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1965 NFL draft

Five future Hall of Famers were chosen in this draft.

The 1965 NFL draft took place at the Summit Hotel in New York City on Saturday, November 28, 1964. The New York Giants selected Tucker Frederickson, a back from Auburn, as the first overall pick. The draft produced five future Pro Football Hall of Fame members, including Gale Sayers, Dick Butkus, Joe Namath, Fred Biletnikoff, and Chris Hanburger.

Quick Facts

Date: November 28, 1964
Time: 9:00 am EST
Location: Summit Hotel; in New York City
League: NFL
First: Tucker Frederickson, RB; New York Giants
Fewest: Washington Redskins
Most: Green Bay Packers
Overall: 280

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