that was always bothersome---never knew why that happened. Only reason I can think of is Giants listed him as a tight end as a rookie, likeTeo wrote: Also in 1979, the Giants rookie DT Phil Tabor wore #80, he was the last defensive lineman who entered the NFL with a number in the 80s.
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they listed Brad Van Pelt as a punter as a rookie so he got to keep #10 and league looked the other way.
Remember seeing him those years with #80 and knowing he was not allowed and knowing Bubba Baker was forced to change in 1978 and
Tabor got to keep it..
