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Herb Adderley Star Defensive back

Born June 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive Back...

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FOOTBALL NAME | Adderley Herb

"Herb Adderley Star Defensive back"

Last updated 📅 2023-06-08

Born June 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was a Pro Football Hall of Fame Defensive Back for the Green Bay Packers. Herb ended his career with the Dallas Cowboys.

Prior to being picked by the Packers in the first round of the 1961 NFL Draft as an offensive halfback, Adderly had played collegiately for Michigan State. In his rookie season facing the fact that the Pack already had two great backs in Jim Taylor and Paul Hornung, the Green Bay coaches flipped him over to the defensive side of the ball as an emergency fill in for an injured corner Hank Gremminger and Adderly thrived as a cornerback.

Adderly accounted for 48 interceptions in his career and did some damage returning them as he averaged 21.8 yards per pick for a total of 1046 yards. Herb played in five NFL title games, and four Super Bowls! One of his biggest moments as a pro was a 60 yard pick six in Super Bowl II. The ball-hawking back also made it into five Pro Bowl games, as he was also an All-Pro in five different seasons. The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrined Herb Adderly in 1980 to their Canton, Ohio museum.

  • HASHTAGS: #June08 #AdderleyHerb #HerbAdderley #Cornerback #DefensiveBack #DallasCowboys #GreenBayPackers #Number26 #ProFootballHallofFame
  • DOB: June 08
  • EVENTDAY: June 08
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Adderley Herb, Herb Adderley
  • FOOTBALL POSITION: Cornerback, Defensive Back
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Dallas Cowboys, Green Bay Packers
  • NFL JERSEY: Number 26
  • SPORTS: Pro Football Hall of Fame
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"Adderley, Herb"

Step into the realm of a defensive backfield icon. This series will explore the stellar career of Herb Adderley, a Hall of Fame cornerback whose speed, athleticism, and ball-hawking instincts made him a cornerstone of one of the NFL's most dominant dynasties. From his early years as a running back to his transformation into a shutdown corner, Adderley's journey is a testament to versatility and excellence.
More than just a cover man, Adderley was a significant contributor to the Green Bay Packers' legendary run under Vince Lombardi, securing multiple championships and earning Pro Bowl recognition. We'll delve into his crucial interceptions, his ability to shut down opposing receivers, and the impact he had on shaping the Packers' formidable defense. Join us as we uncover the story of a true defensive great. Big thanks to the image courtesy of NFL Past Players Step into the realm of a defensive backfield icon. This series will explore the stellar career of Herb Adderley, a Hall of Fame cornerback whose speed, athleticism, and ball-hawking instincts made him a cornerstone of one of the NFL's most dominant dynasties. From his early years as a running back to his transformation into a shutdown corner, Adderley's journey is a testament to versatility and excellence...