Born:
May 5th, 1919, in Chicago
Drafted: Tony Canadeo was a seventh-round draft choice in the 1941 NFL Draft
Years Played:
1941-44, 1946-52
Position Played: Primarily played running back, but also played defensive back during the early years of his career.
Played For: Green Bay Packers
Alma Mater: Gonzaga
Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: 1974
Nickname:
The Grey Ghost
Uniform Number:
3
Best Season:
In 1949 Tony Canadeo rushed 208 times for 1,052 and 4 touchdowns.
Best Known For :
Just the third player in NFL history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season.
NFL Career Totals:
• Rushing - 1,025 Carries for 4,197 Yards and 26 Touchdowns
• Receiving - 69 Receptions for 579 Yards and 5 Touchdowns
