Hutson was initially underestimated because he weighed-in at only 185 pounds. But his swift moves and ability to change-up his direction proved everyone wrong. Hutson is credited with inventing techniques used by modern day receivers.
His achievements include:
- Catching a touchdown pass on his very first play as a rookie.
- October 6, 1945 he scored an unprecedented 29 points in a single quarter catching four touchdown passes and kicking five extra points.
- From 1941 to 1945 he caught passes in fifty consecutive games.
- Over the course of 117 games he scored 105 touchdowns. In all - 20 percent of his catches led to touchdowns.
- Hutson was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1941 and 1942 and was invited to the all-pro team eight times.
- By the time of his retirement Hutson held a total of 19 NFL records.
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