49. Bill Pellington
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Undrafted from Rutgers, Bill Pellington would be an excellent sign for the Baltimore Colts as he would play 141 Games starting all but one of them at Linebacker. His peers would regard Pellington as one of the most vicious players in the game, and he would accumulate 21 Interceptions, an excellent tally for his position. A member of Baltimore's two Championship Teams in 1958 and 1959, Pellington would be named a Second Team All-Pro in 1964, which was his final season in the NFL.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent before the 1953 Season.
- Departed: Retired after the 1964 Season.
- Games Played: 141
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Notable Statistics:
140 Games Started
21 Interceptions
248 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
14 Fumble Recoveries
9 Fumble Recovery Yards
9.5 Quarterback Sacks**
2 Receptions
9 Receiving Yards
1 Punt Return
6 Punt Return Yards
7 Kick Returns
73 Kick Return Yards
41 Approximate Value*
3 Playoff Games
*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)
Second Team All-Pro (1964)
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