Mike Ditka
Former NFL player for the New Orleans Saints, television commentator for ESPN and coach of the Chicago Bears, Mike Ditka is one of only two people to win Super Bowls as a player, an assistant coach and a head coach. He is a commentator on ESPN's NFL Live and CBS Radio Westwood One's Monday Night Football pregame show.
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Dan Marino
Dan Marino holds 13 major career passing records and the single season record for most yards thrown, the only player to throw for over 5,000 yards in a single season. Off the field he is a devoted family man and an incredible humanitarian. He has devoted his effort and money to support various children's charities, some of which he founded.
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Mike Holmgren
Mike Holmgren is the head coach of NFL team Seattle Seahawks and former coach of the Green Bay Packers. During his time with the Green Bay Packers he became known as one of the best coaches in the NFL. Under his leadership and play calling, the Seahawks have become an annual playoff team and went to the franchises first Super Bowl in 2005. The Holmgren family is heavily involved in the Evangelical Covenant Church.
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Bob Costas
From TV to radio, HBO to NBC, ESPN to seven Olympics, Bob Costas has been prominently involved in virtually every major sports event and is praised for his interviewing and reporting skills. He has been honored as Sportscaster of the Year by the National Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association a record eight times.
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Vince Papale
Vince Papale holds the record for being the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL -- he became one of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1976 at the age of 30. He was voted "Man of the Year" by the Eagles in 1978 for his many charitable activities. His story was made into a Disney film called "Invincible", starring Mark Wahlberg.
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Jimmy Johnson
Studio analyst of NFL Pregame Show and Bowl Championship Series on Fox Sports, Jimmy Johnson built one of the most successful coaching records in football on both the professional and collegiate levels. As head coach of the Dallas Cowboys, Jimmy Johnson led "Americas Team" to two consecutive Super Bowl titles and is one of two coaches to win both a Super Bowl title and a major college football championship.
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Emmitt Smith
Former running back for the Dallas Cowboys, Emmitt Smith rewrote the team and the NFL's record books. He is a three-time Super Bowl Champion and four-time NFL rushing leader. Since retiring Emmitt has been involved in many charitable causes and was the winner of the 2007 TV show, Dancing with the Stars.
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Cliff Harris and Charlie Waters
Cliff Harris is regarded as one of football's all-time greats. During his 10-year career with the Cowboys, Cliff played in a record five Super Bowls, was named to six Pro Bowl squads and was named First Team All-NFL for four successive seasons. Charlie Waters was a mainstay for the Dallas Cowboys' "Doomsday Defense" during the 1970-82 period. After retirement, Charlie worked as a NFL analyst for CBS Sports before re-entering the NFL as a coach.
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Steve Young
In 1985 Steve signed on with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the team that held his NFL draft rights. He played for the Buccaneers for two seasons, starting 19 games, and in 1987 he was acquired by the San Francisco 49ers.
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Vince Lombardi, Jr.
Former Assistant Executive Director of the National Football League Management Council, Vince Lombardi made the transition from law and politics to professional football in 1975. Wherever he went, Vince was remembered for the direction, enthusiasm and remarkable ability he has to put people ahead of the organization, allowing people to succeed without loosing sight of team goals.
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