277. Bud McFadin

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Bud McFadin had an excellent career in pro football, yet when it comes to discussing him for the Hall of Fame, his name never comes up.  Perhaps it should, but we get why it doesn't.

A versatile player who was equally adept as an Offensive Lineman or playing Defensive Tackle and Linebacker, McFadin played for the Los Angeles Rams from 1951 to 1956 and was a Pro Bowler in the last two years.  He was accidentally shot in the stomach, and shortly after, he decided to focus on his business than playing football, but when the AFL began four years later, he came back to the Denver Broncos, and he was a First Team All-Pro from 1960 to 1962.  He would play until 1966 after three years with the Houston Oilers.

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Victoria, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1971
  • Position: Defensive Tackle, Linebacker, Offensive Lineman
  • Games Played: 125
  • Notable Statistics: 1 Interception
    0 Interception Return Yards
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    21 Fumble Recovery Yards
    3 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    13.5 Quarterback Sacks*
    2 Field Goals Made
    9 Field Goal Attempts
    22.2 Field Goal Percentage
    1 Kick Return 
    5 Kick Return Yards
    51 Approximate Value**

    2 Playoff Games
    1 Playoff Game Started

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
    **Approximate Value was calculated by Pro Football Reference as of the 1960 Season.
  • Played For: Denver Broncos, Houston Oilers, Los Angeles Rams
  • College: Texas
  • Drafted: 1tst Round, 11th Overall in 1951
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro Selection (3) (1960, 1961 & 1962)
    Second Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1955 & 1963)
    Pro Bowl Selection (2) (1955 & 1956)
    AFL All-Star (3) (1961, 1962 & 1963)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten AP AFL Finishes:
    3rd in 1962
    Top Ten UPI AFL Finishes:
    4th in 1962
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (1956)
    Top Ten Finishes: Quarterback Sacks (1) (1961)*

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None

Should Bud McFadin be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 12.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 12.5%
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