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2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame Information GuideSTEVE LARGENTEnshrined in 1995(Tulsa)WIDE RECEIVER 5-11, 1871976-1989 Seattle SeahawksStephen Michael Largent. . .Acquired in pre-season trade withHouston, 1976. . .Had 54 receptions as rookie. . .Career stats:819 catches, 13,089 yards, 100 TDs. . .Caught passes in 177straight games. . .Had 70 or more receptions six seasons, 50or more 10 years. . .Led NFL in receiving yards, 1979, 1985. . .All-Pro, 1983, 1985, 1987. . . Picked for seven Pro Bowls. . .Missed only four games with injuries first 13 seasons. . . BornSeptember 28, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.YALE LARYEnshrined in 1979(Texas A&M)DEFENSIVE BACK 5-11, 1851952-1953, 1956-1964 Detroit LionsRobert Yale Lary, Jr. . .Major contributor to three Lionschampionships. . . 11-year fixture at right safety, exceptionalpunter, long-distance threat on kick returns. . .Lifetime marksshow 50 interceptions, 44.3-yard punting average, three NFLpunting crowns, three TDs on punt returns. . .All-NFL five years. . .In nine Pro Bowls. . .Third-round pick, 1952. . . Career interruptedby army service. . .Born November 24, 1930, in FortWorth, Texas.DANTE LAVELLIEnshrined in 1975(Ohio State)END 6-0, 1911946-1956 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)Dante Bert Joseph Lavelli. . .Played only three college games,served in U.S. Infantry before turning pro. . .Top AAFC receiveras rookie, scored winning TD in title game, 1946. . . Caught 11passes in 1950 NFL championship. . .All-AAFC, 1946-1947. . .All-NFL, 1951, 1953. . . In three Pro Bowls. . . Caught 386 passesfor 6,488 yards, 62 TDs. . . Had record 24 catches in six NFLtitle games. . .Nicknamed “Gluefingers”. . . Born February 23,1923, in Hudson, Ohio.BOBBY LAYNEEnshrined in 1967(Texas)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 2011948 Chicago Bears1949 New York Bulldogs1950-1958 Detroit Lions1958-1962 Pittsburgh SteelersRobert Lawrence Layne. . .Texas All-America, 1947. . .Led Lionsto four divisional, three NFL titles in 1950s. . . Exceptional fieldleader, at best in clutch. . .Last-second TD pass won 1953 NFLtitle game. . . Also kicked field goals. . . All-NFL, 1952, 1956. . .Second-team All-NFL four times. . . NFL scoring champ, 1956. . . Career record: 1,814 completions for 26,768 yards, 196TDs; 2,451 yards rushing; 372 points scored. . .Born December19, 1926, in Santa Anna, Texas. . .Died December 1, 1986, atage of 59.ALPHONSE (TUFFY) LEEMANSEnshrined in 1978(Oregon, George Washington)HALFBACK-FULLBACK 6-0, 1951936-1943 New York GiantsAlphonse Emil Leemans. . .Second-round pick in first NFL draft. . . 1936 College All-Star game MVP. . .Aggressive, dedicateddo-everything team leader. . .Player-coach in final 1943 season.. . Led NFL rushers as rookie, 1936. . .All-NFL, 1936, 1939. . .Second-team All-NFL five times. . .Career totals - 3,132 yardsrushing, 2,318 yards passing, 422 yards receiving. . .Had 25 TDpasses, 13.8-yard punt return average. . .Born November 12,1912, in Superior, Wisconsin. . .Died January 19, 1979, at ageof 66.MARV LEVYEnshrined in 2001(Wyoming, Coe College, Harvard)COACH1978-1982 Kansas City Chiefs, 1986-1997 Buffalo BillsMarvin Daniel Levy. . .Led Bills to unprecedented four straightSuper Bowls. . .Had 154-120-0 overall record. . .His coachingvictories ranked 10th in NFL history at time of retirement. . .Quickly improved Chiefs from 4-12 to 9-7. . . Guided Buffalo toeight playoff appearances in 11 seasons. . .NFL Coach of theYear, 1988. . .AFC Coach of the Year, 1988, 1993, 1995. . .Born August 3, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois.BOB LILLYEnshrined in 1980(Texas Christian)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 2601961-1974 Dallas CowboysRobert Lewis Lilly. . .Consensus All-America at Texas Christian. . . Cowboys’ first-ever draft choice (1961), first Hall of Famer(1980). . . Foundation of great Dallas defensive units. . .Hadunusual speed, strength, intelligence, recovery ability. . .All-NFL/NFC eight years. . . Named to 11 Pro Bowls. . .Played in five NFL/NFC title games, two Super Bowls. . .Missed just one game in 14 years. . .Born July 26, 1939, inOlney, Texas.LARRY LITTLEEnshrined in 1993(Bethune-Cookman)GUARD 6-1, 2651967-1968 San Diego Chargers1969-1980 Miami DolphinsLarry Chatmon Little. . .Free-agent signee with 1967 Chargers. . .Traded to Miami, 1969. . .Immediately won starting rightguard job. . . Epitome of powerful Dolphins rushing game of1970s. . .Fast, quick on pass protection - awesome, intimidatingas pulling guard on sweeps. . . All-Pro six years. . . Five-timePro Bowl pick. . .Three-time NFLPA pick as AFC offensive linemanof year. . .Started in three Super Bowls. . .Born November2, 1945, in Groveland, Georgia.- 76 - Profootballhof.com