45. Billy Kilmer

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Billy Kilmer was one of the many frustrated players in the early years of the New Orleans Saints, and when they drafted Quarterback, Archie Manning, Kilmer saw the writing on the wall and asked to be traded. He got his wish when they traded him to Washington in January of 1971.

Kilmer was initially the backup to Sonny Jurgensen, but a shoulder injury to the incumbent vaulted Kilmer to the starter. The new Quarterback kept his new job even when Jurgensen came back off the disabled list, and Kilmer led Washington to their first Super Bowl appearance, a loss to the undefeated Miami Dolphins. It was still a great year for Kilmer, who was a Pro Bowl Selection that year and the league-leader in Touchdown Passes.

Kilmer remained their starter until 1977, and he retired after 1978. He would have 12,352 Passing Yards with 103 Touchdowns against 75 Interceptions as a Redskin.

The Bullet Points

Position: Quarterback
Acquired: Traded from the New Orleans Saints for Tom Rousesel and two Undisclosed Draft Picks 1/24/71.
Departed:
Released after the 1978 Season.
Games Played: 82
Notable Statistics:
74 Games Started
953 Pass Completions
1,791 Pass Attempts
53.2 Pass Completion Percentage
12,352 Passing Yards
103 Touchdown Passes
75 Interceptions
76.9 Passer Rating
70 Rushing Attempts
87 Rushing Yards
3 Rushing Touchdowns
59 Approximate Value

7 Playoff Games
92 Pass Completions
178 Pass Attempts
51.7 Pass Completion Percentage
1,060 Passing Yards
8 Passing Touchdowns
7 Interceptions
68.6 Passer Rating
9 Rushing Attempts
41 Rushing Yards
Played For: Washington Redskins
Major Accolades and Awards:
Pro Bowl (1972)
Most Touchdown Passes (1972)

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