Hendricks, "Ted" (Theodore P.)
Football
b. Nov. 1, 1947, Guatemala City, Guatemala
As a defensive end at the University of Miami, Hendricks was named to some All-American teams as a sophomore in 1966 and was a consensus All-American choice in 1967 and 1968. The 6-foot-7, 220-pounder was named college lineman of the year by United Press International as a senior.
Hendricks was moved to outside linebacker when he joined the NFL's Baltimore Colts as a second-round draft choice in 1969. Nicknamed the "Mad Stork" because of his frame and his style of play, he distinguished himself as a pass rusher and kick blocker.
When the new World Football League was organized in 1974, its teams signed a number of players to future contracts, to begin playing after their NFL contracts expired. Hendricks was among them. When the announcement was made, the Colts traded him to the Green Bay Packers for the 1974 season.
Because of the WFL's financial problems, Hendricks never played in the league. Instead, he was signed as a free agent by the Oakland Raiders in 1975. He retired after the 1983 season.
An All-Pro from 1971 through 1974 and in 1980 and 1982, Hendricks was selected for the Pro Bowls nine times.