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Fred Dean, Class of 2008
 

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Fred Dean was drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the second round (33rd overall) of the 1975 draft.
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Dean earned All-Pro honors in 1980 and 1981 and All-AFC in 1979 and 1980 while with the Chargers.
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Fred Dean was traded to the San Francisco 49ers in 1981.
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Dean's quickness, speed, and strength made him one of the league's most feared pass rushers.
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Dean played on five division winners, played in three NFC championship games, and in two of San Francisco's Super Bowl victories (Super Bowls XVI and XIX).
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On November 13, 1983 Dean recorded a then record six sacks during the 49ers 27-0 shut out of the New Orleans Saints.
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Fred Dean addresses the media during a press conference at the 2008 Pro Bowl in Hawaii.
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Fred Dean smiles as he and the rest of the Class of 2008 are introduced to the crowd at the 2008 Pro Bowl.
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Fred Dean's Hall of Fame mural.
Fred Dean, born on this day in 1952.