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Classic Sports Card of The Day

27 Oct

74toppsmckenzie

1974 Topps football guard of former pro football offensive lineman Reggie McKenzie, who played 13 seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Buffalo Bills. He was an integral part of the Bills’ offensive line that helped O.J. Simpson rush for 2,003 yards, which earned the line the nickname of “The Electric Company” since they “turned on the Juice.” McKenzie was often overshadowed by his future Hall of Fame linemate, Joe DeLemielleure, but he was named to the NFL All Pro team in 1973 and ’74. He is a member of the college football Hall of Fame, having had a successful career at Michigan.

 

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  1. louise

    October 30, 2013 at 11:57 am

    I think Reggie coined the nickname for that offensive line.