Ron Johnson carries against the Washington Redskins defense in 1973
Ron Johnson is surrounded by Redskin defenders in a 1973 game at Robert F. Kennedy Stadium. Johnson had a good game scoring 2 touchdowns, rushing for 90 yards and catching 6 passes for another 101 but the Redskins would end up on top 27-24 at the end.
Giants here with Johnson are John Hill, #52, Dick Enderle, #62 and Bob Tucker, #38. The Redskins closing in are Verlon Biggs, #86, Bill Brudige, #77, Diron Talbert,#72, & Ron McDole, #79.
Diron Talbert and Coy Bacon, LA Rams
Ram defensive lineman Diron Talbert and Coy Bacon head for the sideline. Both men played 14 years in the NFL and were together in Los Angeles from 1968-1970. Bacon had 3 Pro Bowls, Talbert 1.
Diron Talbert rushing Joe Kapp in the 1969 NFL Playoffs
Diron Talbert gets around Grady Alderman in his attempt to reach Vikings quarterback Joe Kapp during the 1969 Vikings/Rams playoff game. The Vikes would win 23-20 and eventually go on to play the Chiefs in Super Bowl IV. Could the Ram behind Kapp be Deacon Jones?
John Brodie sacked by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.
John Brodie sacked by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.
John Brodie sacked by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert
49ers quarterback John Brodie is brought by an intense LA Rams rush brought on by Roger Brown and Diron Talbert.
Diron Talbert, Redskins Veteran
A 10-year veteran with the Redskins. Started 130 games in Washington. Before that he was with the Rams for 4 seasons.
Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)
Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)
Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)
Redskins Head Coach George Allen with his 1975 Defensive Line
Redskins Head Coach George Allen pictured in 1975 with his Defensive Line - Dave Butz (#65), Dennis Johnson (#61), Verlon Biggs (#86), Ron McDole (#79), Dennis Johnson (#77), Manny Sistrunk (#64), Head Coach George Allen and Diron Talbert (#72)
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert
He may not have been a household name among common NFL fans but the 14-year veteran is well known to old school Washington Redskins fans from the 1970s. A 5th round draft pick from Texas by the Los Angeles Rams in 1966. He joined the Redskins in 1971 and was a major player in the Redskins success of the early 70s getting named to the 1973 UPI All Pro Team and making the Pro Bowl in 1974.
Diron Talbert sacks Roger Staubach
A huge rival in the NFL during the 1970s was between the Washington Redskins and Dallas Cowboys of the NFC Eastern Division. Here Cowboys Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubach is set upon by the Washington Redskins defense led by #72, Defensive Tackle Diron Talbert.
Craig Morton sacked by Diron Talbert
Giants Quarterback Craig Morton goes down at the efforts Washington Redskins defensive tackle Diron Talbert.
Allegedly, the phrase "Sack the Quarterback" came about after Rams Head Coach Joe Gibbs made the comment "we’re going to take that Morton salt and put him into a sack” before a game against Morton when he was playing for the Dallas Cowboys.
Giants Runner Ron Johnson | Redskins Tackle Diron Talbert
Legendary Giants runner Ron Johnson (#30) carries against the Washington Redskins defense led by longtime defensive lineman Diron Talbert.
