206. Matt Blair
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Playing his entire NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, Matt Blair was one of the quickest players in football, using his speed at the Outside Linebacker position to bottle up opposing offensive stars. Blair would have a six-year streak of Pro Bowls from 1977 to 1982, with 1980 seeing him earn a First Team All-Pro Selection. Blair was not just a star Linebacker, but a beast on Special Teams, as he blocked 20 kicks over his career. He is a member of the Minnesota Vikings Ring of Honor.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Hilo, Hawaii, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Tuesday, 01 January 1991
- Position: Linebacker
- Games Played: 160
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Notable Statistics: 16 Interceptions
119 Interception Return Yards
20 Fumble Recoveries
84 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
23.0 Quarterback Sacks*
2 Punt Returns
-2 Punt Return Yards
1 Kick Return
0 Kick Return Yards
93 Approximate Value
13 Playoff Games
2 Fumble Recoveries
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.5 Quarterback Sacks*
*Quaterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Played For: Minnesota Vikings
- College: LSU
- Drafted: 2nd Round, 51st Overall in 1974
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Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team All-Pro (1) (1980)
Pro Bowl (6) (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 & 1982)
All-Rookie (1974) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1976)
Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (1978) - Notable All Time Rankings: None.
Should Matt Blair be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 77.8%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 11.1%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 11.1%
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