Anyone who was a football fan in the 1990s knows this week's Legend of the #NFLDraft. Famous for his iconic Chicken Dance celebration, Merton Hanks, the 122nd overall pick in the 1991 Draft, backed up his swag by being one of the most dynamic defensive backs of his era—a true ballhawk who made teams regret letting him land in the lap of the San Francisco 49ers. | Steven Jackson
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Merton Hanks had one the most memorable celebration dances during his career and it was all inspired by Sesame Street #1990s #NFL #dance #PBS #footballhighlights #football #footballhistory #49ers #BangBangNinersGang | DB4Lyfe
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Varsity Jacket Sports on Instagram: "Merton Hanks’ “Chicken Dance” was one of the most memorable celebrations of the 1990s. As a standout safety for the San Francisco 49ers, Hanks became famous not just for his ball-hawking skills but for his quirky, neck-wobbling dance after scoring or making a big play. The celebration, with its exaggerated, loose-limbed movements, resembled a chicken flapping its wings, and quickly became a fan favorite. #nfl #profootball #niners"
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