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The 1946 NFL Draft

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#1 Pick

Frank Dancewicz, QB, Notre Dame

Boston Yanks, 1946-48

Passing Yards: 1,551 yards

Touchdowns: 12

The 1946 Draft Picks

Draft # Team Player, Position, College
1 Boston Yanks 1 Frank Dancewicz, QB, Notre Dame
2 Chicago Cardinals Dub Jones, HB, Tulane
3 Pittsburgh Steelers Felix "Doc" Blanchard, B, Army
4 Chicago Bears Johnny Lujack, QB, Notre Dame
5 New York Giants GEORGE CONNOR, OT, Notre Dame
6 Green Bay Packers Johnny Strzykalski, HB, Marquette
7 Philadelphia Eagles Leo Riggs, B, USC
8 Detroit Lions Bill Dellastatious, B, Missouri
9 Washington Redskins Cal Rossi, B, UCLA
10 Los Angeles Rams Emil "Red" Sitko, HB, Notre Dame

Pick Acquired From

  • 1 - Lottery Bonus Pick

Hall of Famers selected in 1946 NFL Draft

  • GEORGE CONNOR (1st Round, 5th Overall) (Drafted as future selection. Traded to Boston Yanks, and then traded to Chicago Bears)