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98. George Kunz

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98. George Kunz
As the second draft pick of 1969, George Kunz had the fortune of playing for Notre Dame (when that mattered) and winning a National Championship there.  He did not have the same luck when he was selected by the Atlanta Falcons.

This isn’t to say that it was all bad, but the Falcons could only reach average status at best during the 1970s.  This was no fault of Kunz who during his tenure in Atlanta was named to the Pro Bowl five times.  It got better for Kunz as he was traded to a better Baltimore Colts team and he received a First Team All-Pro selection and three more Pro Bowls.

George Kunz was one of the better Right Tackles of his era and had he made it to the All-Decade Team he might have received some serious Hall consideration.

Should George Kunz be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.6%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Highland Park, Michigan, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Friday, 01 January 1982
  • Position: Right Tackle
  • Games Played: 129
  • Notable Statistics: 126 Games Started
    3 Fumble Recoveries
    0 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Reception
    2 Receiving Yards
    1 Kick Return
    13 Kick Return Yards
    91 Approximate Value

    3 Playoff Games
  • Played For: Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts
  • College: Michigan State
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 2nd Pick in 1969
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Pro Bowl Selections (8) (1969, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977)
    First Team All-Pro Selections (1) (1975)
    Second Team All-Pro Selections (3) (1973, 1976 & 1977)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1) (1976)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: None.

Should George Kunz be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 75.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 15.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 2.6%
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