Fred McNeill
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Position: LB
Date of Birth: May 6, 1952
Height / Weight: 6'2" / 230 lbs
First Team: MIN (1974)
Last Team: MIN (1985)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Fred McNeill - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: May 6, 1952Position: Linebacker (LB)
Teams Played For: Minnesota Vikings (1974 - 1985)
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted in the 3rd round of the 1974 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
- Played a total of 12 seasons in the NFL, all with the Minnesota Vikings.
- Part of the Vikings team that reached the Super Bowl in 1976, 1977, and 1980.
- Known for his exceptional tackling ability and versatility on the field.
- Recorded a career total of 12 interceptions and 29.5 sacks during his time in the league.
- Selected to the Pro Bowl in 1981.
- Was a key contributor to the Vikings' dominant defense during the late 1970s and early 1980s.
- Retired after the 1985 season, finishing his career with over 1,000 tackles.
Post-NFL Career
- After retiring from professional football, McNeill pursued a career in law, earning a law degree.
- He became involved in advocating for former players' health and welfare issues.
Legacy
Fred McNeill is remembered as a fierce competitor and a significant part of the Minnesota Vikings' storied history. His contributions on and off the field continue to resonate within the NFL community.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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