Fred Dryer

Fred Dryer
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Dryer c. 2007
No. 89
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1946-07-06) July 6, 1946 (age 78)
Hawthorne, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:Lawndale
(Lawndale, California)
College:
NFL draft:1969 / round: 1 / pick: 13
Career history
Career highlights and awards
NFL records
  • Most safeties in a game: 2
  • Most safeties in a season: 2 (tied)
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries:20
Safeties:2
Interceptions:1
Touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Frederick Dryer (born July 6, 1946) is an American actor, radio host, and former professional football player.

He was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for 13 years, participating in 176 games starting in 1969 until his retirement in 1981. He recorded 103 career sacks with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. He is the only NFL player to score two safeties in one game.

Following his retirement from football, Dryer had a successful career as a film and television actor, notably starring in the series Hunter, with his height of 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) and physique proving useful for action roles.