Hoped to play college football at the University of Texas, but while coach Darrell Royal was willing to offer him a scholarship, he couldn't guarantee he would ever get to play
Texas did not integrate its football program until 1970
Was the first overall pick in the 1967 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts
Spent nine seasons in the NFL playing for the Baltimore Colts, Oakland Raiders and Houston Oilers
Gained recognition after his playing career as a pitchman for Miller Lite beer
Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1988