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- Birth nameEarle Faison
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- Height6′ 5″ (1.96 m)
- Considered one of the first great big men in football, Faison was an All-American performer at Indiana before getting drafted by the San Diego Chargers of the American Football League (AFL). His impact was felt immediately as he was tabbed Rookie of the Year in 1961, and was a consistent All-AFL player. Along with teammate Ernie Ladd, the Chargers had the biggest defensive line in all of football. Faison helped the Chargers win the 1963 AFL championship, but after his All-Pro year of 1965, chronic back spasms led to his retirement in 1966. He then became a teacher and head football coach at San Diego Lincoln High School, where he coached future NFL superstar Marcus Allen.- IMDb Mini Biography By: Ken Severson
- Drafted #1 by the San Diego Chargers in 1961, he was tabbed as the AFL's Rookie of the Year that season.
- Became head high school football coach at San Diego Lincoln High School, where he coached future NFL great Marcus Allen. He later became principle at Lincoln High School.
- Former professional football player in the American Football League (AFL) with the San Diego Chargers and Miami Dolphins.
- Graduate from Indiana University in 1961.
- Named All-Pro AFL four times (1961, 1963, 1964 & 1965)
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