The Resume

(September 29, 1942-April 19, 2023)
Born in Ontario, Oregon
Drafted 29th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1964 NFL Draft and 46th overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1964 AFL Draft
Linebacker for the San Francisco 49ers (1964-74)

Why he might be annoying:

He was one of eight children in his family.
He was nicknamed ‘The Intimidator.’
His style of play involved grabbing opponents by the shoulders and throwing them to the ground.
He was described as being mean and ornery on the field by opponents.
Despite being considered one of the greatest players of his era, he didn’t get inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame until 2000.

Why he might not be annoying:

He spent his entire career with the 49ers.
He was considered one of the pillars on the 49ers defensive unit during the 1960’s.
His aggressive style of play was credited with helping revolutionize the outside linebacking position.
He was a durable player, having missed only one game in his career.
Despite his fiery demeanor on the field, he was considered a gracious humble man off it.
He made seven Pro Bowl appearances during his career.

Credit: Eddie Burphy

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [September] (Ranked: 9291942)
• Eddie Burphy's Profiles [Series 07]
• Football Hall of Famers (Ranked: 2000)
• Football Players
• I Attended University of Oregon
• I Died in 2023 (Ranked: 80)
• Last Names that Rhyme with Dirty Words
• Look at Me, I'm a Helmet Head
• NFL Iron Man Streaks (Ranked: 100)
• Nobody Told Me I'm Old
• Profiles 57251-57500 (Ranked: 57464)
• San Francisco 49ers
• Short Fuses
• Supersized Egos
• We Died on the Same Day (Ranked: 20230419)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 78 Votes: 42.31% Annoying