Post category:Defensive Backs / Running Backs Image Gallery of George McAfee, Halfback/Defensive Back Chicago Bears 1940, 1941, 1946-1950 George McAfeeOne of the most exciting players of the 1940s he averaged almost 5 yards a carry in his career. His 12.8 yards-per-punt-return is still a record an All-Time NFL record.George McAfeeJoined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.George McAfeeInducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.George McAfeeInducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941.George McAfeeJoined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.George McAfeeJoined the Chicago Bears in 1940 after an incredible Senior year at Duke. At 170 pounds, he was considered small even by that era standards but quickly quited his critics when he scored the winning touchdown on a 75-yard punt return in the final minute of his first NFL game. He was nick-named "One-Play McAfee" because of his big play scoring potential on the field. He played running back, defensive back, kicker, punter and even returned kicks. In 1941 he led the league with a 7.3 yards-per-carry average and scored 12 touchdowns.George McAfeeInducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966, George McAfee was an explosive runner who was compare to such legends as Jim Thorpe when he played in the early-1940s. His career was shorten by 3 years in the Navy during World War II but he managed a total of 39 touchdowns and averaged 4.9 yards a carry in his 8-year career. Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame All-1940s Team he was an All-Pro in 1941. <br /> Report Created on <a href="https://www.pro-football-reference.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pro-Football-Reference.com</a><br /> For some good additional information on George McAfee: Chicago Bears Top 100: #15 George McAfee George McAfee, N.F.L. Hall of Famer, Dies at 90 Share Some NFL History! You Might Also Like Jon Arnett January 17, 2016 Marcus Allen December 20, 2015 Neal Anderson January 3, 2016 Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional)
