While some jersey numbers scream "superstar" in the NFL, number 33 might not be the first to come to mind. But beneath this seemingly ordinary number lies a rich history filled with impactful players across various positions. From elusive running backs to lockdown defenders, number 33 has seen its fair share of gridiron greatness.
This article dives deep into the careers of the top NFL players who donned the number 33, showcasing their unique talents and contributions to the game.
On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 33 and to help us Joe Ziemba of the When Football was Football Podcast stops by the Pigpen!
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The Substantial Players wearing 33 not yet in the HOF are:
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
Who do you think of if asked who are some of the greatest NFL players that wore number 33? Find out in this episode of Football by Numbers as we discuss the top NFL players to ever wear the number 33 with the When Football was Football Podcast's host Joe Ziemba!
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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.
If you love football jersey designs and evolution, wait until you check out the History of American Football Jersey.
-Who is the most famous player that wore the jersey number 33 in NFL history? As you can see from our post above, there is plenty to choose from, but Tony Dorsett, the Dallas Cowboys' top contributor, wore the number 33 in NFL history in our book. You can learn more about this legend in our post about him here: TD Tony Dorsett. Or maybe you want to go old school? How About Sammy Baugh as a top-flight Number 33. Slingin' Sammy Baugh.
-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.
-What are some of the most unique football jerseys in history? Gridiron jerseys with logos on the front were once a fad. Check out this story titled Football Jerseys with Emblems.
-Whose college football jersey was the first to be retired? Red Grange's Number 77 Ilinois Illini jersey was the first college uni shelved in 1925. There were a couple more about the same time, and we chatted with a college football expert historian to help divulge College Football and its First Retired 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.
