Elvin Bethea
Elvin Lamont Bethea (born March 1, 1946, Trenton, New Jersey) is a former American football defensive end who played his entire career with the Houston Oilers. He was a three-time All-American when he played for North Carolina A&T State University and was the first person from that school to be elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. During his career in Houston, Bethea played in 210 games, including a strech of 135 conescutive. He started at defensive end in the 1968 season opener and didn?t miss a game until breaking his arm in a game against the Oakland Raiders in 1977. He led the team in sacks six times, finishing his career with 105 unofficial sacks. He reached the AFC Championship game in 1978 and 1979.
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March 1 - 1946 - Trenton, New Jersey - American football - Defensive end - Houston Oilers - North Carolina A&T State University - Pro Football Hall of Fame - 1968 - Oakland Raiders - 1977 - Sack - AFC Championship game - 1978 - 1979
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