Tony Canadeo

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Tony Canadeo

Inducted:
1974

Tony Canadeo NFL Hall of Fame

Player Stats

5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
190 lb (86 kg)

Born:

May 5, 1919
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Died:

November 29, 2003
Green Bay, Wisconsin, U.S.

Position:
Halfback

College:
Gonzaga

Tony Canadeo was a versatile and reliable back who spent his entire 11-season career with the Green Bay Packers. Nicknamed "The Gray Ghost of Gonzaga" for his prematurely gray hair, Canadeo was the third player in NFL history to rush for over 1,000 yards in a single season (1,052 in 1949).

A true all-purpose player, he contributed as a runner, passer, receiver, and even on defense. Known for his toughness and consistency, Canadeo helped keep the Packers competitive during challenging seasons in the 1940s and early ’50s. He retired with over 8,600 all-purpose yards and was deeply respected for his leadership and loyalty to the franchise.

In 1974, Canadeo was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and his No. 3 jersey was retired by the Packers — one of only a few players to receive that honor.

Canadeo's Awards and Honors

  • Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
  • Green Bay Packers No. 3 retired
  • Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame (1974)
  • Pro Bowl Selection (1951)
  • 3 Jersey Retired by Green Bay Packers
  • Member of Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame
  • Packers All-Time Team (75th Anniversary)

NFL records

    • NFL champion (1944)
    • 2× First-team All-Pro (1943, 1949)
    • Second-team All-Pro (1948)
    • NFL 1940s All-Decade Team

    NFL/AFL Teams

    Green Bay Packers (1941–44; 1946–52)

    NFL draft:
    1941: 9th round, 77th pick
    Green Bay Packers

    Numbers Worn:
    3

    NFL Stats:

    Seasons:
    11 (1941–1944, 1946–1952)
    Games Played:
    116
    Rushing Yards:
    4,197
    Rushing Touchdowns:
    26
    Passing Yards:
    1,642
    Passing Touchdowns:
    16
    Receiving Yards:
    579
    Total All-Purpose Yards:
    8,667
    Interceptions (Defensive):
    9