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183. Jim Katcavage

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183. Jim Katcavage

With an (unofficial) total of 96.5 Quarterback Sacks, Jim Katcavage would play his entire pro career with the New York Giants after a nice career at the University of Dayton. 

The defensive stalwart would play his entire 13-year career with the G-Men, where he was an NFL Champion as a rookie and a three-time Pro Bowler in the 1960s.  Had there been a Defensive Player of the Year Award during the early 60s, there is an excellent chance that he would have won one of them.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Maple Glen, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1974
  • Position: Defensive End, Defensive Tackle
  • Games Played: 165
  • Notable Statistics: 1 Interception
    4 Interception Return Yards
    19 Fumble Recoveries
    48 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    91.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    78 Approximate Value**

    7 Playoff Games
    1.0 Quarterback Sack*

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
    **Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Played For: New York Giants
  • College: LSU
  • Drafted: 4th Round, 45th Overall in 1956
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1) (New York Giants, 1961)
    First Team All-Pro (2) (1961 & 1963)
    Second Team All-Pro (1) (1962)
    Pro Bowl (3) (1961, 1962 & 1963)
    Most Quarterback Sacks (1962 & 1963)*
    Most Fumble Return Yards (1) (1961)

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.

  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1961)
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (4) (1961, 1962, 1963 & 1964)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1958)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (1) (1961)

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.

  • Notable All Time Rankings: 82. Quarterback Sacks: 91.5*

    *Rank includes Pro Football Reference's unofficial tally from 1960 to 1981

Should Jim Katcavage be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 20%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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