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TONY

CANADEO

Number: 3

Position: Halfback

Packers years: 1941-'44; 1946-'52

Highlights: Canadeo became only the third 1,000-yard rusher in pro football when he gained 1,052 yards in 1949 and still ranks as No. 4 rusher in team history with 4,197 yards on 1,025 attempts (4.1 avg.). A durable, all-purpose halfback, he was an accomplished blocker, capable passer and good receiver, in addition to being an effective kick returner. He also played defensive back during early years of his career and served the Packers organization longer than any person in history (59 years), including tenures on the executive committee and board of directors.