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7. Jackie Slater

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7. Jackie Slater

In terms of tenure, there are none in higher standing than Jackie Slater, who played 259 Games in the NFL (plus 18 more in the playoffs) for the Rams in a 20-year career that spanned from 1976 to 1995.  Earning the starting Right Tackle job to commence the 1979 season, Slater would be a fixture there starting 211 of the next 211 games he played.  Throughout the 1980s, Slater established himself in the upper echelon at his position going to the Pro Bowl seven Times and receiving three Second Team All-Pro Selections.  There will never be a more durable player in franchise history than Slater.

He would be chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, and his number 78 was retired by the Rams in 1996.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Right Tackle
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 3rd Round, 86th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/8/76.
  • Departed: Signed with the Chicago Bears 4/2/09.
  • Games Played: 259
  • Notable Statistics: 211 Games Started
    4 Fumble Recoveries
    13 Fumble Recovery Yards
    129 Approximate Value

    18 Playoff Games
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Second Team All-Pro (1983, 1986, 1987 & 1989)
    Pro Bowl (1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989 & 1990)

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