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56. Larry Grantham

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56. Larry Grantham

From the University of Mississippi, Larry Grantham was a second-round pick by the New York Titans in 1960 (a 15th-round pick in the NFL) and a member of the original team. 

Grantham would be a great choice for the Titans (soon to be Jets), as he was one of the best linebackers the organization ever had and the backbone of their defense throughout the 1960s.  The tackling factory went on an immediate streak of five First Team All-Pro Selections, with Second Team Selections in three of the next four seasons.  He was part of the Jets' shocking Super Bowl III win, and the tackling machine spent 13 years with the Jets, where he was a model of consistency.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Crystal Springs, Mississippi, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1978
  • Position: Linebacker
  • Games Played: 175
  • Notable Statistics: 173 Games Started
    24 Interceptions
    304 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    10 Fumble Recoveries
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    38.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    125 Approximate Value

    3 Playoff Games
    3 Playoff Games Started

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Played For: New York Jets
  • College: Mississippi
  • Drafted: 15th Round, 178th Overall in 1960
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (1) (New York Jets, III)
    AFL Champion (1) (New York Jets, 1968)
    AFL All-Time Team
    First Team All-Pro Selection (5) (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (3) (1965, 1967 & 1968)
    AFL All-Star (5) (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (2) (1960 & 1962)*
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (1) (1963)*
    Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (2) (1960 &1967)*
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1) (1963)*
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (2) (1962 & 1964)* **

    *AFL
    **Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Larry Grantham be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 13.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 6.7%
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