8. Ron Yary
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Guarding the right side of the Vikings O-Line for 14 seasons, Ron Yary would not only protect his Quarterback and carve out holes for his Running Backs, and he would earn a lot of accolades doing it.
The first Offensive Lineman to be drafted number one overall fit the bill as Yary was chosen for six consecutive First Team All Pros and seven straight Pro Bowls and perhaps in an accolade that meant more to him, he was named the NFLPA NFC Offensive Lineman of the Year three times. He was chosen for the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the Vikings Ring of Honor in 2001.
The Bullet Points
- Position: Right Tackle
- Acquired: Drafted in the 1st Round, 1st Overall in the NFL Draft 1/30/68.
- Departed: Signed with the Los Angeles Rams prior to the 1982 Season.
- Games Played: 199
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Notable Statistics: 180 Games Started
2 Fumble Recoveries
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Reception
5 Receiving Yards
1 Kick Return
3 Kick Return Yards
135 Approximate Value
20 Playoff Games -
Major Accolades and Awards: NFLPA NFC Offensive Lineman of the Year (1973, 1974 & 1975)
First Team All-Pro (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 & 1976)
Second Team All-Pro (1977)
Pro Bowl (1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 & 1977)
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