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10. Bobby Boyd

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10. Bobby Boyd
The holder of the all-time Interception Record in franchise history, Cornerback, Bobby Boyd was a converted Quarterback who adapted well to the defensive side of the ball.  Boyd would accumulate 9 Interceptions in a season twice and six times would exceed 100 Yards in Interception Return Yards.  The three time First Team All Pro is still in the top ten in that category all-time.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: Cornerback
  • Acquired: Drafted in the 10th Round, 119th Overall in the NFL Draft 11/30/59.
  • Departed: Retired after the 1968 Season.
  • Games Played: 121
  • Notable Statistics: 114 Games Started
    57 Interceptions
    994 Interception Return Yards
    4 Interception Return Touchdowns
    12 Fumble Recoveries
    67 Fumble Recovery Yards
    1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
    .5 Quarterback Sacks*
    3 Rushing Attempts
    38 Rushing Yards
    21 Punt Returns
    196 Punt Return Yards
    0 Pass Completions
    1 Pass Attempt
    111 Approximate Value

    5 Playoff Games
    2 Interceptions
    26 Interception Return Yards
    1 Rushing Attempt
    -9 Rushing Yards

    *Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1964, 1965 & 1968)
    Second Team All-Pro (1966)
    Pro Bowl Selection (1964 & 1968)
    Highest Approximate Value (1968)
    Most Interceptions (1965)
    Most Interception Return Yards (1964)
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