Chet Mutryn

Chet Mutryn
Mutryn on a 1950 Bowman football card
No. 89, 81
PositionsHalfback
Return specialist
Personal information
Born(1921-03-12)March 12, 1921
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
DiedMarch 24, 1995(1995-03-24) (aged 74)
Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
Listed height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Listed weight179 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High schoolCathedral Latin
(Chardon, Ohio)
CollegeXavier
NFL draft1943: 20th round, 182
Redrafted 1951, 1st round, 8th overall after termination of Colts franchise.th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
AAFC record
  • Most kickoff return yards in a season: 691 (1947)
Career AAFC/NFL statistics
Rushing yards3,031
Rushing average5.2
Rushing touchdowns27
Receptions121
Receiving yards1,850
Receiving touchdowns12
Return yards2,439
Return touchdowns2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chester A. Mutryn (March 12, 1921 – March 24, 1995) was an American professional football halfback and return specialist who played in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Steagles in the 20th round of the 1943 NFL draft.