1. Chester A Mutryn was an American professional football halfback and return specialist who played in the All-America Football Conference and the National Football League.
16 Facts About Chet Mutryn
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Chet Mutryn was drafted by the Steagles in the 20th round of the 1943 NFL draft.
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Chet Mutryn attended Xavier University after having exploits as quarterback for Cleveland Cathedral Latin High School.
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Chet Mutryn played primarily as running back for Xavier while serving as place kicker and defensive back.
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Chet Mutryn led them in scoring each year while having All-Ohio honors.
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Chet Mutryn was named to Xavier's Hall of Fame in 1981.
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Chet Mutryn was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles, but he served in World War II for the United States Navy.
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Chet Mutryn served as an occasional receiver and returner, doing so with seven catches on 168 yards for three touchdowns.
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Chet Mutryn played in each game of the season while running 140 times for 868 yards for nine touchdowns while catching 10 passes for 176 yards with two touchdowns.
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Chet Mutryn ran for a career high 147 times for 823 yards with ten touchdowns.
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Chet Mutryn caught 39 passes for 794 yards and five touchdowns.
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Chet Mutryn led the AAFC in the touchdown category while being named First-team All-Pro.
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Chet Mutryn ran 131 times for 696 yards and five touchdowns while catching 29 passes for 333 yards to lead the league in total touches and scrimmage yards again.
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Chet Mutryn caught two passes for touchdowns that kept Buffalo in check.
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Chet Mutryn was drafted by the Eagles in the first round of the 1951 NFL draft after the Baltimore Colts folded, but he never played a game with them.
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Chet Mutryn was inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame in 1976.