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42. Ordell Brasse

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42. Ordell Brasse

We almost forgot about him!

Spending his entire professional football career with the Baltimore Colts, Ordell Brasse was definitely a late bloomer as he was drafted in 1954, but didn't reach the roster until 1957.  As a reserve player, he helped the Colts win the 1958 and 1959 NFL Championship, and in 1960 he would become the starting Right Defensive End.  As the years progressed, in his mid-30's, Brasse would go to two straight Pro Bowls (1966 & 1967) where he was also named a Second Team All-Pro.  He played one more season (1968) where he helped Baltimore win another NFL Championship, but this time they would compete in the Super Bowl and lose to the New York Jets.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defensive End
  • Acquired: Selected in the 14th Round, 160th Overall in the NFL Draft 1/28/54.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1968 Season.
  • Games Played: 157
  • Notable Statistics:

    122 Games Started
    7 Fumble Recoveries
    19 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    80 Quarterback Sacks**
    83 Approximate Value*

    7 Playoff Games
    3.5 Quarterback Sacks**

    *Approximate Value was not a stat until the 1960 Season.
    **Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    NFL Champion (1958, 1959 & 1968)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1966 & 1967)
    Second Team All-Pro (1966 & 1967)

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