Dave Graham - T

Dave Graham was an offensive tackle for the Eagles. He was the team's 13th-round pick in the 1960 draft, but did not play until the 1963 season. It seems he was drafted as a future (but 2 years early?), because he was still playing college ball in 1961.

Graham played 6 seasons in the NFL, all with the Eagles (1963-66, 68-69). He missed the '67 and '70 seasons due to injuries.

He played in 83 games, starting 31 of them.  Graham was the starting left tackle during his first 2 seasons, playing in 27 of the 28 games, and starting 22 of them.

Before the 1965 season, the Eagles acquired tackle Lane Howell from the Giants. With Howell taking over the LT job, and All-Pro Bob Brown already on the right side, there was nowhere for Graham to go but to the bench.

Dave played every game in '65, '66, '68, and '69, but only started 9 games after 1964, split between the '65 and '66 seasons.

He hung on as a backup for several more seasons, but was waived injured at the end of training camp in 1970, ending his career. His spot was taken by rookie Dick Stevens, also an Eagles' 13th-round pick (in 1970).

Graham did not appear on any Topps or Philly Gum football cards.


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