*Six* Domers on USA Today list of greatest NFL players by #.
by G.K.Chesterton (2019-08-19 12:30:12)
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ND players listed below

5 — Paul Hornung

The Pro Football Hall of Famer won four NFL championships and was named the NFL MVP in 1961. He was a multi-dimensional talent for the Packers as a halfback and kicker, and he set an NFL record with 176 points in 1960 -- with just 12 games of data. That mark stood until 2006.

16 - Joe Montana

Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Kansas City Chiefs

Career accolades: Pro Football Hall of Famer, four-time Super Bowl winner, two-time NFL MVP

Also considered: Len Dawson, Frank Gifford

"Joe Cool" was known for his late-game comebacks, most notably the 1981 NFC Championship that resulted in "The Catch" and a 92-yard drive to win Super Bowl XXIII.

36 - Jerome Bettis

Teams: Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, Pittsburgh Steelers

Career accolades: Pro Football Hall of Famer, Super Bowl champion

Also considered: LeRoy Butler

"The Bus" capped his career by helping the Steelers win Super Bowl XL in his hometown of Detroit.

67 - Bob Kuechenberg

Team: Miami Dolphins

Career accolades: Two-time Super Bowl champion, six-time Pro Bowler

Also considered: Kent Hull

Kuechenberg appeared in four Super Bowls during his career with the Dolphins.

88 - Alan Page

Teams: Minnesota Vikings, Chicago Bears

Career accolades: Pro Football Hall of Famer, two-time NFL defensive player of the year

Also considered: Tony Gonzalez, John Mackey, Lynn Swann

Member of the Vikings' famed "Purple People Eaters," Page played in 238 consecutive games (including four Super Bowls).


97 - Bryant Young

Team: San Francisco 49ers

Career accolades: Super Bowl champion, four-time Pro Bowler

Also considered: Cornelius Bennett, Simeon Rice, La'Roi Glover

Bryant won the Super Bowl in his rookie season and went on to become one of the NFL's top defensive linemen.

EDIT: Added Montana and fixed link to be direct to USA Today article.



"Also considered": 71 - George Connor. *
by G.K.Chesterton  (2019-08-19 18:48:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Lot of great # 88s *
by Pjnuge  (2019-08-19 15:08:59)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

1971 AP MVP...my favorite player as a kid... *
by CoachS  (2019-08-20 15:56:03)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

6 - forgot #67 Bob Kuechenberg *
by NH74Domer  (2019-08-19 14:00:41)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Oversight fixed - thank you! *
by G.K.Chesterton  (2019-08-19 18:44:56)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Also Montana - 16 *
by Manor76  (2019-08-19 12:48:30)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

Thanks. Fixed and also changed link to USA Today piece. *
by G.K.Chesterton  (2019-08-19 13:41:58)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post

I was about to get mad, but yes there he is.
by 1NDGal  (2019-08-19 12:50:06)     cannot delete  |  Edit  |  Return to Board  |  Ignore Poster   |   Highlight Poster  |   Reply to Post