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 | |||||||
| 1933 | 21 | PIT | 20 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 0 | 28 | 0.1 | 3.1 | 0 | 1 | 28.0 | 28 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1934 | 22 | PIT | 20 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 93 | 13.3 | 1 | 21 | 0.6 | 7.8 | 0 | 7 | 13.3 | 93 | 1 | |||||||||
| 1935 | 23 | PIT | RE | 20 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 178 | 25.4 | 0 | 0.6 | 14.8 | 0 | 7 | 25.4 | 178 | 0 | |||||||||
| 1936 | 24 | PIT | RE | 20 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 197 | 14.1 | 1 | 55 | 1.2 | 16.4 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47.0 | 3.9 | 0.1 | 15 | 16.3 | 244 | 1 | ||
| 1937 | 25 | PIT | RE | 20 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 121 | 13.4 | 1 | 26 | 1.0 | 13.4 | 0 | 9 | 13.4 | 121 | 1 | ||||||||
| 1938 | 26 | PIT | 20 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 166 | 15.1 | 4 | 50 | 1.4 | 20.8 | 1 | -5 | 0 | -5 | -5.0 | -0.6 | 0.1 | 12 | 13.4 | 161 | 4 | |||
| 1939 | 27 | PIT | RE | 20 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 196 | 12.3 | 1 | 1.5 | 17.8 | 0 | 16 | 12.3 | 196 | 1 | |||||||||
| 1940 | 28 | PIT | RE | 20 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 112 | 16.0 | 0 | 0.6 | 10.2 | 0 | 7 | 16.0 | 112 | 0 | |||||||||
| Career | 84 | 40 | 72 | 1091 | 15.2 | 8 | 55 | 0.9 | 13.0 | 2 | 42 | 0 | 47 | 21.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 74 | 15.3 | 1133 | 8 | ||||||
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- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bill Sortet born?
Bill Sortet was born on June 25, 1912.
Where was Bill Sortet born?
Bill Sortet was born in Vincennes, IN.
How tall was Bill Sortet?
Bill Sortet was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.
How much did Bill Sortet weigh when playing?
Bill Sortet weighed 187 lbs (84 kg) when playing.
Is Bill Sortet in the Hall of Fame?
Bill Sortet has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Bill Sortet play?
Bill Sortet played 84 games over his career.
How many receptions did Bill Sortet have?
Bill Sortet had 72 receptions over his career.
How many receiving yards did Bill Sortet have?
Bill Sortet had 1,091 receiving yards over his career.
When did Bill Sortet retire?
Bill Sortet last played in 1940.
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