Arguably the best Safety in the American Football League days of the Denver Broncos, Goose Gonsoulin would lead the AFL in Interceptions as a rookie in 1960, which coincidentally was also the “rookie” year of the AFL. Gonsoulin would finish in the top eight in pick the next five seasons, and he would be an AFL All-Star four times while also being named a First Team All-AFL selection twice. At the time of his signing with the San Francisco 49ers in 1967, he was the all-time leader (though passed) in Interceptions with 40.
Gonsoulin entered the Broncos Ring of Fame as part of the first class in 1984.
20. Goose Gonsoulin
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The Bullet Points
- Position: Safety
- Acquired: Signed before the 1960 Season.
- Departed: Signed with the San Francisco 49ers before the 1967 Season.
- Games Played: 94
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Notable Statistics:
28 Games Started
43 Interceptions
542 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
1.0 Quarterback Sack*
1 Kick Return
34 Kick Return Yards
55 Approximate Value
No Playoff Games
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards:
First Team AFL All-Star (1960 & 1962)
Second Team AFL All-Star (1961)
AFL All-Star (1961, 1962, 1963, 1964 & 1966)
Most Interceptions (1961)
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