Word: flankers
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...A.F.L.'s No. 1 passer and its Player of the Year. Lamonica can throw the ball even farther than Green Bay's Starr, but against the Packers' superb secondary, he probably will settle for short "swings," "look-ins" and "square-outs" to Fullback Dixon, Flanker Pete Biletnikoff and Tight End Billy Cannon, a converted halfback who is a threat to go all the way any time...
...that there won't be a long one. It is a tactic that could backfire against Oakland, considering the caliber of the Packers' offensive blockers. If Quarterback Starr gets the protection he needs to throw the bomb to such adept maneuverers as Split End Boyd Dowler and Flanker Carroll Dale, Jimmy the Greek could turn out to be a conservative...
...defensive back," says one scout, "I'm sure that in ten minutes he'd be the best defensive back on the field. He simply can do everything." So can Keyes. In Purdue's 28-21 victory over Notre Dame, he kicked off, played halfback and flanker on offense, and cornerback on defense. "Shifty power, great speed and acceleration," notes a scouting report. "Could play either offense or defense in the pros right...
...scheduled to see action as a flanker back and possibly as a punt and kickoff return specialist...
...named lineman of the week for his devastating performance against Detroit. Page racked up Lion backs with so much enthusiasm that he caused four fumbles and recovered another himself. The Vikings have also been getting such outstanding performances from Backs Clinton Jones and Bob Grim, Flanker Gene Washington and Tight End John Beasley that the team boasts the brightest crop of rookies in the league...