Greatest Players Who Wore the NFL Jersey 14

From Undefeated Legends to Air Coryell: Who Wore the NFL’s Historic No. 14 Best? 🐐🏈

The number 14 might seem unassuming, but in NFL history, it represents a staggering collection of talent and iconic careers. This jersey has been worn by some of the most influential figures to ever step onto the gridiron, often embodying the very essence of their franchise.

From the quarterback arguably considered the greatest of the pre-Super Bowl era, Otto Graham—who led his team to ten consecutive championship games—to the “Little General” Eddie LeBaron, and the progenitor of modern receiving, Don Hutson, this number is steeped in legacy. Later generations saw Dan Fouts redefine passing in the “Air Coryell” offense and Ken Anderson earn an MVP award. Ready to explore the ultimate collection of Hall of Famers and franchise heroes who made the number 14 a symbol of football greatness?

List of NFL Jersey 14 Legends

Otto Graham

• Position Played: Quarterback (also played defensive back)
• NFL Team(s) & Years: Cleveland Browns (1950–1955 in the NFL; previously played in the AAFC with the Browns from 1946 to 1949)
• All-Pro / Pro Bowl Selections:
  • Pro Bowl: 5 selections (1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954)
  • First-Team All-Pro: 4 times in the NFL (1951, 1953, 1954, 1955) (plus 3-time First-Team All-AAFC: 1947, 1948, 1949)
  • Second-Team All-Pro: 2 times in the NFL (1950, 1952) (plus Second-Team All-AAFC: 1946)
• Seasons Worn #14: Graham wore #60 (1946–1951) and #14 (1952–1955) during his professional football career.

A legendary quarterback and one of the greatest players ever, he led the Cleveland Browns to ten championship appearances in ten seasons (1946–1955), winning seven of them.

The Undefeated Quarterback: Otto Graham’s Unparalleled Professional Dominance

Dan Fouts

Quarterback – San Diego Chargers (1973–1987) – 4-time All-Pro (2x First-team: 1979, 1982; 2x Second-team: 1980, 1985), 6-time Pro Bowl selection (1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1985) – Wore jersey number 14 for all 15 seasons of his NFL career (1973–1987).

A Hall of Fame quarterback for the San Diego Chargers, he was the first player in NFL history to pass for over 4,000 yards in three consecutive seasons while directing the innovative “Air Coryell” offense.

Y.A. Tittle

Position: Quarterback

NFL Team(s) & Years: Baltimore Colts (1950) – San Francisco 49ers (1951–1960) – New York Giants (1961–1964) (Note: Played for the Baltimore Colts in the AAFC from 1948–1949 before the team joined the NFL)

Pro Bowl Selections: 7 (1953, 1954, 1957, 1959, 1961, 1962, 1963)

First-Team All-Pro Selections: 3 (1957, 1962, 1963)

Seasons Wearing Jersey #14 in the NFL: 1951–1964 (Wore #14 throughout his entire 10-season career with the San Francisco 49ers and his 4-season career with the New York Giants)

A Hall of Fame quarterback, he had a long career culminating in three consecutive MVP-caliber seasons with the New York Giants in the early 1960s.

Don Hutson

Position played in the NFL: End (Split End / Defensive End), Defensive Back (Safety), Placekicker

NFL team(s) and years: Green Bay Packers (1935–1945)

All-Pro and Pro Bowl selections: 8-time First-team All-Pro (11-time All-Pro overall, including 3 Second-team selections) and 4-time NFL All-Star / Pro Bowl selection (1939–1942)

Seasons worn No. 14 jersey: 1935–1945 (his entire 11-season NFL career; the number was officially retired by the Packers in 1951)

Considered the first modern wide receiver, he was a Hall of Famer for the Green Bay Packers who held virtually every major receiving record upon his retirement in 1945.

Fred Biletnikoff

A Hall of Fame wide receiver famous for his sticky hands and signature slow-footed but effective route running, he was MVP of Super Bowl XI for the Oakland Raiders.

Position: Wide Receiver / Flanker

NFL/AFL Team & Years: Oakland Raiders (1965–1978)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Honors:

• All-Pro: 2-time First-team All-Pro / All-AFL (1969, 1972)
• Pro Bowl / All-Star: 6-time selection (4× NFL Pro Bowl: 1970, 1971, 1973, 1974; 2× AFL All-Star: 1967, 1969)

Seasons Wearing No. 14: 1965 and 1966 (switched to No. 25 in 1967)

Johnny Blood McNally

A colorful Hall of Fame running back and defensive back, he was one of the NFL’s first stars who played primarily for the Green Bay Packers during the league’s formative years.

Position Played in the NFL: Halfback / Back

NFL Team(s) Played For:

• Milwaukee Badgers (1925–1926)
• Duluth Eskimos (1926–1927)
• Pottsville Maroons (1928)
• Green Bay Packers (1929–1933, 1935–1936)
• Pittsburgh Pirates (1934, 1937–1938)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Selections: 1× Official NFL First-Team All-Pro selection (1931); 0 Pro Bowl selections (the Pro Bowl era began after his career)

Seasons Wore Number 14 Jersey: 1933 (Green Bay Packers) and 1934 (Pittsburgh Pirates)

Johnny Blood McNally

Link Lyman

Position: Tackle (T)

NFL Teams & Years: Canton Bulldogs (1922–1923, 1925), Cleveland Bulldogs (1924), Frankford Yellow Jackets (1925), Chicago Bears (1926–1928, 1930–1931, 1933–1934)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Honors: 5-time All-Pro selection (First-Team All-Pro in 1923, 1924, 1925, 1930, 1934; Second-Team All-Pro in 1924, 1928, 1931) (Note: The Pro Bowl was established after his playing career)

Seasons Wore Jersey #14: 1923 (Canton Bulldogs), 1924 (Cleveland Bulldogs), and 1925 (Canton Bulldogs)

A Hall of Fame tackle known for his quickness and blocking versatility in the early NFL, playing for teams like the Canton Bulldogs and Chicago Bears.

Curly Lambeau

A Hall of Fame player, coach, and co-founder of the Green Bay Packers, he was a halfback and star player before becoming the team’s first long-time head coach.

Position(s) Played in the NFL: Halfback / Tailback / Fullback / End (Back)

NFL Team(s) & Years: Green Bay Packers (1921–1929) (Note: Lambeau played for the Packers from their founding in 1919, entering the APFA/NFL in 1921)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Honors: 3-time All-Pro (Second-Team All-Pro: 1922, 1923, 1924; the Pro Bowl did not exist during his playing era)

Season(s) Wore No. 14 in the NFL: 1927

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Ken Anderson

A highly accurate quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, he was the 1981 NFL MVP and led the Bengals to their first Super Bowl appearance (XVI).

Quarterback – Cincinnati Bengals (1971–1986) – 1-time First-team All-Pro (1981), 1-time Second-team All-Pro (1975), 4-time Pro Bowl selection (1975, 1976, 1981, 1982) – Wore #14 for all 16 NFL seasons (1971–1986)

Fred Cox

The all-time leading scorer for the Minnesota Vikings upon his retirement, he was a durable and reliable placekicker who played 15 seasons with the team.

Placekicker / Punter – Minnesota Vikings (1963–1977) – 1-time First-team All-Pro (1969), 1-time Pro Bowl selection (1970) – Wore #14 for all 15 NFL seasons (1963–1977)

Eddie LeBaron

A four-time Pro Bowl quarterback for Washington and the Dallas Cowboys, he was nicknamed “The Little General” for his leadership despite being one of the shortest QBs in league history.

Position: Quarterback

NFL Teams & Years: Washington Redskins (1952–1953, 1955–1959), Dallas Cowboys (1960–1963)

Pro Bowl / All-Pro Honors: 4-time Pro Bowl selection (1955, 1957, 1958, 1962); 0 All-Pro selections

Seasons Wearing No. 14: 1952–1953, 1955–1963 (wore No. 14 for all 11 of his NFL seasons across Washington and Dallas)

Craig Morton

A quarterback who reached the Super Bowl with two different teams (Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos), he was named the 1977 AFC Offensive Player of the Year with Denver.

Position: Quarterback

NFL Teams & Years: Dallas Cowboys (1965–1974), New York Giants (1974–1976), Denver Broncos (1977–1982)

Pro Bowl / All-Pro Honors: 0 Pro Bowl selections; 0 First-team All-Pro selections

Seasons Wearing No. 14: 1965–1974 (wore No. 14 for 10 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys before switching to No. 15 with the Giants and No. 7 with the Broncos)

Ray Wersching

A consistent placekicker for the San Francisco 49ers, he was a member of four Super Bowl-winning teams and was known for his unorthodox kicking style.

Position: Placekicker (K)

NFL Teams & Years: San Diego Chargers (1973–1976), San Francisco 49ers (1977–1987)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Selections: 1-time All-Pro (Second-Team in 1986); 0 Pro Bowl selections

Seasons Wore #14: 1977–1987 (all 11 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers; wore #15 from 1973–1975 and #6 in 1976 with the Chargers)

Frank Reich

A career backup quarterback known for orchestrating the greatest comeback in NFL history while playing for the Buffalo Bills in a 1993 playoff game against the Houston Oilers.

Position: Quarterback (QB)

NFL Teams & Years: Buffalo Bills (1985–1994), Carolina Panthers (1995), New York Jets (1996), Detroit Lions (1997–1998)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Selections: 0 All-Pro selections; 0 Pro Bowl selections

Seasons Wore #14: 1985–1995, 1997–1998 (wore #14 with the Bills, Panthers, and Lions; wore #7 with the Jets in 1996)

Steve Grogan

A rugged and versatile quarterback who played 16 seasons for the New England Patriots and held many of the franchise’s passing records upon his retirement.

Position: Quarterback (QB)

NFL Team(s) & Years: New England Patriots (1975–1990)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Honors: None (0 Pro Bowl selections, 0 First-Team All-Pro selections)

Seasons Worn No. 14: 1975–1990 (all 16 seasons of his NFL career)

Andy Dalton

A three-time Pro Bowl quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, he set numerous franchise passing records and led the team to five consecutive playoff appearances early in his career.

Position: Quarterback (QB)

NFL Team(s) & Years: Cincinnati Bengals (2011–2019), Dallas Cowboys (2020), Chicago Bears (2021), New Orleans Saints (2022), Carolina Panthers (2023–2025), Philadelphia Eagles (2026–present)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Honors: 3-time Pro Bowl selection (2011, 2014, 2016); 0 All-Pro selections

Seasons Worn No. 14: 2011–2026 (all seasons of his NFL career)

Brad Johnson

A journeyman quarterback who won Super Bowl XXXVII with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and was a Pro Bowler for the Washington Redskins in 1999.

Position Played in the NFL: Quarterback (QB)

NFL Team(s) Played For and Years: Minnesota Vikings (1992–1998, 2005–2006), Washington Redskins (1999–2000), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2001–2004), Dallas Cowboys (2007–2008)

All-Pro / Pro Bowl Selections: 2-time Pro Bowl selection (1999, 2002); 0 All-Pro selections

Seasons Wore No. 14 in the NFL: 1992–2008 (wore #14 throughout his entire 17-season NFL career)

Conclusion

Ultimately, the No. 14 jersey represents far more than just a digit; it’s a living timeline of American football excellence. From the pioneering genius of Don Hutson and Otto Graham to the modern record-setting careers of Dan Fouts and Andy Dalton, this number marks players who didn’t just play the game—they defined it. These NFL legends left an indelible mark, proving that true greatness transcends any era.

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