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35. Miller Farr

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35. Miller Farr

The first two years of Miller Farr's pro career could only be classified as "O.K.," as the Defensive Back from Wichita State was not a head-turner in his time with Denver and San Diego.  Farr joined the Oilers in 1967, and for a three-year period, he was one of the best Corners in the AFL.

Farr exploded with an AFL-leading 10 Interceptions and 264 Interception Return Yards.  He was rewarded with a First Team All-Pro Selection, and he was so again in 1968, though Farr was not going to sneak up on anyone anymore and was rarely targeted by opposing Quarterbacks.  Farr was stellar again in 1969, collecting a third straight AFL All-Star nod.

He would bolt for the St. Louis Cardinals after, but he was never the same player again that he was with Houston.  Farr amassed 19 Interceptions with the Oilers, an excellent number for only three years of service.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Acquired: Signed before the 1967 Season.
  • Departed: Signed with the St. Louis Cardinals after the 1969 Season.
  • Games Played: 42
  • Notable Statistics:

    42 Games Started
    19 Interceptions
    416 Interception Return Yards
    5 Interception Return Touchdowns
    1 Fumble Recovery
    1 Kick Return
    17 Kick Return Yards
    43 Approximate Value

    2 Playoff Games
    1 Interception
    0 Interception Return Yards

  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    First Team All-Pro (1967 & 1968)
    Second Team All-Pro (1969)
    AFL All-Star (1967, 1968 & 1969)
    Highest Approximate Value (1967)
    Most Interceptions (1967)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1967)

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