Disc 1
Quarterbacks
Otto Graham
Cleveland Browns 1946-1955
Otto Graham was a college tailback, switched to T-quarterback in pros. He guided the Browns to ten division or league crowns in ten years, topped AAFC passers four years, and the NFL two years. Graham was named All-League nine of ten years. He threw four TD passes in the 1950 NFL title win and had three touchdowns running, three touchdowns passing in the 1954 NFL title game. Career totals: 23,584 yards passing, 174 touchdowns, scored 276 points on 46 touchdowns rushing.
Johnny Unitas
Baltimore Colts 1956-1972
Johnny Unitas was known as an exceptional field leader who thrived under pressure. Unitas led the Colts to NFL crowns in 1958 and 1959. Unitas made All-NFL five seasons, player of the year three times, and was named MVP three times in ten Pro Bowls. Unitas threw at least one touchdown pass in 47 straight games, with 26 games over 300 yards passing. Career totals: 2,830 passes for 40, 239 yards and 290 touchdowns.
Bart Starr
Green Bay Packers 1956-1971
Bart Starr was known for precision passing and poised team leadership. He led the Packers to six division, five NFL and two Super Bowl titles. He was voted NFL Most Valuable Player in four Pro Bowls. Career totals: 24,718 yards, 152 touchdowns, 57.4 completion percentage.
Roger Staubach
Dallas Cowboys 1969-1979
Roger Staubach was known for last minute heroics. He led Dallas to four NFC titles, and wins in Super Bowl VI and XII. Staubach was voted MVP in Super Bowl VI and made All-NFC four years. Staubach's 83.4 pass rating was best ever at the time of his retirement. Career totals: 22,700 yards passing, 153 touchdowns passes, 2, 264 yards rushing, 20 touchdowns rushing, and 4 time NFL passing leader.
Terry Bradshaw
Pittsburgh Steelers 1970-1983
Terry Bradshaw was the first player chosen in the 1970 NFL draft. Bradshaw was known for an excellent throwing arm and for calling his own plays on the field. Bradshaw led the Steelers to eight AFC Central and four Super Bowl wins. Bradshaw was voted MVP in Super Bowls XII and XIV. Bradshaw was voted AFC player of the year in 1978. Career totals: 27,989 yards, 212 touchdowns passing, 2,257 yards rushing, 32 touchdowns rushing.
Extra Features:
Prelude to Super Bowl I in 1967
Highlights from Super Bowl I 1967
College All Star Game 1959
Staubach Wins the Heisman 1963
Pro Football Hall of Fame Opens in 1963
2004 Hall of Fame Extra: John Elway
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Disc 2
Running Backs
Jim Taylor
Green Bay Packers 1958-1966
Jim Taylor was the Packers' number two draft pick out of LSU in 1958. He was a 1,000 yard rusher five straight years, from 1960 to 1964. Taylor led NFL rushers and scorers with a record nineteen touchdowns rushing in 1962. Taylor was a ferocious runner, rugged blocker and a prime disciple of the "run to daylight" doctrine. Career totals: 8,597 yards rushing, 225 pass receptions, 10, 539 combined net yards, scored 558 points.
Frank Gifford
New York Giants 1952-1960, 1962-1964
Frank Gifford was the the number one NFL draft pick in 1952. He starred on both offense and defense in 1953. Gifford was All-NFL four years and NFL Player of the Year for 1956. He played in seven Pro Bowls as a defensive back, halfback and flanker. Gifford retired in 1961, then came back as a flanker in 1962. Career totals: 9,862 combined yards, 3,609 yards rushing, 367 receptions and 484 points
Paul Hornung
Green Bay Packers 1957-1962, 1964-1966
Paul Hornung was a multi-talented clutch player, often said to be best inside the 20 yard line. Hornung won NFL player of the year in 1960 and 1961. He also led scorers three years, with a record 176 points in 1960. Hornung tallied a record 19 points in the 1961 NFL title game, and played in two Pro Bowls. Career totals: 3711 yards rushing, 130 receptions, 760 points scored.
Larry Csonka
Maimi Dolphins 1968-1974, 1979,
New York Giants 1976-1978
Larry Csonka was the first player chosen in the 1968 draft after being named All-American at Syracuse. He was a powerhouse runner, and excellent blocker and receiver. Csonka was sure-handed with only 21 fumbles in 1,891 carries. He surpassed 100 yards rushing three seasons, was All-AFC four times, and was picked for five Pro Bowls. Csonka was All-Pro three years and was named MVP in Super Bowl VIII. Career totals: 8,081 yards rushing, 106 receptions, 68 touchdowns.
Walter Payton
Chicago Bears 1975-1987
Walter Payton quickly became a super star in the NFL. He is the All-Time leader in rushing and combined net yards. Payton made All-Pro seven times and played in 9 Pro Bowls and had 77 games over 100 yards rushing. Career totals: 16, 726 yards, 110 touchdowns rushing, 492 receptions for 4, 538 yards, 21, 803 combined net yards, and 125 touchdowns.
Extra Features:
The Rise of Pro Football's Popularity
Football Bloopers
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Disc 3
Speed Burners
Elroy Hirsch
Halfback, End
Chicago Rockets 1946-1948
Los Angeles Rams 1949-1957
Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch led the Chicago All-Stars to an upset of the Rams in 1946, and later became a key part of the Ram's revolutionary "three-end" offense. He led the NFL in receiving and scoring in 1951. Ten of his seventeen touchdowns catches in 1951 were long-distance "bombs." Hirsch mixed sprinter speed with halfback elusiveness and was named All-Time NFL flanker in 1969. Career totals: 387 catches for 7,029 yards, 60 touchdowns, 405 points scored.
Gale Sayers
Halfback
Chicago Bears 1965-1971
An exceptional breakaway runner, Sayers scored a rookie record 22 touchdowns and 132 points in 1965. Sayers led NFL rushers in 1966 and 1969 and was named All-Time NFL halfback in 1969. Sayers made All-NFL five years and player of the game in three Pro Bowls. Caeer totals: 9,435 combined net yards rushing, 336 points and the NFL kickoff return leader.
Lenny Moore
Flanker, Running Back
Baltimore Colts 1956-1967
Lenny Moore was the first pick of the 1956 draft and went on to be named Rookie of the Year. He started as a flanker, then moved to running back in 1961. Moore made All-NFL five years, played in seven Pro Bowls and was Cornerback Player of the Year in 1964. He scored touchdowns in a record eighteen straight games. Caeer totals: 12,451 combined net yards, 5,174 yards rushing, 363 receptions for 6,039 yards, scored 113 touchdowns, 678 points.
O.J. Simpson
Running Back
Buffalo Bills 1969-1977
O.J. Simpson won the Heisman trophy in 1968 and was the number one NFL draft pick in 1969. Career highlights included: 2,003 yards rushing in 1973, unanimous All-Pro, and topped 1,000 yards rushing from 1972 to 1976. Simpson participated in 1969 AFL All-Star game, five Pro Bowls, and was voted 1973 Pro Bowl MVP. Career totals: 11,236 yards rushing, 203 receptions, 990 yards kickoff returns, 14, 368 combined net yards.
Extra Feature:
Greatest Sports Legends:
Career Statistics
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