Chuck Bednarik
First draft to the Eagles back in 1949, this Slovak American was nicknamed “Concrete Charlie,” because of his skills. Wow, a first draft today would need to consult with lawyers, an agent and a financial advisor at minimum to negotiate deals, but Bednarik played at a much simpler time. One of the last two-way players, he played offense and defense positions. Bednarik was an infamous tackler and perhaps the most brutal in the league’s history. Concrete Charlie was inducted into the Hall of Fame the moment he became eligible in 1967.
Chuck Bednarik
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