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11. Bob Talamini

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11. Bob Talamini

From the University of Kentucky, Bob Talamini would play his entire nine-year professional career in the American Football League.  The first eight of those campaigns were with the Houston Oilers, where the Left Guard was a six-time AFL All-Star (1962-67) who played his way into three First Team All-Pros.  The Oilers were one of the powers of the league, and Talamini was a member of the first two AFL Titles (1960 & 1961), and after his run with Houston, he played one final year with the New York Jets.  

That year, he was part of the history making team that won Super Bowl III.  Not a bad way to finish your career!

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Left Guard
  • Acquired: Selected in the 2nd Round of the 1960 AFL Draft.
  • Departed:

    Released after the 1967 Season.

  • Games Played: 112
  • Notable Statistics:

    106 Games Started
    1 Fumble Recovery
    4 Fumble Recovery Yards
    82 Approximate Value

    4 Playoff Games

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    AFL Champion (1960 & 1961)
    First Team All-Pro (1963, 1965 & 1967)
    Second Team All-Pro (1964)
    AFL All-Star (1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 & 1967)

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