1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles make the pick and eventually trade his ...
While it’s tough for small basketball players to make it in the NBA, there have been a few exceptions over the years. Earl Boykins and Muggsy Bogues come to mind. Overall, though, basketball players ...
shortest player ever to win Feb. 8 1936 — Jay Berwanger, University of Chicago halfback and Heisman Trophy winner, is the first player ever selected in the NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles ...