Houston Antwine played 11 seasons for the Patriots, appearing in 142 games from 1961-71. He led the Patriots in sacks in three consecutive seasons from 1967-69 and his 39 career sacks are tied for 10th (with Richard Seymour) on the Patriots all-time career sacks list. Antwine earned six consecutive American Football League (AFL) All-Star selections from 1963-68. His six all-star appearances are tied for the fourth highest total in franchise history. He was acquired in a trade from the Houston Oilers in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 1962 AFL Draft on April 1, 1961. He is a member of the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team and a member of the 1960s All-Decade Team.
Number: 65
Position: Defensive line
Height: 6-0
Weight: 270
College: Southern Illinois
Seasons with the Patriots (11): 1961 – 1971
Inducted: 2015
Appeared in 142 games from 1961-71
Led the Patriots in sacks in three consecutive seasons from 1967-69
Earned six consecutive AFL All-Star selections from 1963-68.
Member of the Patriots 50th Anniversary Team
Member of the 1960s All-Decade Team