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Larry
Joe
1948 Leaf #69
Triple-threat back who specializes in long, break-away runs.
Reeled off longest collegiate run in 1947 vs. Bucknell when he returned
opening kickoff 95 yards for TD. Combines elusiveness with drive.
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Charles(Chuck)
Cherundolo
1948 Bowman #50
Team captain of the Steeler eleven... dean of the squad as he
is now playing in his 10th year in the NFL... his eighth with Pittsburgh...
has always ranked among the top centers in the league... another of Bob Higgins'
Penn State gifts to professional football... successful business executive
in Pittsburgh in the off season. |
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Sam Tamburo
1950 Bowman #49
Played defensive end for Bulldogs in 1949. Played
end for Penn State. All-American, 1948. In North-South game 1945,1948;
East -West game, 1949. With Eastern All-Stars, 1948. Sam recovered
from a childhood siege of rheumatic fever to become, in the course of time,
a star of the gridiron. Collects coins as a hobby. wwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww |
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Wallace
Triplett
1950 Bowman #109
First played for Lions in 1949. Ran 82 yards from
scrimmage for a touchdown to set new Lions' record. Held right halfback
position 4 years for Penn State College. Alert pass receiver and defender.
In Nittany Lions lineup in 1948 Cotton Bowl game with Southern Methodist
University. Wears contact lens while playing. Salesman, off-season.
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Art Betts
1951 Topps Magic #25
Using his height and shiftiness to good advantage, Art is the
ace pass catcher in the Nittany Lion's aerial attack.
A senior, he's co-captain of the team. |
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Bill Moore
1948 Bowman #68
One of the Steeler's real finds last year.... joined the club
after participating in last year's Chicago All-Stars game in which the All-Stars
beat the Chicago Bears... played tackle in college, but was switched to
guard by Steeler board of strategy... one of the finest linemen at Penn
State in many years...sparkling play last year with the Steelers earned
him many nominations to the NFL-All-League team. |
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John Nolan
1948 Leaf #40
Yanks' second draft choice after a brilliant season at Penn State
last year where his line play was a major factor in the Nittany Lions'
undefeated season. Hard-charging, fast-moving lineman who is equally
skilled on offensive and defensive play. Considered one of the toughest
in nation. Selected all-Eastern tackle 1946-1947. |
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Chuck Drazenovich
1951 Bowman
#35
Joined
Redskins in 1950. Used mainly on defense as linebacker. Carried the ball
35 times for 155 yards and 1 touchdown. Caught 3 passes for 38 yards. Played
for Penn State College. In East-West game and 1948 Cotton Bowl game. Captained
Penn State's 1949-50 boxing team. Won 3 letters in track. Chuck is a member
of Delta Upsilon. He served one year in the Army. Held the rank of sergeant.
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Fran Rogel 1950 Topps Feltback
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Steve Suhey 1948 Topps Magic Photo
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