Dave Whitshell
Dave Whitshell was taken in the 1967 Expansion
draft from the Bears. He had been with them since 1961. Before the
Bears he had played 2 seasons with the Detroit Lions.
In 1967, he lead the NFL in interceptions with 10 and was named to the
Pro Bowl.... the first Saint to enjoy this honor. His 10 grabs are
still a Saints team record.
He retired following the 1969 season after 11 seasons and 46 career
interceptions. In his 3 seasons with the Saints he had 19 picks and 2
scores.
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