RIP Bullet Bill Dudley
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Bill Dudley, a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who played for the Redskins in 1950, 1951 and 1953, has died at the age of 88 in Lynchburg, Va., according to the Associated Press.
A halfback out of the University of Virginia, Dudley was the Pittsburgh Steelers' top draft choice in 1942 and led the league in rushing that year. After serving in the Army for two years, he played two more seasons in Pittsburgh. He led the NFL in rushing, punt returns and interceptions in 1946. He also played defensive back.
Dudley, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1966, played for the Detroit Lions from 1947-49. He is a member of the Redskins' Ring of Fame.
During his time in Washington, he led the Redskins in scoring every year.
He served four terms in the Virginia House of Representatives and the Bill Dudley Award, given each year to the top college football player in Virginia, is named for him.
A halfback out of the University of Virginia, Dudley was the Pittsburgh Steelers' top draft choice in 1942 and led the league in rushing that year. After serving in the Army for two years, he played two more seasons in Pittsburgh. He led the NFL in rushing, punt returns and interceptions in 1946. He also played defensive back.
Dudley, who was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1966, played for the Detroit Lions from 1947-49. He is a member of the Redskins' Ring of Fame.
During his time in Washington, he led the Redskins in scoring every year.
He served four terms in the Virginia House of Representatives and the Bill Dudley Award, given each year to the top college football player in Virginia, is named for him.
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