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Gone at 81. "Adderley, who is one of four players in NFL history to have played on six NFL championship teams, was once called by Starr "the greatest cornerback to ever play the game." The term "shutdown corner" originated with Roger Wehrli, Deion Sanders popularized the expression, but it was Adderley who epitomized it."
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Remembering Herb Adderley: Another crucial member of Lombardi Packers gone too soon
In the wake of Herb Adderley's passing, Andy Fenelon reflects on the spectacular career of a true shutdown corner -- and the pain that comes with losing another great Lombardi Packer too soon.
