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Today we celebrate football trailblazer George Taliaferro – the first Black player drafted to the NFL.
In seven NFL seasons, Taliaferro played an unheard-of seven positions: QB, RB, WR, punter, kick returner, punt returner and defensive back.
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In seven NFL seasons, Taliaferro played an unheard-of seven positions: QB, RB, WR, punter, kick returner, punt returner and defensive back.
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Before he played pro football, George Taliaferro was a three-time All-American at @IndianaFootball, where, in 1945, he helped lead the Hoosiers to a 9-0-1 record while becoming the first Black player to lead the @bigten in rushing.
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George Taliaferro was drafted in the 13th round by the Chicago Bears in the 1949 NFL draft.
But Taliaferro never played with the Bears, having signed a contract the previous week to play for the LA Dons of the AAFC. He joined the NFL with the New York Yanks in 1951.
But Taliaferro never played with the Bears, having signed a contract the previous week to play for the LA Dons of the AAFC. He joined the NFL with the New York Yanks in 1951.
As a runner, George Taliaferro gained 2,266 yards on 498 carries with 15 rushing TDs.
As a receiver he had 95 receptions for 1,300 yards and 12 TDs.
And as a QB, Taliaferro passed for 1,633 yards and 10 TDs.
He was named to the Pro Bowl three straight seasons from 1951-1953.
As a receiver he had 95 receptions for 1,300 yards and 12 TDs.
And as a QB, Taliaferro passed for 1,633 yards and 10 TDs.
He was named to the Pro Bowl three straight seasons from 1951-1953.
