Bill Blackburn

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Full Name: William Whitford Blackburn, Jr.	Primary Position: C/FB
Height/Weight: 6' 6"/228	College: University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Rice University
Birthdate: February 5, 1923	High School: Stephen F. Austin (Houston, TX)
Birthplace: Welutka, Oklahoma	Nickname: Dumbo
Pro Experience: 6 years

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[edit] Biography

Bill Blackburn (William Whitford Blackburn, Jr.) was born on February 5, 1923 in Welutka, Oklahoma. After going to high school at Stephen F. Austin (Houston, TX), Blackburn attended Rice University and the University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Blackburn made his professional debut in the NFL in 1946 with the Chicago Cardinals. He played for the Chicago Cardinals for his entire 6 year career.

Most people believe that 1948 was Bill Blackburn's best year, as he ran back 2 interceptions for touchdowns.

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[edit] Interception Stats

year	team	league	games	INT	YDS	LNG	TD
1946	CHC	NFL	11	3	56	25	0
1947	CHC	NFL	12	3	35	20	0
1948	CHC	NFL	12	2	58	31t	2
1949	CHC	NFL	12	3	34	21	1
1950	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	0	0
6 year NFL career			58	11	183	0	3

[edit] Punting Stats

year	team	league	games	PT	YDS	LNG	BLK	TB	I20	NET	AVG
1946	CHC	NFL	11	35	1465	60	0	0	0	0	41.9
1947	CHC	NFL	12	1	19	19	0	0	0	0	19
1948	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1949	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
1950	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
6 year NFL career			58	53	2145	60	0	0	0	0	40.5

[edit] Rushing Stats

year	team	league	games	ATT	YDS	AVG	TD	LNG
1946	CHC	NFL	11	1	10	10	0	10
1947	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1948	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1949	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1950	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	0	0	0
6 year NFL career			58	1	10	10	0	0

[edit] Punt Return Stats

year	team	league	games	RET	YDS	AVG	FC	LNG	TD
1946	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0
1947	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0
1948	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0
1949	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0	0
1950	CHC	NFL	11	1	2	2	0	2	0
6 year NFL career			58	1	2	2	0	0	0

[edit] Kick Return Stats

year	team	league	games	RET	YDS	AVG	LNG	TD
1946	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	0	0	0
1947	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1948	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	0	0	0
1949	CHC	NFL	12	1	4	4	4	0
1950	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	0	0	0
6 year NFL career			58	1	4	4	0	0

[edit] Fumble Recovery Stats

year	team	league	games	TOT	OWR	OPR	YDS	TD
1946	CHC	NFL	11	1	1	3	2	0
1947	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	1	0	0
1948	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	2	3	0
1949	CHC	NFL	12	0	0	2	2	0
1950	CHC	NFL	11	0	0	2	0	0
6 year NFL career			58	1	1	10	7	0

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