John Stofa - QB
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Stofa was the first Bengals player ever acquired; acquired in December 1967 from the
Miami Dolphins for two draft choices
Played for the Bengals in 1968 and ‘69
Threw the first TD pass in Bengals history, a 58-yard pass to Bob Trumpy in the
franchise’s first regular season game, Sept. 15, 1968 against Denver
Mike St. Clair - DE
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Originally drafted by the Cleveland Browns in the fourth round of the 1976 Draft out of
Grambling State
Played for the Bengals from 1980-82
Of his 11 tackles in the 1980 season, five of them went for sacks to rank third on the
team
Played in the 1981 AFC Championship known as the “Freezer Bowl,” as well as Super
Bowl XVI
John Simmons - CB
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Drafted by the Bengals in the 3rd round of the 1981 Draft out of Southern Methodist
Played for the Bengals from 1981-86
Tallied 100 tackles, 12 passes defensed, two interceptions (one returned for a TD) and
one forced fumble over six year Bengals career
Played in Super Bowl XVI
G Max Montoya
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Selected by the Bengals in the 7th round of the 1979 Draft out of UCLA
Played for the Bengals for 11 seasons from 1979-89
Three-time Pro Bowl selection (1986, ’88-89)
Started at RG for both Super Bowl XVI and XXIII
LB Tom Dinkel
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Selected by the Bengals in the 5th round of the 1978 Draft out of Kansas
Played for the Bengals from 1978-83, and again in ‘85
Ranked fourth on the Bengals in tackles in 1980 with 63, and tied for team lead with
three fumble recoveries
Played in Super Bowl XVI
LB Joe Kelly
 Selected by the Bengals in the 1st round of the 1986 Draft out of the University of
Washington
 Played for the Bengals from 1986 through 1989 seasons, making 58 starts
 Played 11 years in the NFL overall
 Made 15 starts at Right Inside Backer for 1988 Super Bowl Team
 Played in Super Bowl XXIII