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Bernie Parrish
Co-President
Bernie Parrish is a former defensive back who starred with the Cleveland Browns from 1959 through 1966. He led the defense of that team to a world championship in 1964. Mr. Parrish also played in two Pro Bowl games. A long-time advocate for retired players, Mr. Parrish is the author of They Call It A Game, an investigative autobiography of his life in the NFL. He is also the founder of the NFL Players' Union and forced the first NLRB election for the Union.
Herb Adderley
Co-President
Herb Adderley is a former cornerback who played for the Green Bay Packers and the Dallas Cowboys from 1961 through 1972. He played in five Pro Bowl games during the 1960s. Mr. Adderley also played in seven NFL championship games, including four of the first six Super Bowl games. He is one of only two players in professional football to play on six world championship teams. In 1980, Mr. Adderley was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Joe DeLamielleure
Board Member
Selected in the first round of the 1973 draft by the Buffalo Bills, Joe DeLamielleure and his offensive line mates were dubbed the "Electric Company" because they "turned the Juice loose." Behind "Joe D." O.J. Simpson became the first player to rush for more than 2,000 yards in a season. A starter from the first game of his rookie season, Joe won a string of career honors. Eight times he was selected first- or second-team All-Pro; seven times first- or second-team All-AFC, and was named to the Pro Bowl six times. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2003.
Conrad Dobler
Board Member
Conrad Dobler is a former offensive lineman who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills from 1972 to 1981. In addition, he played in three Pro Bowl games during the 1970s. He is also the author of They Call Me Dirty.
Dr. Frank Ryan
Board Member
Frank Ryan played quarterback in the NFL for 13 years beginning in 1958, playing for the LA Rams, the Cleveland Browns, and the Washington Redskins. He was elected to three Pro-Bowl teams and helped lead the Cleveland Browns to their 1964 NFL Championship. Off the field, Frank received a doctorate in mathematics from Rice University in 1965 and subsequently pursued careers in government, academia, intercollegiate athletics, and the corporate world. He is committed to the goal of a fair and equitable program for retired NFL players.
Margaret Parrish
Secretary & Treasurer
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