12. Dick LeBeau
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Considered one of the greatest defensive minds in NFL coaching history, Dick LeBeau was quite the player in his own right and was a three-time Pro Bowler in the 1960s. Spending his entire playing career with the Detroit Lions, LeBeau would pick off 62 balls, which as of this writing puts him tenth all-time. LeBeau was elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, the same year he entered the Pride of the Lions.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Cornerback
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 10th Overall in the NFL Draft 12/2/57.
- Departed: Retired after the 1970 Season.
- Games Played: 185
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Notable Statistics: 170 Games Started
62 Interceptions
762 Interception Return Yards
4 Interception Return Touchdowns
9 Fumble Recoveries
53 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
2 Kick Returns
16 Kick Return Yards
106 Approximate Value*
1 Playoff Game
*Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards: Second Team All-Pro (1964 & 1965)
Pro Bowl (1964, 1965 & 1966)
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