Goose Gonsoulin

Austin William "Goose" Gonsoulin (born June 7, 1938 in Port Arthur, Texas) of Baylor University was a professional football player, one of the original Denver Broncos from the 1960 season. At the end of his Bronco career, he was the all-time American Football League leader in interceptions with 43. His 11 pickoffs in 1960 are still a Denver club record, and he shares the team record for interceptions in a game with four, a feat he accomplished 18 September 1960 at Buffalo.

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Gonsoulin was an All-American Football League choice in 1960, 1962 and 1963. His amazing durablity and toughness enabled him to start 61 consecutive games at one point in his career. He was also the captain of his college team at Baylor. "Goose" Gonsoulin was selected to the second unit of the American Football League All-Time Team.

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June 7: June 7 is the 158th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (159th in leap years), with 207 days remaining....

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Port Arthur, Texas: Port Arthur is a town located in Jefferson County within the Beaumont–Port Arthur metropolitan area and is situated in East Texas. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 57,755....

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