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PASSING CHAMPION SETS NEW STANDARD
With 2 Receiving TD vs. Colts, 12-9-90, Andre broke Bills' career record of 35 by Elbert Dubenion. It was the 10th multi-TD game of Andre's career.
In 1988 Ickey became the 22nd NFL player to gain 1000 Yards as a rookie. He tied with Colts' Eric Dickerson for most Touchdowns by AFC running backs with 15 and led the conference with average of 5.3 Yards per carry last year.
Art Monk wasn't big on letters, with just seven of them in his name. When it came to numbers, however, he was an integer collector. The receiver produced massive stats throughout his Hall of Fame career. Peaking in 1984, he turned a league-high 106 catches into 1,372 yards.
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Star running backs Earl Campbell and Eddie George shined while wearing the powder-blue Oilers jersey. In Week 18 of 2025, Pollard got his chance to don the classic uniform when the Titans welcomed the Texans to town. The contest capped a third consecutive 1,000-yard campaign for the speedy back and his first in Tennessee.
FOOTBALL TRIVIA
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George had a very good season-with the Bears last year by leading the team in points scored with 48 and also in the passing department. He threw more passes and completed more passes last season than any other man in the NFL. Outstanding place kicker and kickoff specialist. This is his sixth season with the Bears. Married.
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CONSECUTIVE STARTS
297 Starts
Brett Favre started 297 consecutive games at quarterback, earning him the nickname "Iron Man." His toughness and durability were unmatched.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
Eddie set a new leaque record for number of carries, 271. He was also the leading ground gainer for the year. In four games he gained more than 100 yards and against Philadelphia he carried 30 times for 171 yards. A former All-American from Tulane, and one of the game's great backs. Is in third year with Giants.
Means has been a running backs coach and offensive coordinator on the collegiate level since retiring from the NFL, and those who play for him would be wise to listen to his words. The straight-ahead rusher had his best season with San Diego in 1994, when he ran for 1,350 yards and made the Pro Bowl.
Rudy was the NFL's 13th leading passer last year, tossing 309 and completing 147. He threw for 1858 yards and 10 TDs including an 80 yard TD. Rudy has an NFL record, 13 straight completions and has been a League passing champ.
A regular in the Viking's offensive line since his rookie year, Larry is a top pass blocker who hits real hard. The quiet man is one of the most popular men on the squad. Quarterback Joe Kapp operates with a little more confidence when he knows that Larry is getting his job done. Larry always gives a top performance!
Larry won All Big Ten honors at Purdue.
RETRO CORNER
When Lou sets his sights for a block, enemy players prepare themselves for a human avalanche. Packing about the most power in the League, Lou has been picked for 5 Pro Bowl games and has won All-Pro Honors four straight years. Although offensive tackle is his regular spot, Lou can handle both guard positions with ease and has been called upon to add strength to the Lions' defense when Detroit is putting up a goal line stand.
Plan on seeing a lot more of Ajayi in the Dolphins offensive attack in 2016. "Jay is going to be a big part of what we're going to do," new Miami head coach Adam Gase said in March. That bodes well for the second-year rusher, who just two years prior led the FBS with 347 carries and 32 total touchdowns.
As dangerous as ever in '94, he set Steeler playoff records by completing 32 passes for 349 yards vs. San Diego on Jan. 15. Went deep to Yancey Thigpen for 60-yard TD vs. Arizona (Oct. 30). Rarely one to force passes, Neil throws very few INTs.
A former fighting Marine, Pete is a tower of power in the Redskin defense. Big and bullish, he can scramble enemy interference, stop runners cold in their tracks and pounce on passers with his powerful charging. Originally with the Chicago Cards in '52 and '53, Pete came to the Skins in '54, and has been a starting lineman ever since.
Volney was the Univ. of So. California captain in 1950. He was the star lineman in the 1955 Pro Bowl.
MODERN ERA
Before Campbell came along, no running back had ever recorded 4,000 rushing yards in his first three seasons (Walter Payton, 3,921). After amassing 1,450 as a rookie and 1,697 in Year 2, the Oilers star rumbled to a whopping 1,934 in 1980 to become the first to hit 5,000 yards in his first three seasons.
When the Bears needed someone to punch the ball into the end zone from in close, Johnson was willing and able to battle his way over the line. The hard-nosed running back tripled his touchdown production from two in his rookie season to six in 2024 - and all six scores came from 1 yard out.
"Butch" has been named to numerous All-Star teams in six of the past seven years. He is the Bills' all-time pass interception leader with 40 and he ran his first pro interception back for a 72-yard touchdown in 1964. A durable performer and a strong hitter, he has started all the Bills' games the past seven years. One of his best games occurred in the Houston Astrodome, 10-5-69, when he intercepted three aerials against the Oilers. "Butch" played offense at Boston University, leading the team in rushing in his junior and senior years. He's rated as one of the AFC's foremost punt return artists.
George's wife is a registered nurse.
80s-90s ERA
Fred was on the receiving end of a 95-yard TD at Buffalo, 12-2-90. It was the 2nd-longest play from scrimmage in Eagles' history and NFL's longest of the campaign. Fred's uncle, John Barnett, was a RB with USFL's Los Angeles Express.
The veteran quarterback overcame serious injuries which sidelined him in 1963 and 1964. John has a fine and extremely accurate throwing arm. Multi-talented, John is also an excellent punter.
The Lions gave up Milt Plum, Pat Studstill and Tom Watkins to acquire this quarterback. The ex-Ram completed 27 passes in a 1965 game, the top mark by an L.A. quarterback in 14 years. Bill is strong-armed and accurate.
Bill was named the top back in the Senior Bowl in 1964.
Willie was one of Denver's top rookies in 1963. His speed, aggressiveness, and mobility earned him a starting role for the Broncos. A real rock'em, sock'em kind of player, Willie is a coach's dream. Great things are anticipated for this hard-hitting back this year. He led the Broncos in pass interception in 1964.
Willie enjoys drawing & painting
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
A premier quarterback, Bart has completed a higher percentage of passes in his career than any other NFL player and has the lowest percentage of interceptions! He holds the NFL record of 294 consecutive passes without an interception.
MODERN ERA
One of the NFL's great defensive playmakers, Houston recorded 10 defensive touchdowns in 14 seasons. At his best with the Oilers in 1971, the safety snagged nine interceptions and returned four for touchdowns. He added a fumble return for a score to set a record for most defensive touchdowns in a season.
Dan really blossomed into one of the best split ends in professional football. He led the New Orleans Saints in pass receptions and wound up fourth in the league standings! Dan has the speed and all the moves.
In a game in 1967, Dan caught 12 passes.