Ken Rice (American football)

Ken Rice

Rice in 1961
No. 75
Position:	Tackle / guard
Personal information
Born:	(1939-09-14) September 14, 1939 Bainbridge, Georgia
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	240 lb (109 kg)
Career information
High school:	Bainbridge (GA)
College:	Auburn
NFL draft:	1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 8
AFL draft:	1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1
Career history
Buffalo Bills (1961–1963) Oakland Raiders (1964–1965) Miami Dolphins (1966–1967)
Career highlights and awards
AFL All-Star (1961) All-American (1959-1960) All-SEC (1958-1960) SEC Most Valuable Offensive Lineman (1959-1960) SEC Most Valuable Defensive Lineman (1960) Freshman All-SEC (1957)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 79 Games started: 4
Player stats at NFL.com

Kenneth Earl Rice (born September 14, 1939) is a former an American football offensive tackle in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, and the Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Auburn University. Born September 14, 1939 in Bainbridge, GA. Played collegiately at Auburn, was a three-year starter at tackle. During his varsity tenure Auburn posted a 24-5-1 record. He was a consensus All-American his junior and senior year (1959 & ’60). Twice was he name Most Valuable Offensive Lineman in the SEC (’59 & ’60). In ’60 he was also named Most Valuable Defensive Lineman in the SEC. Three consecutive years was named to the All-SEC Team (’58, ’59, and ‘60). Captain of Auburn’s ’60 team. Selected to more All-American Teams than any player in Auburn history at that time. Named to the Freshman All-SEC Team in ’57. Played in four-post season all-star games after his senior season (East-West Shrine game, Hula Bowl, College All-Star game, and All-American game). Member of Auburn’s undefeated team in ’58. Elected to the Auburn Team of the Century (1892-1992). Inducted into the Auburn Tiger Trails. Selected as a member of the 1950s Auburn Team of the Decade. First player drafted in both the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL) in 1960. Played seven years for the Buffalo Bills, Oakland Raiders, and the Miami Dolphins. In ’61 he was selected to the first AFL All-Star Team. Also selected as the All-AFL Lineman as a Rookie. Retired from football on doctor’s advice after ’67 season. Inducted into the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 1989.

See also

• Other American Football League players