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'''Frederick Vincent Arbanas''' (born January 14, 1939, in [[Detroit, Michigan]]) is an [[United States|American]] former college and professional [[American football|football]] player.
'''Frederick Vincent Arbanas''' (born January 14, 1939, in [[Detroit, Michigan]]) is an [[United States|American]] former college and professional [[American football|football]] player. Drafted out of [[Michigan State University|Michigan State]] by the [[American Football League]]'s [[History of the Kansas City Chiefs|Dallas Texans]] (later the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]) in [[1961 AFL season|1961]], he missed the 1961 season with injuries. Arbanas was selected by his peers as ''[[Sporting News|The Sporting News']]'' [[American Football League All-League Teams|All-AFL]] tight end in [[1963 AFL season|1963]], [[1964 AFL season|1964]], and [[1966 AFL season|1966]]. He was an [[American Football League All-Star games|American Football League Western Division All-Star]] in [[1962 AFL season|1962]], [[1963 AFL season|1963]], and [[1964 AFL season|1964]]. He received a blow to his left eye in December 1964, and lost sight in the eye in January 1965, causing him to miss the All-Star game. He was again a Western All-Star in [[1965 AFL season|1965]], [[1966 AFL season|1966]] (when he did not play due to injury), and [[1967 AFL season|1967]]. Because of his heart and perseverance, he was a driving force behind one of the greatest teams in the history of the American Football League. Arbanas retired from Pro Football after the 1970 season.

==Early life==
He played [[college football]] at [[Michigan State University|Michigan State]].

==Professional career==
Arbanas was drafted by the [[American Football League]]'s [[History of the Kansas City Chiefs|Dallas Texans]] (later the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]) in the seventh round (54th overall) of the [[1961 AFL Draft]] and by the [[National Football League]]'s [[History of the St. Louis Cardinals (NFL)|St. Louis Cardinals]] in the second round (22nd) overall in the [[1961 NFL Draft]].<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArbaFr00.htm</ref>

He signed with the Chiefs for the 1961 season, but he missed that season with injuries. However, beginning the following year he would not miss a game for eight consecutive seasons.<ref>http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArbaFr00.htm</ref>

Arbanas was selected by his peers as ''[[Sporting News|The Sporting News']]'' [[American Football League All-League Teams|All-AFL]] tight end in [[1963 AFL season|1963]], [[1964 AFL season|1964]], and [[1966 AFL season|1966]]. He was an [[American Football League All-Star games|American Football League Western Division All-Star]] in [[1962 AFL season|1962]], [[1963 AFL season|1963]], and [[1964 AFL season|1964]].

He received a blow to his left eye in December 1964, and lost sight in the eye in January 1965, causing him to miss the AFL All-Star game. He was again a Western All-Star in [[1965 AFL season|1965]], [[1966 AFL season|1966]] (when he did not play due to injury), and [[1967 AFL season|1967]]. Because of his perseverance, he was a driving force behind one of the greatest teams in the history of the AFL. Arbanas retired from pro football after the 1970 season.


He was the AFL's prototype tight end. His 198 receptions and 3,101 receiving yards were Chiefs records for a tight end until they were broken by [[Tony Gonzalez (tight end)|Tony Gonzalez]].
He was the AFL's prototype tight end. His 198 receptions and 3,101 receiving yards were Chiefs records for a tight end until they were broken by [[Tony Gonzalez (tight end)|Tony Gonzalez]].


Arbanas starred for two Chiefs Super Bowl teams, and one [[Professional American football championship games|World Championship]] team, and used the playing field to write a legacy for the AFL. "I remember when the Chiefs played the [[Chicago Bears]] the summer after the loss to Green Bay in the first Super Bowl," team owner [[Lamar Hunt]] said. "We won the pre-season game 66-24, but there was a lot at stake in that game. I heard Fred say that was his most memorable game, and I feel the same way."
Arbanas starred for two Chiefs Super Bowl teams, and one [[Professional American football championship games|World Championship]] team, and used the playing field to write a legacy for the AFL. "I remember when the Chiefs played the [[Chicago Bears]] the summer after the loss to Green Bay in the first Super Bowl," team owner [[Lamar Hunt]] said. "We won the pre-season game 66-24, but there was a lot at stake in that game. I heard Fred say that was his most memorable game, and I feel the same way."


His talents would eventually earn a spot on the [[American Football League All-Time Team|All-time All-AFL Team]].
His talents would eventually earn a spot on the [[American Football League All-Time Team|All-time All-AFL Team]].


==Personal life==
In 1992 he ran in the Democratic primary against incumbent U.S. Congressman [[Alan Wheat]], but did not win.
In 1992 he ran in the Democratic primary against incumbent U.S. Congressman [[Alan Wheat]], but did not win.


Fred currently lives with his wife Sharon Arbanas in [[Lee's Summit, Missouri]]. He has four children and eight grandchildren. Fred serves on the [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]] Legislature in [[Kansas City, Missouri]]. He has also had a golf course named after him. The Fred Arbanas Golf Course at [[Longview Lake]] is a favorite for many Kansas City golfers.
Fred currently lives with his wife Sharon Arbanas in [[Lee's Summit, Missouri]]. He has four children and eight grandchildren. Fred serves on the [[Jackson County, Missouri|Jackson County]] Legislature in [[Kansas City, Missouri]]. He has also had a golf course named after him. The Fred Arbanas Golf Course at [[Longview Lake]] is a favorite for many Kansas City golfers.

==References==
{{Reflist}


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 19:35, 29 January 2014

Fred Arbanas
No. 84
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1939-01-14) January 14, 1939 (age 85)
Detroit, Michigan
Career information
College:Michigan State
NFL draft:1961 / Round: 2 / Pick: 22
(By the St. Louis Cardinals)
AFL draft:1962 / Round: 2 / Pick: 9
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:198
Receiving Yards:3,101
Touchdowns:34

Frederick Vincent Arbanas (born January 14, 1939, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American former college and professional football player.

Early life

He played college football at Michigan State.

Professional career

Arbanas was drafted by the American Football League's Dallas Texans (later the Kansas City Chiefs) in the seventh round (54th overall) of the 1961 AFL Draft and by the National Football League's St. Louis Cardinals in the second round (22nd) overall in the 1961 NFL Draft.[1]

He signed with the Chiefs for the 1961 season, but he missed that season with injuries. However, beginning the following year he would not miss a game for eight consecutive seasons.[2]

Arbanas was selected by his peers as The Sporting News' All-AFL tight end in 1963, 1964, and 1966. He was an American Football League Western Division All-Star in 1962, 1963, and 1964.

He received a blow to his left eye in December 1964, and lost sight in the eye in January 1965, causing him to miss the AFL All-Star game. He was again a Western All-Star in 1965, 1966 (when he did not play due to injury), and 1967. Because of his perseverance, he was a driving force behind one of the greatest teams in the history of the AFL. Arbanas retired from pro football after the 1970 season.

He was the AFL's prototype tight end. His 198 receptions and 3,101 receiving yards were Chiefs records for a tight end until they were broken by Tony Gonzalez.

Arbanas starred for two Chiefs Super Bowl teams, and one World Championship team, and used the playing field to write a legacy for the AFL. "I remember when the Chiefs played the Chicago Bears the summer after the loss to Green Bay in the first Super Bowl," team owner Lamar Hunt said. "We won the pre-season game 66-24, but there was a lot at stake in that game. I heard Fred say that was his most memorable game, and I feel the same way."

His talents would eventually earn a spot on the All-time All-AFL Team.

Personal life

In 1992 he ran in the Democratic primary against incumbent U.S. Congressman Alan Wheat, but did not win.

Fred currently lives with his wife Sharon Arbanas in Lee's Summit, Missouri. He has four children and eight grandchildren. Fred serves on the Jackson County Legislature in Kansas City, Missouri. He has also had a golf course named after him. The Fred Arbanas Golf Course at Longview Lake is a favorite for many Kansas City golfers.

References

{{Reflist}

See also

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  1. ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArbaFr00.htm
  2. ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/ArbaFr00.htm
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