Name These NFL Hall Of Famers, And We'll Tell You If You're A Real Fan
- by W. Aloysius
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The sport of football has seen a number of men enter the sport and completely flip it on its head. These men dominate their competition and post absurd statistics in the process. They function like a must-see attraction for fans and analysts, and their impact on the game is felt to this very day. While most football players will never come close to entering Canton, these individuals deserve every bit of praise that they have and will continue to earn.
All football fans can list today's biggest stars, but true football fans take the time to appreciate the history and the evolution of the game. Though football is a lot younger than other sports, the developments that have occurred since its inception are incredible, and the people responsible for this evolution are in the Hall of Fame. It's because of these men that we get to enjoy the game that we love so much be played at the highest possible level.
Today, we offer all football fans a simple challenge. We'll present you 35 of the greatest football players who ever played the game, and all we ask is that you name them all correctly. You may think that you're a true fan, but this quiz will reveal the truth.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
As a freak of nature in both college and the NFL, this man has since been enshrined in both Hall of Fames. He was a 5-time Pro Bowl selection, and a 2-time Super Bowl winner, taking home the Super Bowl MVP in 1974.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Few quarterbacks in the history of the NFL sport as many accolades as this all-time great. Prior to the merger, he was a 3-time AFL Champion, and he would eventually take home a Super Bowl win as well as a Super Bowl MVP in 1970.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
This player represents a quarterback anomaly as being selected to the Hall of Fame without having played in a Super Bowl. Nevertheless, he was an amazing talent who was selected to 6 Pro Bowls, and he took home an MVP in 1982.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
With 10 trips to the Pro Bowl under his belt, there were very few years that he wasn’t one of the best players in the NFL. This man was a beast, and he won the NFL Defensive Player of the Year on two occasions.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
When it comes to measuring accolades, this player may fall short of other greats. He was only selected to 2 Pro Bowls, though this had little bearing on how great he truly was. He was a 4-time Super Bowl winner who took home a National Championship in college.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Though he played in an era that didn’t boast the athletic talent that the NFL has now, this individual was still a notch above his competition, and his accolades are recognized to this day. He was a quarterback who's now part of the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Few athletes in the history of the NFL were as dominant at their respective position than this player was during his athletic peak. Special teams' players rarely get the recognition that they deserve, but he broke the mold, becoming the first punter to be enshrined in the Hall of Fame.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
There's no denying that this man was one of the scariest players in NFL history. He was selected to 8 Pro Bowls, and he was a frequent All-Pro selection. If that wasn’t impressive enough, he also coined the term “sack,” which is used to this very day.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Few could've predicted that this fourth-round selection would have such a stellar career in the NFL. He led the NFL in receiving yards on two occasions, and he was selected to 7 Pro Bowls. He won the 1988 NFL Man of the Year, and his number has been retired.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
If dominating is the name of the game, then consider this man one of the scariest players of the 1990s and 2000s. He was selected to the NFL All-Decade Team in both decades, and he was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection during his career.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Tight end is one of the toughest positions in the NFL, and this player did it better than just about anyone else in league history. After dominating at Alabama, he would take the NFL by storm, and he's since become an incredible general manager.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
With over 14,000 rushing yards in his professional career, few players in the NFL were as consistent as this man. He rushed for over 1,000 yards in all but one year of his career, and he was a 5-time Pro Bowl selection with a few All-Pros to his name.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
This player represents the older, tougher NFL where players were talented enough to play multiple positions. He was a talented quarterback as well as a talented kicker. He put together an incredible career that solidified him as a legitimate NFL legend.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
This man remains one of the most dominant defensive backs to ever compete in the NFL, despite taking his last professional snap in 1965. He hauled in 68 interceptions over the course of his career, leading the league in interceptions twice.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
The players doing the dirty work don’t get as much praise as players at skill positions, but this man was incredible. He was selected to 11 Pro Bowls throughout his career. In 2002, he was named the NFL Alumni Offensive Lineman of the Year.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Regardless of the jersey that he was wearing, he simply balled out everywhere he went. He was drafted in 1985, and he would go on to be selected to 8 Pro Bowls. He amassed numerous All-Pro selections, and he was the 1994 NFL Defensive Player of the Year.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Despite having taken his last professional snap in 1965, few would argue that this player is still among the greatest to ever play the game. He was a 3-time MVP, a 9-time Pro Bowl selection, and a genuinely feared and respected player.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
As the all-time leader in sacks, it should come as no surprise that this man was enshrined in the Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility. He was selected to 11 Pro Bowls, and he was a regular on the All-Pro team.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
This player was so dominant that he was selected to the Pro Bowl in 9 of the 11 years that he played in the NFL. He led the NFL in sacks during the 1990 season, and he even recorded a record 7 sacks in one game.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
From 1965 to 1973, this player was an absolute force on the football field, and he struck fear in his opponents each Sunday. He's part of the All-Decade Team in two separate decades, he's part of the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, and his number has been retired.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
The state of Texas has been producing some of the most dominant football players in the sport’s history, so it’s only fitting that this man played for his home-state team. He led the NFL in rushing yards three times, and he was the 1979 MVP.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
This man was taken in the first round of both the NFL and the AFL Draft when he went pro in 1965, and his career was simply amazing. He led the league in rushing on two occasions, and he was selected to the 1960s All-Decade Team.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Over the course of his career, this man was able to see and do just about everything that a professional football player could ask for. He was an 11-time Pro Bowler who possessed rare talent and passion. He won a Super Bowl back in 2001.
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Despite being one of the most dominant players at his position, this man was only selected to 1 Pro Bowl during his professional career. He did, however, win a Super Bowl in 1983, and he was awarded the Super Bowl MVP for his performance.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
They simply don’t make them like this anymore. This player was as tough as any player to play professional football, and he was a dominant force during his relatively short career. He's in both the NFL and the College Football Hall of Fame.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
From 1981 to 1991, this man was an integral part of his team’s success. He was a 4-time Super Bowl winner who would be selected to 4 Pro Bowls during his career. This legend was selected to the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
After an impressive college football career at Florida, this man headed out to California, eventually becoming a league legend. He was a 7-time Pro Bowl selection who was also an All-Pro. He was selected to the NFL 1970s All-Decade Team.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
With 150 career sacks, this man was a force on the defensive line, and his career landed him in the Hall of Fame. His career also saw him selected to a total of 8 Pro Bowls. He led the entire NFL in sacks in 1989.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
This man may, in fact, represent a player who retired well before he should've. He never rushed for less than 1,100 yards in a season, and he was selected to the Pro Bowl in all 10 years of his professional career.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
After cutting his teeth in the CFL, this man would join the NFL and become an all-time great. He was a 9-time Pro Bowl selection who led the league in passing yards for two consecutive years. He was the 1989 NFL Man of the Year.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
After dominating at Syracuse, this man would join the NFL and become a 3-time Super Bowl winner. He led the NFL in receptions in 1984, and he was selected to 3 Pro Bowls. Moreover, he was the first player in league history to reach 900 career receptions.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
When it comes to talks about the greatest tight end to play the game, this man’s name is always in the conversation. He won 3 Super Bowls during his career, and he was an 8-time Pro Bowl selection. Few dominated the game like he did.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
Outside of being one of the greatest offensive linemen of his generation, this man is one of the greatest players in NFL history. He won 2 Super Bowls during his career, and he's a player who was an AFL All-Star before becoming a 6-time Pro Bowl selection.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
As a bona fide gunslinger, this man took more risks than any quarterback in league history, and those risks aided him in becoming a legend. He was an 11-time Pro Bowl selection who was a 3-time NFL MVP and the 1995 NFL Offensive Player of the Year.
Can You Name This Hall Of Fame Player?
As a member of the NFL 1980s and 1990s All-Decade Team, this player was a dominant presence in the NFL who redefined his position. He won 4 Super Bowls during his time in the NFL, and he led the NFL in interceptions twice.
