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Emlen Tunnell
Safety· Toledo (1942) San Francisco Coast Guard (1944) Iowa· Undrafted
Emlen Tunnell is a former safety out of Toledo San Francisco Coast Guard Iowa who went undrafted in 1948. His pro career included stints with the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers.
Draft Details
Entered NFL
1948
Position
Safety
College
Toledo (1942) San Francisco Coast Guard (1944) Iowa
Emlen Tunnell Career Stats
- 2× NFL champion (1956, 1961)
- 6× First-team All-Pro (1949, 1951, 1952, 1954–1956)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1950–1957, 1959)
- 2× NFL punt return yards leader (1951, 1952)
- NFL 1950s All-Decade Team
- NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- New York Giants Ring of Honor
Career Totals
| Interceptions | Interception yards | Fumble recoveries | Defensive touchdowns | Punt return yards | Punt return touchdowns | Kickoff return yards | Kickoff return touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79 | 1,282 | 16 | 4 | 2,209 | 5 | 1,215 | 1 |
Career History
- New York Giants (1948–1958)
- Green Bay Packers (1959–1961)
Born: Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, U.S. · Height: 6-1