1940 - George Cafego, hb
Tennessee
Chicago Cardinals
4 years played
0 pro bowls
1941 - Tom Harmon, hb
Michigan
Chicago Bears
2 years played
0 pro bowls
1942 - Bill Dudley, hb
Virginia
Pittsburgh
9 years played
3 pro bowls
Inducted into the Hall of Fame
1943 - Frank Sinkwich, hb
Georgia
Detroit
4 years played
0 pro bowls
1944 - Angelo Bertelli, qb
Notre Dame
Boston Yanks
3 years played
0 pro bowls
1945 - Charley Trippi, hb
Georgia
Chicago Cardinals
9 years played
2 pro bowls
Inducted into the Hall of Fame
1946 - Frank Dancewicz, qb
Notre Dame
Boston
3 years played
0 pro bowls
1947 - Bob Fenimore, hb
Oklahoma State
Chicago
1 years played
0 pro bowls
1948 - Harry Gilmer, qb
Alabama
Washington
2 years played
0 pro bowls
1949 - Chuck Bednarik, c/lb
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
12 years played
8 pro bowls
Inducted into the Hall of Fame
According to the National Football League (NFL)