Joe DeLamielleure Football Cards

About Joe DeLamielleure, Hall of Famer

Joe DeLamielleure was a guard who anchored the Buffalo Bills' dominant offensive line during the 1970s. Selected first overall by the Bills in the 1973 draft out of Michigan State, he was named All-Rookie after overcoming concerns about an irregular heartbeat. DeLamielleure earned six Pro Bowl selections and six All-Pro honors, including Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1975. He later joined the Cleveland Browns, becoming the first player to block for both a 2,000-yard rusher and a 4,000-yard passer. After 13 seasons, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.

Did you know? DeLamielleure was part of the Bills' 1973 rushing offense that led the NFL in yards, yards per carry, and rushing touchdowns while helping O.J. Simpson become the first player ever to rush for 2,000 yards in a 14-game season.

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