Charley Trippi
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Charles Louis Trippi was an American professional football player for the Chicago Cardinals of the National Football League from 1947 to 1955. Although primarily a halfback, his versatility allowed hi
Trippi, c. 1948
Trippi (left) and University of Georgia teammate Frank Sinkwich, c. 1942-43
Trippi on a 1954 football card
1945 NFL draft
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The 1945 NFL draft was held on April 8, 1945, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York. Perhaps as a tip of the hat to wartime sensibilities, the 1945 draft was officially called the "1944 Pr
Charley Trippi
…Conference's player of the year, and earned first-team unanimous All-America recognition. Drafted first overall by the Cardinals as a "future pick" in the 1945 NFL draft, Trippi was also pursued by the New York Yankees of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) as well as multiple professional baseball teams. He…
Commodore Hotel (location of the draft)