Johnny Drake

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Johnny Drake
Position(s):
Fullback/Halfback		 Jersey #(s):
Born: March 27, 1916
Died: March 26, 1973 (aged 56)
Career Information
Year(s): 1937–1941
NFL Draft: 1937 / Round: 1 / Pick: 10
College: Purdue
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Rushing Yards     1700
Rushing Attempts     525
Touchdowns     24
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • 1937 NFL Rookie of the Year

John W. "Zero" Drake (March 27, 1916 - March 26, 1973) was an American football player. He was the first round pick (10th overall) by the Cleveland Rams, their first ever draft pick, in the 1937 NFL Draft.

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