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.