Don Hutson

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Full Name: Donald Montgomery Hutson Primary Position: E Height/Weight: 6' 1"/183 College: University of Alabama Birthdate: January 31, 1913 High School: Pine Bluff (AR) Birthplace: Pine Bluff, Arkansas Pro Experience: 11 years Hall of Fame

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Don Hutson (Donald Montgomery Hutson) was born on January 31, 1913 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. After going to high school at Pine Bluff (AR), Hutson attended the University of Alabama. Hutson made his professional debut in the NFL in 1935 with the Green Bay Packers. He played for the Green Bay Packers for his entire 11 year career.

Most people believe that 1942 was Don Hutson's best year, as he hauled in 74 receptions, had 1211 receiving yards, caught 17 TD passes and picked off 7 passes. Many people believe this to be the greatest receiving season ever. Projected over a 16-game schedule, Hutson would have caught 108 passes for 1,761 yards and 25 TDs in 1942. An era without defensive pass interference penalties.

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Hutson played 11 seasons.

• Led league in receptions a record 8 times.
• Led league in receptions a record 5 consecutive years, 1941-1945.
• Led league in yards a record 7 times.
• Led league in receptions a record 4 consecutive years, 1941-1944.
• Led the league in touchdowns a record 9 times.
• Holds the record for most touchdowns in an 11 game season: 17
• Hutson's record 99 career receiving touchdowns stood for 44 years.

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• Won the Joe F. Carr MVP Trophy in 1941 and 1942

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