1949: Chuck Bednarik was a center and defensive lineman from the University of Pennsylvania drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles. The only top overall NFL draft pick to play his entire college and pro careers in the same city, Philadelphia. Bednarik was one of the last of the league's twoway stars, playing center on offense and linebacker on defense, and one of only four Ivy Leaguers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.There were many others too, like Luverne coach Les Sanders, who found enough shoulder pads to equip the team, and Chilton County coach Brian Carter, who also donated hip pads. Sumiton Christian provided some coolers, footballs, mouthpieces, medical supplies and Holt High School coach Tim Gillispie managed to get a full sideline medical supply wagon donated including enough supplies to last the rest of the season. He also sent two kicking tees..

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