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1. Dale Livingston, 63, K, 6-0, 210
Packer who kicked the winning 14-yard field goal in the team's first appearance on "Monday Night Football" in 1970 and led Green Bay to a 22-20 victory over the Chargers in San Diego on Oct. 12, 1970. Led Pack in scoring that season with 64 points. He hit 15 of 28 field goals and 19 of 21 extra points. Played two previous years in Cincy but had no stats in '69.Fills hole as placekicker. Go Back
2. Gil Mains, 79, DL, 6-2, 243
Defensive lineman who played on with Lions from 1953 to 1961 and was a member of the Lions' 1953 and 1957 world championship teams. known as "Wild Hoss" because of his jumping feet first into an opponent's wedge to break it up during kick returns. He also was a pro wrestler in the Detroit area for two offseasons.Fills hole on defensive line. Go Back
3. Eric Scoggins, 49, OLB, 6-2, 235
Outside linebacker who helped Southern California beat Alabama in their big 1978 matchup. Played three games for the San Francisco 49ers in 1982, then spent time in the United States Football League. Fills hole at LB. Relegated to bench by Lou Saban Go Back
4. William Russell "Russ" Craft, 89, DB, 5-9, 178
A defensive back and halfback who played with the Eagles from 1946-53 and with the Steelers from 1953-55. The two-time Pro Bowl selection had 22 career interceptions, including four in a game against the Chicago Cardinals in September 1950. He shares that NFL record with 17 players. A member of the Philadelphia Eagles 1948 and 1949 championship teams who was also a defensive coach with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Craft was Selected in the 15th round of the 1943 draft out of Alabama. Played in 100 career NFL games. Fills hole in secondary. Go Back
5. Dante Lavelli, 85, WR, 6-0, 191
A member of the original Browns in 1946, Lavelli was a vital figure on the Cleveland club that formed a dynasty in the first 10 years of its existence, winning three NFL championships in the 1950s and four All-American Football Conference crowns in the 1940s. Lavelli, who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1975, teamed up with quarterback Otto Graham. Fills hole at receiver. Go Back
6. Shane Dronett, 38, DT, 6-6, 300
A member of the Falcons 1998 Super Bowl team, was found dead in his home. A defensive tackle for the Falcons from 1996-2002. All-American at the University of Texas and was drafted in the second round by Denver in 1992. Go Back
7. Austin Denney, 65, TE, 6-2, 230
Former Tennessee All-America tight end, four years in the NFL with the Chicago Bears (three) and Buffalo Bills (one). Fills hole at TE Go Back
8. William "Bill" Herchman, 74 , DL, 6-2, 246
Played football for the Red Raiders. Bill was selected in the 3rd round of the NFL draft in 1956 by the San Francisco 49rs. His career covered the span of seven years playing in the NFL for San Francisco, the Dallas Cowboys and in the AFL for the Houston Oilers Go Back
9. Billy Wilson , 81 , WR, 6-3, 190
A six-time Pro Bowler starred for the49rs in the 1950s. Led the NFL in receptions three times during his career from 1951-60, retiring with 407 catches for 5,902 yards and 49 touchdowns. Fourth all-time for San Francisco in TD catches compliments of quarterback, Y.A. Tittle. played his college ball at San Jose State, Go Back
10. Jerry Fowler, 68 , OL, 6-3, 255
Fowler played in four games for the Houston Oilers in 1964 before moving on to politics. A former Louisiana elections commissioner, Fowler served four years in prison earlier this decade for taking kickbacks on voting machine contracts.fills hole on offensive line. Relegated to bench by George Hughes. Go Back
11. George Hughes, 83, OG, 6-1, 225
Drafted in 3rd round by the Steelers out of William & Mary in 1950. He played both guard and tackle and was named to the Pro Bowl twice during his five NFL seasons in Pittsburgh.Assumes Jerry Fowler's spot on the offensive line. Go Back
12. John Gordy, 73, OL, 6-3, 248
Offensive lineman for the Lions and pioneer in professional sports labor negotiations. Lions selected Gordy in second round of the 1957 draft out of Tennessee. Started as a rookie and helped the team win the NFL championship. Played in three Pro Bowls and was president of the NFL Players Association. Selected as a member of the Lions' 75-year anniversary team. Go Back
13. Chet Bulger, 91, OL, 6-3, 260
Lineman on the last Cardinals team to win the NFL championship. Played in the NFL from 1942-50, starting with the Chicago Cardinals, ending with the Detroit Lions. In 1947, he helped the Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Eagles 28-21 for the NFL crown. The Cardinals lost the 1948 title game to the Eagles 7-0, then did not until reaching this year's Super Bowl. In 1944, the Cardinals and Steelers merged their franchises for one year, splitting home games in Chicago and Pittsburgh. The team went 0-10, and drew the nickname of the Car-Pitts -- every opponent walked right over them. Go Back
14. Noble Doss, 88, RB, 6-0, 186
Former Texas football standout, best known for the "Impossible Catch" that upset undefeated Texas A&M in 1940. Set a Texas career interception record with 17, since tied by Nathan Vasher. Played a couple of seasons as a halfback for the Eagles and another for the Yankees Go Back
15. Brad Van Pelt , 57, LB, 6-5, 235
Van Pelt and Carson, with Lawrence Taylor and Brian Kelley, formed the Crunch Bunch, considered one of the top linebacking corps in Giants history. 11 years with the Giants (1973-83), voted the team's Player of the Decade for the 1970s. Five-time Pro Bowl selection. He finished playing two seasons with the Los Angeles Raiders and another with the Cleveland Browns before retiring in 1986. He finished with 20 interceptions and, unofficially, 24 1/2 sacks.Van Pelt was a two-time All America at Michigan State and the 1972 winner of the Maxwell Award as the nation's best player. He was inducted into the college Hall of Fame in 2001 and nominated for the NFL Hall of Fame in 2005. Heart attack. Go Back
16. Ode Burrel, 69, RB, 6-0, 190
Played at Mississippi State and with the American Football League's Houston Oilers in the '60s. Burrell played six seasons with the Oilers, including in the AFL All-Star Game in 1965. He finished his pro career in 1969 with 1,088 yards rushing and three touchdowns and 112 receptions for 1,379 yards and nine TDs. Go Back
17. Marquis Cooper, 26, LB, 6-3, 213
Linebacker for the Oakland Raiders, drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of the 2004 NFL draft. Cooper also played for the Minnesota Vikings, Pittsburgh Steelers, Seattle Seahawks, and Jacksonville Jaguars during a brief professional career (2006-08). On March 1, he was reported missing along with Detroit Lions free agent defensive lineman Corey Smith and two former South Florida college football players, Nick Schuyler and William Bleakley, after a boating trip off the Gulf Coast near Clearwater, Florida. By March 2, Schuyler was found clinging to the 21-foot fishing boat that had capsized in rough seas. After several days of searching, the three other men were presumed dead by drowning on March 3, 2009. Go Back
18. Corey Smith, 29, DE, 6-2, 250
A free agent for the Detroit Lions. Smith was originally signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent in 2002 and had played a brief stint for the San Francisco 49ers (2004-05). Perished in same boating accident as Marquis Cooper. Fills void at defensive end. Loses starting spot to T.J. Turner. Go Back
19. George McAfee, 90, RB/DB, 6-0, 178
College and pro football Hall of Famer, a star for the NFL's Chicago Bears and at Duke University. In eight seasons with Chicago, McAfee gained more than 5,000 all-purpose yards and had 21 interceptions; his 35-yard interception return for a touchdown helped Chicago to a 73-0 victory over the Washington Redskins in the 1940 NFL championship. Go Back
20. William "Jeff" Komlo, 52, QB, 6-2, 200
Selected by the Detroit Lions in the ninth round of the 1979 NFL Draft as a starting quarterback. Komlo played in 25 games and threw for 12 touchdowns in over five seasons during his NFL career (1979-83). In August 2005, Komlo was featured on America's Most Wanted after he failed to show up for preliminary sentencing on a pair of DUI convictions, an alleged assault on his girlfriend, and possible arson at his homes in West Palm Beach and Chester County, Pennsylvania. He was reportedly killed in a car accident in Athens, Greece on March 14, 2009. Go Back
21. Gus Cifelli, 84, OT, 6-4, 244
A star tackle who helped lead Notre Dame to three national championships and the Detroit Lions to the 1952 NFL title. Drafted in 1950 by the Detroit Lions. He also played for Green Bay, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Go Back
22. Lou Saban, 87, LB, 6-0, 202
Two-time allstar LB with the Browns in the 1940's. Football coach who guided O. J. Simpson in the National Football League and ran the New York Yankees for George Steinbrenner during a career that spanned 50 years and included stints with the Boston Patriots and Buffalo Bills of the old American Football League and the NFL's Denver Broncos. Go Back
23. Ken Anderson, 33, DT, 6-3, 310
Played in 2 games with the Bears after playing at Arkansas. Heart attack. Go Back
24. Ernie Barnes, 70, OG, 6-3, 247
professional football player and celebrated artist. "Sugar Shack" dance scene appeared on a Marvin Gaye album and the closing credits of the "Good Times" television show. For five years beginning in 1959, Barnes played in the AFL for the New York Titans (Jets), the Baltimore Colts, the San Diego Chargers and Denver Broncos. Jets owner Sonny Werblin recognized Barnes artistic potential and replaced his football salary for one season so he could devote himself 'to just paint.' One year later, Barnes made his debut in a critically acclaimed solo exhibition at Grand Central Art Galleries in Manhattan and retired from football. Go Back
25. Jack Kemp, 73, QB, 6-1, 201
Starting quarterback for the Buffalo Bills in the 60's. Earned the AFL MVP award in 1965 after leading them to a second consecutive championship. Also played w/Steelers and Chargers. Ended up as a politician. Go Back
26. Terry Barr, 73, WR/DB/KR, 6-0, 189
Returned an interception 19 yards for a touchdown as the Lions beat the Browns in the 1957 title game, 59-14. halfback and defensive back at Michigan. drafted in the third round in 1957 and lions put him at defensive back, then moved him to receiver in 1960. Two Pro Bowls. nine years with the Lions, ranks 12th on the Lions all-time receiving list, with 227 catches for 3,810 yards and 35 touchdowns. Go Back
27. David Lunceford, 75, OG, 6-4, 240
Two-way starting tackle at Baylor, and played in the 1954 Gator Bowl and the 1957 Sugar Bowl. He was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in 1957 and was the starting offensive guard for 12 games. Injuries shortened his pro career. Go Back
28. Stuart Tolle, 47, NT, 6-3, 265
After playing football at Bowling Green State University, he signed with the Cleveland Browns in 1985 as free agent and was on the team's reserve squad. He played for the Detroit Lions in 1987, appearing in one game. Heart attack. Joins Lunceford on the bench. Go Back
29. Pio Sagapolutele, 39, DT, 6-6, 297
Fourth-round draft pick out of San Diego State in 1991. Five seasons in Cleveland, then the Patriots during the 1996 season before finishing with the Saints in 1997. Massive stroke. Go Back
30. George Belotti, 74, C, 6-4, 250
An eighth-round draft pick by the Green Bay Packers, but instead played center with the Houston Oilers in 1960 when they won the first AFL championship. In 1961, he played briefly for both the Oilers and the San Diego Chargers. Go Back
31. Bob Titchenal, 91, C, 6-2, 194
Best season was in 1942 when he played on a Redskins' team that played in the NFL Championship game and he was named to the Pro Bowl. Later became one of the first members of the 49ers inaugural 1946 team. Go Back
32. Lou Creekmur, 82, LT, 6-4, 256
Hall of Fame offensive lineman who starred on the Detroit Lions' three NFL championship teams of the 1950s. Creekmur played for the Lions from 1950-59, mostly at left tackle. He made eight straight Pro Bowl teams, was picked to the All-NFL team six times and was named to the Lions' All-75th Anniversary Team in 2008. Creekmur was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1996, joining Lions teammates including Bobby Layne, Joe Schmidt, Doak Walker and Yale Lary. Go Back
33. Steve "Air" McNair, 36, LT, 6-2, 230
Victim of murder/suicide by wronged lover. Drafted third overall by the Oilers in 1995, became Titans starter in 97. Played last two years in Baltimore before retiring after 13 seasons. McNair led the Titans to the playoffs four times, and the Ravens once, and played in the Super Bowl with the Titans. He is the Titans' all-time leading passer. McNair was selected to the prro bowl three times, was MVP in 2003. Threw for 174 TDs and just 119 INTs in his career, with a 82 passer rating. Go Back
34. Pat Brady, 83, P, 6-1, 195
In 1950, he set an NCAA record with a 99-yard punt in a game against Loyola, Calif. w/Nevada. He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers two years later and led the league in punting in 1953 and 1954 before his career was ended by an injury.Fills hole at punter Go Back
35. John Jones, 57, QB, 6-1, 190
Undrafted FA out of Fisk, played in 7 games for the Jets as backup for injury plagued Joe Namath in 1975. He was the third black QB to take a snap in an NFL game, after James Harris and Jefferson Street Joe Gilliam. Had a tough time of it as a passer with just 1 TD and 5 INTs, but we remember this kid turning it upfield as a precursor to Randall Cunningham. A victim of suspected arson in Washington, D.C.Relegated to bench. Go Back
36. Nelson Munsey, 61, CB, 6-1, 188
Played six seasons for the Baltimore Colts in the 1970s. Had seven interceptions in his final three seasons. In 1975, he started all 14 games for Baltimore, helping the Colts win the AFC East Division before losing to Pittsburgh in the playoffs. He wasn't drafted out of the University of Wyoming, but signed with the Colts as a free agent in 1972. Munsey's younger brother is Chuck Muncie of Saints and Chargers fame. Heart disease. Fills hole in secondary. Go Back
37. Rick Bryan, 47, DL, 6-4, 265
A two-time All-America defensive lineman with the Sooners before being the 9th pick in 1984 with the Atlanta Falcons. Played 10 years with the Birds, his best two in 1985 and 86 when he amassed 14.5 sacks. Heart attack. Fills hole on defensive line. Go Back
38. Jim Johnson, 68, TE, ?-?, ???
Best known as Philadelphia Eagles defensive coordinator but he played two seasons with Buffalo as a tight end (1963-64). No stats on Jim because he is not in NFL.COM historical database. We'll see to it that he gets in. For now, we list him as a specialty player for the two TE formation. Fills void as second TE. Go Back
39. Larry Siemering, 98, C, 6-3, 206
He was the oldest surviving pro football player, having played in 1935 with the Boston Redskins, and was the starting center when the Redskins moved to Washington in 1936. He later became an accomplished coach at all levels, but particularly at the College of the Pacific, which went udefeated and outscored their opponents 575-66. We'll position Mr. Siemering as a deep snapper on special teams because back in '35 most snaps were deep snaps, whether to running backs or punters or even FG kickers, who drop kicked their attempts back then. Fills hole as deep snapper on special teams. Go Back
40. T. J. Turner, 46, DL, 6-4, 265
Turner played seven seasons for the Dolphins from 1986-92, compiling 16 sacks in 101 career games. He played defensive end and nose tackle. Best year was 1991, when he started 12 games and had 4 sacks. All-Southwest Conference player at Houston before the Dolphins drafted him in the third round in 1986. complications from a stroke. Assumes Corey Smith's spot at defensive end. Go Back
41. Sam Etcheverry, 79, QB/P, 5-11, 190
CFL Hall of Fame QB who played two seasons with the Cards in 1961 and '62. Threw for 14 TDs in '61. Punted 59 times in '62. Returned to CFL to win Grey Cup as coach in 1970. Go Back
42. John Stephens, 43, RB, 6-1, 220
Gifted college RB who broke Joe Delany's rushing record at Northwestern State University. Drafted 17th overall by the Patriots, Stephens earned Offensive Rookie of the Year honors and a spot in the Pro Bowl in his first year. Went on to play 6 seasons in the NFL with the Pats, and briefly with the Pack, Falcons and Chiefs. Stephens died in a one vehicle accident when he lost control of his truck outside of Sheveport, LA. Assumes starting running back position previously held by Ode Burrel. Go Back
43. Jesse Mahelona, 26, DT, 6-0, 311
Honolulu native drafted out of Tennessee in the fifth round of the 2006 NFL draft by the Titans, where he played in 10 games as a rookie. He also spent time with the Miami Dolphins before playing his last NFL game with the Atlanta Falcons in 2007. Lost control of his car and plowed into heavy construction equipment. Go Back
44. Steve Romanik, 85, QB, 6-1, 190
All-East QB at Villanova drafted in 3rd round by George Halas' Bears in 1950. Played 5 seasons with Bears and Chicago Cardinals. Gained 791 yards on 43 completions in 1951, for 18.3 yards/completion ratio (current avg. = 10.8). Go Back
45. Monte Clark, 72, OT, 6-6, 260
Selected out of USC in the fourth round of the 1958 NFL Draft by the 49ers. After three years of playing on both sides of the line, Clark was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, where he assumed his permanent position on the offensive line. After one season he was traded to the Cleveland Browns where he would become a staple at right tackle for six seasons. In the 1964 NFL Championship game against the Baltimore Colts, Clark put his talents on display as he neutralized Colts' defensive end and future Pro Football Hall of Famer Gino Marchetti in a stunning 27-0 Browns victory. Went on to coach the Lions for several years. Tough call, but we'll put him in as starter at right tackle, taking over Chet Bulger's spot. Go Back
46. Bob Kowalkowski, 65, RG, 6-3, 240
Drafted out of UVA in the seventh round of the 1965 draft by the Lions. Kowalkowski went on to play guard for 11 years in Detroit before finishing up at Green Bay. Played in 138 games, including starts in every game over a five season stretch from 1972-1976. Go Back
47. Randy Johnson, 65, QB, 6-3, 205
Atlanta Falcons first QB in 1966. Started first few seasons there before taking on a reserve role and journeying to the Giants, the Redskins, and the Packers over the course of a 10 year career. 16th player drafted in '66 out of Texas A&M. Actually did a one year stint with the World Football League before the 'Skins. Natural causes. Go Back
48. Booker Moore, 50, RB, 5-11, 224
Drafted by Bills in 1981 in 1st round out of Penn St, the team that played 'Bama in the Sugar Bowl for the mythical national championship. Played mostly in a reserve role over 4 seasons in Buffalo. Died of heart attack while watching the games on TV. Go Back
49. Alfred Oglesby, 42, NT, 6-3, 290
Oglesby was a 3rd round pick of the Dolphins out of the University of Houston. He played in the Dolphins defensive line rotation that also included All-Dead team mate T. J. Turner. After two and a half seasons in Miami he bounced around to the Jets, Packers and Bengals. Oglesby may be best remembered for the wild story he concocted to explain a missed training camp session. He told Don Shula that he had been carjacked by two men, driven to a remote area and left there as the men escaped in the car. When the polce got involved Oglesby came clean: He was out drinking all night. Shula fined him and forced him to bunk with the rookies. Cause of death unknown at this time. Go Back
50. Leon Clarke, 76, WR, 6-4, 232
Two-time Pro Bowl wide receiver in the NFL who played for Southern California in the 1955 Rose Bowl. Clarke was a second-round pick in the 1956 NFL Draft by the Los Angeles Rams, and played with them for four seasons, twice being selected to the Pro Bowl. He also played for Cleveland from 1960-62 and Minnesota in 1963. He caught 141 passes for 2,215 yards with 18 touchdowns in his eight-year pro career. Can't crack starting line-up behind a HOFr and a 6 time Pro Bowler, but we'll slot him as a situational player for our multi-receiver sets. Go Back
51. Bobby Jackson, 73, DB, 6-1, 190
The first starting QB for Bear Bryant, Jackson became All-American at Alabama. Picked in the seventh round by the Packers in the 1959 draft. Had rookie coach Vince Lombardi not released him, Lombardi may have had another championship because he was signed by the Eagles as a defensive back for the 1960 season. Those Eagles beat the Packers in the title game as Jackson tackled Jim Taylor on a pass on the game's last play. Bobby wouldn't have had a chance at a starting QB spot but we have an opening for him as a starter in the secondary. Go Back
52. Cullen Bryant, 58, RB, 6-1, 234
An All-American DB at Colorado, Cullen was drafted by the Rams in the second round in 1973. He went on to play 10 years there before moving on to Seattle, then briefly made a cameo back with the Rams in 1987. The hard nosed RB played on the 1979 NFC Champion Rams team that featured Wendell Tyler, Lawrence McCutcheon and QB Vince Ferragamo. That team lost to the Steelers in the Super Bowl. He may have had his best season in 1980 when he gained over 800 yards rushing and 400 yards receiving. Natural causes? Replaces John Stephens at one starting RB spot alongside HOFr McAfee. Go Back
53. Earsell Mackbee, 68, CB, 6-1, 195
Drafted out of Utah State n 1965 by the Vikings. Became a starter for the vaunted "Purple People Eaters" defense as a rookie and went on to play every down for five years until his career was cut short by injury in the 1970 Super Bowl loss when he tried to tackle Otis Taylor of the Chiefs. We'll move Russ Craft to the open hole at safety and put the true CB Mackbee in at corner. Go Back
54. Ken Kirk, 68, LB, 6-2, 230
Captain of the 1959 Ole Miss national champions, where he played fullback and center. The Bears drafted him and converted him to LB, where he started two years. Moved to the Steelers for one year before finishing his career with the Rams. Replaces Marquis Cooper at starting LB. Go Back
55. Eddie Bell, 78, DB, 6-1, 212
Drafted out of Penn by the Eagles, Eddie became one of the first black players in the NFL in the mid-Fifties. Played 4 years with Philly before wrapping it up in 1960 with the New York Titans (Jets) of the AFL. 11 INTs in 62 career games. Replaces Bobby Jackson at one starting safety spot. We'll move Bobby to nickle-back as a situational player. Go Back
56. Tom Janik, 69, S, 6-3, 190
Janik, a defensive back and punter out of Texas A&I in the 60's, made 25 interceptions in eight AFL seasons with Denver, Buffalo and Boston. The two time All-Pro's 100 yard touchdown return against Joe Namath and the New York Jets was one of six in his career, occurring in a game where the Bills intercepted Namath five times. That game also marked the end of a brief bout with sobriety for Namath, who had sworn off the bottle for four days. The next week he was back to his old self, and the Jets went on to beat the Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Replaces Eddie Bell at one starting safety spot. We'll move Eddie to dime-back as a situational player. Go Back
57. Jerry Shipkey, 84, LB, 6-1, 213
Drafted by the Steelers out of UCLA in 1947, Shipkey had played in the Rose Bowl for both the Trojans and the Bruins. Played five years and made 3 pro bowls for Pittsburgh before wrapping up his career in Chicago in 1953. As a linebacker he made 13 interceptions in 66 career games and he also scored 17 touchdowns as a running back and receiver. Assumes Ken Kirk's position as starting outside linebacker. Go Back
58. Al Dorow, 80, QB, 6-0, 193
This All-American QB at MSU was drafted in the third round of the 1952 NFL Draft by the Redskins. He played for them during the 1954, 1955, and 1956 seasons, and for the Philadelphia Eagles in 1957. After spending two years in the CFL, Dorow moved to the AFL for its inaugral season, playing for the New York Titans in 1960 and 1961, before being traded to the Buffalo Bills for the 1962 season. Al was the MVP in the NFL Pro Bowl of 1956. Go Back
59. Alex Burl, 78, RB, 5-10, 165
A star player at CSU, Alex was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in 1954. Only had 3 touches in one season, but one was a TD. Go Back
60. Chris Henry, 26, WR, 6-4, 200
This talented and speedy reciever was drafted out of WVU in 2005 by Cincy, where he spent his entire career despite suspensions and being waived. Over five seasons Henry caught 119 passes for 21 TDs at 15.3 yards per reception. The quintessential bad boy of the NFL, Henry was simply too talented to keep off the field, returning to the team even after Bengals President Mike Brown asserted that Henry had "forfeited his opportunity to pursue a career with the Bengals." Apparently, that forfeiture only lasted until three of the Bengals receivers were injured in training camp. Chris died in a domestic dispute after jumping into a moving pickup truck being driven by his fiancee. In the interest of getting our best players on the field, we'll go to a three receiver set, inserting Henry as starter at one WR position and keeping Wilson in the slot. We've relegated Austen Denny to a specialty player for our one and two TE sets. Go Back
61. Jack Zilly, 88, WR, 6-2, 212
Zilly played right end for Notre Dame, where they won the mythical national championship in 1943 and 46. As a fourth round draft pick for the then-Cleveland Rams in 1945, he went on to play six seasons in the NFL for the L. A. Rams and the 1952 Eagles. Caught 23 passes for 279 yards and 4 TDs over his career. Zilly also appeared in five movies, the best-known being Twelve O'Clock High. Go Back
62. Rich Kane, 55, RB, 5-11, 200
Kane was drafted out of San Jose State by Detroit in 1977 and played for the Lions through 1983. He spent 1984 with the Washington Redskins, then returned to Detroit for his final season. He rushed for 1,486 yards and 12 touchdowns in his NFL career. Pneumonia.Go Back
