Russ Craft
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William Russell Craft (October 15, 1919 – January 12, 2009) was an American professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Pittsburgh Steelers.[1] He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected in the 15th round of the 1943 NFL draft.[2] In 1948, Craft was a key member of the Eagles in what became known as the Blizzard Bowl, in which the Eagles’ defense overwhelmed the Cardinals on the way to a 7–0 victory that earned Philadelphia its first N.F.L. championship.[3] In 1949, he was a notable player in helping the Eagles win a second World Championship, a 1947 Division Championship, and was selected to the Pro Bowl twice, in 1951 and 1952.[3]
Craft had some other notable achievements. In 1950, against the Chicago Cardinals, the Eagles' defense recorded eight interceptions, including an NFL-record-tying four by Craft. Craft had 22 career interceptions.[3] Then in 1952, while playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Craft was able to block three Extra points (PATs).
Craft was also a defensive coach for the Steelers.[4]
After football, Craft served as the sheriff of Brooke County, West Virginia from 1969 to 1972.[4]
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Players". NFL. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."1943 NFL Draft". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Russ Craft, Player on 2 Eagles' Title Teams, Is Dead at 89". The New York Times. January 17, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Two-time Pro Bowler Craft dies at 89". ESPN. January 16, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2016.
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