Fred Dean was also famous for firing up a grit in the locker room at halftime. Of his first game after being traded from the Chargers, facing the mighty Cowboys, this tale...
His teammates were enamored immediately. Defensive back Ronnie Lott has told the story of hearing the Dallas offensive linemen calling out, “Here he comes, here he comes,” but being powerless to stop him as Dean darted around and leaped over them on his way to White.
“And then, at halftime, he pulls out a pack of Kools and is smoking!” Lott recalled in amazement.
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