sport.wikisort.org - AthleteLeonard Moore Hauss (July 11, 1942 – December 15, 2021) was an American professional football player who was a center in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins from 1964 to 1977. A five-time Pro Bowl selection, he was named one of the 70 Greatest Redskins. Hauss played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.
American football player (1942–2021)
American football player
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Position: | Center |
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Born: | (1942-07-11)July 11, 1942 Jesup, Georgia |
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Died: | December 15, 2021(2021-12-15) (aged 79) Jesup, Georgia |
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High school: | Jesup (Jesup, Georgia) |
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College: | Georgia |
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NFL Draft: | 1964 / Round: 9 / Pick: 115 |
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- Washington Redskins (1964–1977)
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- 2× Second-team All-Pro (1974, 1975)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1966, 1968–1970, 1972)
- 80 Greatest Redskins
- Washington Commanders Ring of Fame
- Georgia Sports Hall of Fame (1981)
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Games played: | 196 |
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Games started: | 192 |
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Fumble recoveries: | 5 |
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Player stats at NFL.com |
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Early life
Hauss attended Jesup High School, where he played high school football as a fullback. As a senior, he rushed for 1,500 yards and scored 15 touchdowns.[1][2]
College career
Hauss attended and played college football at the University of Georgia, where he became a center. He received All-Southeastern Conference honors as a sophomore.[1]
Hauss was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity.[3]
Professional career
Hauss was drafted in the ninth round (115th overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft. He started his first game at center four games into the 1964 season, a job he would not lose until retirement.[1] Hauss helped lead the Redskins to the Super Bowl VII in 1972. He started 192 consecutive games for the Redskins between 1964 and 1977.[1] He was named to the Pro Bowl 5 times in 1966, 1968-1970, and 1972. In 1978, he was replaced by Bob Kuziel.
After retiring from the NFL, Hauss entered the financial services industry.[4]
Hauss died on December 15, 2021, at the age of 79.[5]
References
Washington Redskins 1964 NFL Draft selections |
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Washington Commanders Ring of Fame |
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- George Allen Head Coach 1971–77
- Cliff Battles RB 1932–37
- Sammy Baugh QB 1937–52
- Bobby Beathard GM 1978–88
- Jeff Bostic OL 1980–93
- Gene Brito DE, 1951–53, 1955–58
- Larry Brown RB 1969–76
- Dave Butz DT 1975–88
- Gary Clark WR 1985–92
- Monte Coleman LB 1979–94
- Jack Kent Cooke Owner 1961–97
- Bill Dudley RB, 1950–51, 1953
- Wayne Curry Prince George's County Executive 1994–2002
- Pat Fischer CB 1968–77
- London Fletcher LB 2007–2013
- Joe Gibbs Head Coach, 1981–92, 2004–07
- Darrell Green CB 1983–2002
- Russ Grimm G 1981–91
- Chris Hanburger LB 1965–78
- Ken Harvey LB 1994–98
- Len Hauss C 1964–77
- Phil Hochberg PA Announcer 1963–2000
- Ken Houston S 1973–80
- Sam Huff LB, 1964–67, 1969
- Joe Jacoby T/G 1981–93
- Dick James RB 1956–63
- Sonny Jurgensen QB 1964–74
- Charlie Justice RB, 1950, 1952–54
- Billy Kilmer QB 1971–78
- Eddie LeBaron QB, 1952–53, 1955–59
- Vince Lombardi Head Coach/General Manager 1969
- Dexter Manley DE 1981–89
- Charles Mann DE 1983–93
- George Preston Marshall Team Founder & Owner 1932–69
- Wayne Millner End, 1936–41, 1945
- Bobby Mitchell Flanker 1962–68
- Brian Mitchell RB/KR 1990–99
- Art Monk WR 1980–93
- Mark Moseley PK 1974–86
- Brig Owens DB 1966–77
- Richie Petitbon S 1971-72, defensive coordinator 1981-92, Head Coach 1993
- Vince Promuto G 1960–70
- John Riggins RB, 1976–79, 1981–85
- Chris Samuels T 2000–09
- Jerry Smith TE 1965–77
- Charley Taylor WR 1964–77
- Sean Taylor S 2004–07
- Joe Theismann QB 1974–85
- Lamar "Bubba" Tyer Head athletic trainer, 1971–2002, 2004–08
- Doug Williams QB 1986–89
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