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1954 NFL Season Overview

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The Canadian Football League began a series of raids on NFL teams, signing quarterback Eddie LeBaron and defensive end Gene Brito of Washington and defensive tackle Arnie Weinmeister of the Giants, among others. Fullback Joe Perry of the 49ers became the first player in league history to gain 1,000 yards rushing in consecutive seasons. Cleveland defeated Detroit 56-10 in the NFL Championship Game, December 26. ...

The Canadian Football League began a series of raids on NFL teams, signing quarterback Eddie LeBaron and defensive end Gene Brito of Washington and defensive tackle Arnie Weinmeister of the Giants, among others. Fullback Joe Perry of the 49ers became the first player in league history to gain 1,000 yards rushing

1954 NFL Champions

Cleveland Browns

defeated Detroit Lions

Commissioner Bert Bell

1954 NFL Draft

Pick Player Team

1 Bobby Garrett QB Browns

2 Lamar McHan QB Cardinals

3 Art Hunter T Packers

4 Veryl Switzer B Packers

5 Cotton Davidson QB Colts

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Davan S. Mani says:

April 17, 2020 at 11:36 pm

what a year. the competitiveness of the ABL really brought the NBA out of its duldrums.

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