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299. Leon Gray

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299. Leon Gray

Drafted in the 3rd Round from Jackson State in 1973, Gray would join a not so good New England Patriots team.  Gray won a starting job as a rookie and became a fixture at Left Tackle, where he showed steady improvement annually, much like the Pats themselves.  He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1976 and again in 1978, where he was also a First Team All-Pro.

Gray was shockingly traded to the Houston Oilers in what was widely viewed as a cost-cutting move.  John Hannah, his linemate famously quipped “There goes our Super Bowl” upon hearing the news.  Gray anchored the Houston Oilers O-Line and again was a Pro Bowler in 1979, while being a First Team All-Pro in both 1979 and 1980.  He would go to the Pro Bowl again in 1981 and finished his career with a pair of years with the New Orleans Saints.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1989
  • Position: Offensive Lineman
  • Games Played: 142
  • Notable Statistics: 123 Games Started
    6 Fumble Recoveries
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    83 Approximate Value

    5 Playoff Games
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
  • Played For: Houston Oilers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints
  • College: Jackson State
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 78th Overall in 1973
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (None)
    First Team All-Pro (3) (1978, 1979 & 1980)
    Pro Bowl (4) (1976, 1978, 1979 & 1981)

  • Other Points of Note: None.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should Leon Gray be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 25%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 50%
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