Mike Stratton is a forgotten piece of Buffalo Bills Football lore, which is unfortunate as he was a dominating Linebacker during the 1960’s who in the 1964 AFL Championship game executed “The Hit Heard Round the World” when he stopped San Diego’s Keith Lincoln and took him out of the contest. That hit changed the momentum of the game, which would lead to Buffalo’s first AFL Title. Stratton would be named to the Second Team All-Time AFL roster.
Buffalo chose Stratton for their Wall of Fame in 1994.
12. Mike Stratton
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The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Drafted in the 13th Round, 100th Overall in the NFL Draft 1962.
- Departed: Signed with the San Diego Chargers prior to the 1973 season.
- Games Played: 144
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Notable Statistics: 22 Games Started
18 Interceptions
204 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
2 Fumble Recoveries
29 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
31.5 Quarterback Sacks*
1 Reception
19 Receiving Yards
92 Approximate Value
4 Playoff Games
1 Interception
0 Interception Return Yards
2.0 Quarterback Sacks*
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards: AFL Champion (1964 & 1965)
First Team All AFL (1964, 1965 & 1966)
Pro Bowl (1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1968)
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