In the NFL, jersey numbers become synonymous with legendary careers. Today, we're diving into the history books to explore the most iconic players who donned the number 50 jersey. From dominating linemen to defensive titans, get ready to be surprised by the range of talent that's repped this number. So, buckle up and get ready to meet the legends who wore the #50 with pride!
Best of Jersey 50
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Best of Jersey
On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 50 and to help us Rich Shmelter stops by the Pigpen!
The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point:
- Mike Singletary
- Alex Wojciechowicz
- Jim Otto
- Steve Owen
- Len Ford
- Ken Strong
The Substantial Players wearing 50 not yet in the Hall Of Fame are:
- Ken Iman
- Dave Dalby
- D.D. Lewis
- Jeff Siemon
- Greg Brezina
- Guy Morriss
- David Little
- Gary Plummer
- Derek Smith
- Mike Vrabel
- Bobby Maples
- Duane Bickett
- K.J. Wright
- A.J. Hawk
- Justin Houston
- Larry Foote
- Earl Holmes
- Mike Pyle
- Paul Naumoff
- Eric Barton
- Riki Ellison
- Curtis Lofton
- Sean Lee
- Larry Gordon
- Chuck Allen
- Jim Carter
- Bill Curry
- Ben Hamilton
- Rob Ninkovich
- Glenn Cameron
- Jim Ryan
- James Francis
- Al Bemiller
- Jake Kupp
- Johnny Holland
- Vince Costello
- Larry McGrew
- Buddy Curry
- David Thornton
- Jerry Tubbs
- Jim Collins
- Telvin Smith
- Wayne Mulligan
- Steve Wilson
- Sam Hunt
- Don Goode
A special thanks to the Pro Football Reference website for information they share on these great players. Check them out at Pro-Football-Reference.com
Special Thanks
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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