1949 Little All-America college football team

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The 1949 Little All-America college football team is composed of college football players from small colleges and universities who were selected by the Associated Press (AP) as the best players at each position. For 1949, the AP selected first, second, and third teams.

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Back Eddie LeBaron of Pacific was chosen for the first team for the third consecutive year. [1] Andy Robustelli, chosen as a third-team end, was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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References

  1. "Wofford's Elby Hammett Make Little All-American". The State. November 30, 1949. p. 6B via Newspapers.com.