17. Mike Curtis
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Considered by many to be the meanest football player of his day (and that says a lot doesn’t it?) Mike Curtis feasted on Quarterbacks the way we feast on turkeys at Thanksgiving. Curtis was originally drafted as a Fullback but converted to the defensive side of the ledger much to the benefit of the Colts. He would be named the AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1970 by the NFL 101 writers and aided the Colts in their Super Bowl V win.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 14th Overall in the NFL Draft 11/28/64.
- Departed: Selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the Expansion Draft in 1976.
- Games Played: 125
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Notable Statistics: 102 Games Started
21 Interceptions
248 Interception Return Yards
2 Interception Return Touchdowns
8 Fumble Recoveries
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
16.5 Quarterback Sacks*
6 Rushing Attempts
1 Rushing Yard
1 Reception
5 Receiving Yards
5 Kick Returns
76 Kick Return Yards
87 Approximate Value
9 Playoff Games
3 Interceptions
13 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
60 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl (V)
First Team All-Pro (1968 & 1969)
Pro Bowl Selection (1968, 1970, 1971 & 1974)
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