Giants' First-Rounders Struggled in '40s

0:00NFL stories making news on March 6, the 1940s were a tough time for the New York Giants and the whole NFL thanks to World War II pulling players into military service. Rostas got thin, drafts turned unpredictable, and the Giants barely got any long-term help from their first round picks that decade. One big name was George Conner, taken first round in 1946 right after the war. He skipped the Giants to play college ball at Notre Dame first, then joined the Chicago Bears and became a star lineman. He played eight NFL seasons and made the pro football Hall of Fame but never suited up for New York. The top producer from those drafts turned out to be half-back George Frank. He started with the Giants in 1941. Then came back between 1945 and 1947 after his service. Frank racked up 506 rushing yards, 5036 receiving yards, and 8 touchdowns during his stints. Solid numbers back. Then, especially compared to the team's other first rounders, in an

1:02era full of bigger world problems, those modest efforts from players like Frank helped keep the league going even if it wasn't a golden age. For Giants drafts, the daily news now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Solid Pillo is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-L-I, solidpillo.com