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Al Richardson

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Football Player

The Resume

    (September 23, 1957- )
    Born in Abbeville, Alabama
    Drafted 201st overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1980 NFL Draft
    Linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons (1980-85)
    NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year co-winner (1980)

Why he might be annoying:

    His birth name is Alpette.
    His production dropped off considerably after his rookie season.
    He shares his name with a former defensive end, who played in the AFL for one season.
    His playing career ended prematurely as a result of injuries.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He, along with his teammate Buddy Curry, were co-winners of the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year Award (1980).
    He served as the leader for the Falcons linebacking corps during his second season with the team.
    He excelled at doing blitzes, and was considered one of the best blitzing linebackers when healthy.
    He was a standout player at Georgia Tech University.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying