Started By
Message
Charlie Trippi is the oldest living Number 1 draft pick
Posted on 4/22/13 at 12:29 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 12:29 pm
USA Today had a big write up on him.
LINK /
He led Georgia to 1943 Rose Bowl win and an undefeated season in 1946.
He played 9 seasons for the Chicago Cardinals. They went both ways back then. He also played defensive back.
He's one of only three players to amass more than 1000 yards in passing, receiving, and rushing. He made 2 pro bowls.
Also batted .334 for the Atlanta Crackers.
One of the greatest athletes of all time.
He chose Georgia over Notre Dame because of a connection that probably violates modern day NCAA rules. A former Georgia player operated a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Pittston, Pennslyvania. He gave Trippi a summer job and influenced him to pick Georgia.
LINK /
He led Georgia to 1943 Rose Bowl win and an undefeated season in 1946.
He played 9 seasons for the Chicago Cardinals. They went both ways back then. He also played defensive back.
He's one of only three players to amass more than 1000 yards in passing, receiving, and rushing. He made 2 pro bowls.
Also batted .334 for the Atlanta Crackers.
One of the greatest athletes of all time.
He chose Georgia over Notre Dame because of a connection that probably violates modern day NCAA rules. A former Georgia player operated a Coca-Cola bottling plant in Pittston, Pennslyvania. He gave Trippi a summer job and influenced him to pick Georgia.
1
Posted on 4/22/13 at 12:56 pm to smilodonfatalis
I thought the guy paid for his scholly?
Eta: One of my favorite possessions is a signed football helmet of his.
Eta: One of my favorite possessions is a signed football helmet of his.
This post was edited on 4/22/13 at 12:59 pm
Posted on 4/22/13 at 1:51 pm to Porter Osborne Jr
quote:
Charlie Trippi
Truly one of the greatest Dawgs of all time.
Page 1 of 1
Latest Georgia News
Popular
Back to top
Follow SECRant for SEC Football News