Ken Strong
Inducted:
1967
Player Stats
6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
206 lb (93 kg)
Born:
April 21, 1906
West Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Died:
October 5, 1979
New York, New York, U.S.
Position:
Halfback
Placekicker
Halfback
College:
NYU
Ken Strong was one of the NFL’s earliest all-around stars, excelling as a runner, receiver, kicker, and returner during a career that spanned the 1930s and 1940s. Best known for his time with the New York Giants, Strong brought rare versatility and athleticism to the field, helping the team win the 1934 NFL Championship with a standout performance in the famous “Sneakers Game.” His ability to score in multiple ways made him one of the league’s most dangerous offensive threats.
Strong earned All-Pro honors several times and remained productive even after returning from a brief retirement to play as a specialist. His blend of power, speed, and kicking accuracy set a standard for multipurpose players long before modern specialization. Ken Strong was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1967, recognizing his legacy as one of the NFL’s great early playmakers.
Strong's Awards and Records:
- NFL champion (1934)
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1930–1931, 1933–1934)
- NFL scoring leader (1933)
- NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
- New York Giants No. 50 retired
Notable Achivements:
- Scored 17 points in the 1934 “Sneakers Game”
- One of the NFL’s top multipurpose players of the 1930s
- Excelled as both a scorer and kicker across multiple roles
NFL Teams
Staten Island Stapletons (1929–1932)
New York Giants (1933–1935,1938,1939,1944-1947)
New York Yankees (1936–1937)
Jersey City Giants (1938,1940)
Number Worn:
50
NFL Stats
Seasons:
12 (1929-1935,1939,1944-1947)
Games Played:
131
Game Played:
104
Rushing touchdowns:
24
Receiving touchdowns:
7
Rushing Attempts:
379
Rushing Yards:
1,228
Receiving Yards:
254
Receptions:
22
Yards per Attempts:
3.2
