Post category:Defensive Linemen Post author:phil Image Gallery of Ernie Ladd, Defensive Tackle 1961-1968 The Big Cat – Ernie Ladd Early AFL action between San Diego and Boston - Ernie Ladd (#77) and Earl Faison (#86) of the Chargers close in on Boston runner Ron Burton (#22).The Chargers Ernie Ladd & Earl Faison close in on the Patriots Ron Burton in 1962 AFLThe Big Cat Strikes! Ernie Ladd & Bill Hudson bring down Texans quarterback Cotton Davidson in early AFL actionThe Big Cat Strikes! Ernie Ladd & Bill Hudson sack Cotton DavidsonEarly AFL action in 1962 - San Diego Chargers legends Ernie Ladd (#77) and Earl Faison (#86) put the stop on Broncos runner Gene Mingo (#21). Both Ladd and Fiason were AFL All Stars in 1962.Ernie Ladd and Earl Faison stop Gene Mingo in 19626-foot 9-inch 300 pound Ernie Ladd (#77) takes down an unfortunate runner. Ernie Ladd of the San Diego ChargersBig Ernie Ladd (#77) puts some heat on Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jack Kemp.Ernie Ladd of the Chargers puts the pressure on Bills QB Jack KempThe listed starting defensive line of the 1966 Houston Oilers - Don Floyd (#75), Ernie Ladd (#99), Pat Holmes (#79) & Gary Cutsinger (#80). Cutsinger is credited with leading the 66 Oilers with 5 sacks. Unfortunately the Oilers defense was one of the AFL's worst and ranked near the bottom in 1966. Greatly improved by 1967 though only Holmes remained a year later. He was named to the AFL All Stars. Ladd meanwhile would end up in Kansas City.The Starting Defensive Line of the 1966 Houston OilersThe Big Cat - From Grambling he played 5 seasons with the Chargers. 3 time AFL All-League and 4 times AFL All-Star.The Big Cat - Ernie Ladd of the San Diego ChargersPlayed the last 2 seasons of his career with the Kansas City Chiefs.Ernie Ladd Kansas City ChiefsWon an AFL Championship in 1963 when the Chargers beat the Boston Patriots 51-10.Chargers Ernie LaddHere he takes down Bill Munson of the Rams.Ernie Ladd Sacks Bill MunsonErnie Ladd San Diego ChargersErnie LaddErnie Ladd brings down Babe Parilli 1963 Tags: houston oilers, kansas city chiefs, l named players, san diego chargers Leave a Reply Cancel replyCommentEnter your name or username to comment Enter your email address to comment Enter your website URL (optional) Δ If You Like It - Please Share! Share this content Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Read more articles Previous PostJohn Offerdahl Next PostMike Singletary phil Owner/Operator of NFL Past Players. Also runs New Orleans Saints History You Might Also Like Claude Humphrey June 16, 2020 Doug Atkins January 18, 2016 Scott Appleton December 26, 2015 Bob Lilly October 30, 2016