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Fred Dean was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1975 draft.
Fred Dean was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1975 draft.
Dean earned All-Pro honors in 1980 and 1981 and All-AFC in 1979 and 1980 while with the Chargers.
Fred Dean was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1981.
Dean's quickness, speed, and strength made him one of the league's most feared pass rushers.
Dean played on five division winners, played in three NFC championship games, and in two of San Francisco's Super Bowl victories (Super Bowls XVI and XIX).
On November 13, 1983 Dean recorded a then record six sacks during the 49ers 27-0 shut out of the New Orleans Saints.
Fred Dean addresses the media during a press conference at the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
Fred Dean smiles as he and the rest of the Class of 2008 are introduced to the crowd at the 2008 Pro Bowl.
Fred Dean's Hall of Fame mural.
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