Best of Jersey 29

Not all heroes wear capes, but some do wear number 29. This unassuming jersey number has been a badge of honor for some of the NFL's most electrifying players. Whether it's a shutdown corner locking down receivers or a record-breaking rusher leaving defenders in the dust, number 29 has a rich history in the league. Today, we delve into the archives to celebrate the most famous NFL players who wore number 29, the men who left their mark on the gridiron with their talent, tenacity, and unforgettable style.

On this edition of the Football  by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 29! 

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The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point.

• Eric Dickerson
• Ray Flaherty
• Tommy McDonald
• Red Badgro
• Ken Houston

The Substantial Players wearing 29 not yet in the Hall Of Fame are:

• Harold Jackson
• Albert Lewis
• Sam Madison
• Hanford Dixon
• Earl Thomas
• Karl Kassulke
• Mario Clark
• DeMarco Murray
• Don Griffin
• Jason Belser
• Sammy Knight
• Eric Turner
• Leon Hall
• Myron Guyton
• Eric Berry
• Joseph Addai
• Mark Murphy
• Ricky Reynolds
• Mike McCoy
• Bruce McNorton
• Darryll Lewis
• Xavier Rhodes
• Chester Taylor
• Al Matthews
• Dwayne Harper
• Walt Sumner
• Mike Williams
• Drayton Florence
• Adrian Murrell
• Brian Williams
• Ronnie Bull
• Mark McMillian
• Mike Adams

1. Ray Flaherty
2. Eric Dickerson
3. Ken Houston
4. Harold Jackson
5. Earl Thomas
6. Albert Lewis
7. Sam Madison
8. Sammy Knight
9. Eric Turner
10. Tommy McDonald

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On this episode of the Football by Numbers we discuss the top NFL players that ever wore the number 29!

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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.

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-Who is the most famous player that wore the jersey number 29 in NFL history? As you can see from our post above, there is plenty to choose from, but Eric Dickerson, the prolific running back, wore the number 29 and may be the most substantial player at that number in NFL history in our book. You can learn more about this legend in our post about him here: Eric Dickerson. 

-What are American football jerseys made of? Modern jerseys are made of synthetic fibers such as polyester or a blend of different materials such as spandex. For more, check out our in-depth study of The Makeup and Materials of Football Jerseys.

-When did football jerseys start having numbers on them? Though there was documented talk of it since 1894, players only wore digits in a 1905 Iowa State at Drake game. Check out more on this story The Origins Of Football Player Numbers.

-Who are some of the most famous NFL players at each jersey number? From Red Grange's jersey number 77 to Tom Brady's iconic number 12, several NFL players made their digits proud. Want to know more? You are in the right place, as we covered all 100 jersey numbers, and the best way to wear each is About Football By Numbers.