Best of Jersey 59

While some NFL jersey numbers are synonymous with superstardom, others hold a more mysterious allure. Today, we're setting our sights on number 59, a jersey that hasn't been graced by as many players, but still boasts a roster of impactful NFL veterans.

From defensive stalwarts to offensive contributors, this post will explore the fascinating careers of the most famous athletes who wore number 59. We'll delve into their stats, highlight their biggest accomplishments, and uncover the unique stories behind each player's journey wearing the number 59 jersey.

So, if you're curious about the lesser-known heroes of the NFL or simply want to learn something new about the league's history, then keep reading and discover the legends who rocked number 59!

On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 59 with Aron Harris of the Football Odyssey    Podcast! 

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point.

• Jack Ham

The Substantial Players wearing 59 not yet in the HOF are:

• London Fletcher
• Donnie Edwards
• Luke Kuechly
• Seth Joyner
• Matt Blair
• Bob Brudzinski
• Kyle Clifton
• John Anderson
• Mike Johnson
• DeMeco Ryans
• Lonnie Warwick
• Charlie Weaver
• Charlie Hall
• Vincent Brown
• Ted Washington
• Whitney Mercilus
• Brad Dusek
• Pete Barnes
• Willie Harper
• Danny Trevathan
• Gary Spani
• Derrick Rodgers
• John Rade
• Jimmy Williams
• Gary Campbell
• Doug Swift
• John Grimsley
• Wesley Woodyard
• Rosevelt Colvin
• Sam Rogers
• Darrin Smith
• Joe Cain
• Michael Boley
• Tahir Whitehead
• Blair Bush
• Cato June
• Larry Kaminski
• Na'il Diggs
• Dat Nguyen
• Ron Rivera
• Joe Rizzo
• Keith Mitchell
• De'Vondre Campbell
• Ernie Clark
• Mike Mamula
• Shane Nelson
• Brian Williams
• Paul Guidry
• Shawn Barber
• Jamie Duncan
• Wayne Colman
• Peter Sirmon
• Mike Evans
• Wayne Simmons

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.