Position
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Player
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Team(s) played for
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Accolades
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QB |
Sammy Baugh |
Washington Redskins (1937–1952) |
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1940s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL champion (1937, 1942), 5× NFL All-Star (1938–1942), 4× First-team All-Pro (1937, 1940, 1942, 1943), Pro Bowler (1951)
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Tom Brady |
New England Patriots (2000–2019) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022) |
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, 7× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII, LV), 5× Super Bowl MVP (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XLIX, LI, LV), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2007, 2010, 2017), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2007, 2010), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009), 3× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017), 15× Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009–2018, 2021)
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John Elway |
Denver Broncos (1983–1998) |
Hall of Fame (2004), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 2× Super Bowl champion (XXXII, XXXIII), Super Bowl MVP (XXXIII), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1987), NFL Man of the Year (1992), 9× Pro Bowler (1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996–1998)
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Brett Favre |
Atlanta Falcons (1991) Green Bay Packers (1992–2007) New York Jets (2008) Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010) |
Hall of Fame (2016), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, Super Bowl champion (XXXI), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1995–1997), 3× First-team All-Pro (1995–1997), 11× Pro Bowler (1992, 1993, 1995–1997, 2001–2003, 2007–2009)
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Otto Graham |
Cleveland Browns (1946–1955)[a] |
Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 3x NFL champion (1950, 1954, 1955), 3x UPI NFL Most Valuable Player (1951, 1953, 1955), 4x First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953–1955), 5× Pro Bowler (1950–1954)
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Peyton Manning |
Indianapolis Colts (1998–2011) Denver Broncos (2012–2015) |
Hall of Fame (2021), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 2× Super Bowl champion (XLI, 50), Super Bowl MVP (XLI), 5× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (2004, 2013), NFL Man of the Year (2005), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012), 7× First-team All-Pro (2003–2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013), 14× Pro Bowler (1999, 2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014)
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Dan Marino |
Miami Dolphins (1983–1999) |
Hall of Fame (2005), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1984), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1984), NFL Man of the Year (1998), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1994), 3× First-team All-Pro (1984–1986), 9× Pro Bowler (1983–1987, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995)
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Joe Montana |
San Francisco 49ers (1979–1992) Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1994) |
Hall of Fame (2000), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 4× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV), 3× Super Bowl MVP (XVI, XIX, XXIV), 2× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1989, 1990), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1989), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1986), 3× First-team All-Pro (1987, 1989, 1990), 8× Pro Bowler (1981, 1983–1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993)
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Roger Staubach |
Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979) |
Hall of Fame (1985), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII), Super Bowl MVP (VI), NFL Man of the Year (1978), 6× Pro Bowl (1971, 1975–1979)
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Johnny Unitas |
Baltimore Colts (1956–1972) San Diego Chargers (1973) |
Hall of Fame (1979), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, Super Bowl champion (V), 3× NFL champion (1958, 1959, 1968), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1959, 1964, 1967), NFL Man of the Year (1970), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1967), 10× Pro Bowl (1957–1964, 1966, 1967)
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RB |
Jim Brown |
Cleveland Browns (1957–1965) |
Hall of Fame (1971), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1957), 3× AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1957, 1958, 1965), 8× First-team All-Pro (1957–1961, 1963–1965), 9× Pro Bowler (1957–1965), NFL champion (1964)
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Earl Campbell |
Houston Oilers (1978–1984) New Orleans Saints (1984–1985) |
Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1978), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1979), 3× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978–1980), 3× First-team All-Pro (1978–1980), 5× Pro Bowler (1978–1981, 1983)
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Dutch Clark |
Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions (1931–1938) |
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1931, 1932, 1934–1937), NFL champion (1935)
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Eric Dickerson |
Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987) Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991) Los Angeles Raiders (1992) Atlanta Falcons (1993) |
Hall of Fame (1999), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1983), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1986), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983, 1984, 1986–1988), 6× Pro Bowler (1983, 1984, 1986–1989)
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Lenny Moore |
Baltimore Colts (1956–1967) |
Hall of Fame (1975), NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1956), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1964), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958–1961, 1964), 7× Pro Bowler (1956, 1958–1962, 1964), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)
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Marion Motley |
Cleveland Browns (1946–1953)[a] Pittsburgh Steelers (1955) |
Hall of Fame (1968), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1940s All-Decade Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1948, 1950), Pro Bowler (1950), NFL champion (1950)
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Walter Payton |
Chicago Bears (1975–1987) |
Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1977), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977), 7× First-team All-Pro (1976–1980, 1984, 1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976–1980, 1983–1986), Super Bowl champion (XX)
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Barry Sanders |
Detroit Lions (1989–1998) |
Hall of Fame (2004), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1989), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1997), 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1994, 1997), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997), 10× Pro Bowler (1989–1998)
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Gale Sayers |
Chicago Bears (1965–1971) |
Hall of Fame (1977), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL Rookie of the Year (1965), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1969), 5× First-team All-Pro (1965–1969), 4× Pro Bowler (1965–1967, 1969)
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O. J. Simpson |
Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)[b] San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979) |
Hall of Fame (1985), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1973), NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1973), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972–1976), 5× Pro Bowler (1972–1976)
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Emmitt Smith |
Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002) Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004) |
Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1990), AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1993), 4× First-team All-Pro (1992–1995), 8× Pro Bowler (1990–1995, 1998, 1999), 3× Super Bowl champion (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX), Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII)
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Steve Van Buren |
Philadelphia Eagles (1944–1951) |
Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1940s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1944–1949), 2× NFL champion (1948, 1949)
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WR |
Lance Alworth |
San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)[c] Dallas Cowboys (1971–1972) |
Hall of Fame (1978), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, AFL Player of the Year (1963), Super Bowl champion (VI), AFL champion (1963), 6× First-team All-AFL (1963–1968), 7× AFL All-Star (1963–1969)
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Raymond Berry |
Baltimore Colts (1955–1967) |
Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1957–1960), 6× Pro Bowler (1958–1961, 1963, 1964), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)
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Larry Fitzgerald |
Arizona Cardinals (2004–2020) |
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (2016), First-team All-Pro (2008), 11× Pro Bowler (2005, 2007–2013, 2015–2017)
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Marvin Harrison |
Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008) |
Hall of Fame (2016), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2002, 2006), 8× Pro Bowler (1999–2006), Super Bowl champion (XLI)
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Elroy Hirsch |
Chicago Rockets (1946–1948)[d] Los Angeles Rams (1949–1957) |
Hall of Fame (1968), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953), 3× Pro Bowler (1951–1953), NFL champion (1951)
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Don Hutson |
Green Bay Packers (1935–1945) |
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Most Valuable Player (1941, 1942), 8× First-team All-Pro (1938–1945), 4× NFL All-Star (1939–1942), 3× NFL champion (1936, 1939, 1944)
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Steve Largent |
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989) |
Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1988), First-team All-Pro (1985), 7× Pro Bowler (1978, 1979, 1981, 1984–1987)
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Randy Moss |
Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010) Oakland Raiders (2005–2006) New England Patriots (2007–2010) Tennessee Titans (2010) San Francisco 49ers (2012) |
Hall of Fame (2018), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1998), NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2007), 4× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007), 6× Pro Bowler (1998–2000, 2002, 2003, 2007)
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Jerry Rice |
San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000) Oakland Raiders (2001–2004) Seattle Seahawks (2004) |
Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1987, 1993), 10× First-team All-Pro (1986–1990, 1992–1996), 13× Pro Bowler (1986–1996, 1998, 2002), 3× Super Bowl champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX), Super Bowl MVP (XXIII)
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Paul Warfield |
Cleveland Browns (1964–1969, 1976–1977) Miami Dolphins (1970–1974) |
Hall of Fame (1983), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1964, 1968, 1969, 1971–1973), 8× Pro Bowler (1964, 1968–1974), 2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII), NFL champion (1964)
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TE |
Mike Ditka |
Chicago Bears (1961–1966) Philadelphia Eagles (1967–1968) Dallas Cowboys (1969–1972) |
Hall of Fame (1988), NFL Rookie of the Year (1961), 4× First-team All-Pro (1961–1964), 5× Pro Bowler (1961–1965), NFL champion (1963), Super Bowl champion (VI)
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Tony Gonzalez |
Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008) Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013) |
Hall of Fame (2019), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001, 2003, 2008, 2012), 14× Pro Bowler (1999–2008, 2010–2013)
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Rob Gronkowski |
New England Patriots (2010–2018) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021) |
NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2014), 4× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017), 5× Pro Bowler (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017), 4× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII, LV)
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John Mackey |
Baltimore Colts (1963–1971) San Diego Chargers (1972) |
Hall of Fame (1992), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1966–1968), 4× Pro Bowler (1963, 1966–1968), NFL champion (1968), Super Bowl champion (V)
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Kellen Winslow |
San Diego Chargers (1979–1987) |
Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1980–1982), 5× Pro Bowler (1980-1983, 1987)
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OT |
Rosey Brown |
New York Giants (1953–1965) |
Hall of Fame (1974), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1956–1959, 1961, 1962), 9× Pro Bowler (1955–1960, 1962, 1964, 1965), NFL champion (1956)
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Forrest Gregg |
Green Bay Packers (1956, 1958–1970) Dallas Cowboys (1971) |
Hall of Fame (1977), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1960, 1962–1967), 9× Pro Bowler (1959–1964, 1966–1968), 5× NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967), 3× Super Bowl champion (I, II, VI)
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Cal Hubbard |
New York Giants (1927–1928, 1936) Green Bay Packers (1929–1933, 1935) Pittsburgh Pirates (1936) |
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1920s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1927, 1931–1933), 4× NFL champion (1927, 1929–1931)
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Walter Jones |
Seattle Seahawks (1997–2009) |
Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007), 9× Pro Bowler (1999, 2001–2008)
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Anthony Muñoz |
Cincinnati Bengals (1980–1992) |
Hall of Fame (1998), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1991), 9× All-Pro (1981–1983, 1985–1990), 11× Pro Bowler (1981–1991)
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Jonathan Ogden |
Baltimore Ravens (1996–2007) |
Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1997, 2000, 2002, 2003), 11× Pro Bowler (1997–2007), Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
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Art Shell |
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1968–1982)[e] |
Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× First-Team All-Pro (1974, 1977), 8× Pro Bowler (1972–1978, 1980), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)
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OG |
Larry Allen |
Dallas Cowboys (1994–2005) San Francisco 49ers (2006–2007) |
Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1995–2001), 11× Pro Bowler (1995–2001, 2003–2006), Super Bowl champion (XXX)
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Dan Fortmann |
Chicago Bears (1936–1943) |
Hall of Fame (1965), NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1937–1943), 3× NFL All-Star (1940–1942), 3× NFL champion (1940, 1941, 1943)
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John Hannah |
New England Patriots (1973–1985) |
Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 10× First-team All-Pro (1976–1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976, 1978–1985)
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Bruce Matthews |
Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1983–2001) |
Hall of Fame (2007), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1988–1993, 1998–2000), 14× Pro Bowler (1988–2001)
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Randall McDaniel |
Minnesota Vikings (1988–1999) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2001) |
Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1990–1998), 12× Pro Bowler (1989–2000)
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Jim Parker |
Baltimore Colts (1957–1967) |
Hall of Fame (1973), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1957–1965), 8x Po Bowler (1958–1965), 2× NFL champion (1958, 1959)
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Gene Upshaw |
Oakland Raiders (1967–1981)[e] |
Hall of Fame (1987), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1970, 1974, 1977), 2× First-team All-AFL (1968, 1969), 6× Pro Bowler (1972–1977), AFL All-Star (1968), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)
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C |
Mel Hein |
New York Giants (1931–1945) |
Hall of Fame (1963), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1930s All-Decade Team, NFL Most Valuable Player (1938), 8× First-team All-Pro (1933–1940), 4× NFL All-Star (1938–1941), 2× NFL champion (1934, 1938)
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Jim Otto |
Oakland Raiders (1960–1974)[e] |
Hall of Fame (1980), AFL All-Time Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1970, 1971), 10× First-team All-AFL (1960–1969), 3× Pro Bowler (1970–1972), 9× AFL All-Star (1961–1969)
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Dwight Stephenson |
Miami Dolphins (1980–1987) |
Hall of Fame (1998), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, NFL Man of the Year (1985), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983–1987), 5× Pro Bowler (1983–1987)
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Mike Webster |
Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1988) Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1990) |
Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1978–1984), 9× Pro Bowler (1978–1985, 1987), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
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