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Franco Harris
Franco Harris is known as one of the NFL's greatest running backs, but he is probably best known for one spectacular play... the Immaculate Reception. Check out the details of Franco Harris' NFL career.

Lance Alworth
Lance Alworth, a wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers and Dallas Cowboys, was the first AFL player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Check out the details of Lance Alworth's NFL career.

Chuck Howley
The Dallas Cowboys Chuck Howley was the first defender to be named MVP of the Super Bowl. Check out the details of Chuck Howley's NFL career.

Roger Staubach
Roger Staubach was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the 10th round of the 1964 NFL Draft, but did not join the team until 1969 due to his Naval commitment. Check out the details of Roger Staubach's NFL career.

Barry Sanders
Detroit Lions legend Barry Sanders was one of the most electrifying running backs in NFL history. Check out the details of Barry Sanders' NFL career.

John Elway
Denver Broncos legend John Elway was one of the most dangerous quarterbacks in NFL history. Check out the details of John Elway's NFL career.

Troy Aikman
NFL legend Troy Aikman was one of the key catalysts of the great Dallas Cowboys teams of the 90s. Check out the details of Troy Aikman's NFL career.

Mike Ditka
Mike Ditka was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1961 NFL Draft with the fifth overall pick. Check out the details of Mike Ditka's NFL career.

Marcus Allen
The Oakland Raiders made Marcus Allen the tenth player selected overall in the 1982 National Football League Draft. Check out the details of Marcus Allen's NFL career.

Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch
Elroy Hirsch's best season came in 1951 when he set an NFL record with 1,495 yards and 17 touchdowns. Check out the details of Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch's NFL career.

Fred Biletnikoff
Fred Biletnikoff was a second round draft choice of the Oakland Raiders in the 1965 AFL Draft. Check out the details of Fred Biletnikoff's NFL career.

Otto Graham
Otto Graham led the Cleveland Browns to 10 division or league titles in 10 years and is considered one of the nfl's greatest quarterbacks. Check out the details of Otto Graham's NFL career.

Gene Upshaw
Eugene Upshaw was the Oakland Raiders' first-round choice in the first combined AFL-NFL draft in 1967. Check out the details of Gene Upshaw's NFL career.

Art Shell
Art Shell was an eight-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle and a Pro Football Hall of Fame member. Check out the details of Art Shell's NFL career.

Dick Butkus
The Chicago Bears selected Dick Butkus in the first round of the 1965 NFL Draft. Check out the details of Dick Butkus' NFL career.

Randy White
Randy White was the Dallas Cowboys No. 1 draft pick in 1975Check out the details of Randy White's NFL career.

Bart Starr
Green Bay Packers quarterback Bart Starr was named MVP of Super Bowls I and II. Check out the details of Bart Starr's NFL career.

O.J. Simpson
O.J. Simpson is one of the greatest running backs and one of the most infamous characters in NFL history. Check out the details of O.J. Simpson's NFL career.

Joe Namath
Joe Namath is best known for publicly guaranteeing the New York Jets would beat the heavily favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III. Check out the details of Joe Namath's NFL career.

Joe Montana
Joe Montana was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft before going on to have a hall-of-fame career. Check out the details of Joe Montana's NFL career.

"Bullet" Bob Hayes
The Dallas Cowboys "Bullet" Bob Hayes helped change the game of NFL football with his world class speed. Check out the details of Bob Hayes' NFL career.

Vince Lombardi
Vince Lombardi changed the Green Bay Packers, who were perpetual losers at the time, into an NFL dynasty. Check out the details of Vince Lombardi's NFL career.

George Halas
George Halas was one of the NFL's founding fathers and innovators. Check out the details of George Halas' contribution to the NFL.

Bob Lilly
Defensive tackle Bob Lilly was the Dallas Cowboys first-ever draft choice in 1961, and their first Hall of Famer. Check out the details of Bob Lilly's career.

Tex Schramm
Tex Schramm is best known for transforming the Dallas Cowboys expansion franchise of the 1960s into "America's Team". Check out the details of Tex Schramm's NFL career.

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