1951 Philadelphia Eagles season

However, after just two games (both wins), McMillin underwent surgery for what was believed to be ulcer troubles.

The verdict was far worse: stomach cancer, which ended his coaching career.

This draft would be for players coming out of college and because Baltimore Colts folded after the 1950 season.

The Eagles would rotate getting the 5th, 6th and 7th picks through the rounds as a results of their 6–6 record in 1950, tying them with Pittsburgh and Detroit.

The Philadelphia eagles finished with a 4–8–0 record and failed to make it to the 1951 NFL Championship Game.

(All time List of Philadelphia Eagles players in franchise history)