Verlon Biggs

Verlon Biggs

NFLretired


position=Defensive end
number=84, 86
birthdate=birth date|1943|03|16
Moss Point, Mississippi
deathdate=death date and age|1994|06|07|1943|03|16
Moss Point, Mississippi
debutyear=1965
finalyear=1974
AFLdraftyear=1965
AFLdraftround=3
AFLdraftpick=20
college=Jackson State
teams=
* New York Jets (AFL) (1965-1969)
* New York Jets (1970)
* Washington Redskins (1971-1974)
stat1label=Games played
stat1value=135
stat2label=Fumble recoveries
stat2value=14
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=2
nfl=BIG553720
highlights=
* 3x AFL All-Star selection (1965, 67-68)

Verlon Marion Biggs (March 16, 1943 – June 7, 1994) was an American football defensive end in the American Football League and National Football League. He played for the New York Jets (AFL) in Super Bowl III, but felt he didn't receive enough credit for the Jets' playoff win against the Oakland Raiders in the AFL Championship Game that launched them into the Super Bowl. He sulked until 1970, demanded more money, and wound up with the Washington Redskins of the NFL. He solidified George Allen's defense and led the Redskins into Super Bowl VII.

ee also

*Other American Football League players


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