Note: Adams wore this number in Green Bay. 41 Leroy Mitchell, CB, 1967-68: Picked off 10 passes in 28 games with the Pats. We present them here for purely educational purposes. 38 -- Roland James, SS, 1980-90:Brandon Bolden falls a ways behind James, who spent his entire 11-year career in New England. Its essentially the same with 81. 98 Trey Flowers Versatile defensive end let his play do the talking. 25 Rick Sanford, S, 1979-84: Made 60 starts for the Patriots. Center Bryan Stork and long snapper Lonie Paxton both won Super Bowls wearing 66, while Paul Fairchild was a seven-year starter at guard in the late 1980s. Dee was an inaugural Patriot and had his number retired. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Antwine is now a member of the All-AFL team and the Patriots Hall of Fame. Rick Sanford also deserves mentioning, and Chung but his better work has come since returning with No. Rob Gronkowski once had 17. 46 -- James Develin, FB, 2012-present:The Patriots have long sung the praises of Develin. 97 Jarvis Green Classy sub rusher always produced when needed. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Two very good ones come to mind in Victor Cruz (No. Read the names of the retired players, in the story, and many of the fans probably have not thought about them in a long time. (Meanwhile, poor James White never even had a shot.). Read the names of the retired players, in the story, and many of the fans probably have not thought about them in a long time. 61 -- Steve Neal, G, 2002-10: A former college wrestler turned gritty guard, Neal emerged as a starter for the 2004 Super Bowl championship team and remained a mauler when healthy. Who is number 88 on the Patriots? 24 Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004: Thirty-six of Laws 53 career picks came as a member of the Patriots. 92 Ray Agnew, DL, 1990-94: Not a ton of history here with No. Ravens numbers have never looked better, . 66. 72 -- Matt Light, OT, 2001-11:A three-time Pro Bowler, Light emerged as a franchise left tackle as a rookie and continued to protect Tom Brady's blind set for the 11 seasons. Despite missing five games and leaving two of the other 11 due to injury, Bennett was one of the most productive players of the Bears 2015 offense. Note: Thurman wore No. 64 -- Richard Bishop, DL 1976-81: Bishop played before sacks and tackles were tracked by the NFL, but did make 50 starts over six seasons. Patriots.com writers Mike Dussault and Evan Lazar share their first mock draft picks of the 2023 offseason as New England prepares for the NFL Draft. 63 Joe Andruzzi His toughness defined the OL during the first part of the dynasty. 47 attempts for 166 yards and a. Yesterday, the New England Patriots announced the first wave of new jersey numbers. 87 Rob Gronkowski, TE, 2010-present: Tough one for Ben Coates, who didnt have the foresight to wear No. Hannah reported to camp, ending his 3-month retirement. 56 -- Andre Tippett, LB, 1982-93:The Hall of Famer was one of the most feared pass rushers of his era. 8 -- Josh Miller, P, 2004-06:Another in a long line of left-footed punters in New England, average 43.6 yards per attempt. 20 Gino Cappelletti The only man to ever don the number remains Mr. Patriot. Receiver Devin Ross wore it during mandatory minicamp, when he participated on a tryout basis. Gostkowski was drafted to replace a legend in Adam Vinatieri. Belichick has 8 super bowl rings,6 with Patriots and 2 with Giants. 1 Cam Newton Yes, technically Newton hasn't appeared in game yet but with John Smith and Tony Franklin as his main competitors, Cam gets the nod sight unseen. If players wanted to go lower, they could, and that they did. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 7 Hugh Millen, QB, 1991-92: Millen wasnt particularly good (17 TDs, 28 INTs), but he did at least play. 2 Mike Patrick Another number that has gotten very little use in Patriots history. 12 Tom Brady, QB, 2000-present: Tough break for Matt Cavanaugh. No other player did as much wearing No. 50 -- Mike Vrabel, LB, 2001-08:It's tough to leave Rob Ninkovich off this list, but Vrabel's impact on the 2001-2004 Super Bowl teams and All-Pro season in 2007 are tough to beat. And thats not because of availability. After wearing No. Gambling problem? Gambling problem? His boat is now called 7 rings. 58 -- Pete Brock, OL, 1976-87:Spent 12 seasons with the Patriots, earned the name "Deep Threat" after catching a 6-yard touchdown pass in 1976. 93 -- Richard Seymour, DE, 2001-08: A three-time All-Pro selection and one of themost dominant defensive linemen of his era, Seymour was a cornerstone of the 2001-2004 defenses. 90 -- Toby Williams, DL, 1983-88:Played a big role in the Patriots' 3-4 defense in the mid-80s. Sign up for our newsletter and get every update delivered to your inbox! Roster sizes are huge. Kansas City Chiefs tight end wearing No. 69 for two seasons his rookie year and his last year. The Patriots Cheerleaders held an open workshop on Saturday, February 11, 2023, to help prepare candidates for the audition process for the 2023 squad. The No. How about Roman Phifer vs. Chandler Jones. Raiders Head Coach Josh McDaniels and Cardinals General Manager Monti Ossenfort address the media during the NFL Combine on Tuesday, February 28th, 2023. You must be logged in to leave a comment. New Englands former OC expresses confidence in his de facto successor. Note: Karas wore No. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Tuesday, February 28, 2:31PM. 2016 preview: When the Patriots traded for Bennett, he had one year left on his contract and thus has a 2016 cap hit of $5.185 million. Its older brother, No. New England Patriots 2016 roster breakdown, Patriots roster breakdown: DT Vincent Valentine, Patriots roster breakdown: TE Martellus Bennett, Patriots roster breakdown: TE Rob Gronkowski. Three times Seymour made first team All-Pro. 89 -- Bob Dee, DL, 1960-67: The Patriots Hall of Famer isn't just the best player to wear No. 65 Houston Antwine Part of a monster DL for the Patriots in the 1960s. Both were dominant. The 722 snaps he played (of 1,077; 67%) were the most of Chicagos skill position players. 73 John Hannah, G, 1973-85: The first New England Patriot to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 30 -- Mosi Tatupu, FB, 1979-90: A fan-favorite fullback, special teamer and overall bruiser during his time in New England, Tatupu passed away in 2010. Toggle navigation. Edges out longtime longsnapper Lonie Paxton. In total, 17 players wear No. He passed away in 2010, and a brain exam revealed that he had suffered from CTE, according to The Boston Globe. 82 or something. David Andrews is a year or two away from taking this spot. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Tom Bradys No. 88, 83; Born: July 23, 1974 Columbus, Ohio: Died: November 20, 2017 (aged 43) Irving, Texas: Height: 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) . 5. Nate Solder's old number will be worn by free agency addition Ulrick John this year. Intercepted 16 passes. I am pretty Belichick is not fond of Gronkowski because Bill was set to ship him out to Detroit for some top picks and he threatened to step away. In six years with the Pats, Rob Gronkowski has 5,555 yards. Mitchell's seven pick in 1968 earn him a spot. 96 Brent Williams, DE, 1986-93: Had 43.5 sacks in eight seasons with the Pats. 12 wont be reissued but I didnt think Gronks # should have either. 89 Bob Dee, DL, 1960-67: Easy one. 23 Ron Hall Still third on the Patriots all-time interceptions list, the safety gets the spot over Patrick Chung. When the Patriots were retiring the jersey numbers of Geno, Haynes, etc., they didnt have a true team Hall of Fame. Off the field, he's one of the most beloved players in Patriots history. 33 -- Kevin Faulk, RB, 1999-2011: Dion Lewis was great, but Faulk is an all-time Patriot, setting the standard for third-down backs and clutch plays in New England. Corey Dillon, who helped the Patriots grind out their third Super Bowl in 2004 catches a tough break. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 12? -- Rookie Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower has been issued jersey No. Only two other players have worn No. 38 Roland James James joined Marion to make up one of the best safety tandems in football throughout the 1980s. No. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Strangely enough though, they probably wouldnt take it if they could. FOXBOROUGH, Mass. Note: Henry wore No. 30 Mosi Tatupu, FB, 1979-90: A mainstay in New England, Tatupu was a fullback, special teamer and fan favorite. McGinest is the Patriots' all-time leader in postseason sacks with 16. 67 -- Dan Koppen, C, 2003-11:Stepped in right away to start as a rookie during the peak of the Patriots early dynasty. 1 will return to the field of play for the first time in 33 years, currently the fourth longest number drought in Patriots history, behind only Bob Dee's 89 (last worn in 1967), Gino Cappelletti's 20 (last worn in 1970), and Jim Lee Hunt's 79 (last worn in 1970). 49 -- Joe Cardona, LS, 2015-present:Sure, Cardona might just be a long snapper, but he's a really good long snapper. The only player to wear that number during his career with the team is Freiermuth. Number 88 has been retired throughout the entire NFL history of the Pittsburgh Steelers. 66 - Marcus Martin: Martin was given No. Note: Bolden wore No. 18 Matthew Slater, ST/WR, 2008-present: Slater beats out wide receiver Randy Vataha, who had over 3,000 yards and 23 touchdowns in six seasons with the Pats. Sylvester Peck Media, LLC. Jerry Rice, Steve Largent, Cris Carter, James Lofton, and Kellen Winslow all wore it. In the 2004draft, seven receivers were drafted in the first round. Popular: Tom Brady, Cam Newton, Aaron Donald, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Odell Beckham Jr., J.J. Watt, Peyton Manning, Patrick Mahomes, Julio Jones, Antonio Brown, Ben Roethlisberger, Drew Brees, Todd Gurley . He previously wore 51 in New England. He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. Expanding the parameters an extra round, 45 of 61 receivers drafted in the first two rounds since 2009 have taken a number between 10 and 19. 7 Hugh Millen He didn't win many of the 20 games he started from 1991-92, but he did provide some excitement on some otherwise wretchedly moribund teams. 63 Joe Andruzzi, G, 2000-2004: Started all 16 games in each of the three Super Bowl years (2001, 2003, 2004). Others, like No. 14. 2 receiver for Bledsoe. its a testimony to belichicks greatness that the pats cant retire numbers like 31 lesser franchises. 62 -- Ryan Wendell, OL, 2011-15: Another undrafted player who moved up the ladder, Wendell was a full-time starter for three seasons, winning a Super Bowl in 2014. 77 Nate Solder Yes, I'm guilty of the recency thing again. 69 Julius Adams, DL, 1971-87: Kind of a cop out here. 86 -- Stanley Morgan, WR, 1977-89:Morgan is the Patriots' all-time leading receiver with 10,352 yards and no one else is close. Both insane and talented. 85 Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68: Would have been a tough call between Buoniconti and Julius Adams. 4 -- Adam Vinatieri, K, 1996-2005:Gostkowski may have better numbers, but Vinatieri is second to no one in terms of clutch kicks in Patriots history. He will wear No. 95 Chandler Jones Tough competition here with Ed Reynolds, Roman Phifer and Henry Thomas. Vereens 11-catch Super Bowl gives him the slightest of advantages over Pro Bowl corner Chuck Shonta, safety Tebucky Jones, defensive back Prentice McCray and running back Sammy Morris. 6 Ryan Allen, P, 2013-present: Allen has a career average of 46.1 yards per punt. Good enough. 69 Shaq Mason Ultra-athletic guard easily outperformed the competition. 17 was Taliaferro's for a three-year run. Note: Smith gets the same number he wore in Tennessee. 55 Willie McGinest, LB, 1994-2005: Had 78 sacks in 12 years with the Pats. The greater significance is that the Patriots have re-issued tight end Rob Gronkowskis No. The veteran appeared in his teams first 10 games but sustained a rib injury that forced him to leave the week 11 matchup against the Denver Broncos. 69 -- Shaq Mason, G, 2015-present: Came on slowly as a rookie and has progressed significantly each year on the NFL. 81. 95 -- Chandler Jones, DE, 2012-2015: Roman Phifer (2001-2004) played a big role on three Super Bowl runs at the end of his career, but was a starter for only three seasons. 44 John Stephens, RB, 1988-92: Topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his first two seasons. After being worn by four tight ends in a row Martellus Bennett, Scott Chandler, Matthew Mulligan, Jake Ballard , 88 returns to a wide receiver in the form of Kenny Britt. Law isn't in Canton yet, but he's knocking on the door. For decades, No. Who wore number 87 for the Patriots? Patriots free agency profile: Is Damien Harris worth an investment? 71 Ray Hamilton, DL, 1973-81: Made 117 starts in nine years with the Pats. 88, Jody Fortson, catches a back-shoulder touchdown from quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Matthew Slater's decision to return for a 16th season will have an impact on the entire Patriots roster. 66 -- Paul Fairchild, G, 1984-90: Lonie Paxton came close to being the second long snapper on this list. That this came from a man who played in Philadelphia was nutty in itself. 88 -- Terry Glenn, WR, 1996-2001:A marvelous talent who clashed with coaches as time went on, Glen posted 90 catches and 1,132 yards as a rookie. 51 -- Jerod Mayo, LB, 2008-15:Mayo emerged as a leader in New England early in his career and looked like he was shaping up to be one of the Patriots' all-time great defenders. 62 Joe Thuney His incredible durability gives him the nod over Ryan Wendell. 51 Jerod Mayo, LB, 2008-15: Bill Belichick hit big on both of his top 10 picks with the Patriots (Richard Seymour was the other). 28 -- Curtis Martin, RB, 1995-97: In a showdown between two of the best backs in Patriots history, the nod goes to the Hall of Famer, who got his start in New England. 98 -- DL Antonio Johnson. His number 88 is recognized in the Pride of the Lions ring of honor on permanent display at Ford Field. He is an able blocker and receiver and adds another talented piece to the puzzle that is the Patriots offensive arsenal. 11. Recorded two sacks in Super Bowl XX. Steven James Grogan (born July 24, 1953) is a former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for sixteen seasons with the New England Patriots.Steve Grogan. 12 likely will never be worn by another Patriots player. 9 -- Bryan Wagner, P, 1991, 95:Played 11 games through two separate stints with the Patriots. 13 R.C. 23 now that Patrick Chung has retired. 12 Tom Brady And inarguably the least debate-worthy number of them all. A look at the new numbers being worn by the Patriots old players: 3 DB Jabrill Peppers: He wore 22 in Cleveland and 21 with the Giants. If Jacoby Brissett stuck around, he may have had an argument here. 65 - James Ferentz: Ferentz has worn two other numbers during his five-year career. All three are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 10 Jabar Gaffney, WR, 2006-08: Perhaps Jimmy Garoppolo is the pick here come Week 5. Narrowly edges out Ellis Hobbs. 66 Lonie Paxton Paxton made being a long snapper cool, and he was near flawless at his craft. Note: Ferentz was one of the Patriots late additions last week as well. 33 Kevin Faulk, RB, 1999-2011: As Bill Belichick said on the day of Faulks retirement, "The bigger the situation or the play, the more you could count on him.. From Morgan to Butler: Who wore the Patriots' new jersey numbers in the past? Mike Gesicki switched to 88 in 2019 after wearing 86 as a rookie and has become a top-end NFL tight end the past three seasons. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. He previously wore 21 and 31 in Philadelphia.. 10. Go behind the scenes with the Patriots coaching staff when they coached the East West Shrine Bowl in Las Vegas earlier this month. 60 Garin Veris The classy defensive end earns a narrow victory over David Andrews and Lennie St. Jean. Note: Godchaux wore No. Since he strayed, its a no for me. The Patriots have a major need at offensive tackle with several players set to hit free agency at the position. 48 Tim Fox Hard-hitting safety was an emotional leader in the 1970s. Gonzalez is still a prolific receiver, and his veteran presence has made the Falcons' offense much more dangerous. Beats out Dan Connolly. Right now, six receivers wear No. 33 Kevin Faulk This might be my recency bias kicking in but I give Faulk the edge over Tony Collins, who performed a similar role in the 1980s. Report: Patriots to work out free agent wide receiver Slade Bolden. 1 John Smith, K, 1974-83: Was a Pro Bowler in 1980. Yet 2004 was the year that opened the floodgates. 80 Troy Brown, WR, 1993-2007: How many 1,000-yard seasons did Brown have? He posted 6.0 sacks in 1984. So, these numbers are up for grabs when flashy players enter the league, yet they choose not to take them. New England Patriots roster breakdown: #88 TE Martellus Bennett The offseason acquisition projects to be the Patriots' number two tight end. 24 -- Ty Law, CB, 1995-2004:Darrelle Revis was only here a year, and Stephon Gilmore has a long way to go. By doing that, McCourty would write a new chapter in the relatively successful history of the jersey that was most famously worn by running back Mosi Tatupu from 1978 to 1990. Twenty-ninth overall pick Michael Jenkins took No. 94 Ty Warren Quietly produced alongside Seymour for years. Rod Woodson, who played for the Steelers from 1996 to 2005, is the only other number retirement in franchise history. 29 LeGarrette Blount, RB, 2013-present: Blount ranks 20th on the Pats all-time rushing list. 85. 35 Jim Nance, FB, 1965-71: A two-time All-Pro back, Nance rushed for 1,458 yards and 11 touchdowns in 1966. 60 -- Garin Veris, DE, 1985-91:Veris opened his career with back-to-back seasons of 10-plus sacks, but tailed off toward the end of his six-year run. (There are 16 wide receivers who wore numbers in the 80s in the Hall, including Moss, Rice, Cris Carter, Marvin Harrison, Raymond Berry and Lynn Swann.) 43 Ernest Gibson, DB, 1984-88: Made only 14 starts in five years, but beats out Nate Ebner and James Ihedigbo, 44 John Stephens, RB, 1988-92: Topped 1,000 yards from scrimmage in each of his. 69, but only at the start of his career. In April, the NFL approved a rule that gives more positions a chance to wear certain numbers. 56 Andre Tippett Which brings us to another rather easy pick, even with Patriots Hall of Fame member Jon Morris serving as competition. 77 -- Nate Solder, OT, 2011-2017: Solder watched Tom Brady's blindsidein three Super Bowls -- including two victories. Still, you have to wonder what kind of legacy Jimmy Garoppolo could've taken this spot if he wasn't traded. Dee is the only Patriot to ever wear No. 8 Josh Miller, P, 2004-06: Won a Super Bowl in 2004, averaged 42 yards per punt. Dawson Knox 88. Guys come in the league and theyre not thinking about being Jerry Rice; theyre thinking about being Larry Fitzgerald. Too bad we never got to see more of Malcolm Mitchell. 21 -- Malcolm Butler, CB, 2014-17: Had a storybook rise from undrafted rookie to top-tier cornerback in the NFL, even if the ending wasn't what either side wanted. Theres no need for them to continue to retire numbers as a nod to retired players. 2 -- Doug Flutie, QB, 1987-89, 2005: While he started 12 games in the late 80s, he's more known for his second stint in New England, particularly for his drop kick as his final play. He made four Pro Bowls and an All-Pro team in the Patriots' early days. AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. 78 Bruce Armstrong, OT, 1987-2000: Made six Pro Bowls, played in three decades. 29 Harold Jackson I love me some late-70s Patriots and Jackson was a classy 1,000-yard complement to Stanley Morgan on some great teams. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. 47 -- Robert Edwards, RB, 1998: Roberts looked like a star in the making, amassing 1,400 total yards and 12 touchdowns as a rookie. Pretty ridiculous. Hell take No. So if the Patriots reissued 20, wed all still be talking about Gino Cappaletti? 5 Shayne Graham, K, 2010: When Gostkowski suffered a season-ending thigh injury in 2010, the Pats picked up Graham, who went 12-for-12 on field goals in eight games. 81, found itself on a number of greats as well: Tim Brown, Torry Holt, Art Monk and, in the best season of his career, Randy Moss. 80 was long worn by top receivers: guys such as Steve Largent, Cris Carter, Irving Fryar, James Lofton, Isaac Bruce and, of course, Jerry Rice. The New England Patriots 2016 training camp is underway. 1 -- John Smith, K, 1974-83:Not a ton of competition for No. The Patriots check off three major needs, headlined by a dynamic weapon in Mike Dussault's first mock draft of the 2023 offseason. There's a reason Tippett made it Canton. No. 28, were not. - Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). Its older brother, No. August 12, 2021 at 1:23 pm 39 Sam Cunningham, RB, 1973-79, 81-82: Remains the Pats all-time leading rusher with 5,453 yards. If you say Julian Edelman I won't argue, but to me Bledsoe was more impactful. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (each updated 1/26/2023). The top three. While Peyton and Eli Manning didn't set the Combine alight, they did light up the NFL, winning multiple Super Bowls during their . Sure, it would be great to retire numbers for more players, but then you need triple digit numbers available. 91 -- Jamie Collins, LB, 2013-2016: Collins emerged as a budding star early in his Patriots career, making the Pro Bowl in 2015. The Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots will make their debuts in Germany as designated teams, following the inaugural international game in Munich in 2022. Some are attached to them and are convinced they won't play as well wearing different digits. NFL Network's Daniel Jeremiah sized up some Patriots-type players in this year's draft, many who could be considered at 14th overall. 6 Ryan Allen He would be the choice for his performance in Super Bowl LIII alone but his solid work from 2013-18 is more than deserving anyway. 9 can say. 12 likely will never be worn by another Patriots player. Please check your email for a confirmation. 69, enabling me to put them both on this list. Note: Smith was a second-round pick by the New York Jets in 2015. 56 in Miami, but gets a new number in New England. They now have a true team HOF with a qualification process and an annual ceremony complete with speeches and a red jacket. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. 88 on the sideline and wore "88" decals on their helmets. 31 -- Fred Marion, FS, 1982-91:Move aside Brandon Meriweather, Marion spent his whole 10-year career in New England. He currently ranks third all-time in field goal accuracy (87.3 percent). The three-time Pro Bowlerled the NFL in passing yards in 1964 with 3,465. j 1945 says: Old-timers Tom Fears, Jack Butler, and Len Ford are also part of the club. 1975-1981. WR Kenny Britt: #88.May 9, 2018. 49 Ralph Anderson, FS, 1973: Started 11 games. 95 Roman Phifer, LB, 2001-04: Came to New England as a 33-year-old, but remained productive in three Super Bowl runs. Undrafted players, more than any one round, most represent the numbers 80 (six of 15) and 81 (six of 17). After all, Bennett is one of the most well-rounded tight ends in the NFL a threat as a pass catcher and technically sound as a blocker and will be a key piece in the teams two-plus tight end sets and jumbo packages. Rookies, however, wont be given numbersuntil training camp. 18 Randy Vataha Very productive receiver in the Plunkett days gets the nod over special teams captain Matthew Slater. Over the course of the next few weeks, we will take a look at the men fighting for those spots on the 2016 New England Patriots. 52 -- Ted Johnson, LB, 1995-2004: A classic thumper at middle linebacker, Johnson helped stuff the run in New England for a decade. He tragically lost his life in a car crash in 2017. Others couldn't be bothered and simply take whatever number is issued. He's clearly the choice here over Jeremy Shockey of New Orleans and many others. He threw a career-best 28 touchdowns in 1979. 87 to rookie receiver Tre Nixon. Who wore it better? Greg Jones in 1970 to 1971 is the next player to wear the number 36 for the Buffalo Bills. A note on all 68 players who played a snap for the Patriots this season. 37 Rodney Harrison Another potential recency bias alert I'll take Harrison's culture-changing arrival over rock solid corner Maurice Hurst. 85 -- Nick Buoniconti, LB, 1962-68:A tough call here of 16-year Patriot Julius Adams, but Buoniconti (a Springfield native) was one the AFL's early stars and a Hall of Famer. 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