Mike Stratton (1941–2020), legendary Buffalo Bills linebacker

Mike Stratton  was the legendary Buffalo Bills linebacker who made “the hit heard 'round the world," leading the Bills to the 1964 AFL Title. Down 7-0 in the AFL Championship game against the San Diego Chargers, Stratton made a hard clean tackle on the Chargers star running back Keith Lincoln, breaking three of his ribs and knocking him out of the game. The inspired Bills went on to win their first title by a score of 20-7. A six-time AFL all-star, he helped the Bills win the AFL title again in 1965. Lincoln joined the Bills in 1967 and the two became good friends.