Today In Patriots History May 18, 2016: Kevin Faulk elected to Patriots Hall of Fame

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Today in Patriots History
Kevin Faulk elected to
Patriots Hall of Fame​

May 18, 2016:
Kevin Faulk becomes the 25th person elected to Patriots Hall of Fame, winning the fan vote over Raymond Clayborn and Mike Vrabel



May 18, 2016:

Kevin Faulk elected into Patriots Hall of Fame

The Patriots announced today that Kevin Faulk, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been voted by the fans as the 25th entrant into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

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Kevin Faulk Named to Patriots’ Hall of Fame

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Former LSU great and three-time Super Bowl champion Kevin Faulk has been elected to the New England Patriots Hall of Fame, the franchise announced on Wednesday.​

Faulk, who is also a member of the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame and the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame, was voted by the fans to become the 25th entrant into the Patriots Hall of Fame.​

Kevin Faulk elected into the Patriots Hall of Fame

Kevin Faulk will be a Patriots Hall of Famer, the team announced Wednesday. Fans elected the former Patriots running back into the Patriots Hall of Fame in the first year of his eligibility. Welcome to @TheHall, Kevin Faulk! https://t.co/cQm58l7b8Y pic.twitter.com/sQcX2hVWyX — New England...

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A three-time Super Bowl winner, Faulk finished his career with 3,607 rushing yards, 3,701 receiving yards, and 31 total touchdowns. He spent every season of his 13-year career with the Patriots, and appeared in 161 regular season games and 19 playoff games.​

RB Kevin Faulk voted 2016 inductee to Patriots' Hall of Fame

Running back Kevin Faulk, who thrived on third down and in the return game, is to be inducted Aug. 1 into the Patriots' Hall of Fame.

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Running back Kevin Faulk, whose clutch play on third down helped deliver many memorable moments over his 13-year career, has been voted by fans as the 2016 inductee into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame. Faulk beat out finalists Raymond Clayborn (cornerback, 1977-89) and Mike Vrabel (linebacker, 2001-2008) in the fan vote.​

Faulk becomes the fifth player to be selected by the fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame in the first year of eligibility, joining Drew Bledsoe (2011), Troy Brown (2012), Tedy Bruschi (2013) and Ty Law (2014).​

Faulk is the Patriots’ all-time leader in all-purpose yards (12,349) and kickoff return yards (4,098). He is also the Patriots’ all-time leading return specialist, totaling 5,041 combined return yards (4,098 kick return yards and 943 punt return yards). He ranks fifth in Patriots history in rushing yards (3,607), fifth in receptions (431), 12th in receiving yards (3,701) and eighth in punt return yards (943). He is the Patriots’ all-time leader in receptions by a running back and is one of just 30 running backs in NFL history to reach the 400-reception plateau.​

Faulk was recently in the news at the NFL draft when he announced the team's third-round pick, offensive lineman Joe Thuney, while wearing a Tom Brady jersey under his sport coat. When Faulk arrived at the podium to announce the pick, he said, "The New England Patriots AND Tom Brady select..."​

In a close vote, that might have helped push him over the top.​

Kevin Faulk Inducted Into Patriots Hall Of Fame | PatsFans.com

Kevin Faulk announced as newest member of the New England Patriots Hall of Fame.

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A career Patriot for 13 NFL seasons since being 46th overall in the 1999 NFL Draft ,Faulk is “the Patriots’ all-time leader in all-purpose yards (12,349) and kickoff return yards (4,098). He is also the Patriots’ all-time leading return specialist, totaling 5,041 combined return yards (4,098 kick return yards and 943 punt return yards). He ranks fifth in Patriots history in rushing yards (3,607), fifth in receptions (431), 12th in receiving yards (3,701) and eighth in punt return yards (943)” per the Patriots official announcement.​

Faulk was an invaluable, durable, and clutch piece to the Patriots offense during the early years of the Tom Brady era. An early highlight dug up by CBS Boston’s Michael Hurley shows Faulk passing to Brady in a regular season game in 2001.​

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Back at the end of April, Faulk made national headlines for wearing a Tom Brady jersey and including Brady’s name in the announcement of a draft pick in Chicago. The stunt certainly favored Faulk in the final vote.​

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May 18, 2016

Sure this had something to do with it:



Congrats #33!

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Thread 'Kevin Faulk: Newest Member of Pats Hall of Fame'

May 18, 2016

Sure this had something to do with it:



Congrats #33!

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The 3-time super bowl champion is a member of the Pats 50th Anniversary Team and the Patriots Hall of Fame. The defender of the wall ranks 5th in team history with 3607 rushing yards, 13th with 3701 receiving yards, 8th with 943 punt return yards and first with 4098 kick return yards. Faulk is first in franchise history with 12,340 all purpose yards, first with 5,041 return yards, and fifth with 7,308 yards from scrimmage. His 1,577 touches is a close second to Sam Cunningham (1,595), and he also played in 19 playoff games.

Kevin Faulk - 1998 - Football - LSU Tigers

Kevin Faulk (3) Running Back - 1998 Third-Team All-American (The Football News) 1998 First-Team All-SEC (Coaches, AP, The Football News) 1998 Playboy Magazine Preseason

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An All-American and a three-time All-SEC selection, Kevin Faulk finished his career as LSU’s all-time leading rusher while breaking a plethora of other LSU and SEC marks ... Held 17 LSU and SEC records ... Rushed for 4,557 yards and 46 touchdowns in his career ... Finished fourth in NCAA history and first in SEC history with 6,833 all-purpose yards ... SEC record was previously held by Georgia legend Herschel Walker ... Had 53 total touchdowns ...​

May 18, 2016:

Kevin Faulk elected into Patriots Hall of Fame

The Patriots announced today that Kevin Faulk, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been voted by the fans as the 25th entrant into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

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The New England Patriots announced today that Kevin Faulk, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been voted by the fans as the 25th entrant into the Patriots Hall of Fame. Faulk joins Troy Brown (2012) and Tedy Bruschi (2013) as the third player to enter The Hall as a career Patriot with three Super Bowl rings. He is also just the fifth player to be selected by the fans into the Patriots Hall of Fame in their first year of eligibility, joining Drew Bledsoe (2011), Brown, Bruschi and Ty Law (2014).​

For his career, he played in 161 regular season games and accumulated 3,607 yards rushing on 864 attempts for a 4.2-yard average with 16 touchdowns, caught 431 passes for 3,701 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns, returned 181 kicks for 4,098 yards and two touchdowns and returned 101 punts for 943 yards. Faulk is the Patriots' all-time leader in receptions by a running back and is one of just 30 running backs in NFL history to reach the 400-reception plateau. In the 2000s, he was one of just six players to rush for more than 3,000 yards and gain more than 3,000 yards receiving, joining Tiki Barber, Marshall Faulk, Michael Pittman, LaDanian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook.​

Kevin Faulk - Running Backs Coach - Staff Directory - LSU Tigers

Kevin Faulk, LSU's all-time rushing leader and three-time Super Bowl Champion, enters his first season as running backs coach for the Tigers after being promoted

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Kevin Faulk, LSU's all-time rushing leader and three-time Super Bowl Champion, enters his first season as running backs coach for the Tigers after being promoted to that position in February of 2020.​

Faulk, who played his entire NFL career under legendary coach Bill Belichick in New England, had spent the previous two years on the LSU staff as Director of Player Development. In that role, Faulk worked with LSU student-athletes on their academic direction, social development and overall quality of life.​

Faulk, who remains LSU’s all-time leader in rushing yards (4,557) and rushing TDs (46), starred in the backfield for the Tigers from 1995-98, helping LSU to three bowl appearances over that span. Faulk earned All-America honors from the Associated Press in 1996.​

Faulk capped his record-setting LSU career as the SEC's all-time leader in all-purpose yards with 6,833. He still ranks third in SEC history in rushing yards and rushing TDs.​

June 4, 2018:

LSU's Kevin Faulk among group on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Tigers star is on College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

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One of the all-time LSU greats and a member of the Louisiana Sports, LSU Athletic and New England Patriots Halls of Fame, Faulk helped lead the Tigers to three bowl appearances from 1995-97. He earned first team Associated Press All-America honors as an all-purpose back in 1996. ​

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April 29, 2016:

Former Patriots player Kevin Faulk proudly shouts out Tom Brady during NFL draft

After sitting out the first round of the NFL draft as part of their "Deflategate" punishment, the New England Patriots used the second day to stock up on players

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August 1, 2016 Photo Gallery:

2016 Patriots Hall of Fame Induction: Kevin Faulk

Check out our favorite photos from the 2016 Patriots Hall of Fame induction of Kevin Faulk on Monday, August 1, 2016.

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May 18, 2016:

Kevin Faulk elected into Patriots Hall of Fame

The Patriots announced today that Kevin Faulk, a three-time Super Bowl champion, has been voted by the fans as the 25th entrant into the Patriots Hall of Fame.

www.patriots.com

May 10, 2017:

Where Are They Now: Kevin Faulk

In their own unique way, each member of the 2001 New England Patriots played a role helping the team capture its first championship in franchise history following a thrilling, last-second 20-17 victory over the St. Louis Rams in Super Bowl XXXVI.

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June 4, 2018:

LSU's Kevin Faulk among group on College Football Hall of Fame ballot

Former Tigers star is on College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

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June 2, 2021:

LSU’s Kevin Faulk, Bradie James on 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot – Crescent City Sports

Kevin Faulk and Bradie James, two of the most decorated players in LSU football history, are among 78 players and seven coaches from the Football Bowl Subdivision included on the 2022 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

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December 6, 2022:

Faulk to Enter College Football HOF in Las Vegas Ceremony

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Inductee | Kevin Troy Faulk 2022

Kevin Troy Faulk was a Running Back for Louisiana State Universityand inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in 2022

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The epitome of an all-purpose player, Kevin Faulk remains the SEC's leader in career all-purpose yards and LSU's all-time leading rusher. The Lafayette, Louisiana, native and cousin of 2017 inductee Marshal Faulk is the 11th Tiger player to enter the College Football Hall of Fame. A 1996 First Team All-American as an all-purpose player, Faulk set the all-time SEC record with 6,833 all-purpose yards, a mark that was fourth in FBS history when he finished his career.​

The three-time First Team All-SEC selection was the first player in LSU history to average more than 100 yards per game during his entire career. Faulk set 11 school records including LSU career marks for rushing yards (4,577), rushing touchdowns (46), all-purpose yards (6,833) and 100-yard rushing games (22).​

* 1998 First Team All-SEC​

* 1997 First Team All-SEC​

* 1996 First Team All-America​

* 1996 First Team All-SEC​

* 1995 SEC Freshman of the Year​

Kevin Faulk defending the wall with a proverbial FU to Roger Goodell at the 2016 NFL Draft















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if you told me that Kevin Faulk would be in the Pats HoF after his first three years here, i wouldn't have believed you... he skated on some very thin ice with the amount of times he put the ball on ground in his first three years here... epic turn around...

One of the all time great players to watch in the Pats backfield... #33!

 

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Today in Patriots History
Bob Dee​

In memory of Bob Dee, who would have turned 93 today
Born May 18, 1933 in Quincy
Died April 18, 1979 at the age of 45 in Portsmouth, NH
Patriot left defensive end, 1960-1967; uniform #89
Signed with the Boston Patriots early in 1960
Pats résumé: eight seasons (started every game);
4-time AFL All-Star;
Pats All-1960s Team;
4th player inducted into Pats Hall of Fame

Why am I a lifelong hardcore fan of the Patriots? Part of that probably has something to do with growing up two blocks from Bob Dee, who would regularly come speak at our Little League banquets and Cub Scout meetings. The three-sport letterman from Holy Cross spent a few years with Washington before retiring, so he could return to his alma mater to coach linemen. That was short lived, as he joined the Pats in the American Football League's inaugural season. Dee is credited with scoring the first touchdown in AFL history, a fumble recovered in the end zone against the Bills in the league's first preseason game. He is the only Patriot to ever wear #89 - it was the first jersey number retired by the organization - and to the best of my knowledge is the only pro football player from Braintree to appear in a regular season game.

A true ironman, Dee started every single game for eight straight seasons and was a five-time AFL All-Star. He retired from pro football due to a business opportunity to run an environmental services company. Jet Line Services Inc. was one of the region's first hazardous waste cleanup firms. One of his employees was another neighbor, two years older than me, who had just graduated from high school whom he mentored, Alan McKim - who later started his own waste disposal business. Founded a year after Bob Dee's death in 1980, Clean Harbors is now the largest waste remediation firm in North America, a publicly traded company with a market cap of over $16 billion (up from about $2.5b in 2015, and $11b one years ago), and annual revenues of more than $6 billion.

Robert Henry 'Bob' Dee is a member of the Pats All-Decade team for the 1960s and a member of the American Football League Hall of Fame.

Bob Dee was posthumously inducted into the New England Patriots Hall of Fame in August 1993. His spot in Patriots history is so huge that he was just the fourth player ever inducted. The team also retired his jersey number, 89 - he is the only Patriots to ever wear that number - while one of his helmets resides in The Hall at Patriot Place. The helmet he wore for 105 of those 112 consecutive games played is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton Ohio.

1960 Training Camp at UMass: Bob Dee, G Bob Lee and FB Bob Lee​

>The Boston Patriots' Bob Dee

> December has so far been a good month for me in terms of adding autographed football cards to my AFL collections. Three or four deals have come across my desk, each

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Not the largest player at his position at 6’4” and 250 lbs., Dee stressed a finesse game, preferring to overcome blockers with moves rather than through brute force. From his defensive line position, Bob Dee became one of the stalwarts around which the Patriots built a punishing defense. By 1963, Dee and his defensive mates were a feared squad that forced their opposition to throw the ball because of their solid run defense.​

Bob Dee with Boston Mayor John Collins (right) and some other politician​

New England Patriots of the Past: Bob Dee

Over the 2018 off-season, the New England Patriots office at Last Word on Pro Football is chronicling a different Patriots legend. This week, we're looking at Bob Dee, the ironman defensive end who played every possible game in his storied career.

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This week, we're looking at Bob Dee, the ironman defensive end who played every possible game in his storied career.​

Dee established himself as one of the most physical and punishing defensive linemen in the league, racking up 33 sacks in his eight years in the league. Dee’s play earned him five AFL All-Star nominations to go along with four Second-team All-AFL honors.​

One of Dee’s more memorable games came in the 1963 Eastern Divisional Playoff Game against the rival Bills. Dee recorded two interceptions in that game, and famously played with one sneaker and one shoe with spikes, supposedly to help his grip in the snow. The method might have been unconventional, but the result worked. The Patriots won, 26-8, in large part thanks to his efforts.​

An AFL QB's Nightmare: Larry Eisenhauer, Houston Antwine, Jim Lee Hunt and Bob Dee (July 25, 1967)​

Bob Dee - Defensive lineman | 1960-1967 | The Patriots Hall of Fame

Bob Dee was the Ironman of the American Football League, never missing a game during his career.

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Aug. 13, 1967: Tom Addison, Bob Dee, and Larry Eisenhauer didn't look happy with a 33-3 preseason loss to the
Baltimore Colts, as the starters waited for the game to end. It was the first-ever game between the Patriots and an NFL team.



Larry Eisenhauer, Houston Antwine, Jim Lee Hunt, and Bob Dee join hands during a party to celebrate Eisenhauer's retirement in Boston, June 2, 1970​

2 short asides - Butch Songin was so into football that he actually played a few games for the Quincy Giants in 1969. I played defense so I never interacted with him except at practice. He was in his early 40's then.

Bob Dee I knew better. He was a defensive coach and sometimes worked with the LB's

Football was a lot different then. Even in the NFL and AFL, for most players it was more like a part time job. As you noted Dee left football because he had a better business opportunity. Not like now where you can be a 3rd round pick and get a 4 year $10MM contract, and if you fill it, you've set your family up for life. Back then the minimum contracts were in the $14K/yr range for the bottom third of the roster.

BTW- Tommy Heinsohn made MUCH more money in the insurance business than he ever did playing basketball and he was a star. Like I said, different times

For a kid who was just entering my teen years when the Pats were formed, Dee was a local legend. In fact the HC was a former Pats DB of that era by the name of Ross O'Hanley, who died just a few years later from a brain tumor. Crazy the things you remember. There was also another coach on that team that I can't seem to remember who took me under his wing and turned at 210lb nose tackle from Tufts into a 4-3 OLB in the course of about 15 practices,.

And behold, just to prove not ALL the brain cells are dead, the name came to me. Butch Mahoney was his name and he coached the secondary IIRC. Didn't think there would be a chance in hell that I would come up with that name. Must be the coconut oil supplements.

Hat tip to Pape for the images, comments and link below:

Trips facemask...

cool visual (ie. pics) blog on different face masks, with a couple good shots of Bob Dee in it

Facemask Oddities

FUN STUFF By John Turney From 1977 through 1979 Rams right tackle wore this mask. It was two Dungard masks applied to his helmet. The bo...

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AFL All Star team - 1963... Dee wore an alternate Jersey number, 82, in 1963 but i am not sure why... there is no one else on the squad sporting 89... and if you note Babe Parilli (15/16), Ron Hall (23/24), Larry Garron (40/45), Charley Long (76/74) and Nick Buoniconti (51/85) all have different numbers... Tom Addison, Gino Cappelletti, Larry Eisenhauer and Billy Neighbors all wore their regular numbers...

1960, vs Dallas Texans



Game action, 1960's

Bob Dee Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com

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Bob Dee Pro Football Record

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Bob Dee - Wikipedia

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