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Conzelman objected to his selection, but the committee selected him by acclamation in a voice vote that prevented Conzelman from raising a dissent. United States Supreme Court Justice William O. Douglas gave the introduction speech when Conzelman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Conzelman Enshrinement Speech 1964. Presenter: Mr. Justice William O. Douglas. Mr. Chairman and friends. It is a high honor and a great privilege to present this award to James Conzelman.
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It is fitting that Jimmy Conzelman is the only member of the Hall of fame to be introduced by a Supreme Court Justice. Justice William O'Douglas performed the task when Conzelman was inducted in 1964. "We've been friends for 40 years, if anybody should know anything to keep me out, he should!", Conzelman exclaimed.
Jimmy Conzelman was a football coach in the National Football League (NFL) from 1921 to 1948, finishing his career as the head coach of the Chicago Cardinals. Over his fifteen years of coaching his teams compiled a cumulative win/loss record of 87-64-20.
Jul 5, 2021 · Coach Jimmy Conzelman of the ’47 champs liked to recall a southside Chicago fan’s vocal reaction to the downtrodden team (and an injured player) during that time: The Cardinals were losing 28-0 when our halfback was knocked out.
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A remarkable orator, Jimmy is most noted for his commencement speech he delivered at the University of Dayton in 1942. The University was so impressed that they awarded him with a honorary degree.
