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Ted Hendricks was the first superstar the Miami football program had on defense. Hendricks is the only three-time all-American and first Heisman finalist the Hurricanes had on defense.
Ted Hendricks grew up in Hialeah and became a standout defensive end for the Miami football program from 1966-68. Hendricks was an All-American in 1967 and ’68 and finished fifth in the Heisman Trophy balloting in 1968. With 327 career tackles, Hendricks is the Miami all-time leader for defensive linemen.
During his career with Miami, Hendricks was given the nickname the Mad Stork because of his lanky 6’7, 220-pound frame.