John William "Zero" Drake (March 27, 1916 – March 26, 1973) was an American professional football player who was a running back for the Cleveland Rams of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Purdue Boilermakers. Drake was the first round pick (10th overall) by the Rams, their first ever draft pick, in the 1937 NFL draft. He led the NFL in touchdowns in the 1939 and 1940 seasons.
NFL career statistics Legend Led the league Bold Career high
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD 1937 CLE 11 9 98 333 3.4 3 10 172 17.2 2 1938 CLE 11 8 74 188 2.5 1 2 13 6.5 0 1939 CLE 11 11 118 453 3.8 9 5 53 10.6 0 1940 CLE 11 8 134 480 3.6 9 8 81 10.1 0 1941 CLE 11 8 101 246 2.4 2 16 211 13.2 1 55 44 525 1,700 3.2 24 41 530 12.9 3
References
External links Biography of Johnny Drake - by Professional Football Researchers Association