Best of Jersey 24

In the NFL, jersey numbers become more than just fabric and stitching. They transform into symbols of on-field dominance, forever tied to the legendary players who wore them with pride. Today, we're tackling number 24, a jersey donned by a diverse group of gridiron greats.

Whether you're a fan of elusive running backs carving up defenses or lockdown cornerbacks shutting down opposing receivers, number 24 boasts a rich and storied history. This jersey has been a badge of honor for some of the league's most electrifying players, both on offense and defense.

Curious to see which NFL legends rocked number 24? Buckle up! Our list dives into the careers of the most famous players who wore this iconic number. We'll explore their signature plays, the impact they left on the game, and why number 24 will forever hold a special place in NFL history.

Our great friend of the show and fellow Sports History Network Partner Dana Auguster the host of the Historically Speaking Podcast joins us once again to talk about the greatest players to wear a particular jersey number and in this discussion we will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 24. Dana Auguster Welcome back to the Pigpen.

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point:

• Willie Brown
• Champ Bailey
• Willie Wood - Pro Football Journal says he is For the first five years of his career, he was a dynamite punt returner and was also a kickoff specialist at times, too. He led the NFL in picks in 1962 and wears five NFL Championship Rings.
• Charles Woodson
• Ty Law
• Lenny Moore
• Jack Christiansen - Pro Football Journal says he is a six-time All-Pro and is the owner of a trio championship rings. Two-times he led the NFL in interceptions and was an top punt returner
• Johnny Blood McNally
• Darelle Revis

Players that wore 24 and are not yet in the Pro Football Hall Of Fame are:

• Gary Green
• Freeman McNeil
• Marshawn Lynch
• Whizzer White
• Rosey Taylor
• Adrian Wilson
• Shawn Springs
• Johnnie Gray
• Robert Griffith
• Stephon Gilmore
• Fred Williamson
• Bob Howard
• Sheldon Brown
• Ike Taylor
• Delvin Williams
• Johnathan Joseph
• Stanley Richard
• Clancy Williams
• Nate Ramsey
• Otis Armstrong
• Johnny Sample
• Dexter Bussey
• Terrence McGee
• J.T. Thomas
• Vestee Jackson
• Kurt Schulz
• Booker Edgerson

For our Top 10 selections either listen to the podcast or see them at:  Top 10 NFL 24s

1. Willie Brown
2. Charles Woodson
3. Willie Wood
4. Jack Christiansen
5. Lenny Moore
6. Marshawn Lynch
7. Champ Bailey
8. Ty Law
9. Darrelle Revis
10. Everson Walls

Do you agree or disagree with our list? We would love to get your feedback, so email us at PigskinDispatch@gmail.com.

A speical thanks to the Pro Football Reference website for information they share on these great players. Check them out at Pro-Football-Reference.com

The Image used above is courtesy of Google Gemini and others from Wikimedia Commons. It is pleasing to see such vivid images of the jerseys that point out the uniform number and help us identify the legends that wore it.