Thursday, April 11, 2024

Sonny Bishop - G

Sonny Bishop was drafted by the Chargers in 1962, but played that season as a backup guard for the Dallas Texans. 
 
In 1963 he was the Raiders' starting left guard. 
 
After the 1963 season, Bishop was one of three players traded to the Oilers for Billy Cannon. He played 6 seasons for Houston, as the starting right tackle in '64 before settling in as their right guard for the remainder of his career. 
 
Bishop made the AFL All-Star team in 1968. 
 
 
Teams: Texans (1962), Raiders (1963), Oilers (1964-69)

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