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Drafted by Lou Saban in the second round of 1972 out of the University of Michigan, Reggie McKenzie was instantly inserted as the Bills starting LG and dubbed by O.J.Simpson as; "My Main Man." He was blessed with the athleticism and quickness to keep in front of the Juice, pulling to the outside, to set up massive blocks that would enable O.J. to do his thing. Reggie McKenzie, along with Joe DeLamielleure, Mike Montler, Dave Foley and Donnie Green made up one of the most famous blocking units in the history of the NFL. Nicknamed "The Electric Company" by OJ Simpson himself (because they "turned the Juice on")this unit paved the way for some of the most prolific rushing seasons any running back has had in NFL history. It was Reggie who made the proclamation during the pre season of '73, "O.J. Simpson will rush for 2000 yards this season." his prediction was 3 yards short. OJ ran for 2,003. McKenzie continued to open holes and pave the way for Buffalo running backs long after OJ Simpson was traded to the San Francisco 49er's. Terry Miller (1978) and Joe Cribbs (1980) both hit the 1,000 yard mark in their rookie seasons.
Buzzard's Hall of Fame - Career stats