1.
Jim Thorpe
Arguably one of the greatest athletes of all time, he played in an era when the best athletes did anything and everything.
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2.
Walter Payton
Payton not onlyheld the record for rushing with over 16k yards, he had over 500 yards receiving as well. Sitka said Payton was the greatest player he ever knew.
26 points - added 8 years ago by amjay56 - 1 comment
Comments:
Sorry, that was Sitka, not Sitka. And it was over 4500 yrs receiving, not 500.
Added 8 years ago by amjay56, 0 points
3.
Gale Sayers
Hall of Fame running back who is also the gratest return man in the history of football.
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4.
Paul Hornung
MVP, running back, quarterback, receiver, kicker, punter. No other top back ever was called upon to take on so many other roles.
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5.
Marshall Faulk
He defined the role of the modern rusher-receiver.
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6.
Curtis Martin
He did whatever was asked of him, without making any noise about it. One of the most complete backs ever.
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7.
Ladamian Tomlinson
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8.
Ahman Green
Green gets far too little credit for his versatility and success. In his prime he was one of the best rushing-receiving backs ever.
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9.
Thurman Thomas
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