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17. Marshall Goldberg

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17. Marshall Goldberg

Marshall Goldberg was a major star at the University of Pittsburgh and would ply his trade well for the Chicago Cardinals.  Goldberg did it all in the early 1940s, especially in the 1941 season, where he rushed for 427 Yards, received passes for 313 Yards, and was the top finisher in Kick Return Yards (290), earning him the league lead in All-Purpose Yards (1,236) and a Pro Bowl Selection.  He would finish fifth in All-Purpose Yards in 1942.  Defensively, he had 19 Interceptions, including a league-lead 7 in 1941.

Like many NFL players, he served his country in World War II, and when he came back, he would rejoin Chicago and help them win the NFL Championship in 1947.  Historically speaking, Goldberg was also one of the first Jewish stars of the NFL.

The Cardinals enshrined Goldberg into their Ring of Honor in 2006.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Back
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round, 12th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/9/38.
  • Departed:

    Retired after the 1948 Season.
  • Games Played: 77
  • Notable Statistics:

    51 Games Started
    476 Rushing Attempts
    1,644 Rushing Yards
    11 Rushing Touchdowns
    60 Receptions
    775 Receiving Yards
    5 Receiving Touchdowns
    8 Pass Completions
    28 Pass Attempts
    114 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
    16.4 Passer Rating
    3 Interceptions
    19 Interceptions
    153 Interception Return Yards
    21 Punt Returns
    299 Punt Return Yards
    34 Kick Returns
    844 Kick Return Yards
    1 Kick Return Touchdown
    1 Punt Return
    47 Punt Return Yards
    N/A Approximate Value*

    No Playoff Games

    *Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Pro Bowl (1941)
    Most All-Purpose Yards (1941)
    Most Kick Returns (1941 & 1942)
    Most Kick Return Yards (1941 & 1942)
    Most Yards per Kick Return (1942)
    Most Interceptions (1941)
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