220. Houston Antwine

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Houston Antwine eschewed the Detroit Lions of the NFL for the Boston Patriots of the AFL, which seemed the right decision by all accounts.

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 38 “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: 125 Games Started
1 Interception
2 Interception Return Yards
2 Fumble Recoveries
11 Fumble Recovery Yards
38.0 Quarterback Sacks*

2 Playoff Games
2 Playoff Games Started

*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 Selection (1) (1963)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (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.
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Houston Antwine be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 69.2%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 30.8%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 0%

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