Jack McBride
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Jack McBride (born November 30, 1901, in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania) was an American football player who played the positions of halfback, fullback, and quarterback in the NFL.[1] McBride played collegiately at Syracuse University where he finished second in the nation in scoring in his senior year to Heinie Benkert.[2] McBride scored 90 points on 7 touchdons, 11 field goals, and 15 PAT's.[2] his senior year McBride played 10 seasons in the NFL and led the league in scoring in 1927.[3] As a passer, McBride ended his career with 3,123 yards passing, 31 touchdown passes, and 57 interceptions.[4] As a rusher McBride totalled 2,093 yards rushing, and 26 rushing touchdowns, while averaging 4.2 yards a carry.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ Jack McBride, databasefootball.com, accessed March 21, 2007.
- ^ a b Benkert Captures 1924 Scoring Title, The New York Times, October 1, 1924, accessed March 29, 2007.
- ^ Neft, David S., Cohen, Richard M., and Korch, Rick. The Complete History of Professional Football from 1892 to the Present. New York: St. Martin's Press, 1994 pg. 68 ISBN 0312114354
- ^ a b Jack McBride, jt-sw.com, accessed March 21, 2007.
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