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Bobby Mitchell, Class of 1983
 

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Mitchell was a seventh-round draft pick of the Cleveland Browns.
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Mitchell gained the reputation as one of the finest catch-run yardage makers in the game.
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Bobby amassed 7,954 receiving yards and 2,735 rushing yards in his career.
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Mitchell scored an amazing 91 touchdowns in his career.
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Mitchell won the NFL receiving title in 1962 with 72 catches.
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When Mitchell retired, his 14,078 combined net yards was the second highest total in NFL history.
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Bobby became the first African American to sign and star for the Redskins.
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Mitchell with his bust and mural in 1983.
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Mitchell's Hall of Fame mural.
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Mitchell's bust at the Hall of Fame.
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