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Here is the article Ray Didinger wrote about Retzlaff's case for the HOF after he passed away last year:


https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news ... -in-canton

To me, Bergey is worthy but he may have to wait behind Howley, Gradishar, Nobis and Curtis ...

Brian wolf wrote:To me, Bergey is worthy but he may have to wait behind Howley, Gradishar, Nobis and Curtis ...

among defensive seniors this is how i have them ranked




12. Chuck Howley
19. Bill Bergey
27. Randy Gradishar
45. Mike Curtis
150. Tommy Nobis

Eagles One wrote:Here is the article Ray Didinger wrote about Retzlaff's case for the HOF after he passed away last year:


https://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news ... -in-canton

I like Brookshier's comment that Retzlaff looked like "Baron Von Somebody."

Detroit let Retzlaff go twice. It was George Wilson who helped turn Pete from a fullback into a tight end, though his boss, Buddy Parker, was never totally sold on Retzlaff. That's why they let him go for 100 bucks.

Speaking of Bill Bergey, I just watched him in a Bengal/Dolphin playoff game from 1973(first half). He did a good job containing Larry Csonka but Mercury Morris gave them trouble. Still, with Csonka having big rushing games next against the Raiders and MVP in the SB against Minn, the Bengals and Bergey showed their tackling abilities. Bergey reminded me of Jack Reynolds, though his pass coverage might have been better ...

rewing84 wrote:

Brian wolf wrote:To me, Bergey is worthy but he may have to wait behind Howley, Gradishar, Nobis and Curtis ...

among defensive seniors this is how i have them ranked




12. Chuck Howley
19. Bill Bergey
27. Randy Gradishar
45. Mike Curtis
150. Tommy Nobis

Who are your top ten that should be in the HOF?

1 .Wistert
2. Dilweg
3.Verne Lewellen
4. Ox Emerson
5. Chuck Howley
6. Randy Gradishar
7.Jim Marshall
8.Ken Riley
9. Ken Anderson
10. JIm Tyrer