Joe DeLamielleure
Inducted:
2003
Player Stats
6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
254 lb (115 kg)
Born:
March 16, 1951
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Position: Guard
College:
Michigan State
Joe DeLamielleure was a cornerstone of one of the NFL’s most dominant offensive lines, earning his place as one of the greatest guards in league history. He anchored the Buffalo Bills’ “Electric Company” line in the 1970s, famously helping O.J. Simpson become the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a season (1973).
Known for his toughness, quickness off the snap, and relentless work ethic, DeLamielleure started 185 consecutive games during his 13-year career with the Bills and Cleveland Browns. He earned six Pro Bowl selections and was named First-Team All-Pro five times. His play was physical but clean, and he excelled in both run blocking and pass protection.
DeLamielleure was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003, recognized not just for his dominance, but for setting the standard for offensive linemen in the modern era.
DeLamielleure's Awards and Honors
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1974–1977)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (1978–1980, 1983)
- 6× Pro Bowl (1975–1980)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- Cleveland Browns Ring of Honor
- Buffalo Bills Wall of Fame
- Buffalo Bills 50th Anniversary Team
- Second-team All-American (1972)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (1971, 1972)
- Second-team All-Big Ten (1970)
NFL Records
- Named to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- 5 First-Team All-Pro selections
- NFL Lineman of the Year (1975)
- Only Pro Football Hall of Famer from Michigan State’s 1966 national title team
NFL Teams
Buffalo Bills (1973–1979)
Cleveland Browns (1980–1984)
Buffalo Bills (1985)
Charlotte Rage (1992)
NFL Draft:
1973: 1st round, 26th pick
Buffalo Bills
Number Worn:
68, 64
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1973–1985)
Games Played:
185
Games Started:
178
Fumble Recoveries:
7
Pro Bowl Selections:
6
All-Pro Selections:
5 First-Team, 1 Second-Team
