Career Highlights
- Three times All-AFL and four times Eastern All-Star
- Was heading for further All-League honors in ’67 when a knee injury put him out for the remainder of the year
- Comeback attempt in ’68 fell short because knee failed to respond fully
- Going into ’69, “Ike” appeared ready for a full return to the famed bulling, bashing pass rush style that earned him the nickname of “The Wild Man”
- “I’ve never seen anyone get so keyed up before a game,” says teammate Tom Neville … two years ago put hole in Buffalo locker room wall with helmet as he prepared for game
- Went out that same afternoon and was named AFL Lineman of the Week
- Often hosted defensive linemates Houston Antwine and Jim Hunt on his fishing boat as a way of “relaxing” between games
- Carrying on the tradition of many Boston College linemen who made it big in the pros.