Below is an instruction that describes a task. Write a response that appropriately completes the request.

### Instruction:
How many consecutive starts for the linebacker who played from 9/21/1975 – 12/16/1984?

### Inputs:
table_name: table, columns: ['Position', 'Player', 'Period', 'Teams', 'Consecutive starts', 'Playoffs', 'Total']

### Response:
SELECT MAX Total FROM table WHERE Period = 9/21/1975 – 12/16/1984