you guys need to go to nfl.com and watch the video of fred dean and all the coaches talk about him and anthony munoz talks about having to block him. its great
you guys need to go to nfl.com and watch the video of fred dean and all the coaches talk about him and anthony munoz talks about having to block him. its great
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of the 49ers' first two championship teams.
Class of 2008
On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Class of 2008 will be formally inducted into the Hall. Earlier this year, they were measured for their bust and jacket sizes. They will be presented with their busts at the Hall of Fame ceremony.
» Bios: Dean | Green | Monk | Thomas | Tippett | Zimmerman
» Video: Dean | Green | Monk | Thomas | Tippett | Zimmerman
Fred Dean was one of the most feared pass rushers in NFL history, but certainly not one of the biggest. Dean was able to use his quickness to get to quarterbacks, often in great numbers.
Dean started his career with the Chargers after being selected in the second round of the 1975 draft. He played linebacker at Louisiana Tech, but was moved to defensive end during his rookie season -- to great results. Dean recorded seven unofficial sacks during his rookie year in 1975 (sacks didn't become an official statistic until 1982). He had his best season in San Diego in 1978, recording 15.5 sacks. Dean was a member of back-to-back division winners in San Diego in 1979 and 1980, when he recorded nearly 20 sacks in two seasons.
Dean was dealt to the 49ers in 1981 and became the defensive lynchpin for the first two of San Francisco's five Super Bowl teams. Dean had 12 sacks in 11 games for the 49ers in '81, being selected as the NFC's defensive player of the year. He became one of the first pass-rushing specialists in NFL history, as head coach Bill Walsh used him in passing situations to great effect. Dean flourished in the role, posting a career-high 17.5 sacks in 1983. Dean set an NFL record with six sacks against the Saints that season.
Dean was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and twice honored as an All-Pro.
He played linebacker at Louisiana Tech,
mais huh?
ps. hey karl !
some of fred's teammates up in canton...
they don't quite look like they did back then (grins) but i think in the picture is
charlie new
lewis cobb
tony jones
bryan redding
danny norris
gerald eddings
mike sweeney
You can watch the induction ceremony on ESPN tonight at 5:00.
Anybody know who is introducing Fred?
Quotes about Fred Dean:
“He’s the best pass rusher I’ve ever seen. He’s like a thoroughbred who races only on Sunday. When things are right, he’s awesome. You just put him in there and watch him do his stuff.” - Bill McPherson, 49ers defensive line coach
“It’s a pretty simple deal. First I get the guy in front of me out of my way. Then I go after the quarterback.” - Fred Dean
“Fred is a big-play man. We rely on Fred to cause any number of things. One, he can sack the quarterback. Two, he can hit the quarterback and force a fumble. Three, he can force the quarterback into a bad throw resulting in an interception or at least an incompletion.” – Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh
“Every now and then, I get an urge to lift weights… and I just go somewhere and lie down until I get over it.” - Fred Dean
“Still he’s the strongest guy I’ve ever faced.” – Anthony Muñoz, Hall of Fame tackle
“When Fred Dean is in on a play, I admit it is nothing but an all-out assault on the quarterback.” – Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh
“Yeah this was one of my better days.” – Fred Dean after recording a then-NFL record six sacks in one game
Gil Brandt on Fred Dean:
Take note of his 40 time at Tech's pro day - on grass.
http://www.nfl.com/halloffame/story;...o&confirm=true
Yeah, not too many schools have 2 HOF inductees.
My neighbor just told me that he watched the induction. Said it was awesome and that he talked about Tech alot. Will it be on youtube or something? Or can someone post a link to just him talking?
“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
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Shame that you would never know about Fred Dean's induction if you were looking at the Tech website today.
"Off the top of my head, I'd say you're looking at a Boesky, a Jim Brown, a Miss Daisy, two Jethros and a Leon Spinks, not to mention the biggest Ella Fitzgerald ever!"
“Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.”
Lou Holtz - Football Coach
"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is strong enough to take everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson
"Bring back the rotary phone so we don't have to press 1 for English."
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