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RichardBak
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My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.
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RichardBak wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:04 pm My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.
Hey, I think you're right!
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RichardBak wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:04 pm My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.
This is correct! 3 pro bowls, 3 teams, 3 years.

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Bob Gill wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:41 pm
RichardBak wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:04 pm My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.
Hey, I think you're right!
Well, there's a first time for everything.
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Bryan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:03 pm
RichardBak wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 1:04 pm My guess would be George Taliaferro. He moved around a lot in the 1950s (at least 3-4 teams) but was always a standout.
This is correct! 3 pro bowls, 3 teams, 3 years.

51 Yanks, 52 Texans, 53 Colts

I eagerly await my case of Labatts and double ring of kielbasa (fresh, not smoked) from the prize committee.
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This QB played in 106 games over a 10-year career. Through his first 9 years, he compiled a winning record as a starting QB. In his final season, he doubled his career loss total to finish with a sub-.400 career winning percentage. Name the QB.
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Bryan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:29 pm This QB played in 106 games over a 10-year career. Through his first 9 years, he compiled a winning record as a starting QB. In his final season, he doubled his career loss total to finish with a sub-.400 career winning percentage. Name the QB.
Not until I get my beer and kielbasa.
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Bryan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:29 pm This QB played in 106 games over a 10-year career. Through his first 9 years, he compiled a winning record as a starting QB. In his final season, he doubled his career loss total to finish with a sub-.400 career winning percentage. Name the QB.
How about a hint -- just a broad one -- about the era when this guy played?

Later on: Never mind. I see Mark got it without any hints.
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Bryan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:29 pm This QB played in 106 games over a 10-year career. Through his first 9 years, he compiled a winning record as a starting QB. In his final season, he doubled his career loss total to finish with a sub-.400 career winning percentage. Name the QB.
Steve Spurrier
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Mark wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 5:33 pm
Bryan wrote: ↑Thu Feb 15, 2024 3:29 pm This QB played in 106 games over a 10-year career. Through his first 9 years, he compiled a winning record as a starting QB. In his final season, he doubled his career loss total to finish with a sub-.400 career winning percentage. Name the QB.
Steve Spurrier
Correct!
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