Lewis Pate "Bud" McFadin (August 21, 1928 – February 13, 2006) was an American football player and coach. He played college football at the University of Texas and was a unanimous selection at the guard position on the 1950 College Football All-America Team.[1] He played professional football in the National Football League (NFL) for the Los Angeles Rams (1952–1956) and in the American Football League (AFL) for the Denver Broncos (1960–1963) and Houston Oilers (1964–1965). A versatile player, he played tackle and linebacker on defense, as well as guard on offense. He was a Pro Bowl pick in 1955 and 1956, a Sporting News All-AFL defensive tackle in 1960, 1961 and 1962, and an American Football League West Division All-Star in 1963.
McFadin was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1983. He died on February 13, 2006, at a hospital in Victoria, Texas.[2]
See also
- List of American Football League players
- List of Los Angeles Rams first-round draft picks
- List of Texas Longhorns football All-Americans
References
- ^ ESPN College Football Encyclopedia. ESPN Books. 2005. p. 1220. ISBN 1401337031.
- ^ "Lewis "Bud" McFadin, 77; 5-Time Pro Bowl Lineman, Oilers Coach". Los Angeles Times. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 13, 2006. Retrieved April 28, 2023.
External links
- Bud McFadin at the College Football Hall of Fame
- Career statistics and player information from NFL.com · Pro Football Reference
- Bud McFadin at Find a Grave
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