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Originally Posted by Rain Man
He wasn't a Chief, but Brad Van Pelt was a very good linebacker for the Giants in the 70s. He was overshadowed when Lawrence Taylor arrived, but I always liked him as a player - tough and hard-nosed, but clean.
I'm always kind of intrigued by these guys who are very good multi-sport athletes, too. In those cases, you have to think there's simply a lot of natural talent present, as opposed to practice making perfect.
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I'm the same way with the multi-sport athletes, it's a fascinating thing. No one is going to make it to professional sports without natural athletic ability but those who achieve high levels in multiple sports are a breed apart. Van Pelt, apparently, was one of those people.
RIP.