NFL in the 1940s: Every Statistical Leader
Who totalled the most of everything the NFL records between 1940 and 1949.
Defense
| Category | Leader | 1940s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interceptions | Irv Comp | 34 | 7 |
| Defensive Touchdowns | Emlen Tunnell | 3 | 2 |
Kicking
| Category | Leader | 1940s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Field Goals Made | Ted Fritsch | 33 | 8 |
| Points Scored | Don Hutson | 589 | 6 |
| Field Goals Attempted | Ted Fritsch | 81 | 8 |
| Extra Points Made | Bob Waterfield | 176 | 5 |
Passing
| Category | Leader | 1940s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | Sammy Baugh | 17,002 | 10 |
| Passing Touchdowns | Sammy Baugh | 149 | 10 |
| Completions | Sammy Baugh | 1,319 | 10 |
| Pass Attempts | Sammy Baugh | 2,247 | 10 |
| Interceptions Thrown | Sammy Baugh | 140 | 10 |
Receiving
| Category | Leader | 1940s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receiving Yards | Don Hutson | 5,089 | 6 |
| Receptions | Don Hutson | 329 | 6 |
| Receiving Touchdowns | Don Hutson | 63 | 6 |
| Yards from Scrimmage | Steve Van Buren | 5,365 | 6 |
Rushing
| Category | Leader | 1940s total | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing Yards | Steve Van Buren | 4,904 | 6 |
| Rushing Touchdowns | Steve Van Buren | 59 | 6 |
| Rushing Attempts | Steve Van Buren | 1,020 | 6 |