Passing
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | QBrec | Cmp | Att | Yds | TD | Int | Lng | Sk | Yds | 4QC | GWD | AV | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1941 | 23 | DET | 46 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 72 | 25.0 | 181 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 | 12.5 | 32 | 2.5 | -3.1 | 10.1 | 16.5 | 0.0 | ||||||||||
| 1942 | 24 | 2TM | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 11.0 | 1.4 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||
| BKN | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 45.1 | ||||||||||||
| PHI | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| Career | 19 | 2 | 19 | 76 | 25.0 | 192 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 | 11.8 | 32 | 2.5 | -2.8 | 10.1 | 10.1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
| 1 yr | BKN | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 11 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 11 | 3.7 | 3.7 | 11.0 | 3.7 | 45.1 | 0 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 1 yr | DET | 11 | 2 | 18 | 72 | 25.0 | 181 | 0 | 0.0 | 9 | 12.5 | 32 | 2.5 | -3.1 | 10.1 | 16.5 | 0.0 | ||||||||||||
| 1 yr | PHI | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 39.6 | 0 | 0 | |||||||||||
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Adjusted Passing
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Rushing & Receiving
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Rushing | Receiving | Total Yds | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | |||||||
| 1941 | 23 | DET | 46 | 11 | 2 | 56 | 164 | 1 | 20 | 2.9 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 58 | 3.1 | 178 | 1 | ||
| 1942 | 24 | 2TM | 8 | 0 | 12 | 58 | 0 | 13 | 4.8 | 7.3 | 1.5 | 0 | 12 | 4.8 | 58 | 0 | |||||||||
| BKN | 30 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| PHI | 43 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 13 | 5.2 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 0 | 11 | 5.2 | 57 | 0 | ||||||||||
| Career | 19 | 2 | 68 | 222 | 1 | 20 | 3.3 | 11.7 | 3.6 | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 70 | 3.4 | 236 | 1 | |||||
| 1 yr | BKN | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | ||||||||||
| 1 yr | DET | 11 | 2 | 56 | 164 | 1 | 20 | 2.9 | 14.9 | 5.1 | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 58 | 3.1 | 178 | 1 | ||||
| 1 yr | PHI | 5 | 0 | 11 | 57 | 0 | 13 | 5.2 | 11.4 | 2.2 | 0 | 11 | 5.2 | 57 | 0 | ||||||||||
Punting
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Kick & Punt Returns
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| Games | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Ret | Yds | TD | Lng | Rt | Yds | TD | Lng | APYd | ||
| 1941 | 23 | DET | 46 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 69 | 0 | 23 | 9.9 | 3 | 142 | 1 | 101 | 47.3 | 401 | |
| 1942 | 24 | 2TM | 8 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 22 | 24.7 | 132 | ||||||
| PHI | 43 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 22 | 24.7 | 131 | |||||||
| Career | 19 | 2 | 7 | 69 | 0 | 23 | 9.9 | 6 | 216 | 1 | 101 | 36.0 | 533 | ||||
| 1 yr | BKN | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||
| 1 yr | DET | 11 | 2 | 7 | 69 | 0 | 23 | 9.9 | 3 | 142 | 1 | 101 | 47.3 | 401 | |||
| 1 yr | PHI | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 74 | 0 | 22 | 24.7 | 131 | |||||||
Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
Scoring Summary
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Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy Jefferson born?
Billy Jefferson was born on March 17, 1918.
Where was Billy Jefferson born?
Billy Jefferson was born in Pheba, MS.
How tall was Billy Jefferson?
Billy Jefferson was 6-2 (188 cm) tall.
How much did Billy Jefferson weigh when playing?
Billy Jefferson weighed 208 lbs (94 kg) when playing.
Is Billy Jefferson in the Hall of Fame?
Billy Jefferson has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Billy Jefferson play?
Billy Jefferson played 19 games over his career.
How many passing yards did Billy Jefferson have?
Billy Jefferson had 192 passing yards over his career.
How many touchdowns did Billy Jefferson have?
Billy Jefferson had touchdowns over his career.
When did Billy Jefferson retire?
Billy Jefferson last played in 1942.
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