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Classic Sports Card of The Day

21 Nov

1965 Philadelphia football card of a guy who has spent 51 years in the professional game, Dick Lebeau. He played for 14 seasons as a defensive back for the Detroit Lions, and still holds the franchise record for career interceptions. He was a three time Pro Bowler, and when he retired after the 1972 season, his NFL career was hardly over. He has coached at various levels for 37 years, and is currently the defensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is widely considered the greatest D-coordinator in the game, having invented the “zone blitz” concept that is so popular in today’s game. LeBeau was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

 

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