282. Bob Talamini
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From the University of Kentucky, Bob Talamini would play his entire nine-year professional career in the American Football League. The first eight of those campaigns were with the Houston Oilers, where the Left Guard was a six-time AFL All-Star (1962-67) who played his way into three First Team All-Pros. The Oilers were one of the powers of the league, and Talamini was a member of the first two AFL Titles (1960 & 1961), and after his run with Houston, he played one final year with the New York Jets.
That year, he was part of the history making team that won Super Bowl III. Not a bad way to finish your career!
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1974
- Position: Left Guard
- Games Played: 126
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Notable Statistics: 113 Games Started
3 Fumble Recoveries
4 Fumble Recovery Yards
75 Approximate Value
6 Playoff Games - Played For: Houston Oilers, New York Jets
- College: KentuckySan Francisco
- Drafted: Second Round in 1960
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Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Champion (1) (New York Jets III)
AFL Champion (3) (Houston Oilers 1960 & 1961; New York Jets 1968)
First Team All-Pro (3) (1963, 1965 & 1967)
Second Team All-Pro (1) (1964)
AFL All-Star (6) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1967) - Other Points of Note: None.
- Notable All Time Rankings: None.
Should Bob Talamini be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 50%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 25%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 25%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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