Tony Canadeo joined the Packers as a quarterback in 1941 and after serving for a year in World War II in 1945, he then became the team's workhorse at the running back position.

In 1949, Canadeo became the third NFL player and the first Packer to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season. He is a member of the 1940s All-Decade Team, the Packers Hall of Fame, and the NFL Hall of Fame.

Canadeo wasn't a big back and he wasn't all that fast, but he played his entire 11-year career in Green Bay with determination and tenacity. He performed on offense, defense and even special teams as the punter.