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Al Cowlings

Al Cowlings

Induction:
2009
Class:
1969

Al Cowlings, a tackle on USC’s famous “Wild Bunch” 1969 defensive line, earned All-American and All-Conference first team honors as a senior in 1969. The 2-year (1968-69) letterman—a transfer from City College of San Francisco—helped USC win 2 Pac-8 championships and earn a pair of Rose Bowl berths while posting a 19-1-2 record. Opponents averaged just 2.3 yards per carry against the 1969 Trojan defense. A first-round NFL draft pick in 1970, he played 9 years with the Bills, Oilers, Rams, Seahawks and 49ers. After his playing career, he became a businessman and actor.

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