47. John Gordy
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Another career Detroit Lion, John Gordy was allegedly the inspiration for George Plimpton’s second book on football, “Mad Ducks and Bears”. Gordy was far more than a literary muse as he was a three time Pro Bowler and a star lineman for Detroit for a decade.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Right Guard
- Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 24th Overall in the NFL Draft 11/26/57.
- Departed: Retired after the 1967 Season.
- Games Played: 134
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Notable Statistics: 129 Games Started
4 Fumble Recoveries
61 Approximate Value*
2 Playoff Games
*Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season. -
Major Accolades and Awards: NFL Championship (1957)
Second Team All-Pro (1964, 1966 & 1967)
Pro Bowl (1963, 1964 & 1965)
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