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Frederick Biletnikoff (born February 23, 1943), nicknamed " Scarecrow ", is an American former professional football player and coach. He played as a wide receiver for the Oakland Raiders in the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL) for fourteen seasons and later was an assistant coach with the team.
Aug 3, 2022 · Signing Fred Biletnikoff was one of the best decisions of Al Davis’ storied career. Behind Biletnikoff’s exploits at wideout, the Raiders became a force during their latter years in the AFL. They promptly continued their dominance when they entered the NFL in 1970.
Frederick S. Biletnikoff. Position: WR-FL. 6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg) Born: February 23, 1943 in Erie, PA. College. 88 (293rd overall since 1960) High School. Draft in the 2nd round (11th overall) of the ., in the 3rd round (39th overall) of the . : Inducted as Player in.
Fred Biletnikoff, a 6-1, 190-pounder with excellent hands and deceptive speed, caught 589 passes for 8,974 yards and 76 touchdowns during his 14-year career with the Oakland Raiders from 1965 through 1978.
Feb 23, 2010 · For more than 20 years of football in high school, college and the pros, Fred Biletnikoff played just one position – wide receiver. Unlike many great athletes who try several different jobs before settling on one spot, Fred had no desire to play anywhere else.
Fred Biletnikoff. WR - Florida State. Joined Raiders: second-round draft choice, 1965. Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 30, 1988... No. 2 all-time in his- tory of Silver and...
Apr 7, 2021 · Fred Biletnikoff wasn’t that big or that fast, but the legendary wide receiver of the Oakland Raiders was big enough and fast enough to make it all the way to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Fred Biletnikoff played 14 seasons for the Raiders. He had 589 catches for 8,974 yards and scored 77 touchdowns. He was selected to play in 6 Pro Bowls. He won 1 Super Bowl MVP award and 2 championships. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988.
The Fred Biletnikoff Award, awarded annually to the best wide receiver in college football since 1994, was named in his honor. In 1999, Biletnikoff was ranked number 94 on The Sporting News’ list of the “100 Greatest Football Players.”
Feb 6, 2024 · Hall of Fame wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff is somehow slightly overlooked in discussions about the greatest players for the Las Vegas-Oakland-Los Angeles Raiders in their storied 54-year history.
