George Connor (football player)

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George Connor
Date of birth January 21, 1925
Place of birth Chicago, Illinois
Date of death March 31, 2003
Position(s) Linebacker
Offensive Tackle
College Notre Dame
NFL Draft 1946 / Round 1/ Pick 5
Pro Bowls 4
Awards 1946 Outland Trophy
Statistics
Team(s)
1948-1955 Chicago Bears
College Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame, 1975

George Leo Connor (January 21, 1925 - March 31, 2003) was an American football offensive tackle/linebacker for the Chicago Bears from 1948-1955. He was originally a number one draft pick by the New York Giants in 1946. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He attended the University of Notre Dame.

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Preceded by
First award
Outland Trophy Winners
1946
Succeeded by
Joe Steffy
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