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George Webster (born 1945), was an American college and professional foootball player. As a defensive back, he is listed as one of the top 100 players (#31) at his Alma Mater, Michigan State University. After being selected by the American Football League's Houston Oilers as the fifth player overall in the first round of the 1967 draft, Webster's position was changed. In an exhibition game against the Cowboys, opposing qb Don Meredith completed a square-out to "Bullet" Bob Hayes, a former Olympic speedster. Hayes thought he had broken into the open, but was brought down from behind by #90, Webster, a linebacker.

Webster started at left linebacker and made 15 tackles in his first AFL game. He made his first pro interception that year, helping the Oilers win the Eastern Division title. He was part of a defensive unit that held opponents under 200 points for the season. Webster averaged more than ten tackles a game, and was named AFL Defensive Rookie of the Year. He was named to the AFL All-Star Game 3 times (1967, 1968 and 1969). He is a member of the AFL All-Time Team.

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