Retired NFL #'s

To play in the NFL is one of the most greatest accomplishments an athlete can do. But, an even greater accomplishment is to have your number retired. Almost every team in the NFL has retired a former player's jersey and most likely that same player has been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame. These players obviously have made an impact for their team when they played. Here are some of the players that have their jersey numbers retired.

Ruining back for the Cleveland Browns, number 32, Jim Brown. Brown went to Syracuse University and played football and lacrosse their. He was an All-American in both sports. After college he went to play for the Cleveland Browns. He played in Cleveland for nine seasons. In Cleveland he carried the ball 2,359 times, collected 12,312 yards, and106 touchdowns. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1971.

Linebacker for the New York Giants, number 56, Lawrence Taylor. Taylor went to University of North Caroline and dominated his offensive opponents. After college he was drafted by the New York Giants. He is known to be one of the most famous pass rushers to have ever played, even though he was a linebacker. Over his career of 13 seasons, he made 132.5 sacks and nine interceptions. He was inducted into the hall of fame in 1999.

Another furious linebacker, played for the Chicago Bears, number 51, Dick Butkus. Butkus attended University of Illinois where he was a two time All-American. Later he was drafted by the Chicago Bears. He played for the Bears for nine seasons. He was said to be one of the meanest, nastiest linebacker to ever play in the NFL. I remember watching a You Tube video of NFL greatest hits and there is one clip of Butkus picking up a running back and viciously slamming him into the ground. After he made a hit, he would get in the ball carriers face and let him know who hit him. After his career the Bears retired his jersey and in 1979 he was inducted into the hall of fame.

One last player that has made a difference on the football field and off the field, would have to be Pat Tillman, number 40. He did not have a long career playing safety for the Arizona Cardinals, he actually choose to leave the NFL to fight for our country in Iraq. He was killed in action when he served, and the Arizona decided to retire his jersey. He was known for his courage and patriotism. He was an inspiration on and off the football field.

Vick and His Jersey....

Who has been following the incident with Mike Vick??? Well you probably know more about it than me. I know that Vick has been involved with having or hosting dog fights at his and family members homes. I know that there are tons of dogs buried in his back yards. It's pretty messed up and I'm sure most people feel the same way. Why would a man like him, who has basically everything anyone could want, who is pretty much untouchable, and he goes and does something sick and stupid like this. Now he is not playing football and has to go to jail or has some punishment. It's probably not one of the best times in his life.

I'm sure Vick has lost a lot of fans across the country. I know I miss watching him play. He was awesome, and I hate the Falcons. GO STEELMEN!!! But, guess what some of his fans are doing now? They are taking his number 7 jersey and sending to the The Atlanta Humane Society. The Atlanta Humane Society said that they are receiving dozens of jerseys from across the country. The Society did not know what to do with them at first, but they say that they have been putting them to good use.

The Atlanta Humane Society were getting more and more jerseys. Tons of emails from people talking about Vick. So the people of Atlanta Humane Society taking Vick's jersey and helping the dogs at the local kennels. The Vick jersey has become the kennel mop. The jersey has also provided great bedding for the animals.

I think this is great. Vick screwed up and now his jersey is being used to pick up poop and mop up pee. The dogs apparently like the new attention and bedding. Vick made his bed and now he has to sleep in it.

Best NFL Player to Ever Wear the Number 43 Jersey!

He is in his prime, he is bad ass, and he wears the number 43. That's right Troy Polamalu for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He is the all around football player. He plays strong safety and attacks the football, not only on the ground, but in the air. He seems to find a way to be in the right spot at the right time.

Troy Polamalu was born on April 19, 1981 in Garden Grove, California. In high school not only did he play football, he played baseball and basketball, and was really good at it. He was the running back and defensive back for his high school team. He was then recruited to the play at the University of South California. Hey Bengal fans guess who he roomed with??? Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer. He was drafted by the Steelers in the 2003 Draft. He was 16th overall in the draft.

Troy is the man. I have not yet see him miss a tackle. He plays smash mouth football and lets the ball carrier know he is out to kill. But is killing something this long haired man would do? I think not. Outside of football he is a very soft spoken, christian family man. He also does those charity commercials and helps kids climb over big tall walls...he does everything.

Did you know he is of Samoan descent? Me neither until I just looked it up online. You know who is also of Samoan descent, is the big jacked security guard from the movie, "You me and Dupre." That's a funny movie. Actually its not that great. Him and Troy actually look a little alike.

What's with the long hair? I know he likes it and does not want to get it cut, but you can't read his jersey(even though everyone knows who he is) and it must kill when people drag him down by his hair. Has anyone seen that one game where he was dragging some guy from the back of his head. That was pretty bad ass. Troy is the man, GO STEELS!!!