Joe Stydahar
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About
Pro Football Hall of Fame tackle was the first player picked by the Chicago Bears in the first NFL draft. He anchored the defense on their dynastic 1940s teams.
Before Fame
Despite earning All-Eastern Conference honors and playing in the College All-Star game, he was a surprise pick by the Bears, over several more well-known college stars.
Trivia
Playing for the Bears during their Monsters of the Midway era, he was All-NFL five straight years and went to the championship game five times, winning three of them.
Family Life
He grew up in Kaylor, Pennsylvania.
Associated With
He played on the Chicago Bears under their manager and owner George Halas.
