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33. Speedy Duncan

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33. Speedy Duncan

When you have a nickname of "Speedy," we think it is safe to state that the recipient in question is fleet of foot.

Leslie Herbert “Speedy” Duncan went undrafted in 1964 from Jackson State by both the NFL and the AFL, and he signed with the San Diego Chargers of the AFL; the team he spent the best part of his pro career with. Duncan saw limited action as a rookie, but over the next three seasons that he was a true dual-threat as both a Cornerback and a Returner.

Duncan was an AFL All-Star annually from 1965 to 1967.  In 1965 and 1966, he led the AFL in Yards per Punt Return, with the first of the two years seeing him first overall Punt Return Yards.  Duncan would have 5,394 Return Yard in total as a Charger, retuning four Punts back for a Touchdown.  Defensively, Duncan had 21 Interceptions, which included a seven-pick year in 1966.

He played for the Chargers until 1970, where he signed with the Washington Redskins, where he would earn a Pro Bowl.  Duncan joined the Chargers Hall of Fame in 1995. 

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback, Kick Returner, Punt Returner
  • Acquired: Signed as an Undrafted Free Agent before the 1964 Season.
  • Departed:

    Signed with the Washington Redskins after the 1970 Season.

     

  • Games Played: 77
  • Notable Statistics:

    14 Games Started
    21 Interceptions
    322 Interception Return Yards
    2 Interception Return Touchdowns
    2 Fumble Recoveries
    35 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    138 Punt Returns
    1,651 Punt Return Yards
    4 Punt Return Touchdowns
    134 Kick Returns
    3,386 Kick Return Yards
    53 Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games
    2 Punt Returns
    40 Punt Return Yards
    5 Kick Returns
    209 Kick Return Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    AFL All-Star (1965, 1966 & 1967)
    Most Punt Return Yards (1965)
    Most Yards per Return Yard (1965 & 1966)
    Most Returns (1965)
    Most Return Yards (1965)

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