Grady Alderman (December 10, 1938 – April 5, 2018) was an
American football player and executive. He played professionally as an
offensive tackle
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for 16 seasons in the
National Football League (NFL), mostly with the
Minnesota Vikings.
Career
Alderman played in three
Super Bowl
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s and was selected to six
Pro Bowls. He ended his pro career with the Chicago Bears, as a player then coach. He is also noted for being the "last of the original Vikings." From March 1981 until December 1982 he was the general manager of the
Denver Broncos.
Alderman was also a certified public accountant.
Alderman died on April 5, 2018 at the age of 79.
In 2021, the
Professional Football Researchers Association
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named Alderman to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2021
References
1938 births
2018 deaths
American football offensive guards
American football offensive tackles
Denver Broncos executives
Detroit Lions players
Detroit Titans football players
Minnesota Vikings announcers
Minnesota Vikings players
National Football League announcers
National Football League general managers
Western Conference Pro Bowl players
People from Madison Heights, Michigan
Players of American football from Detroit
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