Emlen Tunnell

Emlen Tunnell was the anchor of the Giants' Umbrella Defense, intercepted 79 passes and became the first Black player elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Position

S

Career bounds, not verified season count

1948–1961

College

Unknown

Final recorded team

Green Bay Packers

Draft

Not documented

A complete team-by-team chronology is not yet available.

Sources and corrections

Pro Football Hall of Fame — Emlen Tunnell · Source snapshot: 2026-08-11.

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