1969 Bills Defensive Line Profiles

TOM SESTAK
Defensive Tackle
No. 70
McNeese State
"Gimpy knees have robbed Tom Sestak of his All-Pro ranking, once an annual thing. But Tom managed to skip his yearly appointment with the surgeon after the 1967 campaign, and had his best season in three years. Once again, opposing quarterbacks tried to steer running plays away from him, as Tom regained much of his old mobility.
An All-AFL performer five times before his injury siege, Tom is now in his eighth pro season. He was drafted in the seventeenth round by the Bills in 1962, after playing college ball at Baylor and McNeese State."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969


JIM DUNAWAY
Defensive Tackle
No. 78
Mississippi
"Despite his huge size, Jim has great agility and speed. His greatest thrill in pro football came against the New York Jets when he scored a touchdown after blocking a field goal attempt.
Jim was the No. 1 draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 1963, but he elected to sign with the Buffalo Bills."

-1969 Topps No. 10

RON MCDOLE

Defensive End
No. 72
Nebraska
"Even on the coldest day of the year in Buffalo, local football fans can get heated up over Ron McDole being snubbed for the AFL All-Star team last season. According to the locals, he was the Bills' most consistent defensive player in '68, and turned in outstanding games virtually every week.
A bruising 6-2 1/2, 278-pounder who storms enemy quarterbacks with surprising swiftness, Ron took over at end in 1964 after failing in trials with the Cardinals, Oilers and Vikings. But he didn't begin to come into his own until the past couple of seasons. For years he suffered from migraine headaches. Now, you might say, he's become one to opposing clubs."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1969

"A real hustler, Ron gives his all whenever he is in action. His excellent mobility has won him a spot on several All-AFL teams. Ron played with the Cardinals, Oilers and Vikings before signing with the Bills.
Ron plays the paddle-racquets to stay in condition."

-1969 Topps No. 78


TOM DAY
Defensive End
No. 89
North Carolina A & T
"This block-busting defensive end came to the San Diego Chargers in 1967 in the deal that sent Keith Lincoln to Buffalo. Tom is a three-time All-Star selection.
Tom is an excellent pass-rusher and is constantly harassing the opposing quarterback. Extremely versatile, he can also play a guard or tackle position if called upon."

-1969 Topps No. 38

JULIAN NUNAMAKER

Defensive End

3rd Round

Tennessee-Martin

Age, 23. Weight, 240 pounds. Height, 6 feet, 3 inches.

"Nunmaker was named to the Little All-American squad after the 1968 season. He made 90 individual tackles, blocked 28 passes, and threw quarterbacks for a loss 26 times last fall. He lists his greatest athletic thrill as winning a football scholarship as a freshman.

His hometown is Manning, South Carolina."

1969 College All-Star Game Official Program and Record Book