Date of birth | December 10, 1938 |
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Place of birth | Detroit, Michigan |
Career information | |
Position(s) | Offensive tackle |
College | Detroit Mercy |
NFL draft | 1960 / Round: 10 / Pick 111 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1960 | Detroit Lions |
1961–1974 | Minnesota Vikings |
Career highlights and awards | |
Pro Bowls | 6 |
Career stats | |
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Grady Alderman (born December 10, 1938) is a former American football player and executive. He played professionally as an offensive tackle for 16 seasons in the National Football league (NFL), mostly with the Minnesota Vikings. He played in three Super Bowls 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 is also a certified public accountant.