Parker Hall (American football)
Linus Parker "Bullet" Hall (December 10, 1916 – February 8, 2005) was a professional American football player for the Cleveland Rams and the San Francisco 49ers. He was drafted in the first round with the third overall pick in the 1939 NFL Draft.[1] In his rookie season, Hall led the league in passing, was second in passing yardage, and fifth in rushing yards. He was named the league's Most Valuable Player in 1939 and was the first professional player to complete over 100 passes in a single season.
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| Position: | Quarterback / Tailback |
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| Born: | December 10, 1916 Tunica, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Died: | February 8, 2005 (aged 88) Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 198 lb (90 kg) |
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| High school: | Tunica (MS) |
| College: | Ole Miss |
| NFL Draft: | 1939 / Round: 1 / Pick: 3 |
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| Player stats at NFL.com | |
He spent four seasons with the Rams, and after returning from military service during World War II, Hall played with the AAFC's San Francisco 49ers during their inaugural season. He moved to Memphis, Tennessee, after retiring from football and worked in the lumber business.
See also
References
- "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 27, 2023.