I think when you are the parents of a gifted athlete, the best thing in the world you can do is to encourage them, in my opinion. My dad didn't push me and I didn't push my children in athletics.

His first was returning an interception 17 yards in 1964 while the other three came on fumble recoveries. As a part of the honor he was given a 35-mm camera and a year's supply of film by the company. He is a member of the National Football League 1960s All-Decade Team and National Football League 1970s All-Decade Team.

He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1980.