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SPECIAL TEAMERS & SITUATIONAL PLAYERS
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1. William Johnson, 84, C, 6-3, 228
The 49rs of the old AAFC made him their starting center out of Texas A&M, even as they were absorbed by the NFL in 1950. Over a 9-year career from 1948-1956 he made two Pro Bowls, snapping mostly to Y.A. Tittle. Long after his career as a player, "Tiger" became the head coach of the Cincinnati Bengals in the mid-Seventies.
Fills open hole at Center.
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2. Carlton Gilchrist, 74, FB, 6-3, 251
The big guy from Brackenridge, PA. wasn't drafted but ended up being named to the Canadian HOF, an honor he declined citing racism. He ended up in 4 Pro Bowls for the old AFL, playing for Buffalo, where he nearly gained 1000 yards in each of his first three seaons. He also caught 110 passes and scored 43 TDs over a six year career that included Denver and Miami and spanned from 1962-67.
Fills open hole at Fullback.
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3. Jim Duncan, 85, DE, 6-2, 205
Drafted late from Wake Forest by the Browns, Jim caught on with the New York Giants and played four years with them from 1950-53.
Fills open hole at Defensive End.
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4. George Franck, 92, HB, 6-0, 176
"Sonny", a Minnesota Golden Gopher, was the 6th player chosen from the 1941 draft by the New York Giants. He ran for about 500 yards and caught passes for another 500 in a 4 year career that was interrupted by the war. After some of his players were caught fixing games Giants owner Tim Mara suspected him of doing it also, so after he fumbled he faced Mara and said, "Tim, I fumble for free." Sonny still ranks 2nd in punt return average for the Giants.
Fills open hole at Halfback.
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5. Ralph Felton, 79, LB, 5-11, 210
Drafted out of Maryland in the 4th round by the Redskins, Ralph played mostly for losing teams in a career that spanned from 1954-62. His last two years were in Buffalo. He made All-Pro in 1961.
Fills open hole at Linebacker.
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6. Danny Brabham, 69, LB, 6-4, 235
In six seasons with the Oilers and Bengals, Danny didn't record a turnover at LB. He was drafted as the 6th AFL pick in 1963 out of Arkansas.
Fills open hole at Linebacker.
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7. Vaughn Mancha, 89, LB, 6-1, 230
Vaughn was the #5 pick in 1948 and played one season for the Boston Yanks.
Fills open hole at Linebacker.
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8. Kenneth Carpenter, 84, HB, 6-0, 195
Drafted 13th out of Oregon State by the old Cleveland Browns, Ken went on to play 4 years with them from 1950-1954. He had 241 carries and caught 71 passes from Otto Graham as they won 2 championships with that bunch. He then played in the CFL and wrapped it up in 1960 with the Broncos of the old AFL.
Ken takes George Franck's place at starting Halfback. We'll make Sonny a Situational Player as our 3rd down back.
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9. John Nisby, 74, G, 6-1, 238
The three-time All-Pro was drafted out of Pacific by the Packers but went on to play five yers at Pittsburgh before spending three at Washington. From 1957-1964 he protected the likes of Ted Marchibroda, Len Dawson, Bobby Lane, Norm Snead and Sonny Jurgenson.
Fills open hole at Guard.
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10. Doug Davis, 66, T, 6-4, 255
Drafted out of Alabama in 1966, the big guy played for the Minnesota Vikings until 1972. He was on the last NFL Champion before the merger. That team lost to the Chiefs in the 1970 Super Bowl.
Fills open hole at Tackle.
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11. Hal Dean, 88, G, 6-0, 205
The Buckeye was drafted by and played three years for the old L.A. Rams from 1947-49.
Fills open hole at Guard.
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12. Jerry Huth, 77, G, 6-0, 226
The Wake Forest standout was drafted by the New York Giants and played on their 1956 championship team as a rookie. After being drafted by the army, Huth returned to play on Philadephia's championship team in 1960 before wrapping it up with three years in Minnesota.
Jerry takes over for Hal Dean at Guard.
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13. Dave Duerson, 50, S, 6-1, 207
The Golden Domer was drafted in 1983 by the Bears and played on their 1985 championship team. He also won a SB in his one year with the Giants. The four-time pro-bowler played three more years with with the Cards before calling it quits in 1993. Dave committed suicide and left his brain to science.
Fills open hole at Safety.
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14. Paul Briggs, 90, T, 6-4, 248
Briggs played one year for the old Detroit Lions after being drafted by them out of Colorado in 1948.
Fills open hole at Tackle.
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15. Ollie Matson, 80, HB, 6-2, 220
This HOF'rs long career began when he was drafted out of San Francisco by the Cardinals in 1952. He went on to play 15 years in the NFL, with additional stops at the Rams, Lions and Eagles. Ollie gained over 5000 yards rushing and 3000 yards receiving as he became an All-Pro a half-dozen times. His one regret was that he did not play in a championship game, even with the Dons who many considered the best team in NCAA football. They were "disinvited" to a bowl game after refusing to go without their black players. Matson also won Silver and Bronze medals at the 1952 Olympics for his relay work.
Matson becomes our new starter at Halfback, moving Ken Carpenter to our Third Down Back as a Situational Player.
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16. George Buksar, 84, LB, 6-0, 206
The quintessential journeyman, Buksar started playing pro ball with the old AAFC Chicago Hornets in 1949. He was moved to the short-lived Baltimore Colts when they were absorbed by the NFL in 1950, and finished his 4-year career with the Redskins. George played for two colleges as well, transferring to the legendary San Francisco Dons from Purdue.
George starts for us in the middle. Mancha becomes a Situational player for our 4 LB sets.
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17. Ben Fricke, 35, C, 6-0, 295
The All-American from Houston was drafted by the Giants in 1998 and caught on with the Cowboys from 1999-2001. He had a handful of starts. Ben was diagnosed with colon cancer in January of 2011.
Fricke handles the long snapping for us.
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18. Ricky Bell, 36, DB, 5-10, 194
The smallish defender from N.C.State landed with the Jags and then the Bears from 1996-1998, doing mostly spot duty. He then went to the CFL where he won a Grey Cup with Calgary. He also played in the XFL before wrapping it up in the Arena league in 2008. Cause of death unknown.
Fills open hole at Cornerback.
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19. Shawn Lee, 44, DT, 6-0, 300
Drafted out of N. Alabama by the Bucs, Shawn had a long career that also included the Dolphins, Chargers and Bears from 1988-1998. Though never making All-Pro, he did play on the Charger team that won an AFC Championship and lost to Frisco in the SB in 1994. Shawn played his last year with Ricky Bell. He died of cardiac srrest.
Fills open hole at Defensive Tackle
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20. Ed Frutig, 90, E, 6-1, 190
The All-American at Michigan was drafted by the Packers and won a championship with them in 1941. After his career was interrupted by the war, he finished up at Detroit in 1945. Ed caught a few passes, returned a few kicks, scored a few TDs.
Fills open hole at Wide Receiver.
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21. Art Statuto, 85, C, 6-2, 221
Drafted by the Eags out of Notre Dame in 1948, Art elected to goto the Buffalo Bills of the AAFC. In 1950, when the AAFC was absorbed by the NFL, he played for the L.A. Rams. Art went to the NFL championship that year - snapping to both Norm Van Brocklin and Bob Waterfield - but lost to Otto Graham and the Cleveland Browns, another team from the old AAFC.
We'll make Art our long snapper on Special Teams.
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22. Frank Ziegler, 87, HB, 5-11, 175
Frank won his only championship with the Eagles when he was drafted out of Ga. Tech in 1949. "Ziggy" was the league's leading rusher in '50, and he played until '53 with the Eags. He gained about 2000 yards rushing and another 1000 catching and returning kicks.
Frank moves to a Situational Player as our 3rd down back.
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23. Jim Keane, 87, E, 6-4, 217
The big guy from Northwestern won the 1946 Championship with Bears in his rookie year. He caught 64 passes in 1947 and finished with 224 catches for 3222 yargs and 24 TDs over 7 seasons, the last with Green Bay.
Fills open hole at Wide Receiver.
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24. Robert White, 82, HB, 5-11, 176
The Stanford Cardinal was drafted by the 49rs in 1951 and played 2 seasons there. He came back in 1955 and played that year for the Colts and Browns, and won a championsip in Cleveland. Bob joins teammate Bill Johnson on the 2011 ADT.
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25. Drew Hill, 54, WR, 5-9, 170
The little guy from Ga. Tech was drafted by the Rams and played there for five years, mostly returning kicks, although he did catch a few balls on the way to a Super Bowl his rookie season (lost to Pittsburgh). His career blossomed in Houston, where he was catching over 70 passes a year in the run-and-shoot. After a final stint in Alanta, he finished with over 600 catches and nearly 10,000 yards. The two-time all-pro and 15 year veteran died of massive strokes.
Drew takes Ed Frutig's spot at WR. We'll move Ed to a Situational role as our third receiver.
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26. Lyndell Pearson, 82, HB, 6-0, 198
The Sooner running back played as a reserve for the Detroit Lions from 1950-1952, backing up Doak Walker. He finished with the Packers.
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27. Jim Seymour, 64, WR, 6-4, 210
Seymour was an All-American at Notre Dame back when the Irish were winning mythical national championships. He was drafted 10th overall by the Rams, but caught on with Bears, catching 21 passes from 1970-72.
We'll make Jim a Situational Player in our three and four wide receiver sets.
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28. Joe Heap, 79, HB, 5-11, 185
He was an All-American at Notre Dame and was drafted 8th overall by the New York Giants in 1955. But he found himself behind the great Frank Gifford in New York and was relegated to returning kicks in his one year for the Giants.
Joe is our return man on Special Teams.
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29. Robert Shaw, 89, TE, 6-4, 226
Drafted by the Rams in 1945, the Buckeye All-American promptly won a championship in Cleveland. He went on to catch 81 passes and score 20 TDs in 4-seasons. In 1949, Bob became football's first TE. He made All-Pro in 1950 with the Chicago Cardinal's and scored 5 TD's in one game, a mark that still stands. He went on to coach several teams in the NFL and Canada. Bob is reunited with teammate Hal Dean on the 2011 ADT.
Mr. Shaw becomes our starting Tight End.
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30. Bernie Flowers, 81, TE, 6-2, 190
Bernie, who was born Benjamin Bernard Kwiatkowski but changed his name for cultural reasons, was chosen by the Baltimore Colts in the 2nd round of the 1953 draft. He was an All-American at Purdue and an All-Pro with Ottowa in the CFL. Bernie served in the military before a short career in the NFL where he teamed up with Johnny U. in both of their rookie seasons in 1956.
Flowers comes in as a Situational Player in our Two-Tight-end sets.
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31. Hank Piro, 93, E, 6-0, 186
Out of Syracuse, Piro played most of one season in 1941 for the Eagles. He caught a handful of passes and scored a TD.
Piro becomes a Situational Player in our 3 and 4 receiver sets.
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32. Lynn Chandnois, 86, RB, 6-2, 198
The All-American Spartan was drafted in the 1st round by the Steelers in 1951. He played 7 years for Pittsburgh, rushing for 2000 yards and catching passes for 4000. He was named All-Pro in 1952 and 1953, when he returned 2 kicks for TDs and led the league at 35 yards per kick return.
Chandnois becomes our kick returner, making Joe Heap exclusively a punt returner.
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33. Norm Masters, 77, T, 6-2, 249
The quick-with-a-joke lineman was always the first off the bench for Vince Lombardi and the Packers. He played on two championship teams during a long career there. Norm was picked in the 2nd round out of MSU and played 8 years from 1957-1964.
Norm starts for us at Tackle replacing Paul Briggs.
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34. Joe Perry, 84, FB, 6-0, 200
Mr. Perry started with the 49rs in the old AAFL in 1948 and finished with them in
the NFL in 1963. The fast fullback from Compton Community College ran for nearly
10,000 yards in his Hall of Fame career, and he scored 71 TDs. "The Jet" was a
three-time All-Star and held the record for rushing before it was broken by Jim
Brown. He was a member of the "Million Dollar Backfield" with fellow HOFrs John
Henry Johnson, Hugh MCelhenny and Y.A. Tittle. Joe Perry at one time had a 200+
average on the PBA Tour. Joe is reunited with former 49rs Bob White and Bill Johnson on the 2011 ADT.
Perry becomes our starting Fullback, forcing Gilchrist to the bench.
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35. Jim Mandich, 62, TE, 6-2, 224
The Wolverine was picked by the Dolphins in the 2nd round of the 1970 draft. The
tough and reliable TE played 9 years, 8 in Miami, and was an integral part of their
undefeated 1972 season. In all, he caught 121 passes for over 1400 yards and scored
44 TDs. Mandich won 3 out of 4 Super Bowls, including one with the Pittsburgh
Steelers in his last season. Later, as a TV host, he gave up a job for drinking the
wrong kind of beer. Jim "Nobody tells me when I can have a green lizard" Mandich
died of cancer.
Mandich starts for us at Tight End, making Bob Shaw a Situatoinal player as our 2nd
TE.
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36. Lloyd Colteryahn, 79, E, 6-2, 220
The offensive End from Maryland was drafted by the Steelers in 1953 but caught on
with the Colts in 1954. Lloyd played for 3 seasons, catching 27 passes. He joins
fellow Colt teammate Bernie Flowers on the ADT.
Colteryahn becomes a Situational player in our Multi-Receiver sets.
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37. Bill Brown, 92, BB, 6-0, 202
The ole blocking back from Texas Tech caught on with the woeful Brooklyn Dodgers
back in 1943 and 1944. They only won 2 games in those two seasons.
Back
38. Gene Gossage, 76, G, 6-3, 240
Gene played three years for the Eagles from 1960-1962, including their Championship
team in 1960. He joins teammate Jerry Huth on the ADT.
Back
39. Terry Crouch, 51, G, 6-2, 278
The All-American Sooner was drafted by and played one year for the Baltimore Colts
of 1982, the strike shortened year. He died in the hospital after a long
illness.
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40. Sid Fournet, 78, G, 6-0, 235
The All-American at LSU was drafted by the Rams in 1955. He played two years there before moving to Pittsburg, then he jumped to the AFL and the Dallas Texans before wrapping up his career with the Jets in 1963.
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41. Ron Springs, 54, RB, 6-0, 213
The Buckeye was drafted by the Cowboys in 1979 and played six seasons there before ending his career in Tampa Bay. In his csreer, he ran for over 2500 yards and caught passes for another 2200.Ron was a fluid utility back and a member of the Dallas team that lost to Joe Montana and the 49rs in the 1981 NFC Championship, the game that featured "The Catch". The father of NFL great Shawn and a kidney recipient (from Everson Walls), Ron had fallen into a coma in 2007 after a routine surgery to remove a cyst from his arm.
Springs becomes a Situational player as our 3rd Down back.
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42. Chris Iversen, 91, LB, 6-2, 208
The old timer from Oregon was drafted by and played one year for the Giants in 1947 then played for the New York Yankees of the AAFC for a couple of seasons before they were re-formed as an NFL team in 1950. He finished his career there in '51.
Iversen becomes a Situational Player for us in our four-backer sets.
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43. Andy Robustelli, 85, DE, 6-1, 230
Andy won a championship with the Rams when he was a rookie as a late draft pick from small Arnold College, but he became a perennial pro bowler with the Giants when they traded a 1st rounder for him. He won a championship there in 1956, and retired with them in 1964. He made the Hall of Fame in 1971. Frank Gifford said "they (Sam Huff and Robustelli) changed football forever. The chants of 'De-fense, De-fense, De-fense!' started at Yankee Stadium. They used to boo our offense when it came on the field." Rubustelli went on to become the Giants General Manager, but lost his job after the "Miracle in the Meadowlands" - the 1978 fumble that is responible for those kneeldowns at the end of most games. He joins former teammates Jerry Huth and Sid Fournet on this year's ADT.
Robustelli starts for us at DE.
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44. Johnny Brewer, 74, TE-LB, 6-4, 230
The All-american from Ole Miss played half his career as a TE for the Browns, and half as a LB including a stint with the Saints. He was drafted in 1960 and played until 1970, earning a championship with the Browns in 1964. Johnny caught 89 passes for 1259 yards in his career.
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45. Jim Lipinski, 84, T-DT, 6-4, 238
One of the old two-way players, the first player drafted out of Fairmont State did one season with the Chicago Cardinals in 1950.
Lipinski fills the open hole at Defensive Tackle.
Back
46. John Henry Johnson, 81, HB-FB, 6-2, 210
The big back out of Zona State and St. Mary's played in the CFL in 1953 but caught on with the 49rs in '54. He played 3 years there alongside fellow HOFr (and ADT member) Joe Perry. He played his next 3 years in Detroit, where he won his only championship with Bobby Lane in 1957, but he did the most damage at Pittsburgh, where he made All-Pro 3 times and gained over 1000 yards twice in 6 years. John finally wrapped it up with the AFL's Houston Oilers in 1966. In addition to Perry, he joins John Nisby and Bill Johnson on the 2011 ADT.
John spells both Perry and HOFr Matson as a situational back.
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47. Bruce Radford, 57, DL, 6-5, 257
The lineman from Grambling was drafted by the Broncos in 1979. He played one season there, one in Tampa and one in St. Louis with the Cards. He was mostly a backup and special teamer.
Bruce starts at DT replacing Jim Lipinski, who becomes a Situational Player in our rotation.
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48. Paul Dickson, 74, DT, 6-5, 252
Drafted out of Baylor in 1959 by the L.A. Rams, the big guy played one year there at Tackle then another year at Dallas before moving to the defense for good with the Vikings. He played ten seasons there before wrapping it up in 1971 with the Cards. He was a member of the inaugural years of both the Cowboys and the Vikes. Paul played with Doug Davis, an OL on the ADT.
Paul replaces Bruce Radford, who moves down in the rotation at DT.
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49. Godfrey Myles, 42, LB, 6-1, 240
The Gator was drafted by the Cowboys and played in three Super Bowls with them in his career between 1991 and 1996. He was mostly a backup, but started several games in 1995, the year they beat Pittsburgh in the big one. He died of a stroke, avoiding a federal charge on a mortgage scam.
Godfrey starts at ouside LB replacing Danny Brabham.
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50. Thomas O'Malley, 85, QB, 5-11, 185
The All-American at Cincy went off to war but came back in 1950 and caught on with Green Bay as a backup. He had a rough game as a starter, throwing for 6 INTs, which is still a Packer record. He's also in the Canadian record books for winning the Grey Cup in 1951.
O'Malley gives us our complete offense at Quarterback.
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51. Otis Grant, 49, WR, 6-3, 197
Drafted by the Rams in 1983, this Spartan played for two seasons there and then hooked up with the Eagles for his last year in 1987. Otis caught 37 balls for 565 yards in his career.
Otis beomes a Situational Player in our 3 and 4 WR sets, replacing Ed Frutig.
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52. Lee Riley, 78, DB, 6-1, 192
Lee was drafted out of Detroit Mercy in 1955 by the Lions. He led a varied career, playing early as a return man and Long Snapper before assuming his DB role with the Eagles, and finally playing as a Safety with the Giants and New York Titans (Jets) in 1962. Lee joins former teammates Jerry Huth, Sid Fournet and HOFr Andy Robustelli on this year's ADT.
Riley fills the open hole at Safety.
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53. Tom Addison, 75, LB, 6-2, 230
Tom was a stalwart and a 4-time All-Pro for the Patriots of the old AFL. He played from 1960 to 1967.
Tom starts for us at one outside LB spot, making Ralph Felton a Situational Player in our 4 LB sets.
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54. Terry Joyce, 56, P, 6-6, 230
Terry had 86 punts for a 37 yard average in 1976 and 1977 with the Cardinals. He died of brain cancer.
Joyce becomes our starting Punter.
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55. Andre Jones, 42, LB, 6-2, 245
A member of the mythical national champion Notre Dame Fighting Irish of the late eighties, Andre was drafted by the Steelers in 1991 but ended up playing for one season a year later for the Lions. He died of a brain aneurysm.
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56. Preston Carpenter, 77, TE-RB, 6-2, 190
A member of Arkansas' All-Decade team of the 50's, this Razorback was drafted by Cleveland in 1956. He played 4 years there, gaining 800 yards in 200 carries as a rookie RB before being switched to TE. He caught another 300 passes for 4500 yards and 23 TDs in a 12 year career that included 4 with the Steelers, some time in Washington and Minnesota, and a year in Miami to wrap it up. Preston played with John Nisby, Doug Davis, Paul Dickson and HOFr John Henry Johnson of this year's ADT.
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57. Cal Withrow, 65, C, 6-0, 240
The Wildcat began his career with the Chargers in 1970 but played three years with Green Bay from 71-74 before his last season with the Cards.
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58. John Mackey, 69, TE, 6-2, 224
The HOFr from Syracuse was a 2nd round draft choice of the Baltimore Colts and played 9 seasons there before wrapping it up as a Charger in 1972. He was on the NFL champs of 1968 when they lost to Joe Namath and the Jets in what was then called the AFL-NFL World Championship game, but he returned to win the Super Bowl in 1971. He had 331 catches over his career, averaging nearly 16 YPC, with 38 TDs and 5 All-Pro honors. He caught almost all of his passes from Johnny U., but it was his running after he caught the ball that landed him in the HOF. Later, after Colts owner Bob Irsay moved the team to Indianapolis, Mackey refused to receive his ceremonial ring unless it was in Baltimore.
Mackey takes over the starting TE position from Jim Mandich.
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59. Leonard Calligaro, 89, BB, 5-11, 190
"Len" played for Coach Harry Stuhldeher, one of Knute Rockne's former Four Horseman, at the University of
Wisconsin-Madison. He hooked up with the New York Giants in 1944, where he started at Blocking Back in the
championship game (lost to Green Bay 14-7). Died June 15th.
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60. Pete Duranko, 67, DE, 6-2, 250
The golden domer was drafted by the Cleveland Browns but decided to jump to the Denver Broncos of the AFL in 1967. Pete was a teammate of ADT member Cookie Gilchrist in his rookie year. He played there until his career ended in 1974.
We'll make Pete our starter at DE and move Jim Duncan into the rotation there as a Situational Player.
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61. David Turner, 56, RB, 5-11, 212
"Deacon" was drafted out of San Diego State by the Bengals in 1978. He played with them for three years, mostly as a backup to Archie Griffin and Pete Johnson during the Ken Anderson period, though he did return a lot of kicks in 79. Turner was shot by police during an altercation involving booze.
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62. Ralph Goldston, 82, RB/DB, 5-11, 195
The Indiana player was drafted by and played for the Eagles in 1952, then rejoined the team in 1954 and 55. He was a teammate of Frank "Ziggy" Zeigler on the ADT team.
Ralph fills the open hole at Cornerback, giving us a full squad for the first time this year.
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63. Bill Shipp, 81, T, 6-5, 275
The big guy from Alabama was drafted by the Giants in 1954 and played there for one year before embarking on a CFL career.
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64. Steve Trimble, 53,DB, 5-10, 180
The kid from Maryland played in a couple dozen games for the Broncos between 1981 and 1984, then came back as a replacement player for the Bears in 1987. He subbed for Dave Duerson of the ADT during the strike. Steve died after jogging at the local high school where he was coach.
Trimble becomes a starter along with Duerson at S, making Lee Riley a nickle-back in our defense.
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65. Bill Hardee, 56,DB, 6-0, 184
Billy was undrafted from Virginia Tech but hooked up with the Broncos in 1976 and the Jets in 77. He started a handful of games and had one pick. Died in a motorcycle accident.
Hardee takes over one CB spot, making Goldston our dime-back.
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66. Forrest Blue, 65, C, 6-6, 261
Forrest was a 1st round draft pick out of Auburn by the 49rs in 1968. He started every game there for six seasons, snapping mostly to John Brodie and being named to the Pro Bowl four times. He played his last four years in Baltimore snapping to Bert Jones.
Two very similar players but we'll start Blue at center and make Johnson our deep snapper.
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67. Allan Webb, 78, S, 5-11, 180
Webb was in the CFL before becoming a Giant from 1961-1965. He played with Andy Robustelli, also from Arnold
College and a member of this year's ADT. After football he was a scout, coaching assistant and a long-time
administrator of the game.
Webb takes over for Trimble. who we'll move to our nickle and dime sets.
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68. Ed Royston, 87, G, 6-1, 220
The big-for-his-era lineman from Wake played in 1948 and 49 for the Giants.
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69. Alonzo 'Skip' Thomas, 61, CB, 6-1, 205
The Trojan was drafted by Oakland and played for them from 1972-1977. They won Super Bowl XI with Kenny Stabler and Ted Henricks and that gang, and he became famous in that game when he teamed with Jack Tatum to hit Sammy White of the Vikes. "Dr. Death", as they called him, had 17 INTs in his career. Skip died of a heart attack after a prolonged illness.
Skip starts for us at CB, moving Hardee to a Situational player in our nickle and dime formations.
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70. Richard Harris, 63, DE, 6-5, 260
The big guy from Grambling was drafted in the 1st round by Philadelphia and played there for three years. He was on the All-Rookie team in 1971. Later, he went to Chicago for two years and finished up in 1977 at Seattle. He died of a sudden heart attack while coaching the defensive line for Winnepeg of the CFL.
Richard starts at DE and we'll move Pete Duranko into the rotation as a Situational player.
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71. Bubba Smith, 66, DE, 6-7, 267
The behemoth from Michigan State would still tower over players today. He was the top pick in the 1967 draft by Baltimore, and was easily the best DE in the game of his time. He was with the Colts for five years, earning two All-Pro honors and playing in two Super Bowls, winning one. He then went on to play two years each with Oakland and Houston. Bubba was a successful actor, too, appearing in the Police Academy movies and guesting on TV shows. He first appeared in a commercial saying he'd "tackle the whole backfield, then I'd throw guy's out until I found the one with the ball." He was teammate's with the Raider's Skip Thomas and HOFr John Mackey of this year's ADT.
Bubba starts at one Defensive End, moving Richard Harris down in the rotation.
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72. Jerry Smith, 81, G, 6-1, 230
The Wisconson boy was drafted by the 49rs in 1952 and played there that year and in 1953. he returned in 1956 to play for them and the Packers. After his playing days, Jerry was a longtme assistant coach and even a head coach for the 1971 Broncos on an interim basis. he rejoins HOFrs John Henry Johnson and Joe Perry, and Rob White and fellow head coach Bill Johnson on the ADT.
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73. Jimmy Harris, 76, DB, 6-1, 178
A great college QB for Oklahoma, he led the Sooners to more than half of their record 47 consecutive victories. Jimmy was drafted by the Eagles in 1957. He moved to Safety and played one season each with Philly, the Los Angeles Rams, the Dallas Texans, and the Dallas Cowboys in 1961. He was a teammate of ADT member Sid Fournet.
Jimmy gets an extra DB spot in our Nickle and Dime formations.
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74. Ken Payne, 60, WR, 6-1, 185
Drafted out of Langston College by the Pack, the WR caught 116 passes for over 1600 yards in his 5-year career, including 58 in 1975. He played his last year in Philly in 1978. Ken died of a stroke. Ken is former teammate of Cal Withrow of the ADT.
Kenny becomes a Situational Player in our 3 and 4 receiver sets.
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75. Don Chandler, 76, P/K, 6-2, 215
Don was drafted by the Giants in 1956 and was used solely as a punter for his first six years in the league. He added placekicking duties for his last 3 seasons in Philly, and his 3 in Green Bay before he retired in 1967. Don led the league in FG pct. with .68 in 1962, and he became responsible for the change in goal post height after many protested a kick he made in the playoffs. He kicked 4 FGs in Super Bowl II and made All-Pro in 1967. Don played with Jerry Huth, Andy Robustelli, Alan Webb, and Norm Masters of this years ADT.
Chandler joins the Special teams as our Placekicker.
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76. Pete Pihos, 87, E-DE, 6-1, 210
The Indiana draftee was picked by the Philadelphia back in 1945. After the war, the Hall of Famer played from 1947-1955 for the Eagles as an old two-way player but made his mark mostly on offense. He led the league in receptions three years straight. "The Golden Greek" ended up with 383 catches for over 15 yards/catch, won championships in 1948 and 1949, and made All-Pro 6 times. Pete played with Frank Zeigler, Ralph Goldston, and Jerry Huth of this year's ADT.
Pete starts at his old position of Right End, moving Drew Hill to flanker. Jim Keane becomes a situational player in our multi-receiver sets.
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77. Bob Zimny, 89, T, 6-1, 233
Another Indiana player, this one was drafted by the old Brooklyn Tigers in 1944. He ended up with the Chicago Cardinals when Brooklyn became defunct and played there from 1945-1949. He was in back-to-back championships against the Eagles, winning in 1947 and losing in 1948 against Pete Pihos and that crew.
Bob starts for us at one Tackle position, taking the spot from Doug Davis.
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78. George Wilson, Jr., 68, P-QB, 6-2, 185
George was a happy-go-lucky guy who will forever be remembered as the QB who led the Dolphins to their 1st victory. After he was kicked out of Notre Dame for having beer in his room he was drafted by the Lions out of Xavier, but he ended up as a punter for the expansion team in Miami - the AFL team his Dad coached. He ended up as QB there when their first two QBs got injured, leading to that fateful day in 1966 when the Broncos came to town. George went on to QB the Fins for 7 games before he was traded away. He was a teammate of Cookie Gilchrist of this year's ADT.
George starts for us as QB, supplanting Tom O'malley.
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79. Norman Willey, 83, DE, 6-2, 224
Drafted out of Marshall by the Eagles in 1950, Norm went on to start over 90 games there in an 8 year career. He made the Pro Bowl 3 times. "Wild Man" is often credited with sacking the Giant QB 17 times in one game, a number that may be exaggerated but certainly more than the official NFL record of 7 by Derek Thomas. Norm played on the same teams as Pete Pihos, Frank Zeigler, Ralph Goldston and Lee Riley of this years ADT.
Although he doesn't start, we'll work Norm into the rotation at DE as a Situational player.
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80. William Gray, 88, G, 5-11, 210
Literally, a member of the old guard of professional football. The Oregon State and USC player was drafted by the Redskins after the war. He protected Sammy Baugh for two years from 1947-48.
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81. Raymond Abruzzese, 73, S, 6-1, 194
Ray was a member of the Crimson Tide when they won the mythical college championship in 1961. He was drafted by Buffalo and won the AFL title there in 1964, then went on to the Jets to room and play with Joe Namath until 1966. He was a partner in the Bachelors III bars that were banned to the NFL by Pete Rozelle and were the cause of Namath's brief retirement in 1969. Ray played on the same team with Cookie Gilchrist of this year's ADT.
Ray starts at one Safety alongside Dave Duerson.
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82. Paul Shoultz, 85, HB, 5-11, 178
Paul played in 1949 for the New York Bulldogs (formerly the Boston Yankees and soon to be the New York Yanks) returning kicks and running the football. In college, he played in the same backfield as Ara Parsegian at Miami of Ohio and coached with Ara at Notre Dame for over twenty years.
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83. Lee Roy Selmon, 57, DE-DT, 6-3, 256
An All-American at OU, Lee Roy helped the Sooners to 2 mythical National Championships and was the first ever draft pick for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The HOFr held down the Bucs D-Line from 1976-1984, and made the NFC Championship game in 1979 (lost to Rams). The former teammate of this year's ADT member Bruce Radford was a 6-time All-Pro. Lee Roy died of a stroke,
Lee Roy starts at one Defensive Tackle position, moving Shawn Lee down in the rotation.
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84. Sam DeLuca, 75, G, 6-2, 250
The Gamecock played with the Chargers between 1960 and 1963, including winning an AFL championship with them. He played his last three years with the Jets and fellow ADT member Ray Abruzzese. After football, Sam was the voice of the Jets announcing games on TV and radio until 1986.
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85. Joe Krupa, 78, DT, 6-2, 232
The Purdue Boilermaker was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1956 and had a long career there, playing his last game in 1964. He made All-Pro in 1963. Joe was on teams with John Henry Johnson, Lynn Chandnois, Preston Carpenter, and John Nisby of the 2011 ADT.
We can't start Joe with all the talent on the D-line, but we can put him in the rotation as a Situational Defensive Tackle.
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86. Orlando Brown, 40, T, 6-7, 360
Orlando played his first 2 years in Cleveland after they drafted him from SC St. He bounced between the Browns and the Ravens from 1994 to 1999 when he was hit in the eye by a referee's (Joe Triplette) penalty flag. Later, he attacked the official in a state of rage. Orlando missed a few years due to injury before settling for $25 mil. He finished in 2005 like he started, bouncing between the Browns and the Ravens. The cause of death is unknown.
Orlando was a starter his whole career so it seems fitting he starts on the ADT for Norm Masters, who was a longtime backup.
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87. Joe Tofflemire, 46, C, 6-3, 275
The kid from Arizona was drafted by the Seahawks in 1989 but only played a few seasons between then and 1994. Joe died of heart failure.
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88. Peter Gent, 69, WR, 6-4, 205
The best-selling author of "North Dallas Forty" was a basketball star at Michigan State before joining the Cowboys in 1964. Many think he based his book characters on Don Meredith, Bob Hayes, Bob Lilly and that gang. Pete only caught a handful of passes but he did play in the famous 'Ice Bowl' in 1967.
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89. Chuck Boerio, 81, C, 6-4, 205
The All-American LB from Illinois played one year at center for the Packers in 1952.
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90. Reed Bohovich, 69, G, 6-3, 260
The first player ever drafted out of St Joe's, the big guy played one year for the new York Giants, culminating in a loss to to the Packers in 1962 Championship game. he played alongside Allan webb, Jim Duncan, Don Chandler, and HOFr Andy Robustelli of this year's ADT.
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91. Kent Hull, 50, C, 6-5, 284
The Bulldog from Missippi State came over to the Bills from the New Jersey Generals of the USFL. He started in Buffalo from 1986-1996, going to 4 straight Super Bowls along the way. He was the center on the team that lost those four games, and he was on the team that won after trailing Houston 35-3 in the playoffs, a game known simply as "the Comeback". He snapped mainly to Jim Kelly and played with Thurman Thomas and Andre Reed and that gang. He was an All-Pro 3 times. Kent died of intestinal bleeding.
Kent becomes our starting Center, supplanting Forrest Blue.
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92. Gale Gillingham, 67, G, 6-3, 255
A first round draft choice of the Packers out of Minnesota, Gale replaced Fuzzy Thurston on the line and never looked back in his career from 1966-1974, and 1976. He played in 2 Super Bowls (before they were called Super Bowls) and made All-Pro 5 times. Gale was teammates with Cal Winthrow, Kenny Payne, and Don Chandler of this year's ADT.
Gale starts at Guard replacing Jerry Huth this time.
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93. Greg Gantt, 59, P, 5-11, 188
The former kicker for the Crimson Tide punted two years for the Jets from 1974-1975. Greg died of heart disease.
Gantt replaces Terry Joyce as Punter.
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94. Ron Holmes, 48, DE, 6-4, 261
The big lineman from Washington was an All-American in college and he was the 8th overall pick in the 1985 draft by Tampa Bay. He amassed 36 1/2 sacks in his 8 year career, 5 with the Bucs and 3 more with the Broncos. He played with Ron Springs at Tampa Bay and later played in the Super Bowl with Denver. Holmes died in his sleep.
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95. Tommy Wadkins, 74, KR-RB, 6-0, 190
The kid from Iowa State played for the Lions from 1962-1967. One of the league's top return men, Tommy led the NFL in 1964 with 16 punt returns for a 14.9 yard average with 2 TDs. He led in kickoff returns in '65. In 63, he set the record for punt returns in a game (5 for 184).
Wadkins becomes our punt returner replacing Joe Heap.
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96. Rocky Ryan, 79, DB-E, 6-1, 202
Drafted by the Eagles out of Illinois, Rocky went to war then joined the team in 1956. He played a full two seasons there and part of a third before going to the Bears and ending his career. He caught a few passes, got a couple of TDs and made a couple of interceptions. Ryan was teammates with Norm Willey, Lee Riley, and Jimmy Harris of this year's ADT.
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97. Fred Molden, 48, DT, 6-2, 272
The big guy from So. Miss got a sack as a replacement player in 1987.
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98. Floyd Rice, 62, LB, 6-3, 223
The kid from Alcorn St. was drafted by Houston in 1971. He also played for San Diego, Oakland and New Orleans before calling it quits in 1978. Floyd played in the 1976 Super Bowl for the Raiders where was teammates with Skip Thomas of the ADT.
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99. Lenny Lyles, 75, DB, 6-2, 202
Lenny was drafted out of Louisville and played for Baltimore in the "Greates Game ever Played" in 1958 against the Giants. He spent 59 and 60 with the Niners before returning to Baltimore, where he played nine more seasons and ended his career in 1969. He made All-Pro once, and played with John Mackey, Joe Perry, and Bubba Smith of this year's ADT.
Lenny starts at one CB position, moving Ricky Bell to a Situational Player as a nickle-back.
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100. Hal Miller, 81, T, 6-4, 230
Hal was drafted in 1953 out of Geogia Tech by the 49rs and played one season there. He was teammates with Joe Perry.
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101. Nolan Luhn, 90, E, 6-1, 200
Drafted in 1945 by the Packers, Nolan went on to play 5 years in Green Bay. He caught 100 passes for over 1500 yards with 13 TDs.
Nolan replaces Kenny Payne as a Situational Player in our multi-receiver sets.
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102. Chester McGlockton, 42, DT, 6-3, 334
Chester was a huge presence on the Raiders D-line for several years in the 1990's. Drafted by them out of Clemson in '92, he played there thru 1997 before going on to Kansas City, Denver and finally the Jets in 2003. The big guy was named an All-Pro for 4 years from '94-'97. McGlockton died of a heart attack. He had been losing weight as a result of laparoscpic surgery.
Big Chet replaces Paul Dickson as a starting Defensive Tackle. Dickson becomes a rotational player.
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103. Ted Lapka, 91, E, 6-1, 193
Ted played for the Redskins in 1943, 1944 and 1946. He caught a handful of passes from Sammy Baugh.
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104. Lewis Bush, 42, LB, 6-2, 245
Lew was drafted out of Washington St. by the Chargers and played there from 1993-1999. In 2000, he moved to the Chiefs and played another 3 years. While with the Chargers, he made the SB against the 49rs in 1995 along with fellow Charger and ADT member Shawn Lee and was teammates with Chester McGlockton in Kansas City. Bush died of a heart attack.
Lew replaces journeyman George Buksar at MLB.
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105. Joe Restic, 84, E, 6-2, 180
The kid from Villanova played in 1952 for the Eagles. Joe was teammates with "Ziggy" Ziegler, Pete Pihos and Norm Willey of this year's ADT.
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106. Harley Sewell, 80, G, 6-1, 230
The Texas HOFr was the 13th overall pick of the NFL draft by the Lions in 1953. He played in Detroit at guard for 10 years before wrapping it up at Los Angeles with the Rams in '63. Harley was a 4-time All-Pro who played on two championship teams, the '53 and '57 Lions. Harley was teammates with Tom Watkins, Lee Riley, and NFL HOFr John Henry Johnson of this year's ADT.
Sewell takes over for John Nisby as starting Guard.
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107. Bill Stits, 80, DB, 6-4, 194
The lanky kid from UCLA was drafted by the Lions in 1954. Over an eight year career he played with them, the 49rs, Redskins and Giants. He had 15 INTs and 9 fumble recoveries through his playing days and was name to the Pro Bowl as a rookie. He was teammates with Harley Sewell, HOFrs Joe Perry and Andy Robustelli, Ralph Felton, John Nisby, Don Chandler, Bill Johnson, and Alan Webb.
Bill replaces Ricky Bell as a Situational player in our Nickle and Dime packages.
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108. Glen Holloway, 64, G, 6-3, 250
"Big Bear" was drafted out of North Texas in 1970 and played 4 years with the Bears and one with the Browns. Glen died of liver cancer. He had a small part in the movie "Brian's Song".
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109. Clyde Conner, 78, E, 6-2, 193
The kid from Pacific played 8 years for the 49rs from 1956 to 1863. He caught over 200 passes, mostly from Y.A. Tittle, for 18 TDs. He played alongside HOFrs Joe Perry and John Henry Johnson, Bill Johnson, Bob White, Jerry Smith, and Hal Miller of this year's ADT.
Clyde becomes a Situational player in our 3 and 4 receiver sets.
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110. William Moore, 89, G, 5-11, 248
"Red" was drafted out of Penn St. in 1947 and played 3 years with the Steelers. He made All-Pro as a rookie.
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111. Houston Antwine, 72, DT, 6-0, 270
The kid from Southern Illinois spent 11 years with the Boston Patriots of the old AFL from 1961 thru 1971, and played his last year in Philly. He was an All-Pro 6 times and may have collected over 40 sacks in his career - they didn't keep sack records back then. He teamed with Tom Addison and Richard Harris of this year's ADT.
Houston replaces another long-time DT in Paul Dickson, as a Situational player in our DL rotation.
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112. Lloyd Madden, 93, WB-DB, 6-1, 195
One of the old two-way players, Lloyd was drafted by the Chicago Cardinals out of Colorado Mines and played in 1940.
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113. Charles Smith, 78, DE, 6-2, 205
Chuck was Drafted out of Abilene Christian by the 49rs in 1956. He played one year there alongside Joe Perry, John Henry Johnson, Clyde Conner, Jerry Smith and Bill Johnson,
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