Best of Jersey 73

Jersey number 73 in the NFL has been a badge of honor for some true gridiron warriors. From sack-happy defensive ends terrorizing quarterbacks to dominant offensive tackles protecting franchise passers, number 73 boasts a rich history across the trenches.

But who truly wore #73 the best? Today, we're tackling this very question! We'll unveil a list of the legendary defenders and offensive line anchors who donned this iconic number.

Get ready for a journey through NFL history, where we'll analyze the careers of these gridiron greats. We'll explore their dominant performances, game-changing plays, and championship runs, sparking friendly debates about who reigned supreme with number 73.

So, die-hard fans and casual observers alike, this article is your one-stop shop for all things number 73! Join us as we celebrate the sack masters, immovable objects, and all-around legends who wore number 73 with distinction. Let's unveil the true kings of #73!

On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 73! 

The Players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame wearing the number 73 are: 

• John Hannah
• Ron Yary
• Leo Nomellini
• Arnie Weinmeister
• Larry Little
• Larry Allen
• Stan Jones

The Substantial Players wearing 73 not yet in the HOF are:

• Jahri Evans
• Marshal Yanda
• Ralph Neely
• Joe Thomas
• Charlie Cowan
• Bob Baumhower
• Doug Dieken
• Ernie McMillan
• Norm Evans
• Joe Klecko
• Mike Hartenstine
• Mark May
• Ron Heller
• Eddie Edwards
• Simon Fletcher
• Ramon Foster
• Dave Hill
• Jake Scott
• Todd Steussie
• Charley Hannah
• Eric Winston
• Frank Warren
• Craig Wolfley
• Adam Meadows
• Marcus McNeill
• David Williams
• Pat Matson
• Zach Fulton
• Harvey Salem
• Frank Middleton
• Monte Clark
• Daryn Colledge
• Mike Dawson
• Ryan Schraeder
• Billy Neighbors
• Chris Kuper
• Shawn Andrews
• Kendall Simmons
• Russ Bolinger
• Errol Linden
• Aaron Taylor
• Justin Strzelczyk
• Steve Kenney
• Paul Laaveg

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.