Elvin Lamont Bethea was born on March 1,1946 and is an American former professional football player who pent his entire career as a defensive end with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League and National Football League.
10 Facts About Elvin Bethea
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Elvin Bethea won the shot put and discus competitions at the Golden West Invitational track meet in 1964.
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Elvin Bethea played at defensive end and guard in the 1968 season and didn't miss a game until breaking his arm in a game against the Oakland Raiders in 1977.
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Elvin Bethea led the team in sacks six times, finishing his career with 105 unofficial sacks.
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Elvin Bethea played in the AFC Championship game in 1978 and 1979.
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Elvin Bethea was Second-team All-Pro in 1969,1973,1978 and 1979 to go with his 8 Pro Bowl selections.
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Elvin Bethea was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
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Elvin Bethea was officially inducted during the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 3,2003, where his college coach and presenter, Hornsby Howell, unveiled the bust of Bethea, which was sculpted by Scott Myers.
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In 2005, Elvin Bethea was inducted to the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame.
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Elvin Bethea is the author of Smash-Mouth: My Football Journey from Trenton to Canton.