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Ted Hendricks

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Position: LB
Date of Birth: November 1, 1947
Height / Weight: 6'7" / 220 lbs
First Team: BAL (1969)
Last Team: RAI (1983)

Career Summary

Last Updated: February 10, 2025

Ted Hendricks Career Overview

Date of Birth: November 1, 1947
Position: Linebacker (LB)

Career Timeline

  • Baltimore Colts (1969-1973)
    • Drafted in the 2nd round of the 1969 NFL Draft.
    • Helped the Colts win Super Bowl V (1970).
    • Established himself as a versatile linebacker known for his speed and agility.
  • Green Bay Packers (1974)
    • Played one season with the Packers before being traded.
    • Contributed to the team's defensive strength.
  • Oakland Raiders (1975-1983)
    • Joined the Raiders and became a key defensive player.
    • Won Super Bowl XV (1981) and Super Bowl XVIII (1983).
    • Recognized for his exceptional play, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections.
    • A member of the Raiders' "Soul Patrol" defense.

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

  • Four-time Pro Bowl selection (1970, 1971, 1972, 1974).
  • Three-time First-Team All-Pro (1970, 1971, 1972).
  • Two-time Second-Team All-Pro (1974, 1975).
  • Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
  • Known for his signature "bend but don't break" style of defense.

Legacy

Ted Hendricks, often referred to as the "Mad Stork" due to his tall, lanky frame, is remembered as one of the most versatile and effective linebackers of his era. His contributions to both the Baltimore Colts and the Oakland Raiders solidified his reputation as a defensive powerhouse, and he remains a celebrated figure in NFL history.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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