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NFL Athlete Numbe 19 - Johnny Unitas
January 27, 2008 by
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The greatest quarterback of all-time? Maybe. The greatest athlete to ever wear the NFL jersey number 19? Definitely. Johnny Unitas is our choice as the best NFL athlete to ever wear number 19.The Pittsburgh, PA native, who played his college ball at Louisville, was drafted by his hometown...
NFL Athlete Number 23 - Devin Hester
January 26, 2008 by
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Do you remember Super Bowl XLI? Even if you're not a football fan, you probably remember that guy who ran the opening kick back for a touchdown to start the Super Bowl. Yeah, that guy was quick. That guy was Devin Hester.Watch this video below with sound off if you'd like....
NFL Athlete Number 23 - Devin Hester
January 26, 2008 by
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Devin Hester is "The Windy City Flyer." Is he the best kick returner ever in the NFL? Quite possibly. Is the best athlete to wear the NFL jersey number 23? Yes. Watch the video below for just a brief insight into how good this guy is. It's great when the announcer says...
Athlete Number 92 - Reggie White
January 25, 2008 by
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Reggie White, "the Minister of Defense," is the best professional athlete to ever wear jersey number 92. Reggie was posthumously enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, being justly awarded for his stellar NFL career spanning 1985 through 2000. He was known predominantly...
NFL Athlete Number 14 - Dan Fouts
January 25, 2008 by
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There were several choices for the best NFL athlete to wear jersey number 14. Y.A. Tittle, Don Hutson, and Otto Graham were all in the running, and would all be very good choices. The choice made here however, is Dan Fouts, as the best NFL athlete to wear jersey number 14.Fouts played...
NFL Athlete Number 13 - Dan Marino
January 25, 2008 by
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Some consider Dan Marino to be the best NFL quarterback ever. He is certainly the best NFL athlete to wear the jersey number 13.Like several of our other quarterbacks on this list, Dan Marino was drafted to play professional baseball. The Kansas City Royals took Marino in 1979. Luckily...
NFL Athlete Number 11 - Norm Van Brocklin
January 25, 2008 by
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With one of the coolest names in NFL history, Norm Van Brocklin is the best NFL athlete to ever wear the jersey number 11. What did Norm Van Brocklin ever do in the NFL you ask? Here is just a bit of what he accomplished:9 time Pro Bowler1960 UPI NFL MVP554 Passing Yards in one game...
NFL Athlete Number 22 - Emmitt Smith
January 24, 2008 by
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Not only is he the best NFL athlete to ever wear the number 22, he's also the best professional athlete ever to wear the number 22. What can you say about Emmitt? He is simply one of the best players ever to grace an NFL gridiron. Certainly one of the best NFL running backs ever...
Troy Glaus' New Number
January 20, 2008 by
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Troy Glaus had a decision to make when he was traded to the Cardinals. Would he wear his familiar jersey number 25, or switch to a new jersey number? Read the article here to find out what he chose to do. His choice was a good one.
NFL Athlete Number 21 - LaDainian Tomlinson
January 18, 2008 by
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Now, this really comes down to the definition of the "best NFL athlete." If we are using that term loosely to mean the most athletic NFL player ever to wear the jersey number 21, Neon Deion Sanders could certainly be considered. He couldn't really tackle, but he had phenomenal...
Is Barry The Most Exciting Ever?
January 07, 2008 by
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Has there ever been a more exciting running back to watch than Barry Sanders? How about Jim Brown? Walter Payton? More recently, how about LaDanian Tomlinson? All great backs, but who was the most exciting to watch? Can anyone top Barry Sanders?
Rams Retiring Faulk's Jersey Number 28
January 06, 2008 by
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The best professional athlete to ever wear the uniform number 28 will have his number retired tonight by the St. Louis Rams. Marshall Faulk, the longtime Colt and Ram will have his number put up on the shelves by the Rams, for whom he played running back as a member of the "Greatest...
NFL Athlete Number 18 - Peyton Manning
January 06, 2008 by
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His father and brother are both professional quarterbacks, however he is the best NFL athlete to ever wear the uniform number 18. He is Peyton Manning.Peyton Manning became a household name when he was playing quarterback for Tennessee, with Todd Helton backing him up, and a debate...
NFL Athlete Number 16 - Joe Montana
December 30, 2007 by
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Joe Montana. What did he ever do in the NFL? Why does he deserve to be the best athlete to ever wear the NFL uniform number 16, not to mention the best professional athlete to ever wear the uniform number 16? Well, we could probably fill up half the pages on the internet with all the...
NFL Athlete Number 17 - Red Badgro
December 30, 2007 by
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He played for the New York Yankees, the New York Giants and the Brooklyn Dodgers. He also played professional baseball though. Yes, he played professional football for the Yankees, Giants and Dodgers. He played professional baseball for the Browns. The St. Louis Browns that is. How...
NFL Athlete Number 15 - Bart Starr
December 30, 2007 by
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Also our nominee for the best professional athlete to ever wear the number 15, Bart Starr is obviously the best NFL athlete to ever wear the NFL jersey number 15.Drafted out of Alabama with the 200th overall pick in the 1956 NFL draft, Starr went on to a Hall of Fame career with the...
Athlete Number 90 - Neil Smith
December 25, 2007 by
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A force at defensive lineman for the Kansas City Chiefs, Denver Broncos, and San Diego Chargers, Neil Smith is the best professional athlete to ever wear the jersey number 90.Selected second overall by the Chiefs in the 1988 NFL Draft out of the University of Nebraska, Smith played...
Rams Retire Marshall Faulk's Number 28
December 21, 2007 by
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Do you remember how good Marshall Faulk was? He was the LaDanian Tomlinson and Brian Westbrook of his time. He could do it all. He was a dominant force rushing the ball and receiving out of the backfield. An integral part of the "Greatest Show on Turf." Well, the Rams recognized...
Is Joe Montana The Best NFL Quarterback Ever?
December 20, 2007 by
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Take a look at Joe Montana's career accomplishments. Three-time Super Bowl MVP. Four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback. Five times leading the NFL in completion percentage. Has there really ever been a better NFL quarterback?
The most recognizable number in sports?
November 22, 2007 by
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Which uniform number is the most recognizable with a particular athlete in professional sports history? Is it Wayne Gretzky's number 99? Or is it Michael Jordan's number 23? Maybe even Mario Lemieux's number 66? An other number? Which number is the MOST recognizable across...
The Number "1" NFL Athlete
November 15, 2007 by
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Is Warren Moon the best NFL Athlete to ever wear the jersey number 1? Take a look at his career statistics, and the fact that he is a Pro Football Hall of Famer, and you'd have to give him serious consideration.
Tony Siragusa Is The Best
October 14, 2007 by
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Tony Siragusa is the best. He is the best professional athlete to ever wear the jersey number 98. Over a twelve year career split between the Colts and the Ravens, Siragusa put up some serious statistics on defense.
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