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29. Fred Arbanas

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29. Fred Arbanas

Drafted by the Dallas Texans in 1961, Fred Arbanas would establish himself as one of the top Tight Ends of the American Football League immediately.  Arbanas was named an AFL All-Star in his rookie year and he would be named that honor another four times with the Texans/Chiefs.

The Tight End would have over 3,000 Receiving Yards and along with assisting in a Super Bowl IV win, he is also a three-time AFL Champion.  Arbanas entered the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 1973.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Tight End
  • Acquired: Selected in the 6th Round of the AFL Draft 11/22/61.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1970 Season.
  • Games Played: 118
  • Notable Statistics:

    34 Games Started
    198 Receptions
    3,101 Receiving Yards
    34 Receiving Touchdowns
    4 Rushing Attempts
    15 Rushing Yards
    39 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    9 Receptions
    144 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (IV)
    AFL Champion (1962, 1966 & 1969)
    First Team All-AFL (1963, 1964 & 1966)
    Second Team All-AFL (1962 & 1967)
    AFL All-Star (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965 & 1967)

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