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Kick & Punt Returns
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| Games | Punt Returns | Kick Returns | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Age | Tm | Pos | No. | G | GS | Ret | Yds | TD | Lng | Rt | Yds | TD | Lng | APYd | AV | Awards | ||
| 1946 | 25 | NYY | RE | 51 | 13 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 0 | 62 | 62.0 | 235 | ||||||
| 1947+ | 26 | NYY | RE | 51 | 13 | 13 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 2 | 90 | 1 | 79 | 45.0 | 423 | AP1 | |
| 1949 | 28 | NYY | RE | 51 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 15.5 | 244 | ||||||
| Career | 75 | 45 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 5 | 183 | 1 | 79 | 36.6 | 1559 | ||||||
| 4 yrs | NYY | 51 | 44 | 1 | 34 | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 5 | 183 | 1 | 79 | 36.6 | 1480 | |||||
| 2 yrs | NYY | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 79 | |||||||||||||
Scoring Summary
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947+ | 26 | NYY | RE | 51 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 42 | 3.2 | ||||||||||||
| 1948 | 27 | NYY | RE | 51 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| 1949 | 28 | NYY | RE | 51 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
| 1950 | 29 | NYY | E | 12 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.5 | ||||||||||||||
| Career | 75 | 45 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 72 | 1.0 | ||||||||||||||
| 4 yrs | NYY | 51 | 44 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 66 | 1.3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2 yrs | NYY | 24 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .3 | ||||||||||||||||
Appearances on Leaderboards, Awards, and Honors
All-Pro Teams
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bruce Alford born?
Bruce Alford was born on September 12, 1921.
Where was Bruce Alford born?
Bruce Alford was born in Speegleville, TX.
How tall was Bruce Alford?
Bruce Alford was 6-0 (183 cm) tall.
How much did Bruce Alford weigh when playing?
Bruce Alford weighed 190 lbs (86 kg) when playing.
Is Bruce Alford in the Hall of Fame?
Bruce Alford has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Bruce Alford play?
Bruce Alford played 75 games over his career.
How many receptions did Bruce Alford have?
Bruce Alford had 81 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Bruce Alford have?
Bruce Alford had 1,341 receiving yards over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Bruce Alford won?
Bruce Alford never won a Super Bowl.
When did Bruce Alford retire?
Bruce Alford last played in 1951.
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