Herbert Allen Adderley (born June 8, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers of the 1960s and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
He played college football at Michigan State University and was an All-Big Ten offensive star.
Adderley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1939. He grew up there as well. His parents were Charles and Rene (White). H...
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Herbert Allen Adderley (born June 8, 1939 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former American football cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers of the 1960s and the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League.
He played college football at Michigan State University and was an All-Big Ten offensive star.
Adderley was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 8, 1939. He grew up there as well. His parents were Charles and Rene (White). He went to Northeast High School in 1953. He played football, basketball, and baseball and won All-City Honors in all three. He graduated from High School in 1957.
After High School, Adderley chose to attend Michigan State University. His coach was Hugh "Duffy" Daugherty. In 1959 he led the team in rushing yards and pass receptions. He also led the team in pass receptions in 1960. Adderley was the co-captain of the team in his senior year. In 1960, he made the All-Big Ten Conference team and played in the East-West Shrine, the Coaches' All...
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