Gino Marchetti

Gino Marchetti’s skill at both stopping the run and rushing the passer established him as one of football’s greatest and most intimidating defensive ends. His play often attracted double and triple teams, allowing his other defensive teammates to be more effective.

Career Highlights

• Acclaimed as the greatest DE in pro football history during his induction to the NFL’s 50th Anniversary Team in 1969
• Named to the 75th Anniversary Team
• All-Pro nine times from 1956-64
• Went to the Pro Bowl every year from 1954-64 (10 times), except for one in 1959 because of an injury suffered in the Colts’ 1958 Championship victory over the New York Giants