Vince Lombardi’s leader on defense, Nitschke (No. Hall of Fame, Class of 1973 But for all his individual success, he never made the playoffs.4. Randy Gradishar—Denver Broncos This seven-time Pro . With insight into some of the game's biggest stars, from Lawrence Taylor to Bill Parcells to Phil Simms this book is a must for any NFL fan. "The entire Pro Football Hall of Fame family mourns the passing of Kevin . Since the charter induction class of 1963, 32 individuals who have played, coached, or held an administrative position for the Bears have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ray Nitschke, according to Hall of Fame quarterback and teammate Bart Starr, was a "classic example of Dr. Jeckle and Mr. Hyde." Off the field he was a thoughtful caring person. Another five years even close to his current numbers? 2-time Pro Bowler 13-time Pro Bowler 1976 Defensive Player of the Year Found insideOvershadowed most of career by Ray Lewis and Brian Urlacher, two Hall of Fame Linebackers in his era. Matt Judon (6-3 263) Years in the N.F.L: 2 (2016-2017) ... Rickey was inducted into the Hall of Fame on August 7, 2010. One is that he was a member of a fantastic defense that featured Hall Of Fame Defensive Tackle Bob Lilly, along with such . He became a walk-in starter . After retiring, Greene became a linebackers coach for the Green Bay Packers from 2009 to 2013, and the New York Jets from 2017 to 2018. Found insideHall of Fame players on that club besides Payton were defensive tackle Dan Hampton, defensive end Richard Dent, middle linebacker Mike Singletary, ... Urlacher’s legacy was secure after leading Chicago to the NFC title in 200611. He made the Pro Bowl in every season in which he played more than four games. Greene was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. London Fletcher More than 30 Hall of Famers are scheduled to . He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection (2000, 2001, 2004, 2005) and is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame. London Fletcher, St. Louis Rams (1998-2001), Buffalo Bills (’02-06), Washington Redskins (’07-12) 1-time first-team All-Pro Considered one of the fiercest pass rushers in NFL history, Greene was a two . Super Bowl I champion Found inside22, Bill Clarke: Hall of Fame defensive lineman also wore 42, 60, and 67. ... 37, Roger Goree: CFL All-Star linebacker with the 1976 Riders. He also is the oldest player ever to lead the league in sacks (14.5 in 1996 at age 34). 3-time first-team All-Pro Mike Singletary, Chicago Bears (1981-92)Hall of Fame, Class of 1998 Ray Nitschke, Green Bay Packers (1958-72)Hall of Fame, Class of 1978 6-time Pro Bowler21. Super Bowl XIV championThe foreman of the “Steel Curtain” defense, Lambert expanded the job description of the middle backer — dropping into pass coverage as smooth as a safety while remaining the sledgehammer enforcer of an old-school middle man. According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Willie Lanier was the first African-American to start at middle linebacker in professional football. Jones, who died in 2002, will be posthumously inducted into the Pendleton Linebacker's Club Hall of Fame Friday, Aug. 20, 2021. Super Bowl XXVII champion Although the first decade of the Denver Broncos, a charter member of the AFL, was less than stellar, the team has been one of pro football's leading teams since the AFL-NFL merger in 1970. The Miami Dolphins confirmed the news of the passing. Many of the game’s greatest players have been the man in the middle who called the shots in the huddle before turning into tackling machines and splash-playmakers from sideline-to-sideline once the ball was snapped. No man is without a great family and certainly I have been blessed with a tremendous family and my brother and his wife and my charming wife, Jackie and our sons, John and Richie and our lovely daughter, Amy. The most famous member of the “No Name Defense,” Buoniconti is alleged to be the ringleader of the 1972 Dolphins’ annual champagne toast when the last undefeated team loses each season.10. 9-time Pro Bowler the great fans of the Green Bay Packers. Along with his overflowing trophy case, Lewis posted 41.5 sacks, 31 INTs returned for 503 yards and three TDs, 19 forced fumbles, 20 fumble recoveries and one safety in the regular season; and six forced fumbles, two INTs returned for 54 yards and one TD, and two sacks in the playoffs. Dude has 16 career INTs. Alumnus Bill Cowher, a former NC State linebacker, is inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in honor of his outstanding coaching career — a first for the Wolfpack. Count former Notre Dame color commentator and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy among those who love the Cleveland Browns selection of Owusu . The only thing that could match his signature stare was the stellar play of "Samurai Mike" on the field. Nick Buoniconti, Hall of Fame Linebacker and 'Inside the NFL' Co-Host, Dies at 78. He was renowned for his toughness and led a career worthy of his status in the Hall of Fame. He was most known for his exploits with the 49ers; while in Detroit he only appeared . Here are 10 that barely missed the cut (in alphabetical order): Robert Brazile While Dave Wilcox and Charles Haley are the other linebackers in the 49ers' Hall of Fame, Taylor joins fellow wide receivers Rice, Terrell Owens, R.C. “Samurai Mike” had crazy eyes that struck fear into an opposing offense even before he laid the smack down. Found inside – Page 75... Pro Bowl selection, Hall of Fame Weakside linebacker Brian Kelley, no Pro Bowl selections The self-described linebackers even incorporated themselves. Hall of Fame: On Wednesday, the baseball world will gather in Cooperstown, New York for the first Hall of Fame induction ceremony in nearly two years. When I was a child, I lost my father when I was three years old and my brother Bob became my guardian and he more or less adopted me and gave me direction and he put me on in the right direction of sports. The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the news Monday. Urlacher was one of the most complete middle linebackers to ever play the game. He lives in New Jersey. In addition to his linebacker duties, he also served as the Eagles' center on offense. And looking back at it all in a nut shell, looking back being a quarterback in high school outside of Chicago, being a fullback at the University of Illinois, being a linebacker with Green Bay Packers, I just wish I could go back 20 years, more than 20 years and do it all over again. 5-time first-team All-Pro Found inside – Page 2016... United Kingdom American football linebackers American male professional ... Professional wrestlers from Texas Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame and ... The Hall of Fame linebacker, considered one of the fiercest pass rushers in NFL history, died Monday, it was confirmed by the family and the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Super Bowl XLVII champion Linebacker is one of the most important and demanding positions in football. Greatest Linebackers in NFL History. He was part of the Steelers . ©2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. 66) and Bart Starr (No. While Willis' NFL career was relatively short, he definitely left his mark on the game. McMichael and Dan Hampton (a 2002 Hall of Fame inductee) formed one of the greatest defensive duos in NFL history, a unit that totaled 41.5 sacks from 1984-88. Singletary was one of the key leaders of the famous '85 Bears defense, arguably the greatest defense in the history of the NFL. Now during The Lost Decade, it seemed as if the Bucs . For the first time since he has been eligible, linebacker Carl Banks today was named one of 25 semifinalists of modern-era players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020. Hall of Fame Twenty-eight Raiders have been selected for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, including Owner Al Davis. A truly great linebacker must be able to read the offense, set the defensive scheme, play the run with cat-like instincts and defend the pass with the utmost precision. Tears rolling into his trademark mustache and dripping off his famous square jaw, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach and NC State linebacker . HARRY CARSON's 13 years with the New York Football Giants is one of the longest tenures in club history. Linebacker Chuck Howley began his 15-year NFL career with the Chicago Bears and would end . 3-time Pro Bowler He is unquestionably one of the all-time greats, and one of the most punishing tacklers in the history of the game. In 2007, Schmidt was named the 65th Greatest Football Player ever by The Sporting News. Coach Vince Lombardi really motivated me I owe a lot to Vince Lombardi. Found inside – Page 28He was a very cerebral, very intelligent middle linebacker. ... Just think, at one time we had two Hall of Fame linebackers in Bobby and Willie, ... 2-time first-team All-Pro 8-time Pro Bowler The seven Hall of Fame linebackers, as well as Lewis, Urlacher and Kuechly, averaged six first-team All-Pro selections, two second-team All-Pro selections and nine trips to the Pro Bowl. 1986 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class - Paul Hornung. He also excelled in pass coverage, which helped him to 27 career interceptions. The Pro Football Hall of Fame includes players, coaches, and contributors (e.g., owners, general managers and team or league officials) who have "made outstanding contributions to professional football". 25, averaged 24.5 points a game during . Found inside – Page 102Unfortunately, his “era” also featured Dick Butkus, Ray Nitschke, Willie Lanier and Jack Lambert; four Hall of Fame linebackers, each of whom has a claim to ... Pro Bowl: 1952-53, 1956-58, '61. He was 58. 6-time first-team All-Pro 18. Lawrence Taylor is just one of two defensive players to ever be named NFL MVP, the greatest defense in the history of the NFL. Found insideWith respect to the Hall of Fame, some have argued that it didn't make any ... drugs didn't necessarily make baseball players look like NFL linebackers. Butkus punished ball carriers and crushed spirits. Hall of Fame linebacker Nick Buoniconti died on Tuesday at the age of 78. He was a sure tackler and excelled in pass coverage. Frankly, Thomas' enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame is long overdue. Lions' Derrick Barnes Studying Pair of Hall of Fame Defenders Getty Derrick Barnes makes a play against Minnesota. Bell (6-4, 230) was one of the most imposing and physically gifted linebackers ever. He was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Since the charter induction class of 1963, 32 individuals who have played, coached, or held an administrative position for the Bears have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Pat Swilling At middle linebacker, Lanier quarterbacked the defense for his Kansas City Chiefs between 1967 and 1977. The Hall of Famer was the leader of a Green Bay defense that helped build a colossal dynasty under Vince Lombardi. Lavonte David And Hall Of Fame Chances. 5-time Pro Bowler24. A true enforcer in every sense of the word, Lewis' intensity was unmatched by any player of his era. The Hall of Fame isn't a need or a want for you, dad, it's something that you so deserve. 1978 Defensive Player of the Year 5-time first-team All-Pro He also worked as outside linebackers coach for the New York Jets in 2017-18. Greenway currently has 33-to-1 betting odds to reach the Hall of Fame in 2022, an underdog's probability.If one wagered $100 on Greenway's admittance, the payout would total $3,300. Visit ProFootballHOF.com. The indestructible former linebacker served as Team Captain for 10 of his 13 seasons including the 1986 season, when the team won the Superbowl. Chicago Bears linebacker and Pro Football Hall of Famer Mike Singletary. Thomas continues to await his call to Canton since becoming eligible in 2013. He will forever be remembered for his 100-yard interception return for a touchdown in Super Bowl XLIII, the longest defensive play in the game's 55-year history. Profiles the history and individual teams of the Pac-10 football conference. 2007 Defensive Rookie of the Year A tall order to say the least, and these 25 players did it better than anyone in the history of the NFL. Found inside – Page 114William J. George was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974. An outstanding linebacker out of Wake Forest University , George was the Chicago ... Brent Merriman, wearing No. 1-time first-team All-Pro Bell scored nine touchdowns during his career. Team: Falcons . 7-time Pro Bowler18. Thank you so much and God Bless. Jackson is one of the most underrated linebackers in NFL history. Super Bowl VIII champion 4-time first-team All-Pro Found insideHe found a very good teacher in 2003 when hiring Hall of Fame linebacker Mike Singletary to coach the team's linebackers. The move worked nicely as the ... 1969 Defensive Player of the Year Found inside – Page 149Together at one time or another we blocked against sixteen Hall of Fame defensive linemen, thirteen Hall of Fame middle line backers, and thirteen Hall of ... The 75 victims of the November 14, 1970 Marshall plane crash were honored as a group in 1990. A towering presence (6-7), "The Mad Stork" is the tallest linebacker to ever play the game. He also is the only linebacker to ever win a Super Bowl MVP and be named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in the same season (2000). Found insidebefore he eventually made his mark at linebacker. ... When his time comes, he will join the other Bears linebackers in the Hall of Fame. 3. Mike Singletary. Sooner or later, Willis will undoubtedly be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife Lynn, their two sons, Marc and Nick II, and their daughter Gina. Junior Seau. Found inside – Page 127ANTHONY ROBERT CANADEO 1919Position : halfback Team : Green Bay Packers Inducted : 1974 middle linebacker , leading the defense to two NFL championships . Schmidt helped change the style of defensive play during his career with the ... 2000 Defensive Rookie of the Year He is widely regarded by his peers as one of the best all-around linebackers to ever play in the NFL. Found inside – Page 65Born in Williamsburg on February 4 , 1959 , Lawrence Taylor is unquestionably one of the greatest linebackers in the history of the game . Maybe first ballot. Hall of Fame linebacker Kevin Greene has died at 58 years old. Thomas also holds the NFL record for sacks in a single game with seven. George helped revolutionize the linebacker position, as he is credited as the first to drop back into pass coverage. He even set a league record in points in 1960 with 176. A Schenectady, New York native, Greene played three season with the Steelers from 1993-95 and appeared in Super Bowl XXX with the team. Found insideHis efforts earned him a spot on Baylor's All-Decade team for the 1980s alongside Pro Football Hall of Fame linebacker, Mike Singletary, and on the list of ... James Farrior, New York Jets (1997-2001), Pittsburgh Steelers (’02-11) 3-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981-82, '86). Found inside – Page 137The last time the linebacker lined up in that position was in preseason, and Unitas picked it right up. And that combination of flair and eificlency really ... When you think of Singletary, the first thing that comes to mind is intense focus. On Friday night, NFL Network revealed 14 defensive linemen and 12 linebackers on the NFL's All-Time Team. You know at this particular moment that the Green Bay Packer organization is here and boy I am so proud to have played there for 15 years. 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969, '70). 55, Seau went on to become a legend in San Diego. I do want to say how important the game of football played in my life. Patrick Willis, San Francisco 49ers (2007-12) The Detroit Lions hope Derrick Barnes can be a revelation at linebacker, and if he. Karl Mecklenburg, Denver Broncos (1983-94) Super Bowl XXXIV champion25. Lee Roy Jordan, Dallas Cowboys (1963-76) There is a reason the award given to the best linebacker in high school, college and the NFL each year is named after Butkus. 1994 Walter Payton Man of the Year Zach Thomas, Miami Dolphins (1996-2007), Dallas Cowboys (’08) Linebackers Micah Parsons, LB. 2009 NFL Butkus Award winner Super Bowl XXXV MVP His suicide is believed to be the result of CTE, a form of brain damage linked to multiple concussions. His 128 career sacks rank 16th all-time. Joe Schmidt, Detroit Lions (1953-65) Someday, Rondé Barber will get in. George Connor (1948-1955) Connor played defensive tackle early in his career but shifted to linebacker for his last two . Enshrinees are selected by a 48-person selection committee which meets each year at the time and location of the Super Bowl. He is the only linebacker to ever take the honor. 5-time first-team All-Pro 2003 Defensive Player of the Year Regardless, the two linebackers' stats are very similar, and just one of them is currently a Hall of Famer. Randy Gradishar, Denver Broncos (1974-83) Harry Carson, New York Giants (1976-88) Found inside – Page 77But as the top outside linebacker of his era, Wilcox's play spoke loudly during ... 49ers linebackers and presented Wilcox at his Pro Football Hall of Fame ... He was the notorious leader of one of the greatest defenses to ever make its way onto a football field – Pittsburgh's famed "Steel Curtain." His 53 forced turnovers are the most all-time by a linebacker. 7-time first-team All-Pro 1988 Defensive Player of the Year 8-time Pro Bowler20. He was a sure tackler and always seemed to be in the right place at the right time, which is evident by his 1,849 career tackles. Nick Buoniconti Arguably USC’s most notable No. Found inside – Page 126Violent World NE ew York Giants middle linebacker Sam Huff became a national ... They regularly faced true Hall of Fame middle linebackers like Green Bay's ... He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Found inside – Page 346... the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1974 as a player; Position: Linebacker; Uniform: #61; changed the way linebackers were positioned during pass plays. Hopefully, someday, Simeon Rice will. 2-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1985, '88). Ware's 138.5 sacks rank ninth all-time and only Kevin Greene and Terrell Suggs have more sacks from the linebacker position. Found inside – Page 26George Invents the Middle Linebacker Bill George was a stalwart ... often think of the team's glorious history of producing Hall of Fame middle linebackers. I needed to be motivated. By Dan Salomone Nov 28, 2019. . Willie Lanier played middle linebacker for the Kansas City Chiefs for 11 seasons from 1967 through 1977. Found inside – Page 199The Story of NFL Hall of Famer Willie Lanier Joe Zagorski. to reminiscing about the honor of playing the game alongside of some of pro football's greatest ... He was a sure tackler and one of the most instinctual defenders ever. The Packers' total is second only to that of the . 2-time first-team All-Pro Junior was one of the greatest linebackers ever to play football. He is not only the greatest linebacker in NFL history, he's one of the game's greatest players period. Found insideNew York Gaints middle linebacker Sam Huff became a national celebrity when ... They regularly faced true Hall of Fame middle linebackers like Green Bay's ... The Marshall University Athletics Hall of Fame was founded in 1984 and honors great athletes, coaches, and administrators from all eras of Thundering Herd sports history. In 1963, the Pro Football Hall of Fame was created to honor the history of professional American football and the individuals who have greatly influenced it. Junior Seau, San Diego Chargers (1990-2002), Miami Dolphins (’03-05), New England Patriots (’06-09)1992 Defensive Player of the Year A notorious freelancer, Seau notched 56.5 sacks, 18 INTs returned for 238 yards, 11 forced fumbles, 18 fumble recoveries and one TD while winning two AFC titles with the 1994 Chargers and 2007 Patriots.8. 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