183. Mike Curtis
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Think about this for a second. Mike Curtis played Linebacker in the 1960s and 70s and his peers in that fierce era as one of the meanest players in the game. How much does that tell you about Curtis?
Arriving as a 1st Round Pick from Duke, the Baltimore Colts had a gem in the converted Fullback who would excel in the interior of the Colts' defense. A ferocious tackler, he would also accrue 25 Interceptions in his career, and in 1968, he would be named to the first of two straight All-Pro Teams. Denied of the Super Bowl by Joe Namath's miracle New York Jets team, Curtis would help Baltimore return in Super Bowl V, where in the big game he was arguably the best defensive player on the field for the Colts. He would be named to four Pro Bowls overall and would finish his career with the Seattle Seahawks and Washington Redskins.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Washington D.C., U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1982
- Position: Linebacker
- Games Played: 166
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Notable Statistics: 25 Interceptions
289 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
9 Fumble Recoveries
9 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
22.5 Quarterback Sacks*
6 Rushing Attempts
1 Rushing Yard
1 Reception
5 Receiving Yards
5 Kick Returns
74 Kick Return Yards
99 Approximate Value
9 Playoff Games
3 Interceptions
13 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
60 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
*Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Baltimore Colts, Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins
- College: Duke
- Drafted: 1st Round, 14th Overall in 1965
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Rings (1) (Baltimore Colts V)
NFL Champion (1) (Baltimore Colts, 1968)
First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1968 & 1969)
Pro Bowl Selection (4) (1968, 1970, 1971 & 1974) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten UPI MVP Finishes:
4th in 1968
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1968)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1968) - Notable All Time Rankings: None.
- Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
Should Mike Curtis be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 84.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 7.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 3.8%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.8%
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