Receiving & Rushing

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Receiving & Rushing Table
Games Receiving Rushing Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV
194821DET17612189.00100.33.021070.50.20.344.81901
194922DET173033311.01201.011.011011.00.30.348.53410
Career9155110.21200.65.732070.70.20.386.65311
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Defense & Fumbles

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
194821DET176101000
194922DET17301250250000
Career911250251000

Scoring Summary

  • * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
194922DET17301162.0
Career91106.7

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mel Groomes born?

Mel Groomes was born on March 6, 1927.

Where was Mel Groomes born?

Mel Groomes was born in Trenton, NJ.

How tall was Mel Groomes?

Mel Groomes was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.

How much did Mel Groomes weigh when playing?

Mel Groomes weighed 178 lbs (80 kg) when playing.

Is Mel Groomes in the Hall of Fame?

Mel Groomes has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Mel Groomes play?

Mel Groomes played 9 games over his career.

How many receptions did Mel Groomes have?

Mel Groomes had 5 receptions over his career.

How many receiving yards did Mel Groomes have?

Mel Groomes had 51 receiving yards over his career.

When did Mel Groomes retire?

Mel Groomes last played in 1949.