard John Wittenborn (#52). On the Steeleers defense are Joe Krupa (#71) and Joe Lewis (#75)
Sonny Jurgensen leads the Philadelphia Eagles Offense in 1960

1960 All-Pro Eagles linebacker (and Center) Chuck Bednarik knocks down a Jim Ninowski pass.
Chuck Bednarik Knocks Down a Jim Ninowski Pass in 1960

Chuck Bednarik Philadelphia Eagles Linebacker 1949 to 1962

Considered one of the greatest players in NFL History Chuck Bednarik played his entire 14 year career for Philadelphia at both linebacker on defense and center on offense - during the entire game. And he missed only 3 games in all that time.
After being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1967 he stayed involved with Football and the Eagles and was openly very critical of the culture and players of modern-day professional football. He passed away in 2015 at the age of 89.
60 Minute Man Chuck Bednarik

Selected as the #1 player in the 1949 college draft he had an outstanding career at the University of Pennsylvania. A 3-time All-American selection he won the Maxwell Trophy in 1948. That same year he was 3rd in the Heisman Trophy Award voting. Voted into the College Football Players Hall of Fame in 1969.
Chuck Bednarik, Penn State All-American

After 30 bombing missions over Germany as as a B-24 belly gunner in World War II and an illustrious college career at the University of Pennsylvania he was the Philadelphia Eagles 1st round pick of the 1949 draft. Playing both ways at center and linebacker his entire career of 14 years he only missed 3 games. An 8-time Pro Bowler he was inducted into the Hall of Fame his very first year of eligibility in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik

After 30 bombing missions over Germany as as a B-24 belly gunner in World War II and an illustrious college career at the University of Pennsylvania he was the Philadelphia Eagles 1st round pick of the 1949 draft. Playing both ways at center and linebacker his entire career of 14 years he only missed 3 games. An 8-time Pro Bowler he was inducted into the Hall of Fame his very first year of eligibility in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik

8 Pro Bowls and 5 First Team All-Pro teams in his 14 year career. Nick-named the "60-Minute Man" he played linebacker and center his entire 14-year career in Philadelphia.
Ranked in the top 2 or 3 of literally any All-Time Top-whatever Eagles list you pick he was considered the #54 Greatest Football player in The 1999 Sporting News Top 100 Players of All-Time List and in 2010 was named the NFL Networks #34 player in their Top 100 Players of All Time.
Eagles Linebacker Chuck Bednarik

8 Pro Bowls and 5 First Team All-Pro teams in his 14 year career. Nick-named the "60-Minute Man" he played linebacker and center his entire 14-year career in Philadelphia.
Ranked in the top 2 or 3 of literally any All-Time Top-whatever Eagles list you pick he was considered the numder 54 Greatest Football player in The 1999 Sporting News Top 100 Players of All-Time List and in 2010 was named the NFL Networks #34 player in their Top 100 Players of All Time.
Chuck Bednarik

Chuck Bednarik

8 Pro Bowls and 5 First Team All-Pro teams in his 14 year career. Nick-named the "60-Minute Man" he played linebacker and center his entire 14-year career in Philadelphia.
Ranked in the top 2 or 3 of literally any All-Time Top-whatever Eagles list you pick he was considered the numder 54 Greatest Football player in The 1999 Sporting News Top 100 Players of All-Time List and in 2010 was named the NFL Networks #34 player in their Top 100 Players of All Time.
Chuck Bednarik

The center of the NFL's Hall of Fame All-1950s team.
Chuck Bednarik

After 30 bombing missions over Germany as as a B-24 belly gunner in World War II and an illustrious college career at the University of Pennsylvania he was the Philadelphia Eagles 1st round pick of the 1949 draft. Playing both ways at center and linebacker his entire career of 14 years he only missed 3 games. An 8-time Pro Bowler he was inducted into the Hall of Fame his very first year of eligibility in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik

After 30 bombing missions over Germany as as a B-24 belly gunner in World War II and an illustrious college career at the University of Pennsylvania he was the Philadelphia Eagles 1st round pick of the 1949 draft. Playing both ways at center and linebacker his entire career of 14 years he only missed 3 games. An 8-time Pro Bowler he was inducted into the Hall of Fame his very first year of eligibility in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik

After 30 bombing missions over Germany as as a B-24 belly gunner in World War II and an illustrious college career at the University of Pennsylvania he was the Philadelphia Eagles 1st round pick of the 1949 draft. Playing both ways at center and linebacker his entire career of 14 years he only missed 3 games. An 8-time Pro Bowler he was inducted into the Hall of Fame his very first year of eligibility in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik - Hall of Famer

Chuck Bednarik

After 30 bombing missions over Germany as as a B-24 belly gunner in World War II and an illustrious college career at the University of Pennsylvania he was the Philadelphia Eagles 1st round pick of the 1949 draft. Playing both ways at center and linebacker his entire career of 14 years he only missed 3 games. An 8-time Pro Bowler he was inducted into the Hall of Fame his very first year of eligibility in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik

Linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, played 14 years in the NFL.
Chuck Bednarik Hall of Fame Linebacker
Chuck Bednarik played at the University of Pennsylvania, not Penn State. He was a Quaker, not a Nittany Lion.
Thanks for the heads-up.