I attribute my entire football career, as far as getting me started, getting me interested, keeping me that way was my father. He went to every game even though he was crippled and wasn't real healthy.

His first was returning an interception 17 yards in 1964 while the other three came on fumble recoveries. As a part of the honor he was given a 35-mm camera and a year's supply of film by the company. He is a member of the National Football League 1960s All-Decade Team and National Football League 1970s All-Decade Team.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.