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FILE - In this Sept. 24, 1989, file photo, Tony Mandarich backs off the line during the second quarter at Anaheim stadium as the Green Bay Packers played the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL football game. Considered one of best offensive line prospects in history, lasted only three seasons in Green Bay. (AP photo/Alan Greth, File)
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FILE - In this Jan. 12, 1969, file photo, Bubba Smith (78) of the Baltimore Colts leaps in a vain attempt to block a pass from New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath in Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla. The Jets won 16-7. Broadway Joe was the No. 1 overall pick in the AFL draft in 1965 and went on to deliver the franchise its only Super Bowl victory - and still its only appearance in the big game. (AP Photo/File)
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