Defense & Fumbles
- * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader
| 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 |
| 1962 | 22 | OAK | DE | 53 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | |||||||
| 1963 | 23 | OAK | LB | 53 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | |||||||
| 1964 | 24 | OAK | LDT/RDE | 53 | 14 | 11 | 2 | 21 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | ||||
| 1965 | 25 | OAK | LDT | 53 | 14 | 11 | 0 | 1.0 | 6 | |||||||||||
| 1966 | 26 | OAK | LDT | 53 | 14 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 7 | ||||
| 1967 | 27 | OAK | LDT | 53 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.5 | 1 | 8 | ||||||
| 1968*+ | 28 | OAK | LDT | 53 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 5.0 | 14 | AP1, PB | ||||||
| 1969 | 29 | OAK | DT | 53 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | |||||||||||
| Career | 96 | 65 | 3 | 23 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 32.5 | 1 | 47 | |||||||
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Dan Birdwell born?
Dan Birdwell was born on October 14, 1940.
Where was Dan Birdwell born?
Dan Birdwell was born in Big Spring, TX.
How tall was Dan Birdwell?
Dan Birdwell was 6-4 (193 cm) tall.
How much did Dan Birdwell weigh when playing?
Dan Birdwell weighed 250 lbs (113 kg) when playing.
Is Dan Birdwell in the Hall of Fame?
Dan Birdwell has not been elected into the Hall of Fame.
How many games did Dan Birdwell play?
Dan Birdwell played 96 games over his career.
How many sacks did Dan Birdwell have?
Dan Birdwell had 32.5 sacks over his career.
How many Super Bowls has Dan Birdwell won?
Dan Birdwell never won a Super Bowl.
When did Dan Birdwell retire?
Dan Birdwell last played in 1969.
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