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This is Bill's first season in the NFL. He starred for UCLA as an outstanding two-way player. Stits played more minutes during the past two seasons at UCLA than any other Bruin player. In '53, he carried the ball 41 times for 291 yards, a 7.1 yard average. Defensively, he rates with the best in the college game. He picked off eight enemy passes during the 1952 season, returning for 235 yards, just ten yards shy of the NCAA record.
Montgomery didn't have far to go to join the Lions in 2023-just a little more than 300 miles, and he didn't have to leave the NFC North. He knew them well. "The energy these guys bring, I'm excited about it," he said. They're building something special here. I'm able to be part of it, so I'm ready to roll."
Used almost entirely in defense in rookie year, 1949. Good at doping out opponents' plays. In final year at Notre Dame (1948) averaged 7.5 yards. Scored 8 touchdowns. AP honorable mention, All-America. Italian-American All-America. Slick carrier on offense, tough on defense. Named most valuable player in East-West game, San Francisco, 1949.
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