Defense & Fumbles

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Defense & Fumbles Table
Games Def Interceptions Fumbles
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Int Yds TD Lng PD FF Fmb FR Yds TD Sk Sfty AV Awards
197224NYGRDT641414011004.08AP DRoY-6
197325NYGRDT648806.03
197426NYGRDT641313001007.05
197527NYGRDT649802.04
197628NYGRDT641414130301006.08
197729NYGLDT6414140020010.08
197830NYGLDT641616001004.57
197931NYGNT64131101.55
198032DETRDT64151204.08
Career1161101303160045.056
8 yrsNYG101981303160041.048
1 yrDET151204.08
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Kick & Punt Returns

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Kick & Punt Returns Table
Games Punt Returns Kick Returns
Year Age Tm Pos No. G GS Ret Yds TD Lng Y/R Rt Yds TD Lng Y/Rt APYd
197224NYGRDT64141410000.000
Career11611010000.003
8 yrsNYG1019810000.003
1 yrDET1512000

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was John Mendenhall born?

John Mendenhall was born on December 3, 1948.

Where was John Mendenhall born?

John Mendenhall was born in Cullen, LA.

How tall was John Mendenhall?

John Mendenhall was 6-1 (185 cm) tall.

How much did John Mendenhall weigh when playing?

John Mendenhall weighed 255 lbs (115 kg) when playing.

Is John Mendenhall in the Hall of Fame?

John Mendenhall has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.

How many games did John Mendenhall play?

John Mendenhall played 116 games over his career.

How many sacks did John Mendenhall have?

John Mendenhall had 45.0 sacks over his career.

When did John Mendenhall retire?

John Mendenhall last played in 1980.