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- George Musso: From Longshot to Hall of Famer
August 5, 2017 | 4:52 pm
George Musso
The Sports Then and Now Vintage Athlete of the Month went from small college long shot to Pro Football Hall of Famer.
When George Musso finished his college career at Millikin College in 1933, Chicago Bears coach George Halas offered the 6-foot-2, 265 pound lineman a tryout and eventually a $90 per game contract, but had serious doubts whether he could make the transition from small college football to the NFL.
It took a year for Musso to adjust, but by 1935 he was an All-Pro tackle. Two years later, he moved to guard and again earned first team All-NFL honors. He became the first player in NFL history to earn first team All-League honors at two different positions.
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