1947 NFL draft
The 1947 National Football League Draft was held on December 16, 1946, at the Commodore Hotel in New York City, New York.
| 1947 NFL Draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Date(s) | December 16, 1946 |
| Location | Commodore Hotel in New York City, NY |
| Overview | |
| 300 total selections in 32 rounds | |
| League | NFL |
| First selection | Bob Fenimore, HB Chicago Bears |
| Mr. Irrelevant | Don Clayton, B New York Giants |
| Most selections (32) | Chicago Bears |
| Fewest selections (29) | Chicago Cardinals Philadelphia Eagles |
| Hall of Famers | 3
|
The National Football League in this draft made the first overall pick, a bonus pick determined by lottery. The Chicago Bears won the first lottery, and used the pick to select halfback Bob Fenimore. This lottery process ended in 1958.
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