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Presenting the Most Famous NFL Number 80s

The number 80 in the NFL has long been synonymous with offensive fireworks. From acrobatic wideouts making circus catches to dominant route runners leaving defenders in the dust, #80 boasts a rich history of playmaking wide receivers.

But who truly wore #80 the best? Today, we're diving into the archives to crown the kings of the 80 jersey! We'll unveil a list of the legendary wide receivers 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 signature moves, highlight reels of incredible catches, and championship runs, sparking friendly debates about who reigned supreme with number 80.


Jersey Best 80s

On this edition of the Football by Numbers series will be coming up with the top ten best NFL players to wear the number 80! 

Jerry Rice SF 49ers number 80 jersey in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The Players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame wearing the number 80 are:

  • Jerry Rice
  • Kellen Winslow
  • James Lofton
  • Steve Largent
  • Jack Butler
  • Len Ford
  • Tom Fears
  • Cris Carter
  • Isaac Bruce


The Substantial Players wearing 80 not yet in the HOF are:

  • Rod Smith
  • Andre Johnson
  • Irving Fryar
  • Donald Driver
  • Henry Ellard
  • Eric Moulds
  • Tony Hill
  • Cris Collinsworth
  • Bill Brooks
  • Brett Perriman
  • Wayne Chrebet
  • Curtis Conway
  • Troy Brown
  • Andre Rison
  • Bill Glass
  • Jimmy Graham
  • Malcom Floyd
  • Rick Upchurch
  • John Elliott
  • Chris Calloway
  • Jeremy Shockey
  • Mark Jackson
  • Art Thoms
  • Roy Jefferson
  • Plaxico Burress
  • Danny Amendola
  • Jerry Butler
  • Victor Cruz
  • Curtis Duncan
  • Alvin Harper
  • Gary Cutsinger
  • Dalva Allen
  • Jim Gibbons
  • Herb Orvis
  • Tony Martin
  • Jack Rudolph
  • Anthony Fasano
  • Andy Nelson
  • Dave Williams
  • Ron Nery
  • Peter Warrick
  • Ray Butler

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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