Pug Manders

Clarence Edward "Pug" Manders (May 5, 1913 – January 13, 1985) was an American professional football fullback who played professionally in the National Football League (NFL) for the Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers from 1939 through 1944. He was selected in the second round of the 1939 NFL draft with the 11th overall pick. Manders led the NFL in rushing in 1941, with 486 yards.

He was the younger brother of Chicago Bears kicker "Automatic Jack" Manders.

NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 1939 BKN 11 9 114 482 4.2 2 3 22 7.3 0 1940 BKN 11 11 80 311 3.9 5 1 38 38.0 1 1941 BKN 11 11 111 486 4.4 5 6 67 11.2 0 1942 BKN 11 11 93 316 3.4 6 4 53 13.3 0 1943 BKN 10 9 89 266 3.0 3 5 68 13.6 1 1944 BKN 10 9 127 430 3.4 5 6 78 13.0 0 1945 BOS 10 10 76 238 3.1 6 0 0 0.0 0 74 70 690 2,529 3.7 32 25 326 13.0 2