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244. George Saimes

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244. George Saimes

Born (and died) in the most football like city on this Planet Earth (Canton, Ohio), George Saimes would sign with the Buffalo Bills in 1963 after playing collegiately at Michigan State. 

Saimes would waste no time securing a starting Defensive Back job with Buffalo, and in his second season, he would earn the first of what would be three First All-Pro Selections (the others coming in 1965 and 1967).  1964 also saw Saimes begin a five-year streak of AFL All-Star Selections, though what he treasured more was that he and the Buffalo Bills would win the AFL Championship that season and the year after that. 

Saimes would play for the Bills until 1969 and joined the Denver Broncos for three years after.  He is a member of the AFL All-Time Team. 

Writers of his day called him one of the best open field tacklers, a skill that never goes out of style!

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Canton, Ohio, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Sunday, 01 January 1978
  • Position: Defensive Back, Safety
  • Games Played: 121
  • Notable Statistics: 22 Interceptions
    238 Interception Return Yards
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    34 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    9.0 Quarterback Sacks*
    12 Rushing Attempts
    41 Rushing Yards
    6 Receptions
    23 Receiving Yards
    1 Punt Return
    1 Punt Return Yard
    7 Kick Returns
    140 Kick Return Yards
    67 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    1.0 Quarterback Sack

    Quarterback *Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Played For: Buffalo Bills, Denver Broncos
  • College: Michigan State
  • Drafted: 6th Round, 71st Overall in 1963
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    AFL Champion (2) (Buffalo Bills, 1964 & 1965)
    AFL All-Time Team 
    First Team All-Pro (3) (1964, 1965 & 1967)
    AFL All-Star (5) (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1964)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recoveries (1) (1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Return Yards (1) (1968)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (1964)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should George Saimes be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 80%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 20%
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No way! - 0%
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