There are still 2 teams whose all-time leader in receiving TDs played in the 1940s. Packer Don Hutson (99 receiving TDs, '35-45) and Bears Ken Kavanaugh (50 receiving TDs, '40-50).

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The original was posted on /r/nfl by /u/TallEnoughJones on 2026-04-09 17:25:40+00:00.

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Due to obvious rule and style changes, most teams’ leader in receiving TDs played this millenium. There are a handful of exceptions with the Packers and Bears being the most extreme, and for opposite reasons. Hutson was obviously way ahead of his time and one of the greatest players in league history. Kavanaugh still leads the Bears because their WRs have historically been less than stellar. Of their top 4 in career receiving TDs, none played with team later than 1971.