282. Leon Gray

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Drafted in the 3^rd Round from Jackson State in 1973, Gray would join a not so good New England Patriots team. Gray won a starting job as a rookie and became a fixture at Left Tackle, where he showed steady improvement annually, much like the Pats themselves. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 1976 and again in 1978, where he was also a First Team All-Pro.

Gray was shockingly traded to the Houston Oilers in what was widely viewed as a cost-cutting move. John Hannah, his linemate famously quipped “There goes our Super Bowl” upon hearing the news. Gray anchored the Houston Oilers O-Line and again was a Pro Bowler in 1979, while being a First Team All-Pro in both 1979 and 1980. He would go to the Pro Bowl again in 1981 and finished his career with a pair of years with the New Orleans Saints.

The Bullet Points

Country of Origin: Olive Branch, Mississippi, U.S.A.
Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1989
Position: Offensive Lineman
Games Played: 142
Notable Statistics: 123 Games Started
6 Fumble Recoveries
4 Fumble Recovery Yards
83 Approximate Value

5 Playoff Games
5 Playoff Games Started
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
Played For: Houston Oilers, New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints
College: Jackson State
Drafted: 3rd Round, 78th Overall in 1973
Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (None)
First Team All-Pro Selection (3) (1978, 1979 & 1980)
Pro Bowl Selection (4) (1976, 1978, 1979 & 1981)
Other Points of Note: None.
Notable All Time Rankings: None.
Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Leon Gray be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 25%

Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%

Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%

No opinion. - 0%

No way! - 50%

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