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The National Football League 100th Anniversary All-Time Team was voted on by a panel consisting of media members, former players and league personnel in 2019 to honor the greatest players of the first 100 years of the

Dick "Night Train" Lane are also part of the NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team and the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
.

Selection process

The team was chosen by a panel of 26 voters made up of coaches, team and front office executives, former players and members of the media between April and June 2018. New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick and Pro Football Hall of Fame head coach and former color commentator John Madden were also two of the voters and were in charge of looking over film and issuing a report to the committee on players in the early years of the league. There was a vote to trim the list to 160 in mid-May 2018, after considering the "Golden Era" players recommended by Belichick and Madden. Another debate was held in May with the final votes due on June 15, 2018.[1]

Players were selected at each position group, and were voted in no order. There were 10 quarterbacks, 12 running backs, 10 wide receivers, 5 tight ends, 7 tackles, 7 guards, 4 centers, 7 defensive ends, 7 defensive tackles, 6 outside linebackers, 6 middle/inside linebackers, 7 cornerbacks, 6 safeties, 2 kickers, 2 punters, 2 kick/punt returners, and 10 coaches selected to the team.[1] No long snappers were selected.

The roster was unveiled over six weeks on NFL Network by host Rich Eisen alongside Cris Collinsworth from NBC Sports and Belichick.

All-Time Team

Offense

Sources:[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

Position Player Team(s) played for Accolades
QB Sammy Baugh
Washington Redskins
(1937–1952)
NFL champion (1937, 1942), 5× NFL All-Star (1938–1942),[a] 4× First-team All-Pro (1937, 1940, 1942, 1943), Pro Bowler (1951
)
Tom Brady New England Patriots (2000–2019)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2022)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2009), 3× First-team All-Pro (2007, 2010, 2017), 15× Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009–2018, 2021
)
John Elway Denver Broncos (1983–1998)
AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1987), NFL Man of the Year (1992), 9× Pro Bowler (1986, 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1994, 1996–1998
)
Brett Favre Atlanta Falcons (1991)
Green Bay Packers (1992–2007)
New York Jets (2008)
Minnesota Vikings (2009–2010)
AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1995–1997), 3× First-team All-Pro (1995–1997), 11× Pro Bowler (1992, 1993, 1995–1997, 2001–2003, 2007–2009
)
Otto Graham Cleveland Browns (1946–1955)[b]
UPI NFL Most Valuable Player (1951, 1953, 1955), 4x First-team All-Pro (1951, 1953–1955), 5× Pro Bowler (1950–1954
)
Peyton Manning Indianapolis Colts (1998–2011)
Denver Broncos (2012–2015)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2012), 7× First-team All-Pro (2003–2005, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013), 14× Pro Bowler (1999, 2000, 2002–2010, 2012–2014
)
Dan Marino Miami Dolphins (1983–1999)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1994), 3× First-team All-Pro (1984–1986), 9× Pro Bowler (1983–1987, 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995
)
Joe Montana San Francisco 49ers (1979–1992)
Kansas City Chiefs (1993–1994)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1986), 3× First-team All-Pro (1987, 1989, 1990), 8× Pro Bowler (1981, 1983–1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1993
)
Roger Staubach Dallas Cowboys (1969–1979)
NFL Man of the Year (1978), 6× Pro Bowl (1971, 1975–1979
)
Johnny Unitas Baltimore Colts (1956–1972)
San Diego Chargers (1973)
AP NFL Most Valuable Player (1959, 1964, 1967), NFL Man of the Year (1970), 5× First-team All-Pro (1958, 1959, 1964, 1965, 1967), 10× Pro Bowl (1957–1964, 1966, 1967
)
RB Jim Brown Cleveland Browns (1957–1965)
NFL champion (1964
)
Earl Campbell Houston Oilers (1978–1984)
New Orleans Saints (1984–1985)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1978–1980), 3× First-team All-Pro (1978–1980), 5× Pro Bowler (1978–1981, 1983
)
Dutch Clark Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit Lions (1931–1938)
NFL champion (1935
)
Eric Dickerson Los Angeles Rams (1983–1987)
Indianapolis Colts (1987–1991)
Los Angeles Raiders (1992)
Atlanta Falcons (1993)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1986), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983, 1984, 1986–1988), 6× Pro Bowler (1983, 1984, 1986–1989
)
Lenny Moore Baltimore Colts (1956–1967)
NFL champion (1958, 1959
)
Marion Motley Cleveland Browns (1946–1953)[b]
Pittsburgh Steelers (1955)
NFL champion (1950
)
Walter Payton Chicago Bears (1975–1987)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1977), 7× First-team All-Pro (1976–1980, 1984, 1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976–1980, 1983–1986), Super Bowl champion (XX
)
Barry Sanders Detroit Lions (1989–1998)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1994, 1997), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989–1991, 1994, 1995, 1997), 10× Pro Bowler (1989–1998
)
Gale Sayers Chicago Bears (1965–1971)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1969), 5× First-team All-Pro (1965–1969), 4× Pro Bowler (1965–1967, 1969
)
O. J. Simpson Buffalo Bills (1969–1977)[c]
San Francisco 49ers (1978–1979)
NFL Offensive Player of the Year (1973), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972–1976), 5× Pro Bowler (1972–1976
)
Emmitt Smith Dallas Cowboys (1990–2002)
Arizona Cardinals (2003–2004)
Super Bowl MVP (XXVIII
)
Steve Van Buren Philadelphia Eagles (1944–1951)
NFL champion (1948, 1949
)
WR Lance Alworth
San Diego Chargers (1962–1970)[d]
Dallas Cowboys
(1971–1972)
All-AFL (1963–1968), 7× AFL All-Star
(1963–1969)
Raymond Berry
Baltimore Colts
(1955–1967)
NFL champion (1958, 1959
)
Larry Fitzgerald Arizona Cardinals (2004–2020)
NFL Man of the Year (2016), First-team All-Pro (2008), 11× Pro Bowler (2005, 2007–2013, 2015–2017
)
Marvin Harrison Indianapolis Colts (1996–2008)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2002, 2006), 8× Pro Bowler (1999–2006), Super Bowl champion (XLI
)
Elroy Hirsch Chicago Rockets (1946–1948)[e]
Los Angeles Rams (1949–1957)
NFL champion (1951
)
Don Hutson Green Bay Packers (1935–1945)
NFL champion (1936, 1939, 1944
)
Steve Largent Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989)
NFL Man of the Year (1988), First-team All-Pro (1985), 7× Pro Bowler (1978, 1979, 1981, 1984–1987
)
Randy Moss Minnesota Vikings (1998–2004, 2010)
Oakland Raiders (2005–2006)
New England Patriots (2007–2010)
Tennessee Titans (2010)
San Francisco 49ers (2012)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2007), 4× First-team All-Pro (1998, 2000, 2003, 2007), 6× Pro Bowler (1998–2000, 2002, 2003, 2007
)
Jerry Rice San Francisco 49ers (1985–2000)
Oakland Raiders (2001–2004)
Seattle Seahawks (2004)
Super Bowl MVP (XXIII
)
Paul Warfield Cleveland Browns (1964–1969, 1976–1977)
Miami Dolphins (1970–1974)
NFL champion (1964
)
TE Mike Ditka Chicago Bears (1961–1966)
Philadelphia Eagles (1967–1968)
Dallas Cowboys (1969–1972)
NFL champion (1963), Super Bowl champion (VI
)
Tony Gonzalez Kansas City Chiefs (1997–2008)
Atlanta Falcons (2009–2013)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1999–2001, 2003, 2008, 2012), 14× Pro Bowler (1999–2008, 2010–2013
)
Rob Gronkowski New England Patriots (2010–2018)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2020–2021)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (2014), 4× First-team All-Pro (2011, 2014, 2015, 2017), 5× Pro Bowler (2011, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2017), 4× Super Bowl champion (XLIX, LI, LIII, LV
)
John Mackey
San Diego Chargers
(1972)
NFL champion (1968), Super Bowl champion (V
)
Kellen Winslow
San Diego Chargers
(1979–1987)		 Hall of Fame (1995), NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (1980–1982), 5× Pro Bowler (1980-1983, 1987)
OT Rosey Brown New York Giants (1953–1965)
NFL champion (1956
)
Forrest Gregg Green Bay Packers (1956, 1958–1970)
Dallas Cowboys (1971)
NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967), 3× Super Bowl champion (I, II, VI
)
Cal Hubbard New York Giants (1927–1928, 1936)
Green Bay Packers (1929–1933, 1935)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1936)
NFL champion
(1927, 1929–1931)
Walter Jones Seattle Seahawks (1997–2009) Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (2001, 2004, 2005, 2007), 9× Pro Bowler (1999, 2001–2008)
Anthony Muñoz Cincinnati Bengals (1980–1992)
NFL Man of the Year (1991), 9× All-Pro (1981–1983, 1985–1990), 11× Pro Bowler (1981–1991
)
Jonathan Ogden Baltimore Ravens (1996–2007) Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1997, 2000, 2002, 2003), 11× Pro Bowler (1997–2007), Super Bowl champion (XXXV)
Art Shell Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1968–1982)[f] Hall of Fame (1989), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× First-Team All-Pro (1974, 1977), 8× Pro Bowler (1972–1978, 1980), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV)
OG Larry Allen Dallas Cowboys (1994–2005)
San Francisco 49ers (2006–2007)		 Hall of Fame (2013), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1995–2001), 11× Pro Bowler (1995–2001, 2003–2006), Super Bowl champion (XXX)
Dan Fortmann Chicago Bears (1936–1943)
NFL champion (1940, 1941, 1943
)
John Hannah New England Patriots (1973–1985) Hall of Fame (1991), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 10× First-team All-Pro (1976–1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976, 1978–1985)
Bruce Matthews Houston/Tennessee Oilers/Titans (1983–2001) Hall of Fame (2007), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1988–1993, 1998–2000), 14× Pro Bowler (1988–2001)
Randall McDaniel Minnesota Vikings (1988–1999)
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2000–2001)		 Hall of Fame (2009), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 9× First-team All-Pro (1990–1998), 12× Pro Bowler (1989–2000)
Jim Parker
Baltimore Colts
(1957–1967)
NFL champion (1958, 1959
)
Gene Upshaw Oakland Raiders (1967–1981)[f]
1968), 2× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV
)
C Mel Hein New York Giants (1931–1945)
NFL champion (1934, 1938
)
Jim Otto Oakland Raiders (1960–1974)[f]
AFL All-Star
(1961–1969)
Dwight Stephenson Miami Dolphins (1980–1987)
NFL Man of the Year (1985), 5× First-team All-Pro (1983–1987), 5× Pro Bowler (1983–1987
)
Mike Webster Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1988)
Kansas City Chiefs (1989–1990)		 Hall of Fame (1997), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1978–1984), 9× Pro Bowler (1978–1985, 1987), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)

Bold denotes unanimous selection.[2][5][8][10]

Defense

Sources:[6][11][12][13][14][15][16]

Position Player Team(s) played for Accolades
DE Doug Atkins Cleveland Browns (1953–1954)
Chicago Bears (1955–1966)
New Orleans Saints (1967–1969)
NFL champion (1954, 1963
)
Bill Hewitt Chicago Bears (1932–1936)
Philadelphia Eagles (1937–1939)
Steagles (1943)
NFL champion (1932, 1933
)
Deacon Jones
Washington Redskins
(1974)		 Hall of Fame (1980), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, 2× NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1967, 1968), 5x First-team All-Pro (1965–1969), 8× Pro Bowler (1964–1970, 1972)
Gino Marchetti
Baltimore Colts
(1953–1964, 1966)
NFL champion (1958, 1959
)
Lee Roy Selmon Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1976–1984)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 3x First-team All-Pro (1979, 1980, 1982), 6× Pro Bowler (1979–1984
)
Bruce Smith
Washington Redskins
(2000–2003)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1990, 1996), 8× First-team All-Pro (1987, 1988, 1990, 1993–1997), 11× Pro Bowler (1987–1990, 1992–1998
)
Reggie White Philadelphia Eagles (1985–1992)
Green Bay Packers (1993–1998)
Carolina Panthers (2000)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1987, 1998), 8× First-team All-Pro (1986–1991, 1995, 1998), 13× Pro Bowler (1986–1998), Super Bowl champion (XXXI
)
DT Buck Buchanan Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1975)[g]
1969), Super Bowl champion (IV
)
Joe Greene Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1981)
NFL Man of the Year (1979), 5× First-team All-Pro (1972–1974, 1977, 1979), 10× Pro Bowler (1969–1976, 1978, 1979), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV
)
Bob Lilly Dallas Cowboys (1961–1974) Hall of Fame (1980), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1960s All-Decade Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1964–1969, 1971), 11× Pro Bowler (1962, 1964–1973), Super Bowl champion (VI)
Merlin Olsen Los Angeles Rams (1962–1976)
NFL Rookie of the Year (1962), 5× First-team All-Pro (1966–1970), 14× Pro Bowler (1962–1975
)
Alan Page Minnesota Vikings (1967–1978)
Chicago Bears (1978–1981)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1971, 1973), 6× First-team All-Pro (1969–1971, 1973–1975), 9× Pro Bowler (1968–1976
)
John Randle Minnesota Vikings (1990–2000)
Seattle Seahawks (2000–2003)		 Hall of Fame (2010), NFL 1990s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1993–1998), 7× Pro Bowler (1993–1998, 2001)
Randy White Dallas Cowboys (1975–1988)
Super Bowl MVP (XII
)
OLB Chuck Bednarik Philadelphia Eagles (1949–1962)
NFL champion (1949, 1960
)
Bobby Bell Kansas City Chiefs (1963–1974)[g]
AFL All-Star (1964–1969), Super Bowl champion (IV
)
Derrick Brooks Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995–2008)
NFL Man of the Year (2000), NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2002), 5× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005), 11× Pro Bowler (1997–2006, 2008), Super Bowl champion (XXXVII
)
Jack Ham Pittsburgh Steelers (1971–1982)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 6× First-team All-Pro (1974–1979), 8× Pro Bowler (1973–1980), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV
)
Ted Hendricks
Baltimore Colts (1969–1973)
Green Bay Packers (1974)
Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders
(1975–1983)
NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 4× First-team All-Pro (1971, 1974, 1980, 1982), 8× Pro Bowler (1971–1974, 1980–1983), 4× Super Bowl champion (V, XI, XV, XVIII
)
Lawrence Taylor New York Giants (1981–1993)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1981, 1982, 1986), 10× First-team All-Pro (1981–1989),[h] 10× Pro Bowler (1981–1990), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXI, XXV
)
MLB Dick Butkus Chicago Bears (1965–1973)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1969, 1970), 6× First-team All-Pro (1965, 1967–1970, 1972), 8× Pro Bowler (1965–1972
)
Jack Lambert Pittsburgh Steelers (1974–1984)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1976), 6× First-team All-Pro (1976, 1979–1983), 9× Pro Bowler (1975–1983), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV
)
Willie Lanier Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1977)[g]
1969), Super Bowl champion (IV
)
Ray Lewis Baltimore Ravens (1996–2012)
Super Bowl MVP (XXXV
)
Joe Schmidt Detroit Lions (1953–1965)
NFL champion (1953, 1957
)
Junior Seau San Diego Chargers (1990–2002)
Miami Dolphins (2003–2005)
New England Patriots (2006–2009)
NFL Man of the Year (1994), 8× First-team All-Pro (1991–1996, 1998, 2000), 12× Pro Bowler (1991–2002
)
CB Mel Blount Pittsburgh Steelers (1970–1983)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1975), 2× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1981), 5× Pro Bowler (1975, 1976, 1978, 1979, 1981), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV
)
Willie Brown Denver Broncos (1963–1966)[i]
Oakland Raiders (1967–1978)[f]
1969), 3× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII
)
Darrell Green
Washington Redskins
(1983–2002)
NFL Man of the Year (1996), 4× First-team All-Pro (1986, 1987, 1990, 1991), 7× Pro Bowler (1984, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1996, 1997), 2× Super Bowl Champion (XXII, XXVI
)
Mike Haynes New England Patriots (1976–1982)
Los Angeles Raiders (1983–1989)
NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (1976), 2× First-team All-Pro (1984, 1985), 9× Pro Bowler (1976–1980, 1982, 1984–1986), Super Bowl champion (XVIII
)
Dick "Night Train" Lane
Chicago Cardinals (1954–1959)
Detroit Lions
(1960–1965)
NFL 50th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1950s All-Decade Team, 7× First-team All-Pro (1956, 1957, 1959–1963), 7× Pro Bowler (1954–1956, 1958, 1960–1962
)
Deion Sanders
Washington Redskins (2000)
Baltimore Ravens
(2004–2005)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1994), 9× First-team All-Pro (1991–1999), 8× Pro Bowler (1991–1994, 1996–1999), 2× Super Bowl champion (XXIX, XXX
)
Rod Woodson Pittsburgh Steelers (1987–1996)
San Francisco 49ers (1997)
Baltimore Ravens (1998–2001)
Oakland Raiders (2002–2003)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1993), 6× First-team All-Pro (1989, 1990, 1992–1994, 2002), 11× Pro Bowler (1989–1994, 1996, 1999–2002), Super Bowl champion (XXXV
)
S Jack Christiansen Detroit Lions (1951–1958)
NFL champion (1952, 1953, 1957
)
Ken Houston
Washington Redskins
(1973–1980)		 Hall of Fame (1986), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 2× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1978), 12× Pro Bowler (1968–1979)
Ronnie Lott San Francisco 49ers (1981–1990)
Los Angeles Raiders (1991–1992)
New York Jets (1993–1994)		 Hall of Fame (2000), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, 8× First-team All-Pro (1981, 1983, 1986–1991), 10× Pro Bowler (1981–1984, 1986–1991), 4× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV)
Ed Reed Baltimore Ravens (2002–2012)
Houston Texans (2013)
New York Jets (2013)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (2004), 5× First-team All-Pro (2004, 2006–2008, 2010), 9× Pro Bowler (2003, 2004, 2006–2012), Super Bowl champion (XLVII
)
Emlen Tunnell New York Giants (1948–1958)
Green Bay Packers (1959–1961)
NFL champion (1956, 1961
)
Larry Wilson
St. Louis Cardinals
(1960–1972)
NFL Defensive Player of the Year (1966), 6× First-team All-Pro (1963, 1966–1970), 8× Pro Bowler (1962, 1963, 1965–1970
)

Bold denotes unanimous selection.[14][15][16]

Special teams

Sources:[6][16]

Position Player Team(s) played for Accolades
K Jan Stenerud Kansas City Chiefs (1967–1979)[g]
Green Bay Packers (1980–1983)
Minnesota Vikings (1984–1985)
1969), Super Bowl champion (IV
)
Adam Vinatieri New England Patriots (1996–2005)
Indianapolis Colts (2006–2019)		 NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, 3× First-team All-Pro (2002, 2004, 2014), 3× Pro Bowler (2002, 2004, 2014), 4× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLI)
P
 Ray Guy Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1973–1986) Hall of Fame (2014), NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (1973–1978), 7× Pro Bowler (1973–1978, 1980), 3× Super Bowl champion (XI, XV, XVIII)
Shane Lechler Oakland Raiders (2000–2012)
Houston Texans (2013–2017)
NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, 6× First-team All-Pro (2000, 2003, 2004, 2008–2010), 7× Pro Bowler (2001, 2004, 2007–2011
)
KR
 Devin Hester Chicago Bears (2006–2013)
Atlanta Falcons (2014–2015)
Baltimore Ravens (2016)
Seattle Seahawks (2016)
NFL Alumni Special Teams Player of the Year (2006–2007, 2010), 3× First-team All-Pro (2006, 2007, 2010), 4× Pro Bowler (2006, 2007, 2010, 2014
)
PR
 Billy "White Shoes" Johnson
Washington Redskins
(1988)
NFL Comeback Player of the Year (1983), 3× First-team All-Pro (1975, 1977, 1983), 3× Pro Bowler (1975, 1977, 1983
)

Head coaches

Sources:[5][6][8]

Coach Team(s) coached Accolades
Bill Belichick Cleveland Browns (1991–1995)
New England Patriots (2000–2023)
Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (2003, 2007), Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year (2007), 6× Super Bowl champion (XXXVI, XXXVIII, XXXIX, XLIX, LI, LIII
)
Paul Brown Cleveland Browns (1946–1962)[b]
Cincinnati Bengals (1968–1975)[k]
NFL champion (1950, 1954, 1955
)
Joe Gibbs
Washington Redskins
(1981–1992, 2004–2007)
Pro Football Weekly NFL Coach of the Year (1982, 1983), UPI NFC Coach of the Year (1982), 3× Super Bowl champion (XVII, XXII, XXVI
)
George Halas Decatur Staleys / Chicago Staleys / Chicago Bears (1920–1929, 1933–1942, 1946–1955, 1958–1967)
NFL champion
(1921, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1946, 1963)
Curly Lambeau
Washington Redskins
(1952–1953)
NFL champion (1929–1931, 1936, 1939, 1944
)
Tom Landry Dallas Cowboys (1960–1988)
Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1966), 2× Super Bowl champion (VI, XII
)
Vince Lombardi
Washington Redskins
(1969)
NFL champion (1961, 1962, 1965–1967), 2× Super Bowl champion (I, II
)
Chuck Noll Pittsburgh Steelers (1969–1991) Hall of Fame (1993), NFL 1970s All-Decade Team, NFL 1980s All-Decade Team, Maxwell Club NFL Coach of the Year (1989), UPI AFC Coach of the Year (1972), 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
Don Shula Baltimore Colts (1963–1969)
Miami Dolphins (1970–1995)
NFL champion (1968), 2× Super Bowl champion (VII, VIII
)
Bill Walsh San Francisco 49ers (1979–1988)
Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year (1981), 3× Super Bowl champion (XVI, XIX, XXIII
)

Finalists

Quarterbacks

On December 21 and December 22, 2019, quarterbacks Joe Montana and Tom Brady were announced as the first two quarterbacks to make it to the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.[3][4] On December 23, 2019 the remaining 20 finalists for the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team were announced. They included Troy Aikman, Sammy Baugh, Terry Bradshaw, Drew Brees, John Elway, Brett Favre, Dan Fouts, Otto Graham, Bobby Layne, Sid Luckman, Peyton Manning, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Aaron Rodgers, Bart Starr, Roger Staubach, Fran Tarkenton, Johnny Unitas, Norm Van Brocklin, and Steve Young.[17]

Running backs

On November 18, 2019, 24 running back finalists were announced. The finalists included

Harold "Red" Grange, Franco Harris, Hugh McElhenny, Lenny Moore, Marion Motley, Bronko Nagurski, Walter Payton, Adrian Peterson, Barry Sanders, Gale Sayers, O. J. Simpson, Emmitt Smith, Jim Taylor, Thurman Thomas, LaDainian Tomlinson, and Steve Van Buren.[18]

Wide receivers

On December 16, 2019, 24 wide receivers were announced as finalists for the 100th Anniversary All-Time Team. They included Lance Alworth, Raymond Berry, Fred Biletnikoff, Cris Carter, Tom Fears, Larry Fitzgerald, Marvin Harrison, Bob Hayes, Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch, Don Hutson, Michael Irvin, Calvin Johnson, Charlie Joiner, Steve Largent, Dante Lavelli, James Lofton, Don Maynard, Randy Moss, Terrell Owens, Pete Pihos, Jerry Rice, John Stallworth, Charley Taylor, and Paul Warfield.[19]

Tight ends

On December 9, 2019, 12 tight end finalists were announced, including Dave Casper, Mike Ditka, Antonio Gates, Tony Gonzalez, Rob Gronkowski, Ron Kramer, John Mackey, Ozzie Newsome, Charlie Sanders, Shannon Sharpe, Kellen Winslow, and Jason Witten.[20]

Offensive linemen

On December 9, 2019, 40 offensive linemen were announced as finalists.

Clyde "Bulldog" Turner
and Mike Webster.

Defensive linemen

On November 25, 2019, 33 defensive linemen were announced as finalists.[22] Seventeen of the 33 defensive linemen were defensive ends, including Doug Atkins, Willie Davis, Carl Eller, Len Ford, Bill Hewitt, Deacon Jones, Howie Long, Gino Marchetti, Julius Peppers, Andy Robustelli, Lee Roy Selmon, Bruce Smith, Michael Strahan, DeMarcus Ware, J. J. Watt, Reggie White, and Jack Youngblood. Sixteen of the 33 defensive linemen were defensive tackles, including Junious "Buck" Buchanan, Curley Culp, Art Donovan, "Mean" Joe Greene, Cortez Kennedy, Bob Lilly, Gene "Big Daddy" Lipscomb, Leo Nomellini, Merlin Olsen, Alan Page, John Randle, Warren Sapp, Tom Sestak, Ernie Stautner, Randy White, and Bill Willis.

Linebackers

On November 25, 2019, 25 linebacker finalists were announced. The finalists included Chuck Bednarik, Bobby Bell, Derrick Brooks, Dick Butkus, Harry Carson, Bill George, Kevin Greene, Jack Ham, Ted Hendricks, Clarke Hinkle, Sam Huff, Luke Kuechly, Jack Lambert, Willie Lanier, Ray Lewis, Von Miller, Ray Nitschke, Dave Robinson, Joe Schmidt, Junior Seau, Mike Singletary, Lawrence Taylor, Derrick Thomas, Brian Urlacher, and Dave Wilcox.[23]

Defensive backs

On December 2, 2019, 30 defensive back finalists were announced.

Willie Wood
.

Special teamers

On December 2, 2019, 12 special teams finalists were announced.[25] Four of the 12 special team finalists were kickers, including Morten Andersen, Lou Groza, Jan Stenerud, and Adam Vinatieri. Four of the 12 special team finalists were punters, including Ray Guy, Yale Lary, Shane Lechler, and Jerrel Wilson. Four of the 12 special team finalists were return specialists, including Mel Gray, Devin Hester, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, and Brian Mitchell.

Coaches

On November 20, 2019, 20 head coaches were announced as finalists, including Bill Belichick, Paul Brown, Guy Chamberlin, Tony Dungy, Weeb Ewbank, Joe Gibbs, Sid Gillman, Bud Grant, George Halas, Curly Lambeau, Tom Landry, Marv Levy, Vince Lombardi, John Madden, Chuck Noll, Steve Owen, Bill Parcells, Fritz Pollard, Don Shula, and Bill Walsh.[26]

Selection panel

Members of the 26 person panel were:[27]

League voters

Coaches

  • Bill Belichick: Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach
  • Tony Dungy: Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning head coach
  • Dick LeBeau: Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive back and two-time Super Bowl-winning defensive coordinator
  • John Madden: Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning head coach
  • Don Shula: Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl-winning head coach
  • Dick Vermeil: Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning head coach

General managers

  • Ernie Accorsi: 19-year NFL general manager
  • Gil Brandt: Pro Football Hall of Famer and two-time Super Bowl-winning front office executive
  • Charley Casserly: Super Bowl-winning general manager
  • Bill Polian: Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl-winning general manager
  • Ron Wolf: Pro Football Hall of Famer and three-time Super Bowl-winning general manager

Players

  • Dan Fouts: Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and veteran broadcaster
  • Ron Jaworski: Former NFL quarterback and veteran broadcaster
  • Ozzie Newsome: Pro Football Hall of Fame tight end and two-time Super Bowl-winning general manager
  • Art Shell: Pro Football Hall of Fame offensive tackle, two-time Super Bowl champion and former head coach

Media

  • Dave Anderson: Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist with The New York Times who covered the NFL for more than 50 years
  • Judy Battista: NFL Media national columnist and reporter
  • Jarrett Bell: Pro Football Hall of Fame voter and USA Today NFL columnist
  • Chris Berman: ESPN anchor since 1979
  • Dallas Morning News
    columnist
  • Peter King: Pro Football Hall of Fame voter and veteran sportswriter
  • Don Pierson: Author and veteran sportswriter
  • Pro Football Writers Association

See also

  • National Football League All-Decade Teams
  • National Football League 50th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • National Football League 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
  • The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players

Notes

  1. ^
    NFL Championship Game
    , with the NFL champion playing against a team consisting of All-Stars from other NFL teams.
  2. ^ a b c The Browns competed in the All-America Football Conference from 1946 to 1949.
  3. ^ The Bills competed in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  4. ^ The Chargers competed in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  5. ^ The Rockets competed in the All-America Football Conference from 1946 to 1949.
  6. ^ a b c d The Raiders competed in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  7. ^ a b c d The Chiefs competed in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  8. PFWA and Pro Football Weekly, and an All-Pro inside linebacker by The Sporting News
    .
  9. ^ The Broncos competed in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  10. ^ The Oilers competed in the American Football League from 1960 to 1969.
  11. ^ The Bengals competed in the American Football League from 1968 to 1969.
  12. ^ The Packers did not join the National Football League until 1921.

References

  1. ^ a b King, Peter. "FMIA Week 12: Why Dominant, Deep 49ers Might Be NFL's Scariest Team". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved 25 November 2019. The committee of 25 had two long conference calls in April 2018 to handle the nominating process. Belichick and Madden were tabbed to pore over film and their own knowledge to issue a report to the committee on the players in the early years of the league. There was a vote to trim the list to 160 in mid-May, after considering the true old-timers recommended by Belichick and Madden. Over a long meeting in late May, final discussions and debates were held. Our votes were due June 15, 2018.
  2. ^ a b NFL's All-Time Team: Tom Brady, Joe Montana top quarterbacks
  3. ^ a b Joe Montana first quarterback named to All-Time Team
  4. ^ a b Patriots QB Tom Brady named to NFL All-Time Team
  5. ^ a b c Battista, Judy (November 22, 2019). "NFL's All-Time Team: Jim Brown tops RBs; Bill Belichick a coach". NFL.com. Retrieved November 23, 2019.
  6. ^ a b c d "OFFICIAL ALL-TIME TEAM ROSTER". NFL.com. Retrieved 25 November 2019.
  7. ^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Tony Gonzalez first TE named to NFL 100 All-Time Team". NFL.com. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  8. ^ a b c NFL's All-Time Team: Tight ends, offensive linemen revealed
  9. ^ Randy Moss first WR named to NFL 100 All-Time Team
  10. ^ a b NFL's All-Time Team: Jerry Rice headlines wide receivers
  11. ^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Ravens legend Ray Lewis named to NFL All-Time Team". NFL.com. Retrieved 26 November 2019.
  12. ^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Steelers legend Joe Greene named to NFL All-Time Team". NFL.com. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  13. ^ Bergman, Jeremy. "Deion Sanders first DB named to NFL 100 All-Time Team". NFL.com. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  14. ^ a b NFL's All-Time Team: Lawrence Taylor headlines defensive front
  15. ^ a b Ronnie Lott, Mel Blount among cornerbacks on NFL's All-Time Team
  16. ^ a b c Battista, Judy. "NFL's All-Time Team: Defensive backs, special teams revealed". NFL.com. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  17. ^ Quarterback finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team
  18. ^ Running back finalists announced for All-Time Team
  19. ^ Wide receiver finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team
  20. ^ "Tight end finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team". NFL.com. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  21. ^ "Offensive linemen finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team". NFL.com. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  22. ^ Defensive lineman finalists revealed for NFL 100 All-Time Team
  23. ^ Linebacker finalists announced for NFL 100 All-Time Team
  24. ^ Defensive back finalists announced for NFL All-Time Team
  25. ^ Special teams finalists announced for NFL 100 All-Time Team
  26. ^ Coaching finalists announced for NFL 100 All-Time Team
  27. ^ NFL 100 ALL-TIME TEAM TO BE REVEALED OVER 6 WEEKS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 22
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