Best of Jersey 88

The number 88 in the NFL has become synonymous with receiving royalty. From iconic figures who rewrote the record books to electrifying playmakers who left fans awestruck, #88 boasts a rich history of elite wide receivers.

But who truly wore #88 the best? Today, we're diving into the archives to crown the kings of the 88 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 dominant performances, clutch catches in Super Bowls, and game-changing yards after the catch, sparking friendly debates about who reigned supreme with number 88.

So, football fans and newcomers alike, this article is your one-stop shop for all things #88! Join us as we celebrate the unstoppable deep threats, red zone bullies, and all-around receiving monsters who wore number 88 with distinction. Let's unveil the true kings of #88!

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton gives us our starting point to determine the top players of this jersey number in League history.

• Alan Page
• Marvin Harrison
• Tony Gonzalez
• Michael Irvin
• Lynn Swann
• Drew Pearson
• John Mackey
• Cris Carter
• Mac Speedie
• Charlie Sanders
• Ace Parker

Here is a list of great players that have not made it in to the Hall of Fame as of the time of this writing:

• Demaryius Thomas
• Dez Bryant
• Chris Burford
• Riley Odoms
• Rich Caster
• Al Toon
• Greg Olsen
• Carlos Carson
• Sonny Randle
• Keith Jackson
• Freddie Solomon
• Aaron Thomas
• Sam Williams
• Torry Holt
• Jimmie Giles
• Terry Glenn
• Al Denson
• Don Norton
• Hakeem Nicks
• Ike Hilliard
• Ron Kramer
• Mark Carrier
• Pierre Garcon
• Eric Parker
• Pete Metzelaars
• Mike Sherrard
• Desmond Clark
• Bobby Joe Green
• Gary Pettigrew
• Preston Dennard
• Reggie Langhorne
• Tom Day
• Jermichael Finley
• Andre Hastings
• JJ Birden
• Willard Dewveall
• Ron Snidow
• John Spagnola
• Pat Richter
• Dick Witcher

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.