20. Butch Byrd
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Three time First Team AFL All-Pro Cornerback, Butch Byrd still holds the Buffalo Bills records for Interceptions (40), Interception Return Yards (666) and Interceptions returned for Touchdowns (5). Byrd was also a solid punt returner and was a named to the AFL All-Time Second Team. Byrd also helped the Bills win back-to-back AFC Titles in 1964 and 1965.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Cornerback
- Acquired: Drafted in the 4h Round, 25th Overall in the AFL Draft, 1964.
- Departed: Signed with the Denver Broncos prior to the 1971 season.
- Games Played: 98
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Notable Statistics: 84 Games Started
40 Interceptions
666 Interception Return Yards
5 Interception Return Touchdowns
4 Fumble Recoveries
26 Fumble Recovery Yards
86 Punt Returns
666 Punt Return Yards
1 Punt Return Touchdown
76 Approximate Value
3 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
24 Interception Return Yards
6 Punt Returns
87 Punt Return Yards
1 Punt Return Touchdown -
Major Accolades and Awards: AFL Champion (1964 & 1965)
First Team All-AFL (1965, 1966 & 1969)
Second Team All-AFL (1968)
AFL All-Star (1964, 1965, 1966, 1967 & 1969)
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