Carl Eller

Football
Inducted: 1991
  • Born Winston-Salem, NC, 1942
  • Led Atkins High School in Winston-Salem to undefeated state championship in 1959
  • All-American defensive lineman, University of Minnesota in 1963
  • Played in 1964 College All-Star Game
  • Star defensive end in the NFL for Minnesota, 1964–1978, and Seattle, 1979
  • Fierce pass rusher at 6 ft. 6 in., 250 lb
  • Made 23 career fumble recoveries 
  • Named all-pro from 1967–1970
  • Named to Pro Bowl squad six times
  • Four Super Bowl starts for Minnesota