Olen Underwood
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Position: LB
Date of Birth: May 25, 1942
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 220 lbs
First Team: NYG (1965)
Last Team: DEN (1971)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Olen Underwood - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: May 25, 1942Position: Linebacker (LB)
Career History
- New York Giants (NYG) - 1965
- Houston Oilers (HOU) - 1966 to 1968
- Denver Broncos (DEN) - 1969 to 1971
Highlights and Accomplishments
- Drafted into the NFL in 1965, beginning his professional football career with the New York Giants.
- Played a total of 6 seasons in the NFL, showcasing his skills as a linebacker.
- Contributed to the teams he played for with his defensive capabilities, helping to strengthen the linebacker corps.
- Transitioned from the Giants to the Oilers, where he played for three seasons, before finishing his career with the Denver Broncos.
Legacy
Olen Underwood may not be one of the most well-known figures in NFL history, but his journey through three teams illustrates the dedication and resilience required to compete at a professional level during the 1960s and early 1970s. His contributions on the field, particularly as a linebacker, added depth to the defenses he was a part of during his career.Source: gpt-4o-mini
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