The Best NFL Players of All Time
Who Are The NFL GOATS?
There have been a lot of greats in the NFL. Do you think you can name the 43 greatest football players in the history of the sport? Give it a try. See how it checks out with the list below.
Jim Thorpe
For eight years beginning in 1920, Jim Thorpe was running back for several NFL teams. You may be surprised to learn that he was also a Pro Sports athlete in more than just football. He played pro baseball and basketball and won medals in the 1912 Olympic decathlon and pentathlon.
Mike Singletary
Linebacker Mike Singletary spent his entire 11-year career with the Chicago Bears. Part of the well-fortified and terrifying 1980s defense known as the Monsters of the Midway, Singletary’s power earned him the First-Team All-Pro eight times. He was team captain for 10 years and helped Chicago to win Superbowl XX in 1986.
John Hannah
Before the New England Patriots had Tom Brady, they boasted about guard John Hannah. In 1981, Sports Illustrated christened him lineman GOAT. It was about a decade later that he slid into second place.
Ray Nitschke
Even if you’re not a Green Bay Packers fan, you’ll likely know the name Ray Nitschke. This Hall of Fame linebacker played defense for famed Vince Lombardi and led the Packers to victory in the first two Super Bowls in history (1966 and 1967).
