68. Eddie Meador
In the 1960s, the Los Angeles Rams defense was primarily known for its "Fearsome Foursome" Defensive Line, but there was a star in their Secondary by the name of Eddie Meador, who would be chosen for six Pro Bowls. Meador came from Arkansas Tech and would become the starting Left Cornerback in his second season. That year (1960), he would be named to the Pro Bowl, but when he moved to Right Safety in 1964, he was in a better spot for his skill set. Meador would go to five straight Pro Bowls (1964-68) and was a First Time All-Pro in both 1968 and 1969.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Dallas, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1976
- Position: Cornerback, Safety
- Games Played: 163
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Notable Statistics: 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 Rushing Attempts
59 Rushing Yards
1 Rushing 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 calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 season. - Played For: Los Angeles Rams
- College: Arkansas Tech
- Drafted: 7th Round, 80th Overall in 1959
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Major Accolades and Awards:
NFL 1960s All-Decade Team
First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1968 & 1969)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1960 & 1967)
Pro Bowl Selection (6) (1960, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
NFLPA Alan Page Community Award (1968) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (2) (1967 & 1968)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (2) (1961 & 1968)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (1) (1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (5) (1963, 1966, 1967, 1968 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (2) (1967 & 1969)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Returns (2) (1967 & 1968)
Top Ten Finishes: Punt Return Yards (2) (1967 & 1968)
Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Punt Return (1) (1967) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 52. Interceptions: 52
94. Fumble Recoveries: 22 - Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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