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Born June 5, 1920 • Georgia
Died June 27, 1999 (aged 79) • Cleveland • Ohio
Awards And Honors Pro Football Hall of Fame (1968) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 1968) • 4 AAFC Championships • 1 NFL championship • 2 All-Pro selections • 1 Pro Bowl selection
Education South Carolina State University • University of Nevada
Height/Weight 6 ft 1 inch, 232 lb (1.85 m, 105 kg)
Position fullback, linebacker
Jersey Number 36 (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1955) • 36 (Cleveland Browns, 1952–1953) • 76 (Cleveland Browns, 1950–1951)
Games Played 105
Rushing Attempts 828
Touchdowns 31
Yards Gained By Passing 4720
Yards Per Attempt 5.7

Top Questions

What position did Marion Motley play?
Marion Motley played fullback and linebacker.
When was Marion Motley born?
Marion Motley was born on June 5, 1920, in Leesburg, Georgia, United States.
What college did Marion Motley attend?
Marion Motley attended South Carolina State University and the University of Nevada.
How tall was Marion Motley?
Marion Motley was 6 ft 1 inch, 232 lb (1.85 m, 105 kg).
When was Marion Motley inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Marion Motley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1968.
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