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	Jim Finks - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		After being selected as a 12th-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1949 NFL draft, he played for several years as defensive back and quarterback, retiring after the 1955 season.
		During the 1969 NFL championship season, Kapp passed for a record seven touchdowns against the Baltimore Colts and was a major contributor to his team's success.
		When NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle retired in 1989, Finks was at odds-on-choice to replace him.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Jim_Finks (819 words)

	NFL.com: Draft - The evolution of the draft (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The NFL Draft seems to grow larger in scope every year, both for the fans and for the participants.
		The first NFL Draft was held on Feb. 8 at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Philadelphia.
		The draft was reduced to 12 rounds, and moved to the spring.
	www.nfl.com /ce/feature/0,3783,5193297,00.html (680 words)

	Draft History presented by The NFL History Network
		In the spring of 1935, NFL team owners ratified a new system for the recruitment of college players that was the original brainstorm of then-commissioner Bert Bell.
		Previous to the draft, teams were free to sign any college player that they wished, which often resulted in bidding wars for players and which allowed players to chose their teams, making stronger teams stronger and weaker teams weaker.
		The first draft pick to actually play in the NFL was the 1936 second overall selection and Boston Redskins pick, Riley Smith of Alabama.
	nflhistory.net /shared/draft.asp (818 words)

	DraftHistory.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Before the draft, I wrote that the NFL was undervaluing running backs and noted that it had done so for the past several years.
		The general theory among pass-happy NFL teams seems to be that running the ball is passe and that it is not worth investing heavily in running backs since their careers seem to be relatively short.
		Note that NFL teams seem to agree that BalColts4ever is onto something since no quarterback was drafted in round two in 2002, 2003, 2004 or 2005.
	www.drafthistory.com (1872 words)

	ESPN.com - NFL - Hall of Fame thumbnails
		Named NFL Defensive Lineman of the Year by NFL Alumni, 1984 when he had 58 tackles, 12 sacks, and nine passes defensed...
		Led the NFL in interceptions twice _ 10 in 1986 and eight in 1991...
		Led the NFL in passing in 1987 and 1989...
	espn.go.com /nfl/news/2000/0129/322220.html (672 words)

	Green Bay Press-Gazette - NFL draft was ‘just another day’ for former Packer
		Temp was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in 1955 as their second-round pick.
		It’s hard to believe, but before the advent of scouting departments and cable television, the NFL draft was more of a low-key, grab-bag exercise than the microanalyzed marathon it’s evolved into.
		While this weekend’s draft wrapped up in seven rounds, the 1955 draft was a 30-round affair held for two days in late January.
	www.greenbaypressgazette.com /news/archive/local_20767209.shtml (832 words)

	The Complete History of African American Quarterbacks In The NFL (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Round of the 1969 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.Harris played at Grambling from 1966-68 and as a senior, he passed for 1,972 yards and 21 touchdowns.
		Draft pick in 1994 out of Colorado.Stewart left Colorado with almost every passing record, but he could not lead the Buffs to National Championship contention.College highlights included: Holding school all-time records with 456 completions on 785 passes with 7,770 yards in total offense.
		As of August of 2005 Current African American Quarterbacks in the NFL include: Starters - Donovan McNabb of the Philadelphia Eagles, Michael Vick of the Atlanta Falcons, Daunte Culpepper of the Minnesota Vikings, Byron Leftwich of the Jacksonville Jaguars, Aaron Brooks of the New Orleans Saints, and Steve McNair of the Tennessee Titans.
	feeds.thenashvillenews.net /?rid=95159c08a4a65458&... (2099 words)

	NFL Legacy - NFL History and NFL Hall of Fame (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		In 1933, NFL officials adopted rules specifically for the NFL and discontinued the use of collegiate rules.
		A halfback by the name of Jay Berwanger holds the distinction of being the very first NFL draft pick and the first Heismann Trophy winner.
		The penalty flag was first used in the NFL in a game between the Green Bay Packers and the Boston Yanks.
	www.nfllegacy.com (410 words)

	History: NFL Draft Memories - Raymond Berry - Pro Football Hall of Fame
		In celebration of the NFL Draft, we've asked the members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame to share some of their thoughts and recollections from when they were drafted.
		He retired from the NFL as the game's all-time leading pass receiver with 631 receptions for 9,275 yards and 68 touchdowns.
		Raymond Berry is the only member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selected in the 1954 NFL Draft.
	profootballhof.com /history/general/draft/memories/raymond_berry.jsp (362 words)

	Raymond Berry
		Raymond Berry was a skinny, near-sighted, crooked-legged, bum-backed Texan who, in the decade after 1955, as a receiver for the old Baltimore Colts, played his way into the Hall of Fame by practicing football thoughtfully, meticulously, scientifically.
		As the NFL’s coaches became more systematic and organized in the 1950s and ’60s, players like Berry and his quarterback – another Hall of Famer named John Unitas – refined their skills with hard work and dedication.
		Berry and Unitas shared three things in common: They formed the greatest passing combination of their age, they led the Colts to two NFL championships, and they did it as, fundamentally, self-made football players.
	archive.profootballweekly.com /content/archives/features_1999/oates_berry.asp (896 words)

	Gator Football in the NFL Draft
		A separate AAFC draft was held from 1947-49.
		Note: Numerous players were drafted both by NFL and AFL clubs during the 1960's.
		If a player was drafted again in a subsequent year, that selection does count toward the subsequent year's total.
	www.gatorzone.com /football/draft/index.php?year=2002&page=misc (94 words)

	USATODAY.com - Gems often found in the draft's late rounds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		When the NFL completes the first two rounds of its April 26-27 draft, that clicking heard across the USA will be some television viewers tuning out.
		Since the first draft in 1936, history shows can't-misses miss while lower rounds inevitably produce some players who swap relative anonymity for NFL stardom.
		Philosophies differ as to whether rounds four through seven on the second day of the draft should be used to fill needs or pursue the best athletes, regardless of position.
	www.usatoday.com /sports/football/draft/2003-04-17-low-pick-feature_x.htm (922 words)

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		PROFESSIONAL CAREER: Eric Dickerson was selected by the Los Angeles Rams as the second overall pick in the first round of the NFL Draft (behind John Elway) and signed with the team on July 12, 1983.
		The Rams received the Colts' first and second round picks in the 1988 draft, the Colts' second pick in the 1989 draft and RB Owen Gill, along with Buffalo's first pick in the 1988 draft, Buffalo's first and second picks in the 1989 draft and RB Greg Bell.
		Eric was later traded to the Los Angeles Raiders on April 26, 1992 for fourth and eighth round picks in the 1992 draft.
	www.ericdickerson29.com (436 words)

	ESPN.com: NFL - Greatest teams: 1955 Cleveland Browns
		Although Graham's record as a quarterback is impeccable -- 10 seasons, 10 league championship games, and seven league titles (four AAFC, three NFL) -- his reputation is somewhat diminished because, unlike other quarterbacks of his era, Graham did not call the plays.
		His 1950-55 passing rating of 78.2 looks average by today's standards, but in only one of those six seasons was the league rating over 60.0.
		Graham made his retirement stick after 1955 and the Browns' record was just 5-7 in 1956.
	espn.go.com /nfl/s/epstein/browns.html (381 words)

	ESPNMAG.com - Steel Certain (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Of the team's starters in '01, 15 were drafted by the Steelers (NFL average: 12), including these Pro Bowlers: quarterback Kordell Stewart, guard Alan Faneca and linebackers Jason Gildon and Kendrell Bell (the defensive Rookie of the Year).
		The Steelers' approach to the draft is a lot like the rusty iron-ore barges that meander past their office complex east of downtown Pittsburgh.
		Then, before the three weeks leading up to the draft, everyone who evaluates talent for the Steelers meets in an auditorium at the team's facility for what is called The Big Read.
	espn.go.com /magazine/vol5no08steelers.html (1907 words)

	Curtis Taken in Fourth Round :: Red Raider free safety, Lubbock native selected by San Francisco
		Texas Tech free safety Kevin Curtis was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the fourth round of the 2002 NFL Draft.
		Curtis' draft position is the highest since the 1999 draft when Denver selected defensive end Montae Reagor in the second round.
		In the 2000 draft, Anthony Malbrough and Sammy Morris both were drafted in the fifth round.
	texastech.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042102aaa.html (353 words)

	Obituary: Johnny Unitas / Hall of Famer once cut by Steelers
		He led Baltimore to the NFL championship in 1958 and '59 and the Super Bowl in '70.
		On the NFL's 50th anniversary in 1969, Unitas was voted the greatest quarterback of all time.
		For the season, he set an NFL record by throwing 32 touchdown passes and was named the league's outstanding player.
	www.post-gazette.com /steelers/20020912unitassteel3p3.asp (1616 words)

	Czech Americans in Sports. By Mila Rechcigl (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		The Bears won NFL championships in 1921, 1933, 1934, 1937, 1940, 1946, and 1963.
		George was drafted by Chicago Bears in 1949 and played with them thru 1958.
		He was a sixth-round pick of the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1955 NFL draft, but had an injury-riddled five years with St. Louis which moved to Phoenix in 1947.
	hometown.aol.com /rechcigl/myhomepage/fan.html (4279 words)

	History: NFL Football - Cleveland Browns
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		In 1998, the NFL granted expansion for a new team that would use the traditional colors of orange, brown and white.
		1955 - The Browns take the NFL championship title once again by defeating the Los Angeles Rams 38 - 14.
	www.sportspool.com /football/nfl_history/cleveland_browns.php (878 words)

	Sports - StatesmanJournal.com
		The Detroit Lions drafted Oregon quarterback Joey Harrington in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft.
		Harrington, the Oregon Ducks’ all-star quarterback, was the No. 3 choice in the NFL draft in April by the Detroit Lions.
		He turned down an invitation by the NFL to attend the ceremony in New York with other athletes expected to be first-round picks because of his desire to be with his family and friends.
	news.statesmanjournal.com /article.cfm?i=54113 (1607 words)

	Odom Selected In Sixth Round Of NFL Draft :: Chicago takes linebacker with 191st overall pick
		WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue linebacker Joe Odom was selected in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft by the Chicago Bears on Sunday afternoon.
		Odom is the 21st Purdue player to be drafted in the sixth round, tied with the fifth round for the most selections.
		The Boilermakers now have had at least one player selected in the NFL Draft each of the last six seasons under head coach Joe Tiller.
	purduesports.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/042703aaa.html (535 words)

	ESPN.com - Newest No. 1 pick ready for challenge (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Where Heisman Trophy winners were drafted with their year, school, position, year of draft, NFL team, round-overall number if available.
		The Bengals have remained the NFL's worst team in the past 12 years despite one high draft pick after another, including first-round quarterbacks David Klingler and Akili Smith.
		Tagliabue, speaking before the draft to a group of Associated Press Sports Editors, got a chuckle as he talked about the league's rule flout rule for home games that aren't sold out.
	sports.espn.go.com /nfldraft/story?id=1545183 (1615 words)

	Untitled Document (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Below is an example of a mock draft.
		Their father Archie was also an All Pro in the NFL as a quarterback.
		The Lions have drafted a number of Heisman Trophy winners.
	homepages.wmich.edu /~a3myers/draft.html (86 words)

	CNN/SI - SI Online - This Week's Issue of Sports Illustrated - The 50 Greatest Sports Figures: Oregon - Wednesday ...
		At Oregon, led nation in interceptions as a freshman and in total offense as a senior; No. 1 pick in 1955 NFL draft.
		Giants defensive end was a four-time All-NFL pick from 1950 to '53; played in league's first four Pro Bowls.
		All-America tackle at Oregon State in 1940 averaged 50 minutes per game as two-way player in NFL from 1941 to '49.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /features/1999/states/oregon (892 words)

	unitas091202
		Known as "the Golden Arm,'' Unitas owned virtually every NFL throwing record at the time of his retirement in 1973, from career attempts to most 300-yard games.
		He was an unheralded and undersized passer at the University of Louisville, and the 102nd pick in the NFL's 1955 draft.
		Two years later, the NFL had its first network contract and Baltimore's raucous Memorial Stadium was the backdrop for a nation's growing obsession with the NFL.
	www.cincypost.com /2002/sep/12/unitas091202.html (780 words)

	Cleveland Browns - News Room - 2003 NFL Draft: Final Countdown (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		No doubt."---TCU linebacker and draft prospect LaMarcus McDonald on himself, responding to criticism that his 40-yard dash time is too slow for a top-level NFL prospect.
		I think whomever takes Terrell on Draft Day is going to be very happy they did.”---Arizona State Head Coach Dirk Koetter, after Suggs’ subpar showing at his first Pro Day workout.
		He’ll be one heck of a possession receiver.”---Mount Union CB and draft prospect Chris Kern, on fellow small-school prospect WR David Kircus of Grand Valley State.
	www.clevelandbrowns.com /news_room/building/arts/1955.0.html (811 words)

	NFL Draft Scout, Powered by The SportsXchange - Barrett Ruud, ILB, Nebraska - Draft Profile
		NFL Draft Scout, Powered by The SportsXchange - Barrett Ruud, ILB, Nebraska - Draft Profile
		As a PREMIUM Member of NFL Draft Scout community, you will have FULL access to our website including the top-notch official expanded versions of player biographies by Dave Te' Thomas, as well as real NFL Scouting reports on many of the top prospects.
		No one would cover or show him off but you guys did and it got him alot of teams interested in his services.
	www.nfldraftscout.com /ratings/profile.php?pyid=427 (1245 words)

	obitpage.com :: great obits (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		Johnny Unitas, the legendary quarterback whose cool demeanor and pinpoint passing brought championships to the Baltimore Colts and popularity to the National Football League, died yesterday of a heart attack.
		Unitas owned virtually every NFL passing record at the time of his retirement in 1973, from career attempts to most 300-yard games.
		Unitas' fearless manner and unorthodox play-calling kept the score even and led to the first overtime in NFL post-season history, which the Colts won 23-17.
	www.obitpage.com /obits/u/unitas.html (1755 words)

	Cleveland Browns - BrownsBacker.Com.
		Sandusky, John (OT/DT) Villanova (choice acquired from Detroit for rights to HB Doak Walker, drafted by Browns in 1949); 2b.
		Mack, Kevin (RB) Clemson (choice acquired from Chicago for Browns' 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th round choices in 1984 NFL Draft); 1b.
		Alexander, Derrick (WR)Michigan (choice (29th overall) acquired from Philadelphia in exchange for the Browns' second round choice (40th overall)in the 1994 draft and a second round choice in the 1995 draft); 2.
	www.brownsbacker.com /draft.htm (3765 words)

	On this date in Notre Dame Football History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-17)
		He was a first-round draft pick of the Los Angeles Rams in 1991.
		The NFL scouts still underrated Montana, who was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 draft, eighty-second overall.
		The quarterback was a member of the Redskins in 1955 and 1958 to 1960, and also played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1961, the New York Giants in 1962 and 1963, and the Philadelphia Eagles in 1963.
	www.irishlegends.com /Pages/calendar/0602.asp (4499 words)

	Boston.com / Sports / Cardinals get Green with five-year deal
		Dennis Green, one of the winningest NFL coaches in the 1990s, signed a five-year contract yesterday to guide the struggling Arizona Cardinals.
		All-America defensive end Kenechi Udeze will skip his senior season at the University of Southern California to enter the NFL draft.
		Howard Brinker, the Cleveland Browns' defensive coordinator during their 1954, 1955, and 1964 NFL championship seasons, has died.
	www.boston.com /sports/articles/2004/01/08/cardinals_get_green_with_five_year_deal?mode=PF (508 words)

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