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329. 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 league's powers, and Talamini was part of the first two AFL Titles (1960 & 1961); 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!

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1974
  • Position: Left Guard
  • Games Played: 126
  • Notable Statistics: 116 Games Started
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    75 Approximate Value

    6 Playoff Games
    6 Playoff Games Started
  • Played For: Houston Oilers, New York Jets
  • College: KentuckySan Francisco
  • Drafted: Second Round in 1960
  • 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 Selection (3) (1963, 1965 & 1967)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1964)
    AFL All-Star (6) (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1967)

     

  • Other Points of Note: None.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: 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%
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