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Claude Humphrey - 1968 NFL Defensive Rookie Of The Year
The 1968 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year, Falcon Claude Humphrey of Tennessee State had 11.5 sacks his first year in the league. Here he has Giant Tucker Fredrickson in his grasp.

Ron McDole 18-Yard Touchdown vs Oilers in 1971
Veteran Ron McDole is escorted into the endzone by Verlon Biggs as he scores on the Houston Oilers with an intercepted pass in 1971. In total McDole has 12 intercepted passes - the most ever for an NFL Defensive Lineman - in his 18-year Pro Football career. The Oilers here as #74 - Gene Ferguson and #77 - former Jet Sam Walton.

Old School NFL Rams - Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier & Deacon Jones
The "Fearsome Foursome" of the LA Rams - Lamar Lundy, Merlin Olsen, Rosey Grier & Deacon Jones. Together from 1963 to 1966. Jones and Olsen are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Steelers Mike Wagner, Jack Lambert & Jack Ham Take Down Browns Ball Carrier Cleo Miller
From the 34-14 Steelers win over Cleveland in 1978 - Steeler Greats put the stop on Cleveland Browns ball carrier Cleo Miller.

Sonny Jurgensen, Eagles Passing Against Bob Lilly and the Dallas Cowboys in 1961
In 1961, Sonny Jurgensen took over as the Eagles starting quarterback and set a new NFL Passing Records of 3723 Passing Yards and 32 Touchdown Passes. Here he is setting up to throw against Bob Lilly and the Dallas Cowboys defense - we think in 1961 - where Sonny threw for 351 yards and 5 touchdowns. Eagle #30 is fullback Theron Sapp.

Chargers Walt Sweeney & Doug Wilkerson Lead Block for Mike Garrett in 1971
His first full year in San Diego, Mike Garrett was the Chargers leading rusher in 1971 with 591 yards on the ground. He had a total of 7 touchdowns scored. Here is is behind the blocking of Doug Wilkerson and Walt Sweeney.

Saints Quarterback Legend Archie Manning in 1971
Considered one of the best quarterbacks for some of the worst teams in NFL history. New Orleans pinned their hopes on Ole Miss legend Archie Manning in 1971 but injuries and a lack of support seemed to always hold back his career - not just in New Orleans but in Houston and Minnesota as well. In an ironic twist he would father 2 future NFL quarterbacks that would play a total of 31 years and win 4 Super Bowls.