It was a good move for both sides, and the original Bronco was a First Team All-Pro and the inaugural AFL leader in Interceptions as a rookie. Gonsoulin would go on to have five AFL All-Star Game appearances and another First Team All-Pro Selection, and while the Broncos were not particularly strong when he was there, he was undoubtedly a bright spot of the organization.
At the time of his signing with the 49ers in 1967 (he only played one year before retiring), he was the AFL's all-time leader in Interceptions with 40. He would later be named to the AFL's All-Time 2nd Team.
217. Goose Gonsoulin
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While Goose Gonsoulin was a 17th Round Pick by the San Francisco 49ers, the Baylor Bear was a 2nd Rounder by the Denver Broncos of the AFL, the professional team he elected to play for.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Port Arthur, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1973
- Position: Safety
- Games Played: 108
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Notable Statistics: 46 Interceptions
551 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
1.0 Quarterback Sack*
1 Punt Returns
0 Punt Return Yards
1 Kick Return
38 Kick Return Yards
60 Approximate Value
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Denver Broncos, San Francisco 49ers
- College: Baylor
- Drafted: 17st Round, 203rd Overall in 1960
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Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (2) (1960 & 1962)
AFL All-Star (5) (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1966)
Most Interceptions (1) (1960) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (6) (1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1965)
Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (3) (1960, 1964 & 1965) - Notable All Time Rankings: 52. Interceptions: 46
Should Goose Gonsoulin be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 55.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 22.2%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 22.2%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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