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201. Houston Antwine

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201. Houston Antwine

Houston Antwine eschewed the Detroit Lions of the NFL for the Boston Patriots of the AFL, which appeared by all counts to be the correct decision. 

Antwine would become an AFL All-Star six years in a row (1963 to 1968) and was one of the few reasons to watch the Patriots in the '60s.  The Defensive Tackle was a First Team All-Pro in 1963 and a four-time Second Team All-Pro.  The All-Time AFL Selection would have 39 “unofficial” Quarterback Sacks over his career, and he deserves to be remembered far more than just in Boston.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Louise, Mississippi, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1978
  • Position: Defensive Tackle
  • Games Played: 156
  • Notable Statistics: 1 Interception
    2 Interception Return Yards
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    11 Fumble Recovery Yards
    38.0 Quarterback Sacks*

    2 Playoff Games

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Played For: Green Bay Packers , New England Patriots, Philadelphia Eagles
  • College: Southern Illinois
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 38th Overall in 1961
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1) (1963)
    Second Team All-Pro (4) (1966, 1967, 1968 & 1969)
    AFL All-Star (6) (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)

  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1963)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should Houston Antwine be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 63.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 36.4%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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