Earl Faison
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Earl Faison (born 1939) was an American college and professional football player. Drafted by the Los Angeles Chargers in 1961, the 6-foot-5, 260-pound Faison blew by opposing offensive lineman on his way to smashing American Football League quarterbacks. Faison was an All-American at Indiana University and is a member of the school’s Hall of Fame.
Faison was a member of the original "Fearsome Foursome" (the Chargers' defensive line) from 1961-66. The “Foursome” was made up of Faison and Hall of Fame linemate Ernie Ladd, with alternate members of the group including Bob Petrich, Ron Nery, George Gross, Bill Hudson and Henry Schmidt.
Despite being double and triple-teamed, Faison was chosen as the American Football League Rookie of the Year in 1961. He was an American Football League All-Star five straight years, 1961 through 1965; a member of the Chargers Hall of Fame and the American Football League Hall of Fame
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- American Football League Website (http://www.conigliofamily.com/AFLdotcom.htm)
- Faison's citation on the AFL Hall of Fame website (http://www.conigliofamily.com/Chargers.htm#EARLFAISON)