JIM DUNAWAY
Defensive Tackle
No. 78
Mississippi
Jim was an AFL All-Star for the third straight year in 1967 following his selection to the All-AFL first team in 1966. He's played every game since his rookie season of 1963.
As a senior at Ole Miss, Jim was a consensus All-American. He was All-SEC in 1961 and 1962 and played in Coaches All-America and College All-Star Games.
TOM SESTAK
Defensive Tackle
No. 70
McNeese State
First team All-AFL from 1963-1965, Tom still nails his opposition with hard, sure tackles. Known for his consistent, solid effort and outstanding character, he's totally dedicated to keeping opposing offenses off the scoreboard.
RON MCDOLE
Defensive End
No. 72
Nebraska
"The Bills' vaunted defense bogged down a bit last year, but there was nothing wrong with the work of big Ron McDole. The deceptively quick 6-2 1/2", 278-pound end hounded quarterbacks and manhandled enemy tackles to lead the Buffalo charge. It was the second good year in a row for McDole, who seems to be settling into a consistent pattern now.
He was troubled earlier in his career by migraine headaches, which may account for his nomadic life as a pro. After graduating from Nebraska, he played briefly as an offensive tackle for the St. Louis Cardinals, then moved into the AFL as a defensive end with the Oilers. He was cut, and that's when the Bills picked him up."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1968
TOM DAY
Defensive End
No. 89
North Carolina A & T
"Before joining the San Diego Chargers last year, Tom played with the Buffalo Bills. There, the big ballplayer served as a defensive end and an offensive guard."
-1967 Topps No. 117
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