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Acquired from Buffalo in an off season trade, Cookie is considered the best fullback in the A.F.L. Cookie led the league in rushing last year. He was the first AFL player to eclipse the 1000 yard mark in rushing. Teamed up with Abner Haynes in .the backfield, Denver feels they are now in position to challenge San Diego for the Western Division supremacy.

Kermit, because of his speed, is used to return kicks as well as playing the secondary. Last year he returned 32 kicks for 741 yards both League leading figures. He also had 3 interceptions which he ran back 23 yards.

As a star in college Leo played fullback and offensive end. But in the pro ranks he functions as a fine defensive wingman. His tackling is sharp and he can diagnose a play with uncanny ability.

This block-busting defensive end came to the San Diego Chargers in 1967 in the deal that sent Keith Lincoln to Buffalo. Tom is an excellent pass. rusher and constantly harassing the opposing quarterback. Extremely versatile, Tom can also play at a guard or tackle position if called upon.

"Baddie" is playing his fourth season with the Redskins, his seventh in pro football. He was with the Boston Yanks two seasons and the Chicago Cardinals one year. At Western Reserve University he was a star athlete, captaining both the football and track teams in 1943. He was named All-Ohio quard and tackle in both '41 and '42. Also named on All Service team in '43-'44'-'45 while acting as a chief peffy officer in the Navy. Badaczewski is an automobile salesman in off-season and has also done some teaching of commercial geography and American history in his home town.

It only feels like Hubbard became an overnight star. In actuality, the Panthers RB's breakthrough season of 2023, where he compiled 1,135 yards from scrimmage, was the result of endless hours of hard work. "I pride myself on focusing on the little things and the details," he explained.

This is Bill's first season in the NFL. He starred for UCLA as an outstanding two-way player. Stits played more minutes during the past two seasons at UCLA than any other Bruin player. In '53, he carried the ball 41 times for 291 yards, a 7.1 yard average. Defensively, he rates with the best in the college game. He picked off eight enemy passes during the 1952 season, returning for 235 yards, just ten yards shy of the NCAA record.

A standout rookie with the Bills in 1982, Eugene turned in some superb statistics last season. He ranked as Bills 2nd-leading tackler with 63 total tackles while causing 2 fumbles and recovering one during campaign. Eugene recorded 299 career tackles at Saginaw Valley State including a record 124 during his senior year. He had 18 OB sacks as collegian.

During college days, played end for George Washington University. Was on the great Chicago Bears' teams of 1940-42. Took part in the Bears' 73-0 defeat of the Washington Redskins. With Los Angeles Dons, 1946-47. With Baltimore Colts since 1948. Switched from end to linebacker, mid-1949. Was outstanding defense man on club.

The Cowboys' leading receiver in 1974, Drew ranked 2nd in NFC behind Charley Young of Eagles. Was 3rd in overall NFL ratings. Signed as free agent after being passed in the 1973 college draft, he was surprise of season. By end of year he was starting and catching TD passes.

Second season. Played every minute of defense last year and was considered one of NFL's outstanding rookies. Named on most All-Midwest and All-Big Ten teams at Northwestern, where he played both offense and defense. Shone defensively in East-West Shrine game in San Francisco and Senior Bowl in Mobile. Born in Hanover, Pa., one of seven children.

For most receivers, a 1,000-yard season is a big deal. McLaurin, who reached the milestone for the first time in 2020, was more concerned with his team's success. "As long as we're winning, I don't really care about anything else," he said. The attitude was part of the reason he was also named a captain during his second campaign.

Mike was originally drafted by the old New York Yanks. The Browns' team captain arrived at Cleveland from Baltimore in 1953. The big tackle has been named for 4 Pro-Bowl games.

At college Eddie won more honors than any other grid star in history! He continues to use his accurate passing and amazingly deceptive ball handling ability to baffle Washington's rivals.

Led way for California's powerful rushing attack in 1991, earning first-team All-America honors ...Helped open holes for running back Russell White and rest of ground gainers who combined to average 214.6 rushing yards per game...Credited with making key blocks on pair of 1-yard touchdown runs by White in narrow victory over UCLA...Three-year starter.

The veteran flanker holds 13 records for the Jets. In 1966, Don was 2nd on the team in receiving and 9th in the AFL. The opposition respects this speedy player and constantly double-teams him.

The Redskins finished 5th in the Eastern Conference last season with seven and seven. They scored 351 to 355 for their opponents. The Skins were tied for first place in scoring in the Punt Return Department with 1 TD.

Dick was a real sleeper... ignored by other football clubs, the defensive back was signed by the Chargers as a free agent. As a freshman, Dick was a runner-up to Billy Joe as rookie of the year. The youngster wasted no time in winning a starting assignment in the San Diego defensive secondary as a corner man.

A four-year starter at Jackson State, Verlon was se- lected on the Southwest Conference All-Star team as a senior and was named to the Pittsburgh Courier All-America and NAIA squads. Verlon came up with some big plays for the Jets during the 1968 season. He dropped Daryle Lamonica on a fourth and ten play in the closing minutes of the AFL championship game and caused Tom Matte to fumble on the opening play of the second half of the Super Bowl. Verlon was named Most Valuable Defensive Player in AFL 1966 All-Star game.