CANTON, OHIO – Pro Football Hall of Famer Herb Adderley passed away Friday at the age of 81. Enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 1980, Adderley was a first-round pick for the Green Bay Packers in the 1961 NFL Draft. Adderley played for the Packers through 1969 before capping his professional football career with the Dallas Cowboys (1970-72).
Adderley played in five Pro Bowls and was seemingly a fixture in postseason games as he played in four of the first six Super Bowls, winning championship rings in three of them. He also played in seven NFL championship games in an 11-year span from 1961 through 1971 winning each one – five times with the Packers and twice with the Cowboys. Adderley’s 60-yard interception return for a clinching touchdown for the Packers in Super Bowl II was the only interception return for a touchdown in the first 10 Super Bowls.
The following is a statement from Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker:
“The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Herb Adderley. He was a great player and an even greater man. Herb left an indelible mark on the Game and was respected tremendously by players and personnel across the league. Our thoughts and prayers are with Herb’s wife, Brenda, and their entire family. We will forever keep his legacy alive to serve as inspiration for future generations. The Hall of Fame flag will be flown at half-staff in Herb’s memory.”
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