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Kick & Punt Returns
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Ret | Yds | TD | Lng | Rt | Yds | TD | Lng | APYd | ||
| 1946 | 24 | DET | WB | 40 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 71 | 0 | 21 | 14.2 | 5 | 131 | 0 | 40 | 26.2 | 327 |
| 1947 | 25 | DET | RH | 40 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 49 | 0 | 19 | 16.3 | 160 |
| 1948 | 26 | 2TM | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 | 27 | ||||||
| DET | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 20.0 | 27 | |||||||
| Career | 23 | 12 | 6 | 78 | 0 | 21 | 13.0 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 40 | 22.2 | 560 | ||||
| 4 yrs | DET | 22 | 12 | 6 | 78 | 0 | 21 | 13.0 | 9 | 200 | 0 | 40 | 22.2 | 560 | |||
| 1 yr | WAS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Elmer Madarik born?
Elmer Madarik was born on July 15, 1922.
Where was Elmer Madarik born?
Elmer Madarik was born in Joliet, IL.
How tall was Elmer Madarik?
Elmer Madarik was 5-11 (180 cm) tall.
How much did Elmer Madarik weigh when playing?
Elmer Madarik weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.
Is Elmer Madarik in the Hall of Fame?
Elmer Madarik has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Elmer Madarik play?
Elmer Madarik played 23 games over his career.
How many rushing attempts did Elmer Madarik have?
Elmer Madarik had 31 rushing attempts over his career.
How many rushing yards did Elmer Madarik have?
Elmer Madarik had 48 rushing yards over his career.
When did Elmer Madarik retire?
Elmer Madarik last played in 1948.
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