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47. Lamar Lundy

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47. Lamar Lundy

Standing at 6' 7", Lamar Lundy might have been the most imposing figure of the Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" and was part of a revolution of sorts that helped to glorify modern defense.  The two-sport athlete (he was also a basketball player) was the first black player to receive an athletic scholarship at the University of Purdue, and he opted for a career in Pro Football much to the delight of Los Angeles Rams fans.

Lundy was also used as a Wide Receiver early in his Rams career (he did a lot of that for Purdue) and in 1959 he was named to the Pro Bowl and arguably could have been named to a few more.  Lundy played his entire career with the Rams, which comprised 152 Games.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Defensive End
  • Acquired: Selected in the 4th Round, 47th Overall in the NFL Draft 11/26/56.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1969 Season.
  • Games Played: 152
  • Notable Statistics:

    142 Games Started
    3 Interceptions
    72 Interception Return Yards
    3 Interception Return Touchdowns
    10 Fumble Recoveries
    17 Fumble Recovery Yards
    60.5 Quarterback Sacks**
    35 Receptions
    584 Receiving Yards
    6 Receiving Touchdowns
    1 Kick Return
    0 Kick Return Yards
    62 Approximate Value*

    2 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: Pro Bowl (1959)
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