Grady Alderman
Grady Alderman (December 10, 1938 – April 5, 2018) was an American football player and executive. He played professionally as an offensive tackle for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the Minnesota Vikings.
| Born: | December 10, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
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| Died: | April 5, 2018 (aged 79) Evergreen, Colorado, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Offensive tackle |
| College | Detroit Mercy |
| AFL draft | 1960 / Round: Second Selections |
| Drafted by | Dallas Texans |
| NFL draft | 1960 / Round: 10 / Pick: 111 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1960 | Detroit Lions |
| 1961–1974 | Minnesota Vikings |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Pro Bowls | 6 |
Career
Alderman played in three Super Bowls and was selected to six Pro Bowls. He ended his pro career with the Chicago Bears, as a player then coach.[1] He is also noted for being the "last of the original Vikings."[2] From March 1981 until December 1982 he was the general manager of the Denver Broncos.
Alderman was also a certified public accountant.[3][4]
Alderman died on April 5, 2018 at the age of 79.[5]
References
- "50 Greatest Vikings". Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
- Grant will be happy to win by one point
- Reeves takes over Denver
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- https://247sports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings/Bolt/Minnesota-Vikings-great-Grady-Alderman-passes-away-at-age-79-117080588/
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