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Introducing the Most Famous NFL Number 89s

The number 89 in the NFL has been a fascinating jersey, worn by a diverse group of impact players.  From towering tight ends stretching the field to lockdown defensive backs shutting down opposing receivers, #89 boasts a rich history across both sides of the ball.

But who truly wore #89 the best? Today, we're tackling this very question! We'll unveil a list of the legendary tight ends and shutdown cornerbacks 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, clutch catches, game-changing interceptions, and championship runs, sparking friendly debates about who truly reigned supreme with number 89.


Pro Football Hall of Fame Players that Wore 89

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton gives us our starting point.

  • Mike Ditka
  • Dave Robinson
  • Gino Marchetti
  • John Mackey

Substantial Players wearing 89 not yet in the Hall

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

  • Steve Smith
  • Fred Dryer
  • Frank Wycheck
  • Mark Bavaro
  • Nat Moore
  • Otis Taylor
  • Wes Chandler
  • Bob Dee
  • Brian Blades
  • Henry Marshall
  • Santana Moss
  • Milt Morin
  • Gail Cogdill
  • Doug Baldwin
  • James Jones
  • Jerricho Cotchery
  • Billy Joe DuPree
  • Kevin House
  • Marcedes Lewis
  • David Boston
  • James Scott
  • Bill Groman
  • Calvin Williams
  • Dan Ross
  • Jeff Chadwick
  • Bennie Cunningham
  • Wallace Francis
  • Jared Cook
  • Quinn Early
  • Travis Taylor
  • Cliff Livingston
  • Mark Clayton
  • Dave Long
  • Amari Cooper
  • Alvin Reed
  • Ron Jessie
  • Mark Chmura
  • Mark Andrews
  • Chad Lewis
  • Tai Streets
  • Mike Morgan
  • Jerry Reichow
  • Ron Brown
  • Ernie Mills
  • Karl Noonan
  • Robert Ferguson
  • Steve Zabel
  • Andre Rison

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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