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Charley Trippi - Class of 1968
 

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Charley Trippi was a two-time All-American while at the University of Georgia. Trippi fights for five yards and a first down against Georgia Tech on Nov. 30, 1946.
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Charley Trippi played in four college all-star games as a collegian and one as a member of the Cardinals.
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Charley Trippi earned this trophy for his efforts in the 1945 College All-Star game in which he was named the Most Valuable Player.
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Military service during World War II interrupted Trippi's collegiate career.
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The Chicago Cardinals selected Charley Trippi as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1945 NFL Draft. Today, Charley is one of only 13 No. 1 overall draft picks to earn election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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Cardinals owner Charles Bidwell (right) holds the $100,000 contract just signed by Trippi (left) on Jan. 16, 1946.
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Trippi could and would do anything on a football field including punting duties.
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Trippi runs for a 10-yard gain against the cross-town rival Chicago Bears.
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Charley Trippi carries the ball against the Philadelphia Eagles in Chicago on Dec. 28, 1947. The Cardnals defeated the Eagles 28-21 to claim the NFL championship.
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Trippi makes a move up field.
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Charley Trippi.
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In 1954 Dick "Night Train" Lane (81) joined Trippi (2) as a member of the Chicago Cardinals.
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On December 5, 1954 the Chicago Cardinals celebrated "Charley Trippi Day." Trippi received a brand new 1955 sedan, suits, luggage, sterling silver and a plaque. His wife received a new coat and other items.
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Trippi gets around the end for a six-yard gain against the Washington Redskins.
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Charley Trippi gets a rare moment of rest.
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Charley Trippi earned election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
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Charley Trippi delivers his enshrinement speech from the front steps of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 3, 1968.
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Charley Trippi's Hall of Fame mural.
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Charley Trippi's Hall of Fame bust.
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