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15. Jack Kemp

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15. Jack Kemp
Jack Kemp would actually become more famous for his foray into politics, but in Buffalo he was an exceptional Quarterback who would lead the Bills to two AFL Championships.
Kemp was not just the leader, he was the team’s star offensive player and went to the AFL’s version of the Pro Bowl six times and was an All-AFL player once.  That type of leadership from that era is what places him this high on the Buffalo Bills all-time list.  Following his playing career, Kemp was a member of U.S. Congress for 18 Years.

The Bills enshrined Kemp into their Wall of Fame in 1984.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Quarterback
  • Acquired: Traded from the San Diego Chargers before the 1962 season.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1969 Season.
  • Games Played: 88
  • Notable Statistics: 77 Games Started
    1,039 Pass Completions
    2,240 Pass Attempts
    46.4% Pass Completion Percentage
    15,134 Passing Yards
    77 Touchdown Passes
    132 Interceptions
    55.8 Passer Rating
    248 Rushing Attempts
    780 Rushing Yards
    25 Rushing Touchdowns
    1 Reception
    -9 Receiving Yards
    54 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games
    40 Pass Completions
    87 Pass Attempts
    46.0% Pass Completion Percentage
    729 Passing Yards
    2 Touchdown Passes
    4 Interceptions
    63.8 Passer Rating
    8 Rushing Attempts
    15 Rushing Yards
    1 Rushing Touchdown
  • Major Accolades and Awards: AFL Champion (1964 & 1965)
    AFL MVP (1965)
    First Team All-AFL (1965)
    Second Team All-AFL (1966)
    Pro Bowls (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1969)
    Most Yards per Pass Attempt (1964)
    Most Yards per Pass Completion (1964 & 1967)
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