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Also Known As Sidney Luckman
Born November 21, 1916 • New York CityNew York
Died July 5, 1998 (aged 81) • Florida
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1965) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1965) • 4 NFL championships • 5 All-Pro selections • 3 Pro Bowl selections • 1943 Joe F. Carr Trophy (MVP)
Education Columbia University
Height/Weight 6 ft 0 inches, 197 lb (1.83 m, 89 kg)
Throws right-handed
Position quarterback, halfback, defensive back
Jersey Number 42 (Chicago Bears, 1950)
Draft Drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round (second overall) of the 1939 NFL draft.
Completion Percentage 51.8
Games Played 128
Interceptions 132
Touchdowns 137
Yards Gained By Passing 14686
Yards Per Attempt 8.4

Top Questions

What college did Sid Luckman attend?
Sid Luckman attended Columbia University.
When was Sid Luckman born?
Sid Luckman was born on November 21, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What position did Sid Luckman play?
Sid Luckman played quarterback, halfback, and defensive back.
How many times was Sid Luckman selected to the Pro Bowl?
Sid Luckman was selected to the Pro Bowl three times.
How tall was Sid Luckman?
Sid Luckman was 6 ft 0 inches, 197 lb (1.83 m, 89 kg).
When was Sid Luckman inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Sid Luckman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.

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