Ben Davidson stood out from the crowd (6’8″, 270) and was scouted in JC to come play football at Washington in 1959.
Amazingly, Ben didn’t really display an appetite before then for the sport, mainly enjoying basketball and track.
He played DT and TE for the Huskies in 59 and 60.
Was a 4th round pick of the New York Giants in 61, but was traded to the Packers before the season began.
In 1962, Davidson was traded again- this time to the Washington Redskins for a 5th rounder.
After a two year stint there, he’d be cut and joined the Oakland Raiders.
The rest would become history as Davidson etched himself in the annuls of NFL history as one of the league’s most feared and dominant defensive players at right defensive end.
1970 was arguably his best year, when he posted 11.5 sacks.
After the 1972 season, Ben briefly retired and began to dabble in acting.
Returned to football in 1974 for a final season with the Portland Storm of the WFL.
ACCOLADES:
Pro Bowl 1966-’68
All-Pro 1967
NOTES:
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– Ben Davidson (as Rexar) Conan the Barbarian
Ben Davidson didn’t have very many impactful or quotable lines in movies, but this by far, was one of the best of the entire film, Conan the Barbarian. Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as the titular Conan- a barbarian bent on learning the Riddle of Steel, while consumed by lifelong revenge for the murder of his people.
During this scene Conan wrecks havoc on an orgy of evil people and just as he reaches the top of the amphitheater and begins his assault Rexar, played by Ben comes in and sees Conan. Instead of screaming, “YOU!”, He softly states…, “You..” Which just had so much impact when combined with Arnold’s powerful flex with the sword right afterwards. It’s an extremely effective scene.
TAC
SAC
FUM
INT
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
N/a
64.5
2
0
0
-.-
0
-.-
* Note that all stats were not tracked by the NFL during Hendrick’s playing era.
EPITAPH: Ben passed away of prostate cancer in 2012 at the age of 72.
John really doesn’t sign TTM very much or anymore, and this certified like many others were usually out of reach financially for me. I just got lucky on this one. Brodie should’ve been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame some time ago imho. I feel that his career, spanning 3 decades, and owning all the 49ers passing records at the time of his retirement really should merit a bit more consideration.
Haven Moses played WR for Los Angeles Harbor Community College from 1964-65.
Joined San Diego State under offensive guru Don Coryell, playing there in 1966-67.
9th overall pick of the 1968 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.
A dangerous deep bomb threat, Haven amazingly never failed to average below 15.8 yards per catch in any of his 14 seasons.
A feat that’s even more amazing considering he played during the entire Dead Ball era of the 70s.
In 1969, caught 39 passes for 752 yards, and 5 TDs.
Traded during the 1972 season to the Denver Broncos.
Caught 28 passes for 518 yards and 8 TDs in 1973.
In 1979 had a career high 943 yards (54 catches), and 6 TDs.
Retired after the 1981 season.
ACCOLADES:
Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
AFL All-Star 1969
Pro Bowl 1973
College Number 25 Retired- San Diego State
Colorado Sports Hall of Fame
NOTES:
Haven Moses doesn’t get the acclaim he deserves as the Broncos only appeared in one Super Bowl in the 70s- And his stats are muted because he played during the Dead Ball era. He’s another player that should garner more Hall of Fame consideration, considering his insane yards per catch, but is buried beneath a growing roster of players from more pass happy eras.
REC
YDS
AVG
TD
LG
448
8091
18.1
56
76
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