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3. Mike Munchak

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3. Mike Munchak

Had it not been for Bruce Matthews, his longtime Offensive Linemate, Mike Munchak, would have easily been the best Lineman in franchise history, but second, to Matthews is nothing to be ashamed of.

Munchak was a high First Round pick from Penn State in 1982, and after an injury-riddled and mediocre rookie year, Munchak settled in as their starting Left Guard, becoming one of the best in the business.  A Pro Bowl Selection in 1984 and 1985, Munchak finished his career with a seven-year stretch of Pro Bowls, with two First Team All-Pro nods.  The All-Decade Guard played all 12 of his seasons with Houston, starting all but three of his 159 Games.  Munchak retired in 1993, and his number 63 was retired the year after.

Munchak was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001, two years after he was inducted to their Ring of Honor. The Olers would retire his number 63 in 1994.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Offensive Guard
  • Acquired: Selected in the 1st Round, 8th Overall in the NFL Draft 4/27/82.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1993 Season.
  • Games Played: 159
  • Notable Statistics:

    156 Games Started
    5 Fumble Recoveries
    3 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    125 Approximate Value

    10 Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1987 & 1991)
    Second Team All-Pro (1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1992 & 1993)
    Pro Bowl (1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 & 1993)

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