1936 graduate of Texas Christian University in Ft. Worth.
Chosen as one of the 70 greatest Washington Redskins, 2002.
Coached Football at Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, TX in the 1950s
Completed 1,693 of 2,995 passes for 21,886 yards and 187 touchdowns (72.2 rating).
First Washington Redskins Quarterback to pass for over 400 yards in a game - 446 vs. Boston Yanks 10/31/48.
His uniform number 33 is the only one to be retired by the Washington Redskins.
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1951 (charter class).
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1963 (charter class).
Inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 1954.
Played quarterback/tailback/punter for the National Football League's Washington Redskins, 1937-52. Was initially a single-wing tailback, then became a T-formation quarterback. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1963 (charter member).
Ranks 23rd on NFL All-Time Passes Intercepted List (203).
Ranks 35th on NFL All-Time Passing Touchdowns List (187).
Ranks 67th on NFL All-Time Gross Yards Passing List (21,886).
Ranks 67th on NFL All-Time Pass Completions List (1,693).
Ranks 69th on NFL All-Time Passing Attempts List (2,995).
Ranks 95th on NFL All-Time Passer Rating List (72.21).
Teammate of 1937 TCU Heisman Trophy winner Davey O'Brien