James Podoley (September 16, 1933 – January 24, 2010) was an American professional

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halfback and

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). Born in Mount Morris, Michigan, he played

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and was selected in the fourth round of the

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. Podoley played for the Redskins from 1957 to 1960. In July 1961, he was involved in a three-team trade with the Redskins,

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and

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. The Giants received Podoley and end

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from the Redskins, the Redskins received Fred Dugan from the Cowboys and placekicker John Aveni, end Jerry Daniels, and

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from the Giants, and the Cowboys received placekicker Allen Green and a sixth round for the 1962 NFL draft from the Giants that the team later used to draft George Andrie. However, Podoley retired instead. Podoley died from

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on January 24, 2010, at the age of 76 in

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