1951 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team explained

The 1951 Notre Dame Fighting Irish football team represented the University of Notre Dame as an independent during the 1951 college football season. Led by ninth-year head coach Frank Leahy, the Fighting Irish compiled a record of 7–2–1.

Team players drafted into the NFL

The following players were drafted into professional football following the season.

Player	Position	Round	Pick	Franchise
Bob Toneff	Tackle	2	22	San Francisco 49ers
John Petitbon	Halfback	7	74	New York Yanks
Chet Ostrowski	Defensive End	10	115	Washington Redskins
Jim Mutscheller	Defensive End	12	134	New York Yanks
Dave Flood	Defensive Back	13	150	Pittsburgh Steelers
Paul Burns	Guard	16	191	New York Giants
Billy Barrett	Halfback	28	327	Green Bay Packers

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Reference at www.pro-football-reference.com. Pro-Football-Reference.com. 2018-03-30. 2010-12-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20101210101438/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/draft/1951.htm. dead.