- Don Hutson played 11 seasons in the NFL from 1935-1945. He had more seasons in which he led the league in receiving yards (7) than seasons in which he didn't (4); additionally, he had more seasons in which he led the league in receiving touchdowns (9) than seasons in which he didn't (2). http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/h/hutsdo00.htm 105 comments nfl