Rushing & Receiving

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Regular Season
Playoffs
Rushing & Receiving Table
Games Rushing Receiving Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb AV
196126NYGHB28143652161173.315.44.66315.21190.42.2713.5247262
Career143652161173.315.44.66315.21190.42.2713.5247262
Rushing & Receiving Table
Games Rushing Receiving Total Yds
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Att Yds TD Lng Y/A Y/G A/G Rec Yds Y/R TD Lng R/G Y/G Touch Y/Tch YScm RRTD Fmb
196126NYGLH1139083.09.03.0033.0901
Career1139083.09.03.0033.0901
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Regular Season
Playoffs
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
196126NYGHB2814317900185.31227304922.8610
Career14317900185.31227304922.8610
Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
196126NYGLH11059803819.6107
Career11059803819.6107

Defense & Fumbles

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Regular Season
Playoffs
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
196126NYGHB28143065000.0
Career143065000.0
Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty
196126NYGLH110010000.0
Career110010000.0

Scoring Summary

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Regular Season
Scoring Summary Table
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS RshTD RecTD PR TD KR TD FblTD IntTD OthTD AllTD 2PM 2PA D2P XPM XPA FGM FGA Sfty Pts Pts/G
196126NYGHB28143112120.9
Career143112012.9

Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joel Wells born?

Joel Wells was born on November 26, 1935.

Where was Joel Wells born?

Joel Wells was born in Columbia, SC.

How tall was Joel Wells?

Joel Wells was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did Joel Wells weigh when playing?

Joel Wells weighed 200 lbs (90 kg) when playing.

Is Joel Wells in the Hall of Fame?

Joel Wells has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did Joel Wells play?

Joel Wells played 14 games over his career.

How many rushing attempts did Joel Wells have?

Joel Wells had 65 rushing attempts over his career.

How many rushing yards did Joel Wells have?

Joel Wells had 216 rushing yards over his career.

When did Joel Wells retire?

Joel Wells last played in 1961.