Wally Yonamine
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Position: RB
Date of Birth: June 24, 1925
Height / Weight: 5'9" / 180 lbs
First Team: SF (1947)
Last Team: SF (1947)
Running Back Stats
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Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Wally Yonamine - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: June 24, 1925Position: Running Back (RB)
Career History
- Team: San Francisco 49ers
- Years Active: 1947
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Wally Yonamine played for the San Francisco 49ers in the 1947 NFL season.
- He was notable for being one of the few players of Japanese descent in the NFL during his time, breaking barriers for Asian American athletes in professional sports.
- Before his NFL career, Yonamine was a successful multi-sport athlete, excelling in baseball and football during his time at the University of Hawaii.
- After his brief NFL stint, he went on to have a successful career in Japanese professional baseball, where he played for the Yomiuri Giants and was known for his speed and athleticism.
Legacy
Wally Yonamine's contributions to sports, both in the NFL and in Japanese baseball, have made him a significant figure in the history of American and Asian American athletes. His pioneering role and success in multiple sports continue to inspire future generations.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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