Gaynell Tinsley was born in Ruple, Louisiana, and came out of Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana. From there his career ran through college football at LSU and the 1937 NFL Draft, where the Chicago Cardinals took him in the second round, and it eventually earned him a place in the College Football Hall of Fame.
He was selected in the 2nd round (No. 12 overall) of the 1937 NFL Draft. His professional career included the Chicago Cardinals. He is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame. He died on July 24, 2002.
Career highlights
- 2× First-team All-Pro (1937, 1938)
- NFL All-Star (1938)
- NFL receiving yards leader (1937)
- NFL receptions leader (1938)
- NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
- Unanimous All-American (1936)
- Consensus All-American (1935)
- 2× First-team All-SEC (1935, 1936)
Honors as listed in Gaynell Tinsley's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Chicago Cardinals (1937–1938; 1940)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Gaynell Tinsley go to?
Gaynell Tinsley played high school football at Homer High School in Homer, Louisiana (Claiborne Parish).
Is Gaynell Tinsley from Shreveport?
Gaynell Tinsley played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Homer High School in Homer; he was born in Ruple, Louisiana.
Where did Gaynell Tinsley play college football?
Gaynell Tinsley played college football at LSU.
When was Gaynell Tinsley drafted?
Gaynell Tinsley was drafted in the 2nd round, No. 12 overall, of the 1937 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals.
Is Gaynell Tinsley in the College Football Hall of Fame?
Yes. Gaynell Tinsley is a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.
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