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Jan 17, 2012, 12:05 am
... of glaring omissions.
Wide receivers Tim Brown, Cris Carter and Andre Reed, ... soon join them in that classification.
Tim Brown
Wide Receiver
Oakland Raiders
17 Seasons
... Bowls
1,094 Receptions
105 Touchdowns
Brown certainly is a product of the ... more than just a pass catcher. Brow... Comment - Like
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Dec 26, 2011, 2:28 pm
The Pro Football Hall of Fame voters announced 28 semi-finalists for induction into the 2012 class. As always, it is a dubious list missing a ton of superior players, coaches and contributors languishing in a black hole called the "Seniors Pool". Just two players from that pool have a chance each ye... Comment - Like
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Nov 17, 2011, 2:26 pm
Charlie Hennigan
6'1" 187
Wide Receiver
Houston Oilers
1960-1966
7 seasons
410 Receptions
6,723 Receiving Yards
51 Touchdowns
5 Pro Bowls
AFL All-Time Team
First With 101 Receptions In A Season
Charles Taylor Hennigan joined the expansion Houston Oilers as an undrafted 25-year old in the fledgling... Comment - Like
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Oct 20, 2011, 11:00 am
Mike Kenn
6'7" 273
Tackle
Atlanta Falcons
1978-1995
17 Seasons
251 Games Played
11 Fumble Recoveries
5 Pro Bowls
Michael Lee Kenn was drafted in the first round of the 1978 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons, where he was the 13th overall selection. Kenn attended college at the University of Michiga... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 1:21 pm
Ox Emerson
5'11" 203
Guard
Detroit Lions
1931-1938
8 Seasons
86 Games Played
6 First Team All-Pro
NFL 1930s All-Decade Team
Grover Conner Emerson joined the Portsmouth Spartans in 1931 because the NFL did not institute a draft until 1936. Emerson attended college at the University of Texas, but had... Comment - Like
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Sep 12, 2011, 1:03 pm
Pete Retzlaff
6'1" 211
Tight End
Philadelphia Eagles
1956-1966
11 Seasons
452 Receptions
7,412 Receiving Yards
47 Touchdowns
5 Pro Bowls
1965 Bert Bell Award
Palmer Edward Retzlaff was drafted in the 22nd round of the 1953 draft by the Detroit Lions, where he was the 265th player chosen overall. H... Comment - Like
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Aug 6, 2011, 7:37 pm
The Pro Football Hall of Fame inducts their 2011 class today. Washington Redskins legend Chris Hanburger, a Seniors nominee, finds himself joining the heralded walls of Canton.
Some of you may recall my quest to get Chris his long overdue respect. His nine Pro Bowls are the most in Redskins history,... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2011, 11:52 am
Chuck Howley
6'3" 228
Linebacker
Dallas Cowboys
1958-1973
15 Seasons
180 Games Played
25 Interceptions
18 Fumble Recoveries
3 Touchdowns
6 Pro Bowls
Super Bowl V MVP
Charles Louis Howley was drafted in the first round of the 1958 draft by the Chicago Bears. He was the seventh player selected overal... Comment - Like
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Apr 16, 2011, 9:49 pm
Randy Gradishar
6'3" 233
Linebacker
Denver Broncos
1973 - 1984
Ten Seasons
145 Games Played
20 Interceptions
4 Touchdowns
7 Pro Bowls
1978 NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Randolph Charles Gradishar was drafted in the first round of the 1973 draft by the Denver Broncos. He was the 14th player chosen... Comment - Like
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Apr 10, 2011, 9:12 pm
Jack Kemp
6'1" 201
Quarterback
Buffalo Bills
1957-1969
11 Seasons
122 Games Played
7 Pro Bowls
1965 AFL MVP
AFL All-Time Leader In Passing Yards
AFL All-Time Leader In Attempts / Completions
5 AFL Title Games In 7 Seasons
Jack French Kemp was drafted in the 17th round of the 1957 draft by the Det... Comment - Like
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Mar 24, 2011, 1:09 am
Isiah Robertson
6'2" 225
Linebacker
Los Angeles Rams
1971 - 1982
12 Seasons
168 Games Played
25 Interceptions
15 Fumbles Recovered
4 Touchdowns
6 Pro Bowls
1971 Defensive Rookie of the Year
Isiah B. Robertson was a first round draft choice by the Los Angeles Rams in the 1971 NFL Draft. He was the ... Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2011, 11:54 am
Cris Carter
6'3" 202
Wide Receiver
Minnesota Vikings
16 Seasons
234 Games Played
1,101 Receptions
130 Touchdowns
8 Pro Bowls
1990s All-Decade Team
Cristopher D. Carter was drafted in the fourth round of the Supplemental Draft in 1987 by the Philadelphia Eagles. He had to go into the supplemental d... Comment - Like
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Mar 12, 2011, 6:01 pm
Grady Alderman
6 '2" 247
Offensive Tackle
Minnesota Vikings
1960-1974
15 Seasons
204 Games Played
13 Fumbles Recovered
6 Pro Bowls
Grady Charles Alderman was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 10th round of the 1960 draft. He went to college at the nearby University of Detroit Mercy. Alderman and... Comment - Like
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Feb 14, 2011, 6:32 am
Winston Hill
6'4" 270
Offensive Tackle
New York Jets
1963 - 1977
15 Seasons
198 Games Played
174 Consecutive Starts
8 Pro Bowls
AFL All-Time Team
Winston Cordell Hill was a 11th round draft pick by the Baltimore Colts in the 1963 NFL draft. He was the 145th player chosen overall. Hill went to Tex... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2011, 6:43 am
Some of my regular readers know I have a series of articles, Crazy Canton Cuts, that is dedicated to gridiron greats not yet inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
When I first started my series, the first player I profiled was Washington Redskins legend Chris Hanburger. Not only was I astonis... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2011, 10:49 pm
The Pro Football Hall of Fame voters meet on February 7, 2011. In the group of players that they will decide from, Washington Redskins legend Chris Hanburger, a Seniors nominee, could very well find himself being inducted into the heralded walls of Canton.
Some of you may recall my quest to get Chri... Comment - Like
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Aug 20, 2010, 9:32 pm
Harold Jackson
5'10" 175
Wide Receiver
Los Angeles Rams
Philadelphia Eagles
1968 - 1983
16 Seasons
208 Games Played
579 Receptions
10,372 Yards Receiving
76 Touchdowns
5 Pro Bowls
Harold Leon Jackson was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the 12th round of the 1967 NFL Draft, the 323rd player chosen... Comment - Like
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Aug 11, 2010, 5:21 pm
Randy Gradishar
6'3" 233
Middle Linebacker
Denver Broncos
1973 - 1984
12 Seasons
145 Games Played
20 Interceptions
4 Touchdowns
Seven Pro Bowls
1978 NFL Defensive Player of the Year
Randolph Charles Gradishar was drafted in the first round of the 1973 draft by the Denver Broncos. He was the 14th pla... Comment - Like
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May 7, 2010, 9:24 pm
Jim Tyrer
6'6" 280
Offensive Tackle
Kansas City Chiefs
1961-1974
14 Seasons
194 Games Played
9 Pro Bowls
6 First-Team All-Pro
AFL All-Time Team
James Efflo Tyrer was drafted in the third round of the 1961 American Football League draft by the Dallas Texans, the first draft the league ever held. He ... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2010, 12:18 am
Dear Drew:
At the NFL Players Association convention in Hawaii this past Sunday, you presented a resolution that would give former players two seats on the NFLPA Board of Player Representatives.
The two seats are for “non-voting members.” In my book, that’s just a bark without a bite. In fact ... Comment - Like
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Mar 22, 2010, 12:36 am
Roger Brown
6'5" 300
Defensive Tackle
1960 - 1969
Ten Seasons
138 Games Played
3 Safeties
6 Pro Bowls
Roger Lee Brown was drafted in the fourth round of the 1960 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions, the 42nd player chosen overall. The Lions had obtained that draft pick in 1958 when they dealt Hall of Fa... Comment - Like
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Mar 12, 2010, 2:48 am
Never before has a man come across our paths like the great Merlin Olsen, who passed away at the age of 69 years old yesterday. He was more than a gridiron great who blessed viewers with his abilities on the field as a Pro Bowl player who became the leader of the greatest defensive line in NFL histo... Comment - Like
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Feb 7, 2010, 2:49 pm
The Pro Football Hall Of Fame announced that seven men would be inducted into their facility, but they once again showed why the current selection process must be changed by their lack of knowledge of the game or its history.
Two players selected, Russ Grimm and Ricky Jackson, were dubious choices. ... Comment - Like
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Jan 22, 2010, 3:03 pm
Matt Blair
6'5" 232
Linebacker
Minnesota Vikings
1974 - 1985
12 Seasons
160 Games Played
16 Interceptions
20 Fumble Recoveries
20.5 Blocked Kicks
6 Pro Bowls
Blair was drafted in the second round of the 1974 draft by the Minnesota Vikings, and was the 51st player chosen overall. He had went to coll... Comment - Like
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Dec 27, 2009, 11:40 pm
Chris Hanburger
Washington Redskins
Linebacker
6'2" 220
1965 - 1978
14 Seasons
187 Games Played
19 Interceptions
5 Touchdowns
9 Pro Bowls
1972 NFC Defensive Player of the Year
Christian G. Hanburger was an 18th Round draft choice of the Redskins in 1965, played right away and was in the Pro Bowl by ... Comment - Like
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Dec 7, 2009, 9:33 pm
The Pro Football Hall Of Fame voters once again that they are a suspect allotment of people who either have no clue about the game of professional football, or that they are in the pocket of the National Football League.
On November 28th, 2009, the Pro Football Hall Of Fame announced their list of t... Comment - Like
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Nov 22, 2009, 7:37 pm
Ken Easley
6'3" 206
Strong Safety
Seattle Seahawks
1981 - 1987
7 Seasons
32 Interceptions
5 Pro Bowls
1981 AFC Defensive Rookie Of The Year
1984 NFL Defensive Player Of The Year
Kenneth Mason Easley Jr. was the first round draft pick of the Seattle Seahawks in 1981, and was the fourth player chosen... Comment - Like
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Nov 8, 2009, 1:53 pm
Ed Meador
5'11" 193
Safety
Los Angeles Rams
1959 - 1970
12 Seasons
163 Games Played
46 Interceptions
18 Fumble Recoveries
10 Kicks Blocked
6 Touchdowns
6 Pro Bowls
Eddie Doyle Meador was drafted in the seventh round of the 1959 draft by the Los Angeles Rams. He was the 80th player chosen overall.
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Oct 14, 2009, 8:25 pm
Bob Talamini
6'1" 255
Offensive Guard
Houston Oilers
1960 - 1968
Nine Seasons
126 Games
6 Pro Bowls
Robert Guy Talamini was drafted in the 24th round by the expansion Houston Oilers in the fledgling American Football League before the 1960 season. He was a territorial draft selection, and was the t... Comment - Like
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Oct 2, 2009, 2:05 am
Don Coryell
Head Coach
Saint Louis Cardinals
San Diego Chargers
1973 - 1986
14 Seasons
111 Wins
First Coach With 100 Wins In Pro And College Football
Only Coach To Lead NFL In Passing 6 Straight Years
5 Division Titles
Donald David Coryell played college football at the University of Washington from... Comment - Like
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Sep 25, 2009, 10:06 pm
FINALLY! RESPECT IS BORN!
Give The Philadelphia Eagles credit today!
They recognize their tradition now.
FINALLY!
Al Wistert is being inducted into the Eagles Ring Of Honor on 9/ 27/ 09.
It will occur during a halftime ceremony when the Eagles host the Kansas City Chiefs.
BUT, the job is not done f... Comment - Like
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