After suffering a severe knee injury in 1979, he was moved into a receivers’ role coming out of the backfield and in 1981 his 65 pass receptions lad all AFC backs. The Touchdown Club of Washington D. C. named him Player of the Year in 1972. * denotes players that are members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Gregory Donald Pruitt (born August 18, 1951) is a former American football running back in the National Football League (NFL) from 1973 through 1984. Greg Pruitt, running back for Oklahoma, was unanimous All-America in 1971 and 1972.
330 overall in the 1972 NFL Draft. Johnson also went to three Pro Bowls. Kelly, an NFL champion, was a five-time All-Pro and led the NFL in … Gregory Donald "Greg" Pruitt (born August 18, 1951) is a former American football running back in the NFL from 1973 through 1984. It was difficult to leave off notable names like Don Cockroft, Collins also played wide receiver. His career ended with 34 interceptions. Sadly, Cribbs' kickoff returns were often the reason Cleveland was able to hang around in several games since the 1999 return. The New York native remains a present and recognizable figure within the Browns organization.Motley was an NFL champion with Cleveland in 1950. That earned him a final Pro Bowl appearance, which he celebrated with a record 75-yard punt return. Pruitt rushed eight times for 97 yards, returned three kickoffs for 71 yards, had touchdown runs of 58 and 25, and was named Most Valuable Player. Cleveland selected him with pick No. Browns all-time 53-man roster: Jim Brown stands out as one of 17 Hall of Fame inducteesShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. The "NFL champion" title is prevalent through this roster because the Browns were a powerhouse at one point in league history. Perry was a six-time Pro Bowl selection and four-time All-Pro. The two-time All-Pro was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1980. Greg Pruitt (1973-1981) 4. The kicker position has always held a special place close to the heart of every Browns fan. Greg Pruitt. College: Oklahoma (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 70 (716th overall since 1960) High School: Elmore Draft: Cleveland Browns … His biggest games were 294 yards against Kansas State, 216 against Texas, and 205 against Southern California--all in 1971. Versatility is the name of the game for a lot of these selections. The third and final spot was a bit more contested. Metcalf and Cribbs were also mentioned at wide receiver. The Youngstown native would go on to win a Super Bowl, but as a backup with the Brown is arguably the best runner ever. Rather than forcing Kellen Winslow Jr. onto the roster, the decision was made to keep an extra running back. Pruitt was a smaller back in the league, but this never stopped him from producing at a high level. The Canton McKinley graduate finished his career having recorded 4,720 rushing yards and 31 touchdowns. Johnson was a two-time Pro Bowl selection. The problem is that they have been incompetent as an organization since their return in 1999, which is why the modern era is poorly represented on this list. He was selected to five Pro Bowls, four as a member of the Cleveland Browns and one as a member of the Los Angeles Raiders, the last one as a kick returner. Greg Pruitt, running back for Oklahoma, was unanimous All-America in 1971 and 1972. Due to the coronavirus, the Hall of Fame announced in late June that the entire 20-member centennial class will be inducted in August 2021 along with the 2021 class, and that all enshrinement week activities will be held Aug. 5-9, 2021 in Canton. No, the two former Bears greats will be enshrined in the Hall of Fame in 2021. An African American, Pruitt was one of the first Black Sooners players to achieve All American status.
In 1977, Riley was enshrined in Florida A&M's Athletic Hall of Fame.
After graduating from college, Riley was selected by the Bengals in the 6th round of the 1969 Common Draft. He was a no-brainer inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He won two NFL championships with Cleveland and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. More than half of the offensive representatives were selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Brown brought a militaristic approach to the sport and was integral in desegregating football. He recorded 27 interceptions during his career. FB. His lone Pro Bowl selection came in 1953. DeLamielleure was twice named an All-Pro during his five seasons with Cleveland.