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Who was the Number One Draft pick in 1961? (Factoid 795)

Date: 3/16/16
Tommy Mason RB Tulane
Running Back Tommy Mason (Image courtesy of sports.gunaxin.com.)


Running back Tommy Mason from Tulane was the first pick of the 1961 NFL Draft. Tommy was drafted by the Buffalo Bills. Guard Ken Rice from Auburn was the first pick of the 1961 AFL Draft. Ken was drafted by the Buffalo Bills. *

In 1960 Tommy Mason led the SEC in rushing attempts. He would go on to play for the Vikings, the Rams, and the Redskins. He had an 11 year NFL career and was selected to the Pro-Bowl Twice.

Ken Rice Guard Auburn Tigers
Guard Ken Rice
(Image courtesy of www.auburntigers.com.)


Ken Rice was a two time All-American at Auburn. He went on to play in the AFL for seven seasons with the Bills, Raiders, and Dolphins.

* The National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL) had not merged yet.


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