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Les Richter, Class of 2011
 

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Richter was the No. 2 overall pick in the 1952 NFL Draft by the New York Yanks.
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The Los Angeles Rams dealt 11 players to obtain the All-American from California.
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The Rams had to wait two years as Richter served in the military. He joined the club in 1954.
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Richter was especially known for his rugged and punishing style of play.
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Richter was selected to eight straight Pro Bowls during his nine-season career.
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He led the Rams in scoring in 1955 and 1956. In all, he totaled 193 points off of 29 field goals and 106 extra points during his career.
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Richter recorded 16 career interceptions which he returned for 206 yards.
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Richter played through injury. In 1961 he suffered a broken cheekbone. Not knowing it was broken, he continued to play despite the fact he broke it again five weeks later.
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Richter chases down 49ers Hall of Fame running back Joe Perry as another Hall of Famer, quarterback Y.A. Tittle (14) looks on.
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Richter never missed a game in his 112-game NFL career.
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