Receiving & Rushing
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Receiving | Rushing | Total Yds | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Rec | Yds | TD | Lng | Att | Yds | TD | Lng | Touch | YScm | RRTD | Fmb | AV | Awards | |||||||
| 1937+ | 22 | CRD | LE | 43 | 11 | 11 | 36 | 675 | 18.8 | 5 | 97 | 3.3 | 61.4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 37 | 18.3 | 677 | 5 | |||
| 1938* | 23 | CRD | LE | 31 | 11 | 10 | 41 | 516 | 12.6 | 1 | 98 | 3.7 | 46.9 | 4 | 26 | 0 | 6.5 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 45 | 12.0 | 542 | 1 | PB | |||
| 1940 | 25 | CRD | 11 | 7 | 4 | 16 | 165 | 10.3 | 1 | 2.3 | 23.6 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 17 | 17.0 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 17 | 10.7 | 182 | 1 | |||||
| Career | 29 | 25 | 93 | 1356 | 14.6 | 7 | 98 | 3.2 | 46.8 | 6 | 45 | 0 | 17 | 7.5 | 1.6 | 0.2 | 99 | 14.2 | 1401 | 7 | |||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gaynell Tinsley born?
Gaynell Tinsley was born on February 1, 1915.
Where was Gaynell Tinsley born?
Gaynell Tinsley was born in Ruple, LA.
How tall was Gaynell Tinsley?
Gaynell Tinsley was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.
How much did Gaynell Tinsley weigh when playing?
Gaynell Tinsley weighed 198 lbs (89 kg) when playing.
Is Gaynell Tinsley in the Hall of Fame?
Gaynell Tinsley has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Gaynell Tinsley play?
Gaynell Tinsley played 29 games over his career.
How many receptions did Gaynell Tinsley have?
Gaynell Tinsley had 93 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Gaynell Tinsley have?
Gaynell Tinsley had 1,356 receiving yards over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Gaynell Tinsley won?
Gaynell Tinsley never won a Super Bowl.
When did Gaynell Tinsley retire?
Gaynell Tinsley last played in 1940.
What are Gaynell Tinsley's nicknames?
Gus is a nickname for Gaynell Tinsley.
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