The Washington Redskins had a lottery bonus pick at number one and chose Harry Gilmer, Back out of the University of Alabama.
The Eagles' 26th round pick, Lou Creekmur, did not make the team but ended up becoming a Hall of Fame player for the Detroit Lions.
The Eagles recovered a fumble that set up Van Buren's five-yard touchdown at 1:05 into the fourth quarter.
The Cardinals disputed that the ball or Van Buren had crossed the snow-covered goal line.
Weather: Snow, Blizzard conditions Attendance: 36,309 (paid), 28,864 (actual) Pro Football Hall of Fame members