George Trafton
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| George Trafton | |
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| Date of birth | December 6, 1896 |
| Place of birth | Chicago |
| Date of death | September 5, 1971 |
| Position(s) | Center |
| College | Notre Dame |
| Honors | NFL 1920s All-Decade Team |
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| Team(s) | |
| 1920-1932 | Chicago Bears |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1964 | |
George Edward Trafton (December 6, 1896 - September 5, 1971) was an American football center for the Decatur Staleys (now known as the Chicago Bears) of the NFL from 1920-1921 and 1923-1932. He was the head coach of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers of the Canadian Football League from 1951-1953. He attended the University of Notre Dame. He is credited as being the first center to snap the ball with one hand. Trafton is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
| Preceded by Frank Larson |
Winnipeg Blue Bombers Head Coaches 1951-1953 |
Succeeded by Al Sherman |
[edit] External links
- Pro Football Hall of Fame: Member profile
| National Football League | NFL's 1920s All-Decade Team |
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