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Best of Jersey 63

The Greatest NFL Players Who Wore the Number 63 Jersey!

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Introducing the Best Ever NFL Number 63s

It is always entertaining to reflect back on some of the players who wore NFL jerseys. But number 63? It might not grab your attention at first glance.  However, beneath this seemingly ordinary number lies a surprising legacy of talented players who carved their own paths to gridiron glory. It is a somewhat diverse group of legends though.

This post tackles the often-underrated world of number 63 in the NFL. Forget stereotypes –  get ready to discover a diverse group of gridiron greats, from the trench dominance of Hall of Fame guards to the electrifying energy of dynamic special teams players.  We'll explore their unique journeys, signature styles, and the ways they redefined their positions on the field.

So, whether you're a die-hard fan of trench warfare or appreciate the power of a well-timed special teams play, this list is your ultimate guide to the incredible athletes who wore number 63 with pride.  Prepare to be surprised by the names, the stories, and the impact these NFL legends left on the game!


Best of Jersey 63

On this edition of the Football  by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 63! 

The Hall of Fame gives us our starting point.

The Substantial Players wearing 63 not yet in the HOF are:

  • Doug Wilkerson
  • Jeff Saturday
  • Jay Hilgenberg
  • Brad Meester
  • Raleigh McKenzie
  • Roberto Garza
  • Larry Cole
  • Cody Risien
  • Scott Wells
  • Kirk Lowdermilk
  • Joe Walter
  • Derrick Deese
  • Doug Van Horn
  • Justin Blalock
  • Barret Robbins
  • Bill Maas
  • Bobbie Williams
  • Fuzzy Thurston
  • Corey Linsley
  • Tootie Robbins
  • Lyle Sendlein
  • Ron Baker
  • Joe Andruzzi
  • Joe Carollo
  • Wally Williams
  • Mike Barnes
  • Brad Edelman
  • Dan Connolly
  • Chuck Walton
  • Bob Wetoska
  • Michael Bankston
  • Kyle Kosier
  • Geoff Hangartner
  • Ernie Holmes
  • Nick Bebout
  • Dave Costa
  • John Gesek
  • Brandon Fusco
  • Dewayne Robertson
  • Hank Fraley
  • John Grant
  • Rod Breedlove
  • Terry Jones
  • Jeff Uhlenhake
  • Steve Baumgartner
  • Bookie Bolin
  • Mark Dixon
  • Will Montgomery
  • Barry Darrow

Big Thanks and Credit Goes Out to...

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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