Ken Anderson
Cincinnati Bengals
Anderson graduated from Augustana, IL, College in 1971. He was chosen by
the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the NFL draft and became
the team's starting quarterback during his second season, 1972.
He was named All-Pro quarterback and was a player of the year in 1981,
when he led the Bengals to the AFC championship and Super Bowl XVI,
where Cincinnati lost 26-21 to the San Francisco 49ers.
Anderson led the AFC in passing efficiency from 1973 through 1975 and
from 1981 through 1982. He set an NFL record for completion percentage
with 70.6 in 1982, when he completed 20 consecutive passes in a game, a
record at the time.
Anderson retired after the 1984 season. He completed 2,654 of his 4,475
passes for 32,838 yards and 197 touchdowns, with only 160 interceptions.
His 59.3 completion percentage is 6th best all-time. He also ran 399
times for 2,220 yards, a 5.6-yard average, and 20 touchdowns.
