233. Lyle Alzado
In terms of notoriety, there are few on the defensive side of the ball that can match Lyle Alzado. Known for his anger and ferocious play on the gridiron, Alzado debuted in 1971 with the Denver Broncos and in the season after he would lead all players in Fumble Recoveries. Alzado played predominantly at Defensive End, and after missing most of the 1976 season due to blowing out his knee, he would come back and help the Broncos and the mighty Broncos' defense reach their first Super Bowl. A contract dispute saw him traded to the Cleveland Browns, and he would later be traded to the Los Angeles Raiders where his popularity rose, and he would help them win Super Bowl XVIII.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Brooklyn, New York, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1991
- Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
- Games Played: 196
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Notable Statistics: 20 Fumble Recoveries
28 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
112.0 Quarterback Sacks*
116 Approximate Value
11 Playoff Games
7.5 Quarterback Sacks*
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Los Angeles Raiders
- College: Yankton
- Drafted: 4th Round, 79th Overall in 1971
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (1) (Los Angeles Raiders, XVIII)
UPI Defensive Player of the Year (1) (1977)
First Team All-Pro (2) (1977 & 1980)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (1978)
Pro Bowl (2) (1977 & 1978)
PFWA Comeback of the Year (1982)
NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (1982)
Most Fumble Recoveries (1) (1972) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten AP Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
2nd in 1977
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1977)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1972)
Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (1) (1972*, 1974* & 1982)
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Notable All Time Rankings: 37. Quarterback Sacks: 112
*Rank included Pro Football Reference unofficial calculation from 1960 to 1981. - Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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