Matt Blair was with the Minnesota Vikings for his entire career, going to the Pro Bowl six consecutive times. Blair was not just a spectacular Linebacker, but was utilized his speed on Special Teams, holding the record the most blocked kicks in franchise history. Much of the success of the Vikings defense in the late 1970s and early 1980s can be attributed to Matt Blair.
Minnesota inducted Blair into their Ring of Honor in 2012.
17. Matt Blair
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The Bullet Points
- Position: Linebacker
- Acquired: Drafted in the 2nd Round, 51st Overall in the NFL Draft, 1/29/74.
- Departed: Retired After the 1985 Season.
- Games Played: 160
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Notable Statistics: 130 Games Started
16 Interceptions
119 Interception Return Yards
23.0 Quarterback Sacks*
20 Fumble Recoveries
84 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
2 Punt Returns
-2 Punt Return Yards
2 Kick Returns
0 Kick Return Yards
93 Approximate Value
13 Playoff Games
2 Fumble Recoveries
0 Fumble Recovery Yards
1.5 Quarterback Sacks
* Quarterback Sacks became an official statistic in 1982 but was unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981. -
Major Accolades and Awards: First Team All-Pro (1980)
Pro Bowls (1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 & 1982)
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