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***SoCal Bong*** · 01-30-2010, 01:25 PM

I just met a guy at the gym that played tight end and special teams for the Pats in 1972 named Al (unfortunately didn't get his last name). He went to Boston University and was not drafted. That was his only full season in the NFL. Said he played with Plunket and Vataha.

I couldn't find his name on the patriots.com alumni listings. Anyone know where I can find the roster from the 1972 season? or anywhere else I might find more info about him?

MVPKiller · 01-30-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Bong

I just met a guy at the gym that played tight end and special teams for the Pats in 1972 named Al (unfortunately didn't get his last name). He went to Boston University and was not drafted. That was his only full season in the NFL. Said he played with Plunket and Vataha.

I couldn't find his name on the patriots.com alumni listings. Anyone know where I can find the roster from the 1972 season? or anywhere else I might find more info about him?

The 1972 roster is here: 1972 New England Patriots

I didn't see an Al on there and it doesn't ring any bells right now on who it could have been.

celticboy04 · 01-30-2010, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Bong

I just met a guy at the gym that played tight end and special teams for the Pats in 1972 named Al (unfortunately didn't get his last name). He went to Boston University and was not drafted. That was his only full season in the NFL. Said he played with Plunket and Vataha.

I couldn't find his name on the patriots.com alumni listings. Anyone know where I can find the roster from the 1972 season? or anywhere else I might find more info about him?

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BoTown · 01-30-2010, 01:46 PM

Wonder if the guy isn't yanking your chain.

A listing of every BU Terrier comes up empty on players named Al.

The only Al that ever played TE for the Patriots was Al Chandler, and your description doesn't fit the bill.

Though I suppose if he were strictly on the Practice Squad, his name might be obscured from the history books.

***SoCal Bong*** · 01-30-2010, 01:51 PM

Hmmm... interesting.

Thanks for all the help.

He was a really nice guy and wasn't boasting. I had to ask him all these questions as opposed to him just talking about it so it didn't seem like he would just make up a story but who knows.

Maybe I'll try to get his last name the next time I see him.

MVPKiller · 01-30-2010, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by BoTown

Wonder if the guy isn't yanking your chain.

A listing of every BU Terrier comes up empty on players named Al.

The only Al that ever played TE for the Patriots was Al Chandler, and your description doesn't fit the bill.

Though I suppose if he were strictly on the Practice Squad, his name might be obscured from the history books.

This is what I was thinking, or he may have come in later in the season/not played a full season, which might make his name absent from the roster.

robertweathers · 01-30-2010, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Bong

Hmmm... interesting.

Thanks for all the help.

He was a really nice guy and wasn't boasting. I had to ask him all these questions as opposed to him just talking about it so it didn't seem like he would just make up a story but who knows.

Maybe I'll try to get his last name the next time I see him.

He could be telling the truth. My buddies father in-law played college ball at BC in the late 60s and was was a non-roster invite to Pats camp. He said he was cut after a few weeks. I've also tried looking him up but since he never played in any games its impossible to validate.

But like the guy you ran into, I believe him completely. he showed me his old practice uni so I believe him.

***Michael*** · 01-30-2010, 03:25 PM

They went 3 and 11 that year. I'd give you a fake name too.

Pats726 · 01-30-2010, 04:07 PM

NOt sure they had Practice Squads in those days..in the formal sense...BUT he might have been at camp..where there were many many players..

RayClay · 01-30-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoCal Bong

Hmmm... interesting.

Thanks for all the help.

He was a really nice guy and wasn't boasting. I had to ask him all these questions as opposed to him just talking about it so it didn't seem like he would just make up a story but who knows.

Maybe I'll try to get his last name the next time I see him.

Sounds bogus. Did he try to touch you there? *points to doll*