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23. Charlie Conerly

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23.  Charlie Conerly
Many entries on this list discuss how you can’t compare offensive statistics from the ’60s and ’70s to today’s inflated numbers.  This is even more accurate when looking at the stars of the 1950s.  Perhaps this is why Charlie Conerly, the Quarterback of the New York Giants during the 50’s was on the final ballot multiple times but dropped off seemingly for good after 1980.

Conerly was the QB throughout the ’50s and was constantly near the top annually in touchdown passes and quarterback rating.  Those numbers would not be huge today but they were more than acceptable for that era.  He was a popular player among fans and teammates and did have flashes of his brilliance throughout his career.

It is likely that had he led the NFL in more offensive categories in his career, he would have had a better shot for enshrinement. Since he was not chosen as even a semi-finalist for the Centennial Class, it appears that the window for Charlie Conerly to enter Canton may have closed for good.

Should Charley Conerly be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 88%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.5%
No opinion. - 0.5%
No way! - 2%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Clarksburg, Mississippi, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1967
  • Position: Quarterback
  • Games Played: 161
  • Notable Statistics: 1,418 Pass Completions
    2,833 Pass Attempts
    50.1 Pass Completion Percentage
    19,488 Passing Yards
    173 Touchdown Passes
    167 Interceptions
    68.2 Passer Rating
    270 Rushing Attempts
    685 Rushing Yards
    10 Rushing Touchdowns
    4 Extra Point Attempts
    4 Extra Points Made
    130 Punts
    5,062 Punting Yards
    4 Kick Returns
    72 Kick Return Yards
    6 Approximate Value*

    6 Playoff Games
    48 Pass Completions
    92 Pass Attempts
    52.2 Pass Completion Percentage
    785 Passing Yards
    4 Touchdown Passes
    4 Interceptions
    77.5 Passer Rating
    4 Rushing Attempts
    15 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
    8 Punts
    342 Punting Yards

    *Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Played For: New York Giants
  • College: Mississippi
  • Drafted: 13th Round, 127th Pick in 1945
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Championship Rings (1) (New York Giants, 1956)
    NEA MVP (1) (1959)
    Pro Bowl Selections (2) (1950, & 1956)
    Most Yards per Pass Attempt (1) (1959)
    Most Yards per Pass Completion (1) (1959)
    Highest Passer Rating (1) (1959)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completed (9) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Attempts (8) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards (9) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1957 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Touchdowns (13) (1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Rating (11) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Passing Yards  per Game (10) (1948, 1949, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Attempt (11) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Pass Completion (11) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completions per Game (11) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Pass Completion Percentage (11) (1948, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958 & 1959)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punts (1) (1951)
    Top Ten Finishes: Punting Yards (1) (1951)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt (2) (1948 & 1951)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 26.  Yards per Pass Completion: 13.7
    69.  Touchdown Passes: 173
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Finalist: 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1978 & 1980

Should Charley Conerly be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 88%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.5%
No opinion. - 0.5%
No way! - 2%
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