Dan Sandifer came out of C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at LSU and the 1948 NFL Draft, where the Washington Redskins took him in the third round.
He was selected in the 3rd round (No. 28 overall) of the 1948 NFL Draft. His professional career included 6 teams: Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cardinals. He died on August 15, 1987.
Career highlights
- NFL interceptions leader (1948)
- NFL kickoff return yards leader (1948)
- NFL records
- Most interceptions in a game: 4 (tied)
- Most interceptions returned for a touchdown in a game: 2 (tied)
Honors as listed in Dan Sandifer's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Washington Redskins (1948–1949)
- San Francisco 49ers (1950)
- Detroit Lions (1950)
- Philadelphia Eagles (1950–1951)
- Green Bay Packers (1952–1953)
- Chicago Cardinals (1953)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Dan Sandifer go to?
Dan Sandifer played high school football at C. E. Byrd High School in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish).
Is Dan Sandifer from Shreveport?
Yes. Dan Sandifer was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and played high school football at C. E. Byrd High School.
Where did Dan Sandifer play college football?
Dan Sandifer played college football at LSU.
When was Dan Sandifer drafted?
Dan Sandifer was drafted in the 3rd round, No. 28 overall, of the 1948 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.
What pro teams did Dan Sandifer play for?
Dan Sandifer's pro teams include Washington Redskins, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Philadelphia Eagles, Green Bay Packers and Chicago Cardinals.
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