by caappy » Fri May 01, 2015 8:39 pm
Charles Louis Trippi (born December 14, 1921) is a former professional American football player for the Chicago Cardinals (1947-1955). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968, and is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He played college ball at Georgia.
Trippi was a big part in the battling between the National Football League (NFL) and All-America Football Conference (AAFC). The AAFC's New York Yankees (AAFC) were sure they had signed Trippi, but Charles W. Bidwill Sr. of the Cardinals signed Trippi to a four year contract worth $100,000 along with a first year bonus of $25,000. Trippi participated in the 1947 NFL Championship Game when the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-21.
Trippi played as a left halfback for four seasons before switching to quarterback for two seasons. He then moved back to offensive halfback for one season before switching over to play defense in 1954 and 1955. He was also the Cardinals' punter and he excelled on special teams.
He is the only player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with 1000 yards of receiving, 1000 yards passing, and 1000 yards rushing (two other players that are not in the hall of fame--George Taliaferro and Bob Hoernschemeyer—have that distinction as well)
Sent a football card and a photo on 18 Apr and got them back signed on 1 May.
Mr Charley Trippi
125 Riverhill Ct.
Athens, GA. 30606-4034
Dont know if he still signs or not, but a few years ago I got the autograph of George Taliaferro .. Hope he is still alive, thinking he is.. Here is his address just in case..
Mr George Taliaferro
2708 S. Olcott Blvd.
Bloomington, IN. 47401
Charles Louis Trippi (born December 14, 1921) is a former professional American football player for the Chicago Cardinals (1947-1955). He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968, and is also a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He played college ball at Georgia.
Trippi was a big part in the battling between the National Football League (NFL) and All-America Football Conference (AAFC). The AAFC's New York Yankees (AAFC) were sure they had signed Trippi, but Charles W. Bidwill Sr. of the Cardinals signed Trippi to a four year contract worth $100,000 along with a first year bonus of $25,000. Trippi participated in the 1947 NFL Championship Game when the Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Eagles, 28-21.
Trippi played as a left halfback for four seasons before switching to quarterback for two seasons. He then moved back to offensive halfback for one season before switching over to play defense in 1954 and 1955. He was also the Cardinals' punter and he excelled on special teams.
He is the only player in the Pro Football Hall of Fame with 1000 yards of receiving, 1000 yards passing, and 1000 yards rushing (two other players that are not in the hall of fame--George Taliaferro and Bob Hoernschemeyer—have that distinction as well)
Sent a football card and a photo on 18 Apr and got them back signed on 1 May.
Mr Charley Trippi
125 Riverhill Ct.
Athens, GA. 30606-4034
Dont know if he still signs or not, but a few years ago I got the autograph of George Taliaferro .. Hope he is still alive, thinking he is.. Here is his address just in case..
Mr George Taliaferro
2708 S. Olcott Blvd.
Bloomington, IN. 47401
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