Monday, August 07, 2023

1969 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1969 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro Team. Fantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Sunday, August 06, 2023

1969 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1969 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie Team. Fantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Saturday, August 05, 2023

1969 FFE Most Valuable Player: Warren Wells

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The 1969 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is Oakland Raiders wide receiver Warren Wells.

Warren Wells
Wide Receiver
Born: November 14, 1942 in Franklin, Louisiana
Died: December 27, 2018 in Beaumont, Texas (Age 76)
College: Texas Southern University
Drafted: Detroit Lions in the 12th round (160th overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1969 season, Wells scored 259.40 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 146.20 for the Oakland Raiders. He played in 14 games with 47 receptions for 1,260 receiving yards (AFL league leader) and 14 receiving touchdowns (AFL league leader). He also had 24 rushing yards. His best game of the season was a 33.70 fantasy point performance in Week 13 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Friday, August 04, 2023

1969 FFE Player of the Year: Daryl Lamonica

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year

The 1969 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Oakland Raiders quarterback Daryle Lamonica.

Daryle Pasquale Lamonica
Quarterback
Born: July 17, 1941 in Fresno, California
Died: April 21, 2022 in Fresno, California (Age 80)
College: University of Notre Dame
Drafted: Green Bay Packers in the 12th round (168th overall) of the 1963 National Football League (NFL) Draft; Buffalo Bills in the 24th round (188th overall) of teh 1963 American Football League (AFL) Draft.

In the 1969 season, Lamonica scored 295.68 fantasy points for the Oakland Raiders. He played He played in 14 games with 3,302 passing yards (AFL league leader) and 34 passing touchdowns (AFL league leader) with 25 interceptions (AFL league leader). He also had 36 rushing yards and 1 rushing touchdown. His best game of the season was a 47.72 fantasy point performance in Week 6 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Thursday, August 03, 2023

1969 FFE Rookie of the Year: Calvin Hill

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1969 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Dallas Cowboys running back Calvin Hill.

Calvin G. Hill
Running Back
Born: January 2, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland
College: Yale University
Drafted: Dallas Cowboys in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 1969 National Football League (NFL) Draft.

In the 1969 season, Hill scored 202.88 fantasy points for the Dallas Cowboys. He played in 13 games with 942 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. He also had 20 receptions for 232 receiving yards. Additionally, he had 137 passing yards and 2 passing touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 32.50 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)

Wednesday, August 02, 2023

1968 FFE All-Pro Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year and Most Valuable Player winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding players from each individual season. Each All-Pro Team (1st and 2nd Team) will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Pro Team. Fantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Tuesday, August 01, 2023

1968 FFE All-Rookie Team

Along with naming a Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year winner for each season starting in 1963, I also wanted to recognize the other outstanding rookies from each individual season. Each All-Rookie Team will have one quarterback, two running backs, three wide receivers and one tight end. Here is the 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia All-Rookie Team. Fantasy points are shown in ( ). 

Monday, July 31, 2023

1968 FFE Most Valuable Player: Leroy Kelly

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the player with the highest Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player. You can view an explanation of RFV by clicking HERE.

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Most Valuable Player is Cleveland Browns running back Leroy Kelly.

Leroy Kelly
Running Back
Born: May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College: Morgan State University
Drafted: Cleveland Browns in the 8th round (110th overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1968 season, Kelly scored 302.96 fantasy points with a Relative Fantasy Value (RFV) of 170.26 for the Cleveland Browns. He played He played in 14 games with 1,239 rushing yards (NFL league leader) and 16 rushing touchdowns (NFL league leader). He also had 22 receptions for 297 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he had 34 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown. His best game of the season was a 44.10 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Sunday, July 30, 2023

1968 FFE Player of the Year: Leroy Kelly

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring player as that seasons Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year
This award will be based on total fantasy points scored that season.

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Player of the Year is Cleveland Browns running back Leroy Kelly.

Leroy Kelly
Running Back
Born: May 20, 1942 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
College: Morgan State University
Drafted: Cleveland Browns in the 8th round (110th overall) of the 1964 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1968 season, Kelly scored 302.96 fantasy points for the Cleveland Browns. He played He played in 14 games with 1,239 rushing yards (NFL league leader) and 16 rushing touchdowns (NFL league leader). He also had 22 receptions for 297 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. Additionally, he had 34 passing yards and 1 passing touchdown. His best game of the season was a 44.10 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details).

Saturday, July 29, 2023

1968 FFE Rookie of the Year: Paul Robinson

Starting with the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1968 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Cincinnati Bengals running back Paul Robinson.

Paul Harvey Robinson
Running Back
Born: December 19, 1944 in Tucson, Arizona
College: University of Arizona
Drafted: Cincinnati Bengals in the 3rd round (82nd overall) of the 1968 American Football League (AFL) Draft.

In the 1968 season, Robinson scored 193.10 fantasy points for the Cincinnati Bengals. He played in 14 games with 1,023 rushing yards and 8 rushing touchdowns. He also had 24 receptions for 128 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown. His best game of the season was a 39.40 fantasy point performance in Week 9 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details)