Also a member of the Raiders.
There’s only one team in NFL history that had a full lineup’s worth of Hall of Famers on the offensive line. In 1971, the Oakland Raiders incredibly rostered five offensive lineman who would one day wind up in Canton.
Four were starters; the fifth was a reserve on the team who played one year with the Raiders before retiring. The fifth starter was right guard George Buehler, who probably didn’t get much recognition during his playing days. But hey, his card is here on Football Perspective today!
I’ll switch up the trivia today, with one hint for each of the five starters. How many can you name?
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This star tackle would end up becoming the head coach of the Raiders — twice.
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| Trivia hint: LG |
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Perhaps the best guard in football history, he may ultimately be remembered more for his role as Executive Director of the NFL Players Association.
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| Trivia hint: C |
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“Double Zero” was a first-team All-Pro in each season of the AFL’s existence, and also earned that honor in the first season of the post-merger NFL.
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| Trivia hint: RT |
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He made Pro Bowls with the Eagles and Rams before joining Oakland in 1971.
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| Trivia hint: Backup |
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This Charger legend was a first-team All-Pro in each of the first eight seasons of the AFL.
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I needed the hint for Ron Mix. Had no idea he played for the Raiders. Couldn’t get Bob Brown at all.
I love those 1978 (I think that’s the year) football cards. That was always one of my favorite sets.
Remembered Ron Mix as b/u at end of career. Bob Brown–just could not remember. He was a beast.