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Steelers linebacker Jack Lambert tackles Colts running back Lydell Mitchell on Dec. 19, 1976 in Baltimore, Md. The 1974 Defensive Rookie of the Year and 1976 Defensive Player of the Year, Hall of Famer Lambert made nine Pro Bowls in 11 NFL seasons—all with Pittsburgh. (Walter Iooss Jr. for SI)

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Catching Up With ... former Colts fullback Roosevelt Leaks

Former Baltimore Colts fullback Roosevelt Leaks (Baltimore Sun file photo, 1976).

By Mike Klingaman, The Baltimore Sun

He wasn't the happiest of Colts, but who's surprised? In college, Roosevelt Leaks rushed for more yards in one game (342) than he did in four of his five years in Baltimore.

At Texas, Leaks ran amok, led the Longhorns to a Cotton Bowl victory in 1973 and finished third in Heisman Trophy balloting as a junior. With the Colts, the oak-thighed fullback served mostly as a blocker for tailbacks Lydell Mitchell and Joe Washington, when not protecting quarterback Bert Jones.

Leaks never groused about his supporting role in Baltimore. Even now, at 61, the consensus All-American who rushed for nearly 3,000 yards in college said he bears no ill will.

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Lydell Mitchell is tackled by Jack Lambert (No. 58) and Ernie Holmes (No. 63) during a 1976 Colts-Steelers game. As the 2011 season winds down, the Steelers are in prime position for the playoffs whereas the 2-13 Colts are hoping for the No. 1 overall pick. (Walter Iooss Jr./SI)

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