Rest in peace to one of the top NFL defensive tackles in the 1990s. Chester McGlockton passed away on November 30, 2011 due to a heart attack at the age of 42. While at Clemson University, he was a perennial player which led to being the 16th pick in the 1st round of the 1992 NFL draft by the Los Angeles Raiders.
He was in the NFL for 12 years with 4 different teams (Raiders, Chiefs, Broncos, Jets) with a total of 551 tackles, 51 sacks, and 4 interceptions. His best years were from 1994-97 where he was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of the years. In 1995, he was selected to the First-Team All-Pro team.
Growing up, I remember that random Raiders defense who had a ferocious front 4 with Jerry Ball, Nolan Harrison, Anthony Smith, and McGlockton.
These are hilights of the Raiders defense in the 1990s. They had a good number of playmakers who had a nose for the ball.
This is a NFL Primetime from 1995 that reviews a Week 8 game between the Indianapolis Colts and Oakland Raiders. A good clip because it brings back memories of the Colts and Raiders players from 1995. In 1:03, Anthony Smith and McGlockton crush Harbaugh, taking him out of the game. The Raiders win this game 30-17 to go 6-2.
Here is another NFL Primetime from 1995 that reviews the Week 15 game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Oakland Raiders. As we can see, the Raiders front 4 were able to apply pressure to O'Donnell, but unfortunately the Raiders fell short at the end. They lost the game 29-10 to go 8-6.
This is an NFL Primetime clip from 1994 Week 6 that reviews the game between the Oakland Raiders and New England Patriots. Once again, we see the Raiders front 4 were able to apply pressure to Drew Bledsoe and cause havoc. The Raiders win the game 21-17 to go 2-3 for the year.
Watching these clips, I do miss the old mid 1990s quarterbacks: Jim Harbaugh, Drew Bledsoe, Kordell Stewart, Neil O'Donnell, Billy Joe Hobert, and Jeff Hostetler. Rest in peace to a solid defensive tackle who will be missed. Chester McGlockton.
somehow i don't think ANY of their employers miss them. lol.
ReplyDeleteI do not think so either, especially the Raiders. I cringe every time i hear the name Billy Joe Hobert.
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