[1] He set the New Jersey state record in the shot put in 1964 – 66 feet 4.5 inches - which stood until 1997.

[2] He won the shot put and discus competitions at the Golden West Invitational track meet in 1964.

[4] His career high was in 1973 with 16 sacks, which still ranks as the best in Oilers/Tennessee Titans history, a feat made more remarkable by the Oilers' 1–13 record.

In a game against the San Diego Chargers in 1976, he recorded four sacks (his career high) and had one fumble recovery.

He was officially inducted during the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 3, 2003,[6] where his college coach and presenter, Hornsby Howell, unveiled the bust of Bethea,[7] which was sculpted by Scott Myers.