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35. Bob Kuechenberg

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35.  Bob Kuechenberg
As one of the men who used to eagerly wait for the final undefeated team to lose every NFL season, Bob Kuechenberg was a staple on the fame Miami Dolphins O-Line.

As part of the Dolphins' two consecutive Super Bowl champions, Kuechenberg actually enjoyed better individual seasons after.  Although he looked like a reject from the Longest Yard Prison Team (the original movie); Kuechenberg would enter into six Pro Bowl seasons.  What he lacked in ability, he made up for in guile.

Kuechenberg was a finalist for eight years in a row but in 2010 he failed to even get to the Semi-Finals on the Hall of Fame ballot.  Many from that legendary 72’ Dolphins team are in the Hall (including fellow lineman) and this may now work against him as it may be felt that that group has been sufficiently recognized.

Should Bob Kuechenberg be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 84.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Gary, Indiana, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1990
  • Position: Left Guard
  • Games Played: 196
  • Notable Statistics: 176 Games Started
    1 Fumble Recovery
    116 Approximate Value

    18 Playoff Games
  • Played For: Miami Dolphins
  • College: Notre Dame
  • Drafted: 4th Round, 80th Overall in 1969
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (2) (Miami Dolphins, Super Bowl VII & VIII)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1978)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1977)
    Pro Bowl Selections (6) (1974, 1975, 1977, 1978, 1982 & 1983)
  • Other Points of Note: None
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Finalist: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009

Should Bob Kuechenberg be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 84.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.6%
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