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Drafted into the National Football League by the Chicago Bears, Layne was the 3rd overall selection in the 1948 NFL Draft and was the 2nd overall selection in the 1948 AAFC Draft by the Baltimore Colts. Layne was offered $77,000 to play for the Colts, but George Halas "sweet talked" him into signing with the Bears. He promised a slow rise to fame in the "big leagues" with a no-trade understanding. After one season Halas traded him to the inept Bulldogs to cover his salary. Layne compared one season with the soon-defunct Bulldogs as worth five seasons in the NFL. In 1950 Layne was traded to the Detroit Lions from the New York Bulldogs for defensive end Bob Mann. In 2002 former Green Bay Packers general manager Ron Wolf reflected on this trade as one of the best in NFL history. Wolf continued, saying that "Layne was a Hall of Fame player who turned the Lions’ franchise around.". From 1950-1955, Layne was re-united with his great friend and high school teammate Doak Walker, while helping lead the Lions to three League championships and being voted All-Pro twice. During his career, he played for the Chicago Bears (1948), New York Bulldogs (1949), Detroit Lions (1950-1958) and the Pittsburgh Steelers 1958-1962. After retiring from 15 seasons in the NFL, Layne held the career records for both passes attempted and completed, as well as yards gained passing and passing touchdowns.

Why oh why. That damn Bobby Layne curse! Our greatest QB ever and maybe never again will we have a great signal caller!