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Mack Lamb
Lamb, circa 1967
No. 45, 28, 32, 22[1]
PositionDefensive back
Personal information
Born(1944-05-09)May 9, 1944
Miami, Florida, U.S.
DiedOctober 28, 2010(2010-10-28) (aged 66)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High schoolBooker T. Washington (Miami)
CollegeTennessee A&I
AFL draft1967: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mack Edward Lamb (May 9, 1944 – October 28, 2010) was an American professional football defensive back who played for the Miami Dolphins of the American Football League (AFL). He played college football for the Tennessee A&I Tigers. He was the first native Miamian to play for the Dolphins.

Early life

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Mack Edward Lamb was born on May 9, 1944, in Miami, Florida.[2] He attended Booker T. Washington Senior High School in Miami.[1]

College career

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Lamb enrolled at Tennessee Agricultural & Industrial State College to play college football for the Tigers. As a freshman, he earned a varsity letter as a defensive end.[3][1] He lettered again in 1966 at defensive back.[3][1] In 1966, he made 15 tackles and five interceptions during a practice session, earning the nickname "Contact" from his teammates.[3]

Professional career

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After going undrafted in the 1967 NFL and AFL drafts, Lamb signed with the AFL's Miami Dolphins on March 31, 1967.[4] He made the regular season roster after impressing the Dolphins during the preseason.[3] He played in 15 games, starting six, for the Dolphins from 1967 to 1968, recording one interception, one fumble recovery, and one kick return for 24 yards.[2] Lamb was the first native Miamian to play for the Dolphins.[5]

On July 3, 1969, Lamb was traded to the San Diego Chargers for Larry Little, his former high school teammate.[6][5] Lamb was waived on September 9 before the start of the 1969 season.[7]

After declining a taxi squad offer from the Chargers, Lamb signed with the Orlando Panthers of the Continental Football League on September 18, 1969.[8] He scored one safety for the Panthers during the 1969 season.[1]

In May 1970, it was reported that Lamb had signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[9] He played in four games for the Lions during the 1970 season, posting eight kickoff returns for 202 yards, one punt return for ten yards, and one fumble recovery.[1]

On August 21, 1970, Lamb was traded to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats for a 1971 CFL draft pick.[10][11] He played in ten games for Hamilton in 1970, totaling one interception for 19 yards, three kickoff returns for 78 yards, and two fumble recoveries.[1] He was waived on June 17, 1971.[12]

Personal life

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Lamb died on October 28, 2010, in Miami.[1]

References

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  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "Mack Lamb". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  2. 1 2 "Mack Lamb". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 4 Heeren, Dave (August 10, 1967). "'Once Upon A Time There Was A Lamb..'". Fort Lauderdale News. pp. 1D, 2D. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Ex-Booker T. Ace Signed by Dolphins". The Miami Herald. March 31, 1967. p. 131. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "Mack Lamb, first Miami native to play for Miami Dolphins, dies at 66". Guelph Mercury. November 3, 2010. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Mack Lamb Traded". Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Associated Press. July 3, 1969. p. 23. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Browns Cut Frank Ryan, Vet Runner". The Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. September 11, 1969. pp. `6. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Panther Mack In Like Lamb". The Orlando Sentinel. September 18, 1969. pp. 2F. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  9. ↑ "In Signings". The Province. May 20, 1970. p. 21. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Trade Halfback". The Standard. Canadian Press. August 22, 1970. p. 28. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Idle Tiger Cats wheeling and dealing". Star-Phoenix. Canadian Press. September 5, 1970. p. 22. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Ticats trade John Eckman to Roughriders for draft choice". The Toronto Star. June 17, 1971. p. 23. Retrieved August 6, 2026.
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