NFL in the 1950s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the NFL records between 1950 and 1959.
Defense
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interceptions | Emlen Tunnell | 59 | 10 |
| Defensive Touchdowns | Bobby Dillon | 5 | 8 |
Kicking
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | Lou Groza | 131 | 10 |
| Points Scored | Lou Groza | 742 | 10 |
| Field Goals Attempted | Lou Groza | 224 | 10 |
| Extra Points Made | Lou Groza | 343 | 10 |
Passing
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Norm Van Brocklin | 20,539 | 10 |
| Passing Touchdowns | Bobby Layne | 151 | 10 |
| Completions | Norm Van Brocklin | 1,368 | 10 |
| Pass Attempts | Bobby Layne | 2,758 | 10 |
| Interceptions Thrown | Bobby Layne | 173 | 10 |
Receiving
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Yards | Billy Howton | 6,091 | 8 |
| Receptions | Billy Wilson | 404 | 9 |
| Receiving Touchdowns | Elroy Hirsch | 49 | 8 |
| Yards from Scrimmage | Joe Perry | 8,422 | 10 |
Rushing
| Category | Leader | 1950s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | Joe Perry | 7,151 | 10 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Joe Perry | 49 | 10 |
| Rushing Attempts | Joe Perry | 1,415 | 10 |