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Chuck Bednarik

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Full Name: Charles Philip Bednarik Primary Position: C/DT/LB
Height/Weight: 6' 3"/233 College: University of Pennsylvania
Birthdate: May 1, 1925 High School: Bethlehem (PA)
Birthplace: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania Nickname: Iron Man
Pro Experience: 14 years
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Contents

  • 1 Biography
  • 2 Scouting Report
  • 3 Statistics
    • 3.1 Interception Stats
    • 3.2 Punting Stats
    • 3.3 Kick Return Stats
    • 3.4 Punt Return Stats
    • 3.5 Fumble Recovery Stats
  • 4 Career Highlights
  • 5 Trivia
  • 6 Video Gallery
  • 7 Picture Gallery
  • 8 See Also
  • 9 Awards
  • 10 Categories

[edit] Biography

Chuck Bednarik (Charles Philip Bednarik) was born on May 1, 1925 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After going to high school at Bethlehem (PA), Bednarik attended the University of Pennsylvania. Bednarik made his professional debut in the NFL in 1949 with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles for his entire 14 year career.

Most people believe that 1953 was Chuck Bednarik's best year, as he picked off 6 passes, ran back an interception for a touchdown and recovered 3 opponents fumbles.

[edit] Scouting Report

[edit] Statistics

[edit] Interception Stats

year team league games INT YDS LNG TD
1949 PHI NFL 10 0 0 0 0
1950 PHI NFL 12 1 9 9 0
1951 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0
1952 PHI NFL 12 2 14 12 0
1953 PHI NFL 12 6 116 41 1
1954 PHI NFL 12 1 9 9 0
1955 PHI NFL 12 1 36 36 0
1956 PHI NFL 12 2 0 0 0
1957 PHI NFL 11 3 51 37 0
1958 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0
1959 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0
1960 PHI NFL 12 2 0 0 0
1961 PHI NFL 14 2 33 3 0
1962 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0
14 year NFL career 169 20 268 0 1

[edit] Punting Stats

year team league games PT YDS LNG BLK TB I20 NET AVG
1949 PHI NFL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1950 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1951 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1952 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1953 PHI NFL 12 12 483 54 0 0 0 0 40.3
1954 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1955 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1956 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1957 PHI NFL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1958 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1959 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1960 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1961 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
1962 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 year NFL career 169 12 483 54 0 0 0 0 40.3

[edit] Kick Return Stats

year team league games RET YDS AVG LNG TD
1949 PHI NFL 10 0 0 0 0 0
1950 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1951 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1952 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1953 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1954 PHI NFL 12 3 40 13.3 21 0
1955 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1956 PHI NFL 12 1 17 17 17 0
1957 PHI NFL 11 0 0 0 0 0
1958 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1959 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1960 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1961 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0
1962 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0
14 year NFL career 169 4 57 14.3 0 0

[edit] Punt Return Stats

year team league games RET YDS AVG FC LNG TD
1949 PHI NFL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0
1950 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1951 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1952 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1953 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1954 PHI NFL 12 2 26 13 0 24 0
1955 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1956 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1957 PHI NFL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0
1958 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1959 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1960 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0 0
1961 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0
1962 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0
14 year NFL career 169 2 26 13 0 0 0

[edit] Fumble Recovery Stats

year team league games TOT OWR OPR YDS TD
1949 PHI NFL 10 0 0 0 0 0
1950 PHI NFL 12 0 1 0 0 0
1951 PHI NFL 12 0 1 1 5 0
1952 PHI NFL 12 0 0 1 0 0
1953 PHI NFL 12 1 1 3 6 0
1954 PHI NFL 12 0 1 3 0 0
1955 PHI NFL 12 0 0 0 0 0
1956 PHI NFL 12 0 0 2 4 0
1957 PHI NFL 11 0 0 2 0 0
1958 PHI NFL 12 0 1 0 0 0
1959 PHI NFL 12 0 1 0 0 0
1960 PHI NFL 12 0 2 0 0 0
1961 PHI NFL 14 0 0 0 0 0
1962 PHI NFL 14 0 0 1 0 0
14 year NFL career 169 1 8 13 15 0

[edit] Career Highlights

  • Pro Bowls: 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957, 1960

[edit] Trivia

[edit] Video Gallery

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[edit] See Also

[edit] Awards

  • Won the Pro Bowl MVP in 1953

[edit] Categories

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