Herb Adderley

Professional athletes surely make a great impact on history, so the iconic Herb Adderley definitely left his fans devastated over the news of his passing. Adderley died on October 30, 2020, at 81 years old. He earned a degree in the Michigan State University and was also the co-captain and star halfback of the university’s football team.

For his professional career, he was a part of six different championship teams, including the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. Specifically, he played as a halfback offense and a cornerback of these teams from 1961 to 1971. One significant feat many people do not know about is that he is the only player to appear in four of the first six Super Bowls. In the year 1980, Adderley was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.