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132. Pat Fischer

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Pat Fischer was not a tall man, standing at only 5' 9", which was likely why the multi-talented star at Nebraska fell to the 17th Round.  The St. Louis Cardinals chose him, and after initially using him as a Returner, he forced his way into a starting Cornerback Role and was named to the Pro Bowl in 1964 and 1965.  The certified ballhawk would later sign with the Washington Redskins and brought a veteran presence to their secondary and was a large part of their appearance in Super Bowl VII.  Fischer played until 1977 and accumulated 56 Interceptions.

At the time of his retirement, Fischer’s 213 Games Played were a record for a Cornerback.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: St. Edward, Nebraska, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Saturday, 01 January 1983
  • Position: Cornerback
  • Games Played: 213
  • Notable Statistics: 197 Games Started
    56 Interceptions
    941 Interception Return Yards
    4 Interception Return Touchdowns
    3 Fumble Recoveries
    19 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    17 Punt Returns
    80 Punt Return Yards
    25 Kick Returns
    613 Kick Return Yards
    1 Reception
    22 Receiving Yards
    120 Approximate Value

    7 Playoff Games
    7 Playoff Games Started
    1 Interception 
    17 Interception Return Yards
    1.0 Quarterback Sack*

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Played For: St. Louis Cardinals, Washington Redskins
  • College: Nebraska
  • Drafted: 17th Round, 232nd Overall in 1992
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Rings (None)
    First Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1964)
    Pro Bowl Selection (3) (1964, 1965 & 1969)

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1967)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (2) (1964 & 1967)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (2) (1963 & 1964)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (2) (1963 & 1964)

  • Notable All Time Rankings: 14. Interception Return Yards: 941
    18. Interceptions: 56
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Pat Fischer be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 88.1%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 4.8%
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