Fred Dryer

John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, and former professional football player.

Fred Dryer
Dryer c. 2007
No. 89
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1946-07-06) July 6, 1946
Hawthorne, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Lawndale
(Lawndale, California)
College:
NFL draft:1969 / Round: 1 / Pick: 13
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-Pro (1974)
  • Pro Bowl (1975)
  • NFL sacks leader (1974)
  • First-team Little All-American (1968)
NFL records
  • Most safeties in a game: 2
  • Most safeties in a season: 2 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:20
Safeties:2
Interceptions:1
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 years, participating in 176 games starting in 1969 until his retirement in 1981. He recorded 103 career sacks with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. He is the only NFL player to score two safeties in one game.

Following his retirement from football, Dryer had a successful career as a film and television actor, notably starring in the series Hunter, with his height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and physique proving useful for action roles.

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