Like many in the early '60s, Fred Arbanas was drafted by both the NFL and the AFL, but usually, those who chose the AFL were drafted higher by the new organization. This wasn't the case with Arbanas, who was a 7th Round Selection by the Dallas Texans, where the St. Louis Cardinals in the 2nd Round.
No matter, as Arbanas would go on to the All-AFL Team at Tight End. He was an AFL All-Star as a rookie, and with the Texans, he helped them win the Championship, but the organization relocated to Kansas City, where it was rechristened the Chiefs. Arbanas continued his elite status at TE, earning four more AFL All-Star selections and three First Team All-Pro honors(1963, 1964 & 1966). He helped Kansas City win the AFL title in 1966 and 1969, the latter when he won his only Super Bowl Ring (IV).
Arbanas retired after 1970, recording 3,101 Yards and 34 Touchdowns, both high numbers for someone who played his position in the 1960s.
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