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SPECIAL TEAMERS & SITUATIONAL PLAYERS
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1. Gaines Adams, 26, DE, 6-5, 260
Buccaneers made him the 4th overall player selected in 2007 draft out of Clemson. Played 2 full seasons there before he was traded to the Bears for a 2nd round pick, where he started 10 games. Gaines had 13.5 sacks and 2 INTs over the course of his pro career. Cardiac arrest due to an enlarged heart. 4th NFL active player to go within a year (Marquis Cooper and Corey Smith, and Chris Henry).
Fills open hole at DE.
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2. Frank Gaziano, 93, G, 5-8, 218
This stocky, Italian born guard was an All-American at Holy Cross and played one season for the old Boston Yanks.
Fills open hole at G.
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3. Thomas Leon "Bull" Cochran, 85, FB, 6-0, 209
Tough player who was an All-American at Auburn before joining the Redskins in 1949. Played one full season there, averaging 4.0 yards over 34 carries in an era where yards were tough to come by. Also caught 7 passes for 82 yards.
Fills open hole at FB.
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4. Tom Wittum, 60, P, 6-1, 190
The Northern Illinois start was picked in the 8th round of the 1972 draft by the 49rs. Played all five years of his career there, earning two Pro Bowl trips in the process. Averaged 43.7 yards in his rookie season and 40.8 for his career. Lost bout with cancer.
Fills open hole at Punter
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5. Donnis "Bull" Churchwell, 73, OT, 6-1, 253
After being selected in the fifth round of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts, the big-for-his-era Churchwell played offensive tackle that season with the Redskins before ending his professional career in 1960 as a member of the AFL Oakland Raiders.
Fills open hole at OT.
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6. Jim Podoley, 76, HB/E, 6-0, 200
The CMU HoFr was selected by the Redskins in the 4th round of the 1957 draft. In his first season there he earned All-Pro honors, gaining 442 yards rushing and another 554 receiving, catching passes from Eddie Lebaron. He played all four of his NFL seasons in Washington. He follows team mate Bull Churchwell onto the 2010 All-Dead team.
Fills open hole at Tailback.
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7. Tom Brookshier, 78, CB, 6-0, 196
Drafted in the 10th round out of Colorado, Brookshier went on to play 7 seasons with the Eagles before shattering his leg in several places while tackling the Bear's Willie Galimore. Had 20 INTs over his career, was a two-time all-pro and a member of Philadelphia's 1960 Championship team. One of only seven players to have their number (40) retired by the team. At 6-0, Brookshier was considered a short player for his era, when prototypical CBs like Night Train Lane went 6-4. In a 1963 interview with SI, Brookshier originated the cliche', "You get beat, you get it right out in front of God and everybody." Tom went on to become one of the top TV sportscasters, including pairings with Pat Sumerall that included the Super Bowl X game between the Cowboys and the Steelers. Eventually, Brookshier was replaced by John Madden and he was phased out. Check for Tom playing himself in the 1977 thriller "Black Sunday".
Fills open hole at Cornerback
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8. "Bullet" Bill Dudley, 88, HB/DB/KR/P/K, 5-10, 180
UVA's 1st All-American was the top pick in the 1942 draft by the Steelers. In a pro career that included stints with Pittsburgh, Detroit and Washington, Dudley played halfback, defensive back, and kick returner, and kicked extra points and punted. He is one of only two players to lead the league in offensive, defensive and special teams categories in a single season (rushing/INTs/punt returns). The other was Sammy Baugh (passing/INTs/punts). The 1946 NFL MVP and three time All-Pro led his team in scoring in all nine seasons he played, amassing points by running, receiving, passing, returning kickoffs, punts and interceptions, and kicking FGs and extra points pendulum-style from a standing position. Considered slow and small, this scatback with great instincts and elusiveness was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame in 1966.
Switching to a Split-T backfield to start this HOFr alongside Jim Podoley. Bull Cochran moved to Situational player for our I formation FB.
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9. Al Sparkman, 83, OT/DT, 6-6, 273
The big two-way tackle from Texas A&M played for the L.A. Rams in 1948 and part of 1949, teaming with greats like Bob Waterfield, Norm van Brocklin, Elroy Hirsch, Tom Fears and Jack Zilly.
Fills open hole at DT.
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10. Brad Ecklund, 87, C, 6-3, 215
The eventual Oregon "Lineman of the Century" passed up a contract offer from the Packers, choosing to join the upstart All-America Football Conference's New York Yankees for more money. He stayed with the team after the AAFC-NFL merger, through its sale and relocation to Dallas (as the "Texans"), then signed with Baltimore where he was named the most valuable offensive lineman of the Colts. The two-time All-Pro went on to coach as an assistant in the NFL, where Tom Landry gave him his first coaching gig with the new Dallas Cowboys. Brad was also a member of the Screen Actors Guild, having earned a role in the movie North Dallas Forty, and he also did some acting in TV commercials and appearances as John Wayne's look-alike.
Fills open hole at Center.
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11. Daryle Smith, 46, OT, 6-5, 277
Undrafted UT tackle who caught on with the Cowboys in 1987. Started 11 games over two seasons there during Dallas' downtime, before Aikman and Emmitt Smith, and at the end of Tom Landry's rule. Moved onto Cleveland for a season before wrapping it up as a backup with the Eags. His last game was in 1992, where the Randall Cunningham-led Eags lost to the Cowboys in the Conference Championship. Checked into the hospital for gallstones ... never checked out.
Fills ope hole at OT.
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12. Mosi Tatupu, 54, FB/ST, 6-0, 227
Drafted in the 8th round out of USC in 1978, Tatupu went on to play 13 seasons with the Patriots before wrapping up his career with the Rams. His best season as a FB was in 1983 when he averaged 5.5 yards/carry in over 100 attempts, but his major impact as a player was on special teams where he was named to the Pro Bowl in 1986. In that year, he forced fumbles in consecutive playoff games to help the Patriots win the AFC Championship (lost to Bears in SB). Born in Pago Pago, Mosi was one of the first Samoans to play in NFL. Today, over two dozen Samoans are in the league. Cause of death unknown, suffered from high blood pressure.
Tatupu moves into the lineup as a "Gunner" on special teams.
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13. Perry Brooks, 55, DT, 6-3, 264
Drafted in the 7th round out of Southern by the Patriots but ended up playing his entire career in Washington, where he was a part-time starter from 1978-1984. He played alongside Dexter Manley when the Redskins beat the Dolphins in the 1983 Super Bowl, and when they lost to the Raiders one year later. Causes unknown.
Fills open hole at DT.
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14. Merlin Olsen, 69, DT, 6-5, 280
The Outland Trophy winner was drafted out of USU as one of the top 3 picks by both the NFL and the fledgeling AFL. Ultimately, the Rams won a bidding war, landing the future HOFr for $50,000. He played all 15 seasons there, earning trips to the Pro Bowl a record 14 times as a member of the Rams' legendary Fearsome Foursome. It's estimated he had nearly 100 sacks over his career, and he only only missed 2 games before the Rams retired his jersey number 74. After football he turned to broadcasting where he was an excellent color commentator, pairing with Dick Enberg, who called him "a 280-pound care package" because of his benevolence off the field. Merlin also had a successful acting career, particularly in guesting roles on TV before he landed his own series as "Father Murphy".
Olsen assumes the open hole at DT ... we've got a feeling he'll be able to hold onto the starting position.
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15. Dick Koeper, 66, OT, 6-4, 245
The standout from OSU was drafted by the Pack but ended up playing for one year on the Falcons inaugural squad in 1966.
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16. Ken Dyer, 64, S, 6-3, 190
Ken died of heart failure at 64, but doctors told him that he never should have survived the tackle he made on the Packers Jim Brockington back in 1971, which broke his neck and ended his football career. Dyer was never the same after that but he did manage to regain his mobility and he lived a productive life. The ASU player was drafted in 1968 by the Chargers but wound up as a starter with the Bengals in 1970 and 1971, until that fateful day in Green Bay. He had 3 INTs in his short career and returned a fumble for a TD.
Ken fills the open hole at safety.
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17. Willie Manley, 83, OL, 6-2, 218
Willie was drafted out of OU in 1950 by the Packers and played two seasons there before injuries cut his career short.
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18. Bob Jackson, 87, HB, 5-11, 210
Bob was drafted out of NCA&T by the Giants in 1950. He played two seasons for the Conerly-led G-men, gaining 122 yards on 17 carries and scoring 2 TDs as a substitute.
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19. John Allen, 76, C, 6-2, 224
Drafted in the 8th round out of Purdue in 1955, Allen played 4 years for the Redskins as a backup center and backup LB, and as a deep snapper specialist. In 1969, he was a pallbearer at the funeral of Redskins owner George Preston Marshall.
Johnny joins the team as a Specialist, Deep Snapper.
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20. Cliff Livingston, 79, LB, 6-3, 218
Livingston was undrafted after his college days at UCLA, but caught on with the New York Giants in 1954. He won a championship in 1956 and played in three other title games as a Giant, including the "Greatest Game Ever Played" against the Colts in 1958. Cliff was named to the All-Pro team in 1961, and went on to play for the Vikes and Rams before calling it quits in 1965. He had 8 ints and a whopping 19 fumble recoveries over his career. After football, Cliff married a Playboy bunny and scored bit roles as an actor in commercials, including a stint as the Maroloboro Man.
Fills open hole at linebacker.
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21. Momčilo "Gabbo" Gavrić, 71, K, 5-10, 167
Soccer style kickers were just becoming the rage in 1969, so when the 49rs went looking for the next Jan Stenerud they ended up signing this Croation soccer sensation, earing Momcilo the singular distinction of being the NFL's oldest rookie ever (31). That was about the only distinction of his one-year career, as he went 3 of 11 kicking FGs.
We'll pencil Momcilo in as our FG specialist.
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22. Altie Taylor, 62, RB, 5-10, 199
Altie was a standout RB at USU before being selected by the Lions in the 2nd round of the 1969 draft. In 7 seasons in Detroit he gained over 4300 yards rushing and had 175 catches for over 1500 yards while scoring 30 TDs. In 1971 the Lions rushed for nearly 2400 yards in 14 games on the legs of Taylor, Steve Owens, Mel Farr and even QB Greg Landry, who pitched in 530 yards. By the time Altie moved on to his last season in Houston he was the Lions all-time leading rusher.
We'll move Jim Podoley over to his other position "End", and start Altie alongside Bill Dudley at RB.
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23. Wayne Patrick, 63, FB, 6-2, 254
Patrick was drafted out of Louisville by the Bengals but was picked up by the Bills prior to the 1968 season. He played five seasons there, rushing for over 1000 yards at over 4 yards a carry. He also caught 96 passes for 745 yards and scored 6 touchdowns. Patrick was the first blocking back for O.J. Simpson in 1969 before being replaced by the late Jim Braxton in 1972.
Replaces Bull Cochran as a situational FB for our Power formations.
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24. Elijah Alexander, 39, LB, 6-2, 235
Drafted by the Bucs out of Kansas State, this talented linebacker bounced around the league for seven seasons with the Broncos and the Colts before closing out his career with the Raiders. In his two years at Oakland he started 29 games, but those Raiders were snakebit by controversial playoff losses. Against the Ravens in the 2000 AFC Championship Tony Siragusa "flattened" QB Rich Gannon, and the next year the Raiders lost to the Patriots in the infamous "Tuck Rule" game. After football Elijah was diagnosed with multiple Myeloma and founded the Tackle Myeloma Foundation.
Fills open hole at linebacker.
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25. Cliff Taylor, 57, RB-KR, 5-11, 198
The Memphis State star was drafted in 1974 by the Bears where he played one season, then turned up in Green Bay for another season in 1976. Cliff saw more action as a kick returner in both seasons, returning 30 and scoring a TD with the Pack.
We'll fit Cliff in as our kick return specialist.
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26. Art Faircloth, 88, RB-DB, 6-0, 190
After graduating from NCS Art caught on with the Giants in 1947, subbing in the backfield for 9 carries. He made a bigger impact as a DB in 1948 when he picked off 3 passes.
Fills open hole at CB.
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27. Andy Miketa, 80, C, 6-1, 210
The Tarheel hooked up with a good Lions team in 1954 and snapped the ball to Bobby Lane for two full seasons. That team also featured Doak Walker, Joe Schmidt, Lou Creekmur and Charlie Ane, who eventually replaced Andy. They lost the '54 championship game to Otto Graham and the Browns.
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28. George Petrovich, 83, G, 6-2, 225
The Texas Longhorn was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals in 1948 and played two seasons at guard.
Replaces Frank Gaziano at G.
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29. Keli McGregor, 48, TE, 6-6, 250
The big TE was an All-American at CSU and was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the fourth round of the 1985 draft. He appeared in eight games for the Broncos and Colts in 1985. He eventually became President of the baseball Colorado Rockies, a position he held at the time of his death. Causes unknown, found unconscious in his hotel room.
Fills open hole at TE
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30. Louis Bullard, 53, OT, 6-6, 265
Drafted out of Jackson State by Seattle during in the 5th round of the 1978 NFL Draft. For three seasons he played tackle with a pretty good Seahawk team, protecting QB Jim Zorn as he threw to Steve Largent. Bullard extended his professional football career an additional three seasons, playing in the USFL from 1983 to 1985 with the Boston/New Orleans/Portland Breakers.
Replaces Churchwell at OT.
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31. Don Flynn, 75, S, 6-0, 205
An orignal member of the AFL and an original member of the Dallas Texans, now the KC Chiefs. He played one full season for the Texans after a college career at Houston, then moved to the New York Titans (Jets) in his second season before suffering a knee injury. Don picked off 5 passes, returning 1 for a TD.
Fills open hole at Safety.
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32. Floyd Jaszewski, 82, DT, 6-4, 230
Floyd was drafted out of Minnesota by the Lions in 1950 and played 2 seasons on the defensive line there.
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33. Jim Tyree, 87, E-DE, 6-3, 204
The Oklahoma Sooner played one season in 1948 as an End and Defensive End for the Boston Yanks (owned by singer Kate Smith). Had some pretty nifty numbers, catching 13 passes for 106 yards on offense and recovering 3 fumbles on defense, returning 1 for a TD.
Fills open hole at Defensive End.
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34. Steve Durham, 51, DE, 6-5, 256
The big guy out of Clemson was drafted by the Seahawks in 1981 but didn't catch on until the Colts picked him up in 1982. Spent one season as a reserve watching the Colts and the infamous Art Schlichter go 0-8 in a strike shortened year. Diagnosed with colon cancer in 1996 and ultimately died of kidney failure.
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35. Nick Rogers, 30, LB, 6-2, 251
This star defensive end for Ga. Tech was drafted by the Vikes in the 6th round of the 2002 draft. He was converted to LB and started 11 games as rookie and 5 more in 2003 before he moved on to the Pack and the Colts, and finished with the Dolphins in 2005. Nick also played some Ball with the Colorado Crush of the Arena Football league. His car ran off the road and hit a power pole.
Fills the open hole at MLB.
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36. Al Lawler, 87, HB/DB, 5-10, 175
Al was drafted out of Texas by the Bears and did mostly spot duty behind HOFr George Mcafee in 1948. He played alongside Sid Luckman, Bobby Layne and Ken Kavanaugh on a team that went 10-2, but missed the championship game after finishing behind the Chicago Cardinals.
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37. Dick Flowers, 82, QB, 6-0, 190
Dick was drafted out of Northwestern by the Packers in 1953 and traded to the Baltimore Colts, where he played in one game as a backup.
Fills the open hole at QB.
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38. Bruce Alford, 87, E/KR, 6-0, 190
The TCU star was drafted by the Eagles in 1946 but opted to sign with the New York Yankees of the AAFC. In 4 years with the Yankees, and 2 more with the NFL Yanks, Bruce caught 81 passes for 1341 yards, scoring 9 TDs as a receiver and returned a kick and a punt for TDs as well. He made All-AAFC in 1947. After football, he turned to officiating and was the Line Judge in Super Bowls II, VII and IX.
Fills the open hole at WR.
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39. George Gross, 69, DT, 6-4, 270
Drafted in 1962 out of Auburn by the Chargers, George spent all 5 of his seasons in San Diego.
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40. Edward Skoczen, 89, RB, 5-11, 187
The halfback from Western Reserve played one season as a backup with the Cleveland Rams in 1944.
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41. Norman Hand, 37, DT, 6-3, 310
This big DT was drafted out of Ole Miss in the 5th round by the Dolphins in 1995. He was picked up by the Chargers in 1997 and played 3 years there, where he started in 98 and 99. His best seasons came with New Orleans, where he started all 3 years, drawing the double-teams that led to Leroi Glover's All-Pro selection. In 2000 he anchored the defensive line - called the "Heavy-Lunch-Bunch" - for the first Saints team ever to win a playoff game. Norman finished his career with stints in Seattle and New York. He collapsed at home and could not be resuscitated.
Replaces Jerry Brooks at DT.
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42. Stan Jones, 78, G/DT, 6-1, 252
Although the Notre Dame All-American was not eligible to play for another year, the Bears were so sure of this talent that they used a 5th-rounder in 1953 to "Pre-select" him. After winning the second of two mythical college championships with the Irish, Stan joined the Bears in 1954 and immediately became a starter on the offensive line. Over the next 11 years the guard would only miss 2 games, and he would earn trips to the Pro Bowl 7 straight times from 1955-1961. In the 1960s Bears' DC George Allen moved him to DT, where he played alongside Doug Atkins on a strong defense that helped the Bears win the NFL Championship against the Giants in 1963. Stan played his last season with Redskins in 1966 before signing on as an assistant coach with the Denver Broncos. Jones was a pioneer in the use of weight lifting for conditioning. In 1991 he became only the fourth guard to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame (Upshaw, Hannah and Jim Parker).
Fills open hole at guard.
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43. Hugh "Red" Wolfe, 97, FB, 6-0, 205
The Texas Longhorn All-American hooked up with the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1938 and did mostly spot duty for one season. The Pirates did win the NFL Championship that year, beating the Packers 23-17.
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44. Jarvis Williams, 45, S, 5-11, 200
The Florida All-American was selected in the 2nd round of the 1988 draft by the Dolphins. He was a starter from the get-go, playing solidly at safety for 6 seasons before wrapping it up with the Giants. He had 16 INTs over his career. Jarvis survived a gunshot wound to his back five years ago but succumbed to an asthma attack at 45.
Replaces Ken Dyer at Safety. We'll make Ken a situational player as a DB in our nickle and dime packages.
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45. Bob Momson, 80, MG/LB, 6-3, 225
The OSU Buckeye was drafted in 1951 by the Lions, where he played one season before hooking up with the 49rs. Joins teammate Floyd Jaszewski on the 2010 ADT.
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46. Jim Copeland, 65, C/G, 6-3, 243
The Cavalier lineman was drafted in the 10th round by the Browns in 1967, where he spent his entire career until retiring in 1974. Jimbo protected QB Bill Nelson and opened holes for HOFr Leroy Kelly. He played in the last NFL Championship game before the merger, losing to the Vikings team that lost to the Chiefs in SuperBowl IV, and he played in the first MNF game in 1970 against the Jets.
Replaces George Petrovich at G.
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47. Rex Keeling, 66, P, 6-4, 205
The lanky punter from Samford only played in one NFL game, for the Bengals in their 1968 inaugural season. It must have been a tough day for Rex, who averaged just 28 yards on 6 punts, was forced to throw an incomplete pass, and apparently had to run for his life on a 10 yard scamper. Cincy lost to the Patriots 33-14.
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48. Les Richter, 79, LB/K, 6-3, 238
The college All-American from California and eventual college HOFr was drafted 2nd overall (behind Billy Wade - Rams) by the Dallas Texans in 1952. The Texans promptly traded Les to the Rams for 11 players, then folded after going 1-11. Richter served 2 years in the Army, then went on to play 9 seasons with the Rams, earning a spot in the Pro Bowl 8 times. Over his career he picked off 16 passes and recovered 12 fumbles, and he hit 29 out of 55 FGs, which was very good back in those days. He came closest to winning an NFL Championship with Sid Gillman's '55 team that featured Norm Van Brocklin, Tom Fears and Crazy Legs Hirsch, but they lost to Otto Graham and the Browns 38-14 in Otto's last game. After football, Richter became NASCAR's Director of Competition. Les joins team mate Merlin Olsen on the 2010 ADT, having played together in Les' last season and Merlin's first.
Replaces Nick Rodgers at LB.
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49. Bob T. Davis, 83, OT, 6-4, 235
The Yellow Jacket All-American tackle and college HOFr played with the last edition of the NFL Boston Yanks in 1948.
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50. Calvin Stephens, 42, G, 6-2, 285
The former Gamecock was selected by the Patriots in the 3rd round of the 1991 draft. He played in 1992 for a New Engand team that went 2-14. Causes unknown.
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51. Jack Cloud, 85, FB/LB, 5-10, 220
This William & Mary All-American and eventual college HOFr was selected by the Packers in the 1950 draft. The Flying Cloud, as Grantland Rice called him, did mostly spot duty with the Packers and Redskins until injury ended his career in 1954. He joins Packer teammate Willie Manley on the 2010 ADT.
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52. Tony Brown, 45, T, 6-5, 285
Tony was an All-American at Pitt but he didn't get his shot in the NFL until the league went with replacements during the players strike of 1987. He played in 2 games with the Bills. A cancer victim.
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53. Mike McClellan, 70, CB, 6-1, 185
The star Sooner running back and defensive back was drafted in 1961 by the Niners, then by the AFL New York Titans, but ended up playing for the Eagles where he intercepted 4 passes and recovered 2 fumbles in 2 seasons.
We'll start Mike at Art Faircloth's CB spot and reassign Art to a situational role as a nickle back
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54. John North, 89, E-DB, 6-2, 199
The Louisiana boy starred at Vandy and was selected by the Redskins in the 1945 draft. He ended up in the AAFC with the Colts in 1948, completing a Louisiana connection as he caught passes from Y.A. Tittle. That team was "absorbed" by the NFL in 1950. North had 38 catches for 784 yards and 5 TDs in his 3-year career, including 80-yard TD passes in both 48 and 49 that were the longest receptions for the season. John also had an INT, which he returned for TD. In 1973, John North became the third in a long line of head coaches for the New Orleans Saints.
We'll move Jim Podoley to our 3rd WR as a situational player and make John our starter.
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55. Milt Morin, 67, TE, 6-4, 238
The great UMASS TE was drafted 14th overall by the Browns in 1966. He spent his entire 10 year career in Cleveland, earning 2 Pro Bowl appearances along the way. Overall, Milt caught 271 passes for over 4200 yards - a whopping 15.5 yards per catch. He joins Browns teammate Jim Copeland on the 2010 ADT, both veterans of the last NFL title game. Milt Morin died of a heart attack one week before his induction ceremony for the College Hall of Fame.
Milt comes in as a starter for us at TE, moving Keli McGregor to a situational player in our two TE formation
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56. Daryl Hunt, 53, LB, 6-3, 229
The record-setting tackler at Oklahoma was drafted by Houston in 1979. He got closest to a championship in his rookie year, when the Pastorini-led Oilers lost to the Steelers in the Conference Championship. After that, the Oilers crumbled even as Daryl got more playing time. Hunt called it a career in 1984, just about the time that Warren Moon arrived. Heart attack.
We'll fit Daryl in as a situational player for our 3-4 defense
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57. Mickey McCarty, 63, TE, 6-5, 255
McCarty excelled in basketball and baseball at TCU but signed with the Chiefs in 1969. He didn't receive many accolades, playing mostly on the kick return unit in that one season, but he was on the winning Super Bowl team and he did play alongside 5 KC Hall of famers (Bell, Buchanon, Dawson, Stenerud and Emmitt Thomas). Later in life, Mickey was a medical phenomenon, walking around with two hearts after a rare transplant procedure.
We'll put McCarty in as a "wedge" man on our kickoff unit.
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58. Randy Jackson, 53, RB/KR, 6-0, 220
Randy was one of eight survivors of the 1970 plane crash that killed 31 people, including 17 members of the Wichita State football team. He was drafted by the Bills and played one season there, seeing very little action behind O.J. Simpson, but on a few plays he followed blocks by fellow ADT member Wayne Patrick. He played the next year behind Vic Washington with the Niners, then another with the Eagles where he saw action returning kicks. A knee injury shortened his career. Died of cancer.
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59. Kenyon Cotton, 36, FB, 6-0, 255
The USL Ragin' Cajun was on the Ravens roster for parts of 1997 and 98. He only had a few carries in the NFL but the big fullback did score a TD on a goal line dive. Kenyon died from complications involving out-patient surgery on his achilles tendon.
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60. Dennis Byrd, 63, DT, 6-4, 260
This two-time All-American from NC State was drafted in the 1st round by the old Boston Patriots of the AFL, but only played one season there in 1968. Dennis died of a heart attack while undergoing back surgery. He is scheduled to be inducted into the College Football HOF in December.
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61. Jack "The Assassin" Tatum, 61, S, 5-10, 200
The Buckeye CHOFr was selected by the Raiders in the first round of the 1971 draft. Known as one of the hardest hitting defenders in NFL history, Tatum delivered the crushing blow that landed Darryl Stingley in a wheelchair for life (d. 2007). It was a vicious hit, but a legal one at the time, and it led to rule changes that protected receivers. Tatum also was the player that deflected Terry Bradshaw's pass backward into the hands of Franco harris in 1972's Immaculate Reception, knocking the Raiders out of the playoffs. Jack made the Pro Bowl 3 times and won a Super Bowl (76-Vikings) in his 9 years with Oakland before wrapping it up with the Oilers in 1980. "The Assassin" had several health issues related to diabetes in his later years before he succumbed to a heart attack. Joins Oiler teammate Daryl Hunt on the ADT.
Tatum assumes a starting Safety spot. Don Flynn becomes a situational player as our Dime Back.
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62. Harry Galbreath, 45, G, 6-1, 280
Considered one of the best offensive lineman to ever play at Tennessee, Galbreath was drafted by the Dolphins in 1988 where he protected Dan Marino for 5 years. He added 3 more years blocking for Brett Favre in Green Bay then finished up with the Jets in 1996. Harry died of a heart ailment. Joins fellow Dolphin Jarvis Williams on the 2010 ADT.
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63. Bob Fenimore, 84, RB, 6-1, 190
The College HOFr out of Oklahoma A&M was selected first overall in the 1947 draft by the Bears. He played just one season in the NFL, garnering modest statistics behind HOFr George McAfee (2009 ADT).
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64. Rocky Belk,, 50, WR, 6-0, 187
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65. Bob Kennedy, 89, RB-DB, 5-11, 195
The WSU star QB and FB was originally drafted by the Steagles - a combination of the Steelers and Eagles teams that were depleted by the war effort in 1943 - but chose to join the Yankees of the AAFC in 1945 after serving in the military. He had an outstanding football career as a utility man: rushing and catching passes, returning kicks, picking off passes on defense and even punting. The Yankees were absorbed by the NFL in Bob's last year in football, 1950. Kennedy is reunited with Yankee teammates Bruce Alford and Brad Ecklund on the 2010 ADT.
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66. Milt Smith,, 91,DB-QB, 6-3, 185
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67. James Hunter, 56, CB, 6-3, 195
The Grambling star was selected 10th overall in the 1976 draft by the Lions, where he immediately started in the defensive backfield alongside Lem Barney. "Hound Dog" had 7 INTs as a rookie, finishing 2nd in ROY voting to HOFr Mike Haynes. He collected 27 INTs for the Lions over an 8 year career that ended in 1982 when he suffered a neck injury. James died of a heart attack.
James takes over at CB for Mike McClellen.
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68. Herman "Red" Bassman, 97, RB, 5-11, 180
The running back from Ursinus College played one season with the Philadelphia Eagles back in 1936. At 97, Herman was the 3rd oldest NFL player, behind Johnny Kovach and Ralph Kerchival, whom he played against while Ralph was with the now defunct Brooklyn Dodgers. The other eight teams in 1936 survived: The Eags, Bears, Pack, Giants, Lions, the then Boston Redskins, then Chicago Cardinals, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, who eventually became the Steelers.
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69. Gary "Big Hands" Johnson, 57, DT, 6-2, 257
A P.E. teacher gave Gary his nickname in elementary school when he picked up a basketball with one hand. After a College HOF career at Grambling, the Chargers made him the 8th overall selection in the 1975 draft. He played 8 years in San Diego, earning Pro-Bowl honors 4 consecutive seasons from 1979-1982. He had 17 1/2 sacks in 1980 and scored 3 TDs in his career on INT returns and a fumble recovery. In 1984 he was traded to the 49rs and promptly won a SB ring with that team. Gary finished his NFL career in 1985. Died of a stroke.
Johnson takes over at starting DT for Norman Hand. We'll make Norman a situational player as the inside "rotation" man for our D-line.
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70. Steve Delong, 67, DE, 6-2, 252
The Outland Trophy winner and College HOFr for Tennessee was the 6th overall selecton by the Bears in 1965 but he jumped to the rival AFL and signed with the Chargers. He played in his only playoff game as a rookie, losing to the Bills in the AFL Championship. Extending all the way back through his college years, and all through his pro career, he may have been the best player on every mediocre team he played on. Steve made his one Pro Bowl appearance in 1969, and after seven years in San Diego he ended his career with who else ... the Bears. Steve joins teammate George Gross on the ADT.
DeLong takes over at starting DE for Jim Tyree. We'll make Jim a situational player as the outside "rotation" man for our D-line.
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71. Johnny Lee Bailey, 43, KR, 5-8, 190
The College HOFr was drafted out of Texas A&I by Bears in 1990. He caught on as a return man, handling both punts and kickoffs for Chicago for two seasons and setting the Bears record for longest punt return (95 yards). He then went to the Cards for two more seasons, and was named an All-Pro in 1992 when he averaged over 13 yards per punt return, and over 24 per kickoff return. After the Cards he spent two more years with the Rams. Johnny died of pancreatic cancer.
Bailey steps in as our punt returner
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72. Dominic Moselle, 84, DB-RB, 6-0, 192
The running back from wisconsin State was drafted by the Browns in 1950 and helped them win their first NFL championship, mostly as a punt and kickoff return man. That was the Cleveland team that came over from the old AAFL and featured Otto Graham and Marion Motley. Dominic went on to return kicks for the Eagles and Packers, where he played alongside fellow ADT member Willie Manley.Dominic averaged over 25 yards per KO return.
We'll make Dom our kickoff return man, replacing cliff Taylor.
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73. Ron Kramer, 75, TE, 6-3, 234
We'll make Ron our second TE in place of McGregor.
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74. Bob Jencks, 69, E-K, 6-5, 227
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75. Kenny McKinley, 23, WR, 5-11, 192
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76. George Blanda, 83, QB-K, 6-2, 215
The HOFr not only starts at QB for us but he takes over placekicking duties as well.
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77. Stan Heath, 83, QB, 6-1, 190
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78. Don Doll, 84, DB, 5-10, 185
We'll put Don in as a Situational Player for our Nickle package.
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79. William Renfro, 78, DL, 6-5, 233
We'll move Will to a Situational Player rotation to take Jim Tyree's spot on the D-line.
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80. Jim Wagstaff, 74, DB, 6-2, 192
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81. Ralph Kercheval, 98, RB, 6-1, 190
The running back from Kentucky was the oldest living football player and played 7 years for the old Brooklyn Dodgers (1934-40). Long live HOFr Ace Parker, also 98.
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82. Dave Bradley, 63, G, 6-4, 245
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83. Solly Sherman, 93, QB, 6-1, 190
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84. Woody Peoples, 67, G, 6-2, 252
We'll reassign Jim Copeland to Center and move Woody to Guard, relegating Brad Ecklund to the bench.
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85. Charles Leo, 76, G, 6-0, 240
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86. Vince Banonis, 89, C, 6-1, 230
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87. Richard Loepfe, 88, T, 6-2, 230
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88. Mack Lamb, 76, DB, 6-1, 188
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89. John Greene, 90, E, 6-0, 210
John starts for us at one WR while we move Mr. North to our Situational team for our three-eceiver sets.
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90. John Elliot, 66, DL, 6-4, 244
We'll make John a Situational player and let him spell our starters on the defensive line.
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91. Ken Iman, 71, C, 6-1, 240
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92. Lew Carpenter, 78, RB, 6-1, 220
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93. Al Brosky, 80, DB, 5-11, 175
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94. Rob Lytle, 56, FB, 6-1, 198
We'll make Rob a Situational player as our FB, moving Patrick to the Bench.
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95. Melwood Guy, 74, G, 6-3, 248
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96. Don Meredith, 72, QB, 6-3, 210
Don starts for us at QB while we start George Blanda as our kicker. George is good coming off the bench, anyway.
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97. Dick Hoerner, 88, FB, 6-4, 220
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98. Gene Spangler, 87, RB, 5-10, 196
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99. Floyd Rhea, 80, G, 6-0, 218
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100. Eric Laakso, 54, T, 6-4, 285
Eric starts at Right Tackle for us, replacing Louis Bullard.
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101. William Yearby, 66, DE, 6-3, 235
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102. George Rice, 66, DT, 6-3, 260
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