Sam Francis, FB, Nebraska
Chicago Bears, 1937-38
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1939
Brooklyn Dodgers, 1939-40
Rushed for 873 yards during his 4-year career
Pittsburgh Pirates, 1939
Brooklyn Dodgers, 1939-40
Rushed for 873 yards during his 4-year career
The 1937 NFL Draft
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#1 Pick
#1 PickThe 1937 NFL Draft PIcks
View 1937 Draft by Team| Draft# | Team | Player, Position, College |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philadelphia Eagles | Sam Francis B, Nebraska |
| 2 | Brooklyn Dodgers | Ed Goddard B, Washington State |
| 3 | Houston Oilers | Ray Childress DE, Texas A&M |
| 4 | Minnesota Vikings | Chris Doleman LB, Pittsburgh |
| 5 | Indianapolis Colts | Duane Bickett LB, USC |
| 6 | Detroit Lions | Lomas Brown T, Florida |
| 7 | Green Bay Pakcers | Ken Ruettgers T, USC |
| 8 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | Ron Holmes DE, Washington |
| 9 | Philadelphia Eagles | Kevin Allen T, Indiana |
| 10 | New York Jets | Al Toon WR, Wisconsin |
- * From the Pittsburgh Pirates