Ron Yary

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Anthony Ronald Yary (born July 16, 1946) is an American football tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the USC Trojans, winning the Outland Trophy and earning unanimous All-American honors in 1967 en route to a victory in the 1968 Rose Bowl. Yary was selected by the Vikings first overall in the 1968 NFL draft. During his 14 seasons with Minnesota, Yary was a central contributor to the team's success during the late 1960s and 1970s. He helped the Vikings become the first franchise to appear in four Super Bowls, including their debut in Super Bowl IV after winning the 1969 NFL Championship Game. Yary also received seven Pro Bowl and six first team All-Pro honors while missing only two games due to injury. In his final season, Yary was a member of the Los Angeles Rams. He was inducted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 1987.

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