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56. Ed Budde

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56. Ed Budde
Len Dawson was one of the great Quarterbacks of the American Football League, but a big reason he was able to do what he did was that Ed Budde helped him stay upright.

As the Left Guard during the first good run of the Kansas City Chiefs, Ed Budde was a punishing blocker who captained the Chiefs O-Line.  He was a multiple-time AFL All-Star and would later be named to two Pro Bowls.  Powerful and agile, Budde helped Dawson and company win Super Bowl IV and was considered one of the best Lineman in the AFL.  He has a spot in the Kansas City Chiefs Hall of Fame, but without a previous nomination to the Football Hall of Fame, the trip from Kansas City to Canton seems a long one.

Should Ed Buddle be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 87.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Highland Park, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1982
  • Position: Left Guard
  • Games Played: 177
  • Notable Statistics: 161 Games Started
    3 Fumble Recovery Yards
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    111 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
  • Played For: Kansas City Chiefs
  • College: Michigan State
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 4th Pick in 1963
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (1) (Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl IV)
    AFL Champion (2) (Kansas City Chiefs, 1966 & 1969)
    All-Time All-AFL Team
    First Team All-Pro (2) (1966 & 1969)
    Second Team All-Pro (2) (1967 & 1968)
    Pro Bowl (2) (1970 & 1971)
    AFL All-Star (5) (1963, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1966)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Ed Buddle be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 87.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 6.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 1.6%
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