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1940 NFL Sacks Leaders

Quarterback sacks

PlayersTeams

1940 linebackers only → All-time career leaders →

Defense Kicking Passing Receiving Rushing

Season

SK INT TKL TFL SOLO PD FF QBH TD

No Sacks data for 1940.

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