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HALL OF FAME RUSHER REACHES MILESTONE
The Vikings wound up in the cellar of the Western Division in a tie. They won 4, lost 9 and tied 1, scoring. 292 points to their opponents' 304. They led the NFL with 551 rushing attempts and a whopping 70 yard punt.
SAFETY. Pains together over head.
In his first NFL game, against the Steelers on September 9, 2002, Deion showed he can make big plays in ways other than catching passes. "It's not all about scoring touchdowns," said Branch after his emphatic block of safety Lee Flowers enabled teammate Donald Hayes to reach the end zone. "You have to help your teammates because they're going to help you out." Deion is only 5-9, 185, but his block packed a wallop. I didn't think hit him that hard, but, you know, I hit him," he added.
Jim blossomed into a fine offensive lineman in 1967 after gaining a starting assignment from the injury riddled Falcons. Jim now holds down a regular guard position on the strength of his aggressive, hard-hitting play. Extremely versatile, Jim can also handle a tackle or defensive end slot.
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Injuries curtailed Don's activities a bit last year, but he's still recognized as one of the NFL's best. He was a two-time All America at SMU.
FOOTBALL TRIVIA
Q: Which def. back led the Jets in interceptions in 1966?
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Q: Who is this player? He is a Colts quarterback.
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One of the NFL's outstanding rookies of 1970, Duane capped a superb season with a fine 1971 Super Bowl performance against the Colts. He led the Cowboys in kickoff returns with 19 for 416-yards and a 21.9 average (his longest going for 33-yards), in rushing (with a 47-yard touchdown run to his credit) and he also caught ten passes for 73-yards. his longest was a 17-yard gainer. Duane has great hands, he's a good blocker and he's got great size and speed. A good hurdle and sprint man in high school, he averaged 6.0-yards per carry with 2378-yards in 396 attempts in three seasons at West Texas State with 595-yards in five games as a sophomore, 708-yards as a junior and 1072-yards in his senior year. He got his opportunity with Dallas when Calvin Hill was sidelined by an injury, and was a starter rest of year.
Duane majored in Physical Education in college.
PASSING YARDS
89,214 Pass Yards
Tom Brady threw for 89,214 yards in his NFL career, the most in league history. His longevity and precision redefined quarterback excellence.
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VINTAGE SPOTLIGHT
One of professional football's great receivers, Art was obtained by the Bills after the 1966 campaign. In the 1963 All-Star game, Art caught the winning touchdown pass to give the western All-Stars the victory.
The Dolphins' leading interceptor of 1971, Jake tied Lemar Parrish for 4th place in the AFC in that category. He was the AFC's second leading punt return artist, running back 33 for 318 yards and a 9.6-yard average, gaining the most yardage among punt returners in the NFL.
The Cowboys clinched second place in the Eastern Conference by beating the Giants twice in '65. This gave them the chance to perform in the Playoff Bowl, in Miami, against the Colts. Dallas went down to a 35 to 3 defeat in the game.
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
An All-American player in college, Art has become one of the top receivers in the professional ranks. Boston uses many offenses to confuse the opposition. Art's value is that he can play split-end, right-end, and wing- back.
Art was Boston's #1 draft choice in 1963.
Owns tropical fish collection which includes a shark, lion fish and electric eel... Enjoys fishing, both in real life and video games... Honored by teammates with Packers' 1999 Unsung Hero Award... Played QB at Clinton (LA) High.
Love hasn't played much since being drafted in 2021, but he gave a glimpse of his potential in a 2022 meeting with the Super Bowl-bound Eagles. Coming on in relief, he completed 6-of-9 passes for 113 yards and a TD. "To see him throw the ball like that... I was really excited for him," QB guru Steve Calhoun said.
2 years ago, Dick was voted the league's "Comeback Player of the Year" as well as the Ram's M.V.P. In '66, he was 3rd in NFL in rushing.
Dick scored 109 touchdowns in high school.
MODERN ERA
In Week 14 of 2024, Bowers pulled in reception No. 87 on the season, which topped Sam LaPorta's NFL record for the most by a rookie tight end. But the breakthrough star wasn't done there. By the time the season ended, he had 112 catches, topping by seven the mark set by Puka Nacua for all rookies.
Renfro is a gifted athlete who can dominate a game, as his 15-tackle performance vs. Kansas in 1992 attests. A two-time All-Big Eight selection.
Fran was traded to the Vikings at the end of 1971 after being NFC's 8th leading passer last year. His longest play from scrimmage was an 81-yd. touchdown pass to Rich Houston.
Fran plays in the Masters Golf Tournament each Spring.
80s-90s ERA
The 1989 season saw Chris earn the 6th Pro Bowl selection of his career. He made trip to Honolulu and saw action in Classic, 2-4-90. Chris had distinction of catching a one-yard Pass off a deflection at Miami, 12-4-88. In 1983 he received acclaim as 1st rookie lineman to achieve Pro Bowl status.
Spider has turned into one of the league's best safeties. Last season he was honored by being picked to play on the Pro-Bowl squad. Spider intercepted eight passes and was tied for the league lead by running two of them back for touchdowns.
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.
Officials Signals: Touchdown, Field Goal or Successful Try: Both arms extended above head.
A giant of a man in size and desire, Eldon has gradually developed into one of the league's outstanding offensive tackles. Using his speed and mobility, he is tops at opening up the defensive line. His brother Bill recommended him to Denver. Eldon immediately impressed the brass and was rewarded a contract. He is looking forward to penetrating the defensive wall again this year.
Eldon serves as the Broncos' player representative.
CLASSIC vs. MODERN
CLASSIC ERA
The Cards were in contention for the Eastern Division Crown last season, but fell by the wayside. They ended the season in fourth place with 8 wins, 5 losses and 1 tie. They led the NFL in PRS with an 86 yard TD, in KORS with a 94 yard TD.
OFFSIDE, ENCROACHING or FREE KICK VIOLATION. Hands on hips.
MODERN ERA
New Orleans simply had no answer for McConkey in Week 8 of 2024. The rookie wideout secured all six of his targets and churned out 111 yards for his first 100-yard game in the NFL. The second-round selection highlighted the day with a pair of touchdowns as Los Angeles sailed to a 26-8 victory.
Atlanta acquired this sure. handed end from the Minnesota Vikings. Paul has fine speed and is an extremely elusive receiver. Once Paul gets clear in the open field, it's a sure six points for this high flying Falcon.
Paul averaged 15.3 yds. per catch in 1968.