Reggie White

Reggie White's stellar career spanned 2 decades beginning in 1984 with the Memphis Showboats of the USFL and ending in 2000 with the Carolina Panthers. Nicknamed the "Minister of Defense", White was the NFL's all-time sack leader with 198 at the time of his retirement. During his career he earned 13 Pro Bowl selections and was named 1987, 1991 and 1995 NFC Player of the Year and 1987 and 1998 NFL Defensive Player of the Year. He was elected to the 1980's and 1990's All-Decade Teams and the prestigious NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. His number 92 was retired by both the Packers and the Eagles and he was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2006. Reggie White passed away on Dec. 26, 2004 at the age of 43.

Brett Favre

Brett Favre was drafted in the 2nd round (33rd overall) of the 1991 draft by the Atlanta Falcons. He began his career in obscurity as a 3rd string quarterback who was constantly in conflict with his coach Jerry Glanville and as a result nearly partied his way out of the league. He saw limited play that first year and only attempted 4 passes, completing none of them. In fact, Favre's first pass in a NFL regular season game resulted in a interception returned for a touchdown. Fortunately, Brett was traded to the Green Bay Packers the next season and "the rest is history". After 15 seasons without missing a start, Favre has risen to the top of the NFL. Favre won 3 straight MVP awards and Super Bowl XXXI. He has earned numerous all-time NFL records including most career completions, most seasons with 30 + touchdown passes, most consecutive 3,000 yard passing seasons and in 2007, Favre surpassed Elway with 149 Wins and Dan Marino with 421 TD's. . He brings a rare passion for the game, an indomitable spirit and a will to win each Sunday. Fighting through injury and personal tragedy, he exemplifies the highest degree of character and courage in sports today and as a result is adored by fans and respected by his peers. Perhaps no individual in American Sports so clearly lives up to the ideal of what makes An American Hero.

Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly is considered one of the best quarterbacks in the history of the NFL and possibly the best quarterback to line up under center in the short history of the USFL.Third of the six quarterbacks to be drafted in the legendary draft of 1983, Kelly was rated just behind John Elway on at least one NFL draft list. Employing the K-Gun offense known for its hurry up shotgun formations and leading one of the great NFL scoring juggernauts in the Buffalo Bills, Kelly led the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls in 1990, 1991, 1992, and 1993. Kelly helped lead the Bills to emergence as one of the NFL's greatest teams of the 1990s and established them as one of the NFL's most successful and dangerous offenses. Buffalo made the playoffs in 8 of Kelly's 11 seasons as their starting quarterback.In 2002, in his first year of eligibility, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Peyton Manning - Super Bowl XLI MVP

On February 4, Manning led the Colts to a 29-17 victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI (247 passing yards on 25 of 38 passes; 1 TD pass and 1 INT) and was voted the Super Bowl MVP. According to NewsMax.com Manning, a seven-time All-Pro quarterback slammed by his critics for failing to win when it matters, exorcised his big-game demons with the win. "In years' past when our team's come up short, it's been disappointing," he told reporters. "Somehow we found a way to have learned from some of those losses and we've been a better team because of it." Ironically, Manning won his first championship during a year in which he was having arguably his worst statistical post-season throwing for 7 interceptions, and finding the end zone only 3 times.

LaDanian Tomlinson

Often called "LT", Tomlinson set a number of single season NFL records in the 2006 NFL season. He broke the all-time NFL single season touchdown record of 28 on December 10, 2006, in just thirteen games. In all, Tomlinson totalled 31 (rushing/receiving) touchdowns, and scored 186 points — both NFL records. On January 4th, 2007, he was named the MVP of the 2006 NFL season. The next day, he was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year.

Dan Marino

Rank the top quarterbacks of all-time and you are certain to see Dan Marino's name at or near the top of most lists. Regarded as the greatest passing QB in the history of the league, Marino holds or has held almost every meaningful NFL passing record. Two of his most significant records are for Passing Yards in a Season (5,084) and Passing Yards in a Career (61,361). The last quarterback of the legendary Quarterback Class of 1983, he is remembered particularly for having the quickest release of his and previous eras and a powerful arm. A 9-time Pro Bowl selection, Marino won two AP Offensive MVP Awards (1984 & 1994) and was named the 1984 AP NFL Most Valuable Player. His historic career was honored with enshrinement in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.

John Elway

John Elway played his entire professional football career with the Denver Broncos from 1983-1998 and is considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time. After an accomplished college career at Stanford, Elway was selected as the 1st overall pick in the 1983 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Colts. Dissatisfied, he threatened to quit football and play professional baseball if he was not traded. The Colts traded him to the Denver Broncos and Elway stormed into "mile high" as one of the most highly anticipated athletes in the history of the NFL. His stellar career ended in 1999 and he retired with not only more wins than any other quarterback in NFL history but the best winning percentage (148-82-1) as well. He is tied for most Pro Bowl selections for a quarterback (nine) and is the only QB to have started in five Super Bowls. He led the Broncos to their first ever Super Bowl win in Super Bowl XXXII and again the following year in Super Bowl XXXIII, where he was named Super Bowl MVP. He was named 1987 and 1993 UPI AFC Offensive Player of the Year and over his professional career, he led his teams to a record 47 fourth quarter comebacks. His number 7 jersey was retried by the Broncos on Sept. 13, 1999 and on August 8, 2004 he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Tom Brady

Brady attended the University of Michigan and led Michigan to an Orange Bowl victory in the 1999 season. In the 2000 NFL Draft, Brady was selected by the New England Patriots in the 6th round (199th overall). Widely regarded as one of the best playoff quarterbacks of his era, Brady has won three Super Bowls, two Super Bowl MVP awards, and been selected for three Pro Bowls; all with the Patriots. Additionally, Brady was Sports Illustrated's Sportsman of the Year in 2005.

Emmitt Smith

Emmitt Smith retired as the greatest running back in NFL history with an record 18,355 rushing. Smith is the first player in NFL history to have five straight seasons with over 1,400 rushing yards. Smith and Jim Brown are the only players with seven straight 10-touchdown seasons to start their career. With 1,021 yards rushing in 2001, Smith became the first player in NFL history to rush for 1,000 yards in 11 consecutive seasons and the first to post 11 1,000-yard rushing seasons in a career. He also leads all running backs with 166 career touchdowns. Emmitt was awarded the 1993 NFL Most Valuable Player Award, named Super Bowl XXVIII MVP and elected to the NFL 1990's All-Decade Team.

Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice has stamped-out a legacy of greatness in the NFL that is unsurpassed. He is the greatest wide receiver to ever play the game and considered by many to be the best player in NFL history. He was named to the NFL's 1980's and 1990's All-Decade Teams and selected as a member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. A 13-time Pro Bowl selection, he owns most major NFL receiving records and will be a lock for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Joe Montana

Widely regarded as one of the greatest Quarterbacks in NFL history, Joe Montana led the 49ers to 4 Super Bowl victories (XVI, XIX, XXIII, & XXIV). He was a brilliant field general and a respected team leader who always could be counted on in the clutch. He is the only player to win 3 Super Bowl MVP awards and was also the first player in league history to win 2 Associated Press NFL M.V.P. awards. Joe was selected as a member of the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.

Steve Young

The crowning achievement of the Steve Young-led San Francisco 49ers was their dominating 49-26 win over the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX. His 6 touchdown passes were a Super Bowl record and he was named Super Bowl Most Valuable Player. Young was named to the Pro Bowl 7-times and was selected NFL Most Valuable Player in 1992 & 1994. He was honored with induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005, the first left-handed quarterback to be so honored.

Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman was considered one of the best quarterbacks of his era and led "The Boy's" to 3 Super Bowl Championships (XXVII, XXVIII, & XXX), earning MVP honors in 1992. A 10-time Pro Bowl selection, he became a brilliant team leader and a highly accurate passer with a 61.5 percent completion rate, fourth best of all time. His 90 wins in the 1990s is the most by any quarterback in any decade. On Sept. 19, 2005 Aikman was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor along with his longtime teammates Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith. The photo highlight's Aikman's 2006 Hall of Fame induction and is a Limited Edition numbered print.

Barry Sanders

Taken with the 3rd pick in the 1989 draft by the Detroit Lions, Barry Sanders is considered by many as the greatest running back in NFL history. Rushing for 2,053 yards in 1997, he became only the 3rd player to reach 2,000 yards in a single season. He was the first running back to rush for 1,500 yards in five seasons and the only one to do it four consecutive years. He also set an NFL record by rushing for at least 100 yards in 14 consecutive games. Perhaps his most impressive statistical achievement, though, is to join Jim Brown as the only players among the NFL's 50 all-time rushing leaders to average 5 yards a carry .Sanders led the NFL in rushing four times (1990, 1994, 1996 and 1997), was a 2-time AP Offensive Player of the Year (1994,1997) and named Co-AP Most Valuable Player in 1997. A 10-time Pro Bowl selection, he thrilled fans and dazzled opponents on his way to the Hall of Fame as a Class of 2004 Inductee.