Grady Alderman (December 10, 1938 – April 5, 2018) was an American football player and executive. He played as an offensive tackle for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL), mostly with the Minnesota Vikings.
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| Position: | Offensive tackle | ||||||
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| Born: | December 10, 1938 Detroit, Michigan, U.S. | ||||||
| Died: | April 5, 2018 (aged 79) Evergreen, Colorado, U.S. | ||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 247 lb (112 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Madison (Madison Heights, Michigan) | ||||||
| College: | Detroit | ||||||
| NFL draft: | 1960 / Round: 10 / Pick: 111 | ||||||
| Expansion draft: | 1961 / Round: 1 / Pick: 1 | ||||||
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Career
Alderman 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.[1] He is also noted for being the "last of the original Vikings."[2] From March 1981 until December 1982 he was the general manager of the Denver Broncos.
Alderman was also a certified public accountant.[3][4]
Alderman died on April 5, 2018, at the age of 79.[5]
In 2021, the Professional Football Researchers Association named Alderman to the PFRA Hall of Very Good Class of 2021.[6]