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17. Eddie Meador

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17. Eddie Meador
Eddie Meador is one of the greatest Defensive Backs in Rams history, and he would spend all of his twelve seasons there.  Meador was a real ball hawk who recorded 46 Interceptions, which is the most in Rams history.  The "Fearsome Foursome" may have gotten most of the defensive attention for the Los Angeles Rams, but Meador should not be forgotten as this is a six-time Pro Bowl and two-time First Team All-Pro Selection.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback, Safety
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 7th Round, 80th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/1/58.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1970 Season.
  • Games Played: 163
  • Notable Statistics:

    159 Games Started
    46 Interceptions
    547 Interception Return Yards
    5 Interception Return Touchdowns
    22 Fumble Recoveries
    40 Fumble Recovery Yards
    43 Punt Returns
    275 Punt Return Yards
    7 Kick Returns
    168 Kick Return Yards
    6 Receptions
    59 Receiving Yards
    1 Receiving Touchdown
    1 Pass Completion
    5 Pass Attempts
    18 Passing Yards
    1 Touchdown Pass
    111 Approximate Value*

    2 Playoff Games
    1 Interception
    15 Interception Return Yards
    1 Punt Return
    0 Punt Return Yards

    *Approximate Value was not calculated until the 1960 Season.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1968 & 1969)
    Second Team All-Pro (1960 & 1967)
    Pro Bowl (1960, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)

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