Chris Hanburger
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Christian G. Hanburger, Jr. (born August 13, 1941) is an American former professional
Early life and college career
After being a star
NFL career
“He was at that time the smartest player in the league. We did everything we could to try to eliminate him from the play. We knew if we didn't neutralize him, then we had less of a chance of winning.”[1] |
John Hannah |
Hanburger was selected by the Redskins in the
Hanburger was a four-time first-team
Beginning with the 1968 season, Hanburger started 135 straight games, a streak that ended in 1977 after he underwent an appendicitis operation. In the Redskins' season finale of that season, he recorded three sacks against the Los Angeles Rams in a 17–14 win. He played in 1978 to finish his 14-year career. In his career, he picked off 19 passes, recovered 17 fumbles, recorded 46 sacks and scored five touchdowns, two on interception returns and three from fumble recoveries.[2]
In 2004, he was named to the Professional Football Researchers Association Hall of Very Good in the association's second HOVG class.[3]
On August 25, 2010, Hanburger was nominated as a senior candidate for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2011 along with former Rams linebacker and kicker Les Richter. On February 5, 2011, Hanburger was officially inducted at the enshrinement ceremony where his bust, sculpted by Scott Myers, was unveiled.
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-59213-542-4..
- ^ Pro Football reference
- ^ "Hall of Very Good Class of 2004". Retrieved November 29, 2021.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Pro Football Hall of Fame