42. Wally Hilgenberg
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After bouncing around with limited success with the Detroit Lions and Pittsburgh Steelers, Wally Hilgenberg found a home with the Minnesota Vikings. Hilgenberg would become the permanent starting Right Linebacker in 1969 and would become part of the famed Minnesota defense of the following decade. He would play in all four Vikings Super Bowl appearances in the 1970s.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Signed prior to the 1968 Season.
- Departed: Retired after the 1979 Season.
- Games Played: 158
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Notable Statistics: 117 Games Started
8 Interceptions
62 Interception Return Yards
1 Interception Return Touchdown
13 Fumble Recoveries
56 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
15.0 Quarterback Sacks*
1 Punt Return
-2 Punt Return Yards
89 Approximate Value
19 Playoff Games
2 Interceptions
11 Interception Return Yards
1 Fumble Recovery
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.0 Quarterback Sack
*Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. - Major Accolades and Awards: None.
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