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S P E C I A L NFL S E L E C T I O N S , 19501950 . . . . . . . . .Lou Creekmur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detroit LionsSelected by the Lions in the second round of a special draft in 1950. Originally drafted in 1948 by the Philadelphia Eagles in 26th round(243rd overall) and the AAFC’s Los Angeles Dons in 28th round (197th overall). He opted to complete his college eligibility.1950 . . . . . . . . .Art Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baltimore ColtsSelected by Baltimore Colts in 3rd round of special selection draft in 1950. A year later, after Colts disbanded, he was selected by ClevelandBrowns in 4th round (50th overall) but was traded to New York Yanks before the 1951 season began. Also selected in 22nd round (204thoverall) of 1947 NFL draft by the New York Giants and in the 17th round (131st overall) in the 1949 AAFC draft by the Buffalo Bills.S P E C I A L AFL S E L E C T I O N , 19601960 AFL . . . . .Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakland RaidersDrafted among 33 players selected by the Raiders in the first round of the player pool selection process before the AFL’s first season.F R E E A G E N T S1946 . . . . . . . . .Frank Gatski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1946 . . . . . . . . .Lou Groza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-K . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1946 . . . . . . . . .Marion Motley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1946 . . . . . . . . .Bill Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1948 . . . . . . . . .Joe Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Francisco 49ers (AAFC)1948 . . . . . . . . .Emlen Tunnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .New York Giants1952 . . . . . . . . .Dick “Night Train” Lane . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles Rams1960 . . . . . . . . .Willie Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green Bay Packers1963 . . . . . . . . .Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston OilersCut during training camp by Oilers and then signed by Denver Broncos.1967 . . . . . . . . .Larry Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego Chargers1970 . . . . . . . . .Jim Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland BrownsCut by Browns during training camp and then signed by Miami Dolphins.1984 . . . . . . . . .Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston OilersH A L L O F F A M E C O A C H E S A N D C O N T R I B U T O R SW H O W E R E D R A F T E DJIM FINKSBUD GRANTTOM LANDRYJOHN MADDENCHUCK NOLLDON SHULABack – Drafted in the 12th round (116th overall) of the 1949 NFL Draft by thePittsburgh Steelers. He was also picked in the 4th round (22nd player overall)of the 1949 AAFC Draft by the Chicago Rockets.End – Drafted in the first round (14th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft by thePhiladelphia Eagles.Back – Drafted as a future choice in the 20th round (184th overall) of the 1947NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He was also picked in the 19th round (128thoverall) of the 1948 AAFC Draft by the New York Yankees.Tackle – Drafted in the 21st round (244th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft by thePhiladelphia Eagles.Tackle – Drafted in the 20th round (239th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft by theCleveland Browns.Back – Drafted in the 9th round (110th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft by theCleveland Browns.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame Information GuideProfootballhof.com- 137 -