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A Heisman Trophy Winner out of Oklahoma State, Sanders was the NFL Rookie of the Year in 1989 for the Detroit Lions. He recorded 10 straight 1,000+ yard seasons, on his way to 15,629 career yards. His best year came in 1997 when he elipsed the 2,000 yard mark and shared the NFL MVP award. Sanders is a 10-time Pro Bowler and was elected to the Football Hall of Fame in 2004.
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At 6-foot-5, 240 pounds, Ben Roethlisberger truly lives up to his nickname, “Big Ben.” He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the University of Miami (Ohio) in 2004. In 2005, he led the Steelers to four straight post-season victories, including three on the road, and culminating in triumph in Super Bowl XL. He repeated the feat in 2008, leading the Steelers to a victory in Super Bowl XLIII and cementing his place in Steelers lore.
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During Marino's pro career (1983-1999) with the Miami Dolphins, he was one of the most skilled and revered quarterbacks in the game. Marino was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 1984 and was selected to nine Pro Bowls (1983-87, 1991-92, 1994-95). When he retired, he owned virtually every major career passing record in the NFL record book, including an astounding 61,361 yards gained passing. He remains the only man to pass for more than 5,000 yards in a season (5,084 in 1984) and he won 147 games in his career, the second most all time. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2005.
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After starring at linebacker and center for the University of Illinois, Dick Butkus was drafted by the Chicago Bears in 1965. In his rookie season, Butkus led the team in tackles, interceptions, forced fumbles, and fumble recoveries. He went on to establish himself as the most feared defensive player in the league and one of the greatest middle linebackers of all time. He was selected to the Pro Bowl nine times. He was named to the NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.
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Peyton Manning was selected out of Tennessee as the first overall pick by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1998 NFL Draft. Manning already holds several NFL passing records, including: most consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passing (6 from 1999 through 2004), and most seasons with 4,000 or more yards passing in a career (7). He was the NFL co-MVP in 2003, and led the Colts to victory over the Chicago Bears in Super Bowl XLI, and was named the game’s MVP. He is the son of former New Orleans Saints QB Archie Manning.
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Eli Manning is the starting quarterback for the New York Giants and the younger brother of current Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. Eli was named the Giants’ starter in 2005. Following the 2007 season, he led the Giants on a remarkable run thru the Playoffs, capped by a memorable victory over the previously undefeated Patriots in Super Bowl XLI, highlighted by his remarkable escape and pass to David Tyree.
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One of the most exciting quarterbacks of his era, Archie Manning was selected in the 1971 NFL draft out of Ole Miss by the New Orleans Saints. A recent expansion club at the time, the Saints consistently struggled, despite exceptional performances from Manning. In 1972 he led the NFL in pass attempts and completions, and the NFC in passing yards, though the team's record was only 2-11-1. In 1978, he was named the NFC Player Of The Year by UPI after leading the Saints to their first non-losing season, 8-8. Manning was selected to the Pro Bowl in 1978 and 1979.
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Pete Rose was one of the greatest baseball players of all time. He holds the major league record for most hits in a career (4,256), most games played (3,562), and most at bats (14,053). He played for the Cincinnati Reds’ dominant “Big Red Machine” teams of the 1970s, winning four National League Pennants and two World Series titles. Rose was named the World Series Most Valuable Player in 1975. He won another World Series title with the Phillies in 1980. Nicknamed “Charlie Hustle” for his blue-collar work ethic and competitive fire, Pete Rose is the only player in major league history to play 500 or more games at five different positions (1B, 2B, 3B, LF, and RF), and the only player to appear in an All-Star Game at each of those positions. Pete Rose was a 17-time All-Star.
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One of the top young stars in the game, Youk has been a member of the Boston Red Sox since 2004, and was a key contributor for thier historic World Series win in 2004, and played a bigger role as they again won the Series in 2007. He won a Gold Glove at first base in 2007 and was an All Star and the Hank Aaron Award recipient in 2008.
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Jim Thome, who plays for the Chicago White Sox, started his pro career in 1991 with the Cleveland Indians. A prolific home run hitter, he once hit a 511-foot shot at Jacobs Field, the longest home run ever recorded at a Cleveland ballpark. He hit a career-high 52 homers in 2002. In 2003, Thome joined the Philadelphia Phillies, with whom he hit 47 home runs in his first season, one short of Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt's single-season team record of 48. In 2005, he was traded to the Chicago White Sox and named the American League's Comeback Player of the Year in 2006. He launched his 500th career Homerun in September 2007.
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One of the top defensive first basemen in the league, D-Lee has won 3 Gold Glove awards so far in his 12 year career. He was a member of the World Series champion Marlins in 2003, and then joined the Chicago Cubs, where he has been a 2-time All-Star, the 2005 NL Batting Champion and Silver Slugger winner, and a fan favorite.
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As a member of the Anaheim Angels, he burst onto the scene in helping them win the 2002 World Series. Nicknamed 'K-Rod', he is a 3-Time All-Star and 2-time Rolaids Relief Man of the Year. In 2008, he set a Major League record with 62 saves. As a free agent, he joined the New York Mets to start the 2009 season, and is ready to take the Big Apple by storm.
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Since being drafted out of Syracuse University in 1999, Donovan McNabb was a huge part of the Philadelphia Eagles resurgence. Besides being a locker room leader, Donovan was easily the Eagles most valuable player. Donovan compiled over 9,500 passing yards and over 70 touchdown passes in his first 4 seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles. He is now a member of the Washington Redskins.
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