Hall of Fame
Terry Schmidt
- Induction:
- 1984
- Class:
- 1973
After earning All-America honors in the Ball State defensive secondary in 1973, Schmidt spent 11 seasons in the National Football League. After setting a school record with 13 interceptions, Schmidt played in the All-America Football Game and the East-West Shrine Bowl before being drafted by New Orleans.
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He spent two seasons with the Saints, earning NFL All-Rookie honors in 1974. He played nine seasons with the Chicago Bears, for whom he started 73 consecutive games between 1978-1982.
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He spent two seasons with the Saints, earning NFL All-Rookie honors in 1974. He played nine seasons with the Chicago Bears, for whom he started 73 consecutive games between 1978-1982.
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