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Grady Alderman

Grady Alderman

American football player (1938–2018)

Grady Alderman (December 10, 1938 – April 5, 2018) was an American football player and executive. He played as an offensive tackle for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the Minnesota Vikings.

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Career

Alderman played in three Super Bowls and was selected to six Pro Bowls. He ended his pro career with the Chicago Bears, as a player then coach.[1] He is also noted for being the "last of the original Vikings."[2] From March 1981 until December 1982 he was the general manager of the Denver Broncos.

Alderman was also a certified public accountant.[3][4]

Alderman died on April 5, 2018, at the age of 79.[5]

In 2021, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Alderman to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2021.[6]

References

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    "50 Greatest Vikings". Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved October 11, 2010.
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    Reeves takes over Denver
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    "Players to Vote on Wednesday". Archived from the original on 2015-11-17. Retrieved 2015-11-15.
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    "Vikings great Grady Alderman passes away at age 79".
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    Ken Crippen. "PFRA's Hall of Very Good Class of 2021". Retrieved November 21, 2021.



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