257. E.J. Holub
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E.J. Holub was an All-American at Texas Tech, where he was such a great player that the Red Raiders would later retire his number. Drafted 6th Overall by the Dallas Texans in 1961, Holub played at Linebacker, and in the first five of his six years, he was an AFL All-Star and was named a First Team All-Pro in both 1962 and 1963. In those two seasons, he finished sixth and third respectively, in Approximate Value, a testament to his skill.
A member of the AFL Championship Team in 1962 with Dallas and 1966 in Kansas City, when the franchise relocated, Holub’s mounting knee issues saw him move to Center where he would play the last half of his career until he retired after 1970. He would win a third AFL Title in 1969 and would win a Super Bowl that year.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Schulenburg, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 1976
- Position: Center, Linebacker
- Games Played: 127
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Notable Statistics: 9 Interceptions
76 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
17.0 Quarterback Sacks*
84 Approximate Value
7 Playoff Games
1 Interception
43 Interception Return Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sack*
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially caluclated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Dallas Texans, Kansas City Chiefs
- College: Texas Tech
- Drafted: 1tst Round, 6th Overall in 1961 (AFL)
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Ring (1) (Kansas City Chiefs IV)
AFL Champion (3) (Kansas City Chiefs 1962, 1966 & 1969)
First Team All-Pro (2) (1962 & 1963)
Second Team All-Pro (2) (1966 & 1969)
AFL All-Star (5) (1961, 1962, 1964, 1965 & 1966) - Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (2) (1962 & 1963)
- Notable All Time Rankings: None.
Should E.J. Holub be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 33.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 33.3%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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