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John Cannady

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Position: LB
Date of Birth: May 9, 1923
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 227 lbs
First Team: NYG (1947)
Last Team: NY (1954)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

John Cannady: Career Overview

Date of Birth: May 9, 1923
Position: Linebacker (LB)

Career Timeline

  • New York Giants (NYG): 1947 - 1952
  • New York Yankees (NY): 1954

Career Highlights & Accomplishments

  • Played a total of six seasons in the NFL, showcasing his skills primarily as a linebacker.
  • Contributed to the New York Giants during a competitive era in the late 1940s and early 1950s.
  • Part of the Giants team that reached the NFL Championship game in 1950.
  • Transitioned to the New York Yankees, a team that was part of the NFL for a brief period in the early 1950s.

Legacy

Although John Cannady may not be a widely recognized name in NFL history, he was part of the foundational years of professional football in New York. His contributions to the teams he played for during the formative years of the league helped shape the game as we know it today.

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