Diron Talbert
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| Diron Talbert | |
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| Position(s): Defensive tackle |
Jersey #(s): 72 |
| Born: July 1, 1944 Pascagoula, Mississippi |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1967–1980 | |
| NFL Draft: 1966 / Round: 5 / Pick: 66 | |
| College: Texas | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Games played | 186 |
| Games started | 157 |
| Fumble recoveries | 10 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
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Diron Vester Talbert (born July 1, 1944 in Pascagoula, Mississippi) is a former American football defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams from 1967 to 1970 and defensive tackle for the Washington Redskins from 1971 to 1980. He played college football at the University of Texas.
Talbert, known as "Talby", was a key member of 1972 NFC Championship team. He played for 14 NFL seasons for a total of 186 games. He went to the Pro Bowl after the 1974 season. His older brother Don Talbert also played in the NFL.
After his playing days, Talbert entered the investment business and was involved with hotels, real estate and oil. Has also owned and operated a retail grocery business, driving range and tree farm in his home state of Texas.
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