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12. Herb Adderley

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12. Herb Adderley
A five-time Champion with the Green Bay Packers (and a sixth with the Dallas Cowboys), Herb Adderley intercepted 39 passes and twice would lead the NFL in Interception Return Yards.  Adderley was a four time First Team All-Pro and was also a star Kick Returner who produced over 3,000 Yards.  He would tally nine touchdowns overall, an incredible number for someone who didn’t play offense.

Adderly entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980 and the Packers Hall of Fame a year later.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 12th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/27/61.
  • Departed: Signed with the Dallas Cowboys prior to the 1970 season.
  • Games Played: 125
  • Notable Statistics: 112 Games Started 
    39 Interceptions
    795 Interception Return Yards
    7 Interception Return Touchdowns
    1.0 Quarterback Sack*
    120 Kick Returns
    3,080 Kick Return Yards
    2 Kick Return Touchdowns
    111 Approximate Value

    9 Playoff Games
    4 Interceptions
    89 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    1 Fumble Recovery
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    8 Kick Returns
    161 Kick Return Yards

    *Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Champion (1961, 1962 & 1965)
    Super Bowl Champion (I & II)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1962, 1963, 1965 & 1966)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1964 & 1967)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1967)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1965 & 1969)
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