Best of Jersey 71

Jersey numbers hold a special place in NFL history. Today, we're diving deep into the legacy of number 71! From sack-happy defensive ends to immovable offensive tackles, this number has been donned by some true gridiron greats.

Whether you're a seasoned fan or a newcomer to the game, this article is your ultimate guide to the elite athletes who wore number 71 with distinction. We'll unveil the dominant pass rushers who struck fear into quarterbacks' hearts, the wall-like offensive linemen who protected star signal callers, and the versatile players who excelled on both sides of the ball.

Prepare to be surprised by some hidden gems and reminisce about the iconic figures who made number 71 a symbol of power, resilience, and championship aspirations.  Let's get down on the field and meet the legendary wearers of number 71! So grab your jersey, settle in, and get ready to be introduced to the NFL's number 71 greats!

On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 71! 

The Players in th Pro Football Hall of Fame wearing the number 71 are:

• Fred Dean
• Larry Allen
• Carl Eller
• Walter Jones
• George Connor
• Alex Karras

The Substantial Players wearing 71 not yet in the HOF are:

• Jason Peters
• Ed Budde
• Willie Anderson
• Josh Sitton
• Charles Mann
• Joe Scibelli
• Keith Fahnhorst
• Greg Kragen
• Ryan Diem
• Walter Johnson
• Trent Williams
• Mark Tuinei
• David Dixon
• Michael Roos
• Tony Boselli
• Santana Dotson
• Ken Clarke
• James Williams
• Riley Reiff
• Dan Sullivan
• Rufus Mayes
• Mitchell Schwartz
• Bill Pickel
• Bob Reynolds
• Claudie Minor
• Joe Bostic
• Ray Hamilton
• Reggie Doss
• Ryan Ramczyk
• Bill Forester
• Jermane Mayberry
• Bryan Millard
• Andre Smith
• Ricky Wagner
• Todd Wade
• Charlie Bradshaw
• Fred Miller
• Phil Loadholt
• Todd Rucci
• Ahtyba Rubin
• Richard Cooper
• Israel Idonije
• Earl Leggett
• Kevin Call
• Mike Kadish
• Gordon Gravelle
• Kerry Jenkins
• Don Oakes
• Karl Lorch
• Russ Hochstein
• Kroy Biermann
• Mike Charles
• La'el Collins
• Ken Kennard
• Dave Lindstrom
• Joe Milinichik
• Dick Hart
• Doug Davis
• Wes Schweitzer
• Andy Stynchula
• Will Wynn

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.