Pug Manders

Clarence Edward "Pug" Manders (May 5, 1913 – January 13, 1985) was an American professional football fullback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers from 1939 through 1944. He was selected in the second round of the 1939 NFL draft with the 11th overall pick.^[1] Manders led the NFL in rushing in 1941, with 486 yards.

PositionFullback

Born(1913-05-05)May 5, 1913
Milbank, South Dakota, U.S.

DiedJanuary 13, 1985(1985-01-13) (aged 71)
Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.

Listed height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)

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Pug Manders

Manders in 1941
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Position	Fullback
Personal information
Born	(1913-05-05)May 5, 1913 Milbank, South Dakota, U.S.
Died	January 13, 1985(1985-01-13) (aged 71) Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Listed weight	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school	Milbank (Milbank, South Dakota)
College	Drake
NFL draft	1939: 2nd round, 11th overall pick
Career history
Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers (1939–1944) Boston Yanks (1945) New York Yankees (AAFC) (1946) Buffalo Bills (1947)
Awards and highlights
First-team All-Pro (1941) 3× All-Star Game (1939, 1940, 1941) NFL rushing yards leader (1941)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards 2,291 Rushing average 3.7 Receptions 25 Receiving yards 326 Total touchdowns 36 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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He was the younger brother of Chicago Bears kicker "Automatic Jack" Manders.