Saints runner James Ford finds himself in the grasp of Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey of the Falcons in this 1971 NFL action.
Claude Humphrey Falcons, James Ford Saints - NFL 1971
Falcons All Pro Defensive End Claude Humphrey wraps up Rams tight end Bob Klein around 1972.
Claude Humphrey of the Falcons wraps up Bob Klein, Rams in 1972
Falcon defensive lineman Claude Humphrey puts the heat on Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel in the early 1970s. In 1971 Gabriel had 17 touchdowns and 2238 passing yards while Humphrey unofficially had 13 sacks.
Falcons Claude Humphrey closes in on the Rams Roman Gabriel in 1971
Early 1970s Rams-Falcons. Atlanta lineman John Zook and Claude Humphrey close in and bring down Rams quarterback Roman Gabriel.
Roman Gabriel sacked by John Zook and Claude Humphrey
Falcons Hall of Famer Claude Humphrey (#87) wraps up Steelers Quarterback Dick Shiner (#17). After 10 seasons in Atlanta Humphrey is unofficially credited with 99½ sacks. That would put him #1 on the franchise All Time List if sacks before 1982 were official.
Falcons Claude Humphrey sacks Dick Shiner
Falcon great Claude Humphrey puts the heat on 49er quarterback Joe Reed. in 10 seasons in Atlanta Humphrey is "unofficially" credited with 99½ sacks while there. That would rank as #1 in Falcons franchise history.
Claude Humphrey pressures 49er QB Joe Reed
Played 11 seasons with the Falcons after being chosen as their #1 pick in 1968. Still ranks #1 on the Atlanta Falcons All Time Sack Leaders List with 99½ sacks in 127 games.
Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons Defensive Lineman
Putting the Pressure on Eagles Quarterback Mike Boryla
Started 127 games for Falcons. He was a first round pick by the Falcons in the 1968 NFL Draft and finished his 10-year career with the Falcons as the team's all-time sack leader in franchise history with 94.5. His 1976 season of 15 sacks ranks 3rd in Atlanta annals for most sacks in a single season. Is currently tied for the franchise lead with six Pro Bowl selections including five straight from 1970-74. Led the team in sacks 8 times.
Claude Humphrey Pressures Mike Boryla
Putting some pressure on Cardinals Legend Jim Hart. With the Eagles he was a major part of one of the league's top ranked defenses that earned Philly a Super Bowl appearance in 1981. He was unofficially credited with 14½ sacks.
The Cardinals Jim Hart Rushed by Claude Humphrey of the Eagles.
After 10 seasons with the Falcons he was traded to Eagles where he finished the last 3 seasons of his career. unofficially had 14½ sacks in 1980 helping the Eagles the Super Bowl that year. Again it's 'unofficial" but he is credited with 122 sacks and 2 safeties during his time between the Falcons and Eagles. Named to the Hall of Fame in 2014.
Claude Humphrey Philadelphia Eagles 1979 to 1981
Shown in Super Bowl XV against the Oakland Raiders.
After 10 seasons with the Falcons he was traded to Eagles where he finished the last 3 seasons of his career. unofficially had 14½ sacks in 1980 helping the Eagles the Super Bowl that year. Again it's 'unofficial" but he is credited with 122 sacks and 2 safeties during his time between the Falcons and Eagles. Named to the Hall of Fame in 2014.
Claude Humphrey Philadelphia Eagles Defensive End
Has the most sacks in Falcon team history with 94½. Recorded 2 safeties as well.
Claude Humphrey Atlanta Falcons Defensive End
Putting pressure on John Brodie of the 49ers.
An All-American at Tennessee State he was the Falcons 1st-round draft pick of 1968. Named the NFL's Defensive Rookie of the Year in 1968. Remained with the Falcons until 1977 making 6 Pro Bowls and 2 All Pro Teams. Selected to the Falcons Ring of Honor in 2008.
Claude Humphrey of the Atlanta Falcons Rushing John Brodie of the San Francisco 49ers
