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Fred Dryer Quarterback Hunter

July 6, 1946 - Hawthorne, California - Fred Dryer, who was a defensive lineman in 1967 and 1968...

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FOOTBALL NAME | Fred Dryer

"Fred Dryer Quarterback Hunter"

Last updated 📅 2025-07-05

July 6, 1946 - Hawthorne, California - Fred Dryer, who was a defensive lineman in 1967 and 1968 for San Diego State, was born.

The National Football Foundation website states that Dryer possessed great speed and the athletic prowess to evade blockers, even by hurdling and cutting inside opponents, which earned him a spot on the Little All-America team of 1968. He played in the East-West Shrine Game, the Hula Bowl, and the 1969 College All-Star Game. In 1967, San Diego State went 10-1 and beat San Francisco State in the Camellia Bowl.

In 1968, the record was 9-0-1. San Diego State's head coach was Don Coryell, but the man who recruited Dryer away from El Camino Junior College to San Diego State was the defensive coordinator, John Madden.  

Fred, after college, played for the New York Football Giants and the Los Angeles Rams, a total of 13 seasons in the NFL. After his football career, he became an actor, most notably on his TV series "Hunter." Dryer was elected into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.  

  • HASHTAGS: #July06 #DryerFred #FredDryer #DefensiveEnd #LosAngelesRams #NewYorkGiants #SanDiegoState #Number77 #Number89 #CollegeFootballHallofFame
  • DOB: July 06
  • EVENTDAY: July 06
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Dryer Fred, Fred Dryer
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Defensive End
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, San Diego State
  • NCAAF JERSEY: Number 77
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 89
  • SPORTS: College Football Hall of Fame

FOOTBALL NAME | Fred Dryer

"Fred Dryer Defensive End to Hollywood & His The Football Career"

Fred Dryer's story is one that transcends the gridiron. While his NFL career was respectable, his impact on the sport pales in comparison to his success in the world of entertainment. However, his time on the field laid the foundation for his future endeavors, showcasing the talent and physicality that would translate well to the silver screen.
Dryer's football journey began at San Diego State University, where he established himself as a dominant defensive end. His impressive size and speed earned him recognition as a "Little All-American" and a coveted first-round draft pick by the New York Giants in 1969...

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