Updated: Hanburger in Hall

Chris told me about the Post sending a photographer for this picture, so I found the article:

Chris Hanburger, a former star linebacker for the Redskins, is a low-key Hall of Fame nominee (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/03/AR2011020306975.html)

He retired before I was old enough to really get into watching football, wish I could have gotten to see him play for the Redskins.

When Hanburger came out of college there were far fewer teams involved in the draft, so the NFL draft went on for more than 20 rounds.

As I recall, he was an 18th or 19th round pick. I think he played in 9 Pro Bowls.

Not bad for a guy who was passed over by every team more than a few times...

Fitting end for a man who initially didn't have an overwhelming desire to play the game of football. For an undersized LB, he was truly an exceptional player, the HOF definitely should await him. He was a thrill to watch play.

Longtimefan:

Two things:

1. It indeed was a treat to watch Hanburger play. He played with his brain in addition to his body.

2. I love your signature line. I might just use that one of these days in a context outside the Warpath. If I do, I'll send you a link...

Hey Longtimefan,... is that how you feel about Compton ? LOL !

I just listened to that album on the way to work today !

Wow Chris is eighteen years older than I am. I too was a big fan of his while growing up.Leaderinsports it would be great if Chris could join this site so we could say hi to him and wish him luck.

Longtimefan:

Two things:

1. It indeed was a treat to watch Hanburger play. He played with his brain in addition to his body.

2. I love your signature line. I might just use that one of these days in a context outside the Warpath. If I do, I'll send you a link...

Not original. I either read it or heard it. it's applicable and it stuck......i think it came from a flip wilson line.....can't remember.


Pottios, Pardee & Hanburger were formidable in GA yrs

Wow Chris is eighteen years older than I am. I too was a big fan of his while growing up.Leaderinsports it would be great if Chris could join this site so we could say hi to him and wish him luck.
I can guarantee you won't see Chris on here. He isn't one to follow any of his press etc. He told me about this article when we were talking about other things, and he was mentioning how far the photographer had to travel for that picture. Heck, I could have given them a picture of Chris with Sarah (who was discussed in another thread) from an appearance they both did in December.

If the mods want, I could possibly get your questions to Chris for a response in another thread.

Chris Hanburger And Sam Huff: The Video (http://blog.redskins.com/2011/02/04/chris-hanburger-and-sam-huff-the-video/)