Selmon

Despite playing for some terrible teams, there's no questioning the game-changing abilities of former Buccaneers end Lee Roy Selmon or Seahawks defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy, who should soon join Selmon in Canton.

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Selmon is the son of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Lee Roy

USATODAY.com 2003

Selmon is the son of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers great Lee Roy

USATODAY.com 2003

His college coach, Barry Switzer, called Selmon "the greatest player I ever had play," and said he never had a bad game.

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Widely recognized as the greatest Buccaneers player of all time, Selmon was one of the franchise's pioneer players and a fierce defensive presence.

Buccaneers' Hall of Famer Selmon dies at 56 Reuters 2011

TAMPA BAY Reuters - Lee Roy Selmon, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame defensive lineman, died on Sunday two days after suffering a stroke at the age of 56.

Buccaneers' Hall of Famer Selmon dies at 56 Reuters 2011

Selmon retired in 1985 as Tampa Bay's all-time leader in sacks (78.5) and forced fumbles (28.5), records that still stand.

Buccaneers' Hall of Famer Selmon dies at 56 Reuters 2011

TAMPA BAY Reuters - Lee Roy Selmon, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame defensive lineman, died on Sunday two days after suffering a stroke at the age of 56.

Buccaneers' Hall of Famer Selmon dies at 56 Reuters 2011

Selmon was the first overall pick of the 1976 draft and the first ever selection of the Buccaneers when the franchise entered the NFL.

Buccaneers' Hall of Famer Selmon dies at 56 Reuters 2011

"Our hearts go out to the Selmon family at this time of their loss."

Buccaneers' Hall of Famer Selmon dies at 56 Reuters 2011