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PASSING CHAMPION SETS NEW STANDARD
Bob led the Colts in '66 with 6 interceptions. He extended his own team record to 43. His 114 yards re- turned raised his own mark to 689. Aside from his great ball-hawking, he is a fearless tackler and clutch performer.
The second-leading vote-getter in the balloting for Most Valuable Player honors in the 1973 Super Bowl, Manny completely dominated his opponents throughout game holding Redskin offensive attack to a minimum. Signed as free agent by Dolphins, Manny possesses quickness, mobility and strength at defensive tackle.
An all-state fullback in high school, Chuck won letters in football, track, swimming, gymnastics and wrestling as a junior at West Virginia in 1956. He was a 10.1 sprinter in track and one-meter Southern Conference diving champ. He made all conference as a guard, center and linebacker. Drafted first by the Bears, he was traded to Dallas and has become a Pro Bowl fixture.
Chuck owns a dry cleaning center in Dallas.
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Whether it's swatting down enemy passes with his huge hands or smashing ball carriers to the ground, Don gets the job done. He's one of the more fearsome sights N.F.L. teams have to face once a week.
FOOTBALL TRIVIA
Q: What does Mike do when he's not playing football?
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Q: Who scored the most points in 1 season?
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Still recognized as one of the most agile pursuers of rival passers, Alex is a master in the technique of using his hands and arms to fight his way past would-be blockers into enemy backfields. Picked as an All-Pro four times, his brother Lou is a former tackle with Washington and his brother Ted is a former offensive guard with four NFL clubs. Another brother also played Big Ten football.
Alex was once a pro wrestler.
SACK MASTER
200 Sacks
Bruce Smith recorded 200 career sacks, terrorizing quarterbacks throughout the 1980s and 1990s. His pass rush was relentless and effective.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
San Francisco's sights are set for the future. They improved their percentage in '64 by doubling '63's figure. They scored 38 more points and gave away 61 less to their opposition in '64, as compared with '63 scores.
The second-leading vote-getter in the balloting for Most Valuable Player honors in the 1973 Super Bowl, Manny completely dominated his opponents throughout game holding Redskin offensive attack to a minimum. Signed as free agent by Dolphins, Manny possesses quickness, mobility and strength at defensive tackle.
Detroit was tied for last place in the Western Division with 4 wins, 9 losses and 1 tie. They led the NFL with 396 yards and an average of 10.4 yards on Punt Returns. There's only one place for Detroit to go in '67... up. Watch them.
NO TIME-OUT or TIME-IN WITH WHISTLE. Full arm circles to simulate winding clock.
RETRO CORNER
Led National Football League in passing in 1950. Finished season with average gain of 8.85 yards for each pass attempted. Attempted 223, and completed 127 for 2,061 yards. Threw 18 TD passes. Played quarterback for University of Oregon. Led Oregon to its first undefeated conference season. All-Pacific Coast, 1948. Joined Rams in 1949. Noted for coming through to win games in the pinch.
Washington made history against Georgia Tech on Nov. 4, 2023. Dominating through the air, he came down with 11 grabs against the Yellow Jackets. Tallying 109 receiving yards, he became the fastest receiver to hit the 1,000-yard mark in a season in Cavaliers history-doing so in nine games.
Bill is almost in a class by himself as a pass-catcher. He hangs onto practically everything, and he's good for at least one circus catch per game. He was sixth in that department last year, and caught one for a 77-yard TD.
The World Champions... the first time any team could make claim to this title, Green Bay beat Dallas 34 to 27 and then took Kansas City of the AFL 35 to 10 to claim the crown. They played heads-up ball in season with a 10, 3, 1 record.
TOUCHDOWN, FIELD GOAL or SUCCESSFUL TRY. Both arms extended above head.
MODERN ERA
Real life isn't like the movies, where a rookie gets the cold shoulder from veterans until he proves himself. Ravens cornerback Domonique Foxworth offered to mentor the Colorado kid. "Every young player needs to have somebody who can help him," he said. "I'm excited to be that sort of person for (Smith.)"
Tied for Oilers' lead in forced fumbles and 2nd in interceptions last season ...Led defensive backs in tackles for 4th consecutive season...Returned interception 58 yards for TD against Bills (1/3) in playoffs.
A quick and fast receiver with the ability to get deep, Dan is an outstanding young tight end. A big and strong player with a fine blocking technique, he was a Little All-American selection at Northeastern University.
Dan was voted New England Player of the Year in 1978.
Hewritt is a quick starting powerful runner. His intensive desire to excel makes him one of the hardest workers in the league. Hewritt is also an excellent pass receiver. He is like a runaway locomotive in the open field. A tough man to bring down, he will battle recently acquired Abner Haynes for the starting halfback position.
Just set up the ball and Jim will boot it home. Last season, this kicker led the National Football League in scoring with 117 points.
Jim led the NFL with 27 field goals in '67.
The Packers' leading interceptor in 1970, Willie was named to The Sporting News NFC All-Star Team and the UPI NFC All-Star Second Team last year. Noted for his 50-yard pass interception in the 1966 Super Bowl, he led the NFL in punt returns in 1961, was second in that department in 1962 and 1963, and led the Packers in 1965, 1967 and 1970. A quarterback and defensive halfback at USC, he is rated as the surest tackler on the squad. Willie has played in All-Star games following the past eight seasons.
Willie is a member of the President's Council for Youth Fitness.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
Ron was injured before the 1963 season began and he underwent surgery. Yet the gallant back returned just in time for the playoff game with the Bills, and he played an important role in the victory. In 1962 Ron was the workhorse of the Patriots' staff. He was used in rushing, pass receiving, returns of kickoffs, punt returns and played on the kickoff team!
MODERN ERA
A 100-yard game is one to remember. Anderson did it three times over and then some in the same game. The Rams legend's 336 yards vs. New Orleans in 1989 remains the NFL record. "Everything went right that night," he said. "It's incredible that the record is still standing today and it's a night I'll never forget."
This veteran is a dual threat. Used as a defensive back, Clendon has also seen duty with the Steelers on offense too. A good tackler who can cover anyone in the NFL, Clendon is dangerous as a punt return specialist.
Clendon's 12 years with Pittsburgh makes him the old man on the squad.