Discover the stories, moments and remarkable achievements of the greatest players to ever play the game of football. From early trailblazers such as Jim Brown to modern day icons including Tom Brady and Peyton Manning, this is the ultimate celebration of the true legends of the NFL.
LEGENDS OF THE NFL
THE HUMBLE HERO • No occasion was too big for Jerry Rice, the dominant wide receiver who captured three Super Bowl rings and fans’ hearts alike
FROM CATCHING BRICKS TO FOOTBALLS
RICE, THE SUPER BOWL MVP
LAWRENCE TAYLOR • The reluctant ‘Superman’ redefined the linebacker position and led the Giants to two championships
DICK BUTKUS • The Maestro of Mayhem defined the middle linebacker position
THE GREATEST STEAL IN HISTORY • Seven Super Bowl rings and records galore – this is how a flabby sixth-rounder transformed into the most successful quarterback in NFL history
THE TB12 METHOD
JOHNNY UNITAS • ‘The Golden Arm’ made the most of a second chance with Colts
THE COMEBACK KID • In 1982, one play earned Joe Montana and the San Francisco 49ers a place in history, and heralded the beginning of one of the NFL’s greatest dynasties
THE STEVE YOUNG QUARTERBACK CONTROVERSY
RETIREMENT PLAN: THE PRICE OF FOOTBALL
BARRY SANDERS • The most elusive runner in history hung up his cleats in his prime
TOTAL DOMINATION • An almighty combination of power and speed, Jim Brown’s unparalleled talent shone brightly before Hollywood beckoned
THE UNLIKELY DONALD TRUMP FAN
AMERICAN ALL-STAR • An All-Star in both baseball and football, and a college track-and-field superstar… is Bo Jackson the greatest athlete in history?
CAREER OPTIONS
JOE GREENE • The Steelers tackle was the rock upon which Pittsburgh’s Steel Curtain was formed
10 GREATEST NFL GAMES OF ALL TIME • Home to some of the biggest sporting contests in history, the NFL is proof positive of how impactful sport can be at its best
BRETT FAVRE • An all-action gunslinger who was pure box office – both on and off the field
THE KING OF MIAMI • Dan Marino was the Dolphins’ unstoppable pass master – a gifted quarterback who surgically tore defenses apart
THE FAKE SPIKE
THE MINISTER OF DEFENSE • Truly great players elevate not only themselves, but those around them. Reggie White didn’t just play well – he made his whole team play well
THE UNITED STATES FOOTBALL LEAGUE
THE LEGEND OF ELWAY • After falling at the final hurdle three times, John Elway seemed destined to miss out on Super Bowl glory. But the Broncos’ icon had other ideas…
ELWAY THE BASEBALL STAR
LADAINIAN TOMLINSON • A generational talent who revolutionized the running back position
WELCOME TO PRIMETIME • In 1989, the NFL was moving away from its sporting tradition and becoming a global phenomenon. Few players characterized this more than Deion Sanders
THE TWO-SPORT STAR
THE PASS MASTER • What makes Peyton Manning one of the best of all time? Anyone who played with him has a plethora of answers…
OMAHA! MASTERING THE AUDIBLE
THE MANNING FAMILY ARE ALL CHAMPIONS
TERRY BRADSHAW • Led the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles… and was booed
MASTERMINDS: THE GREATEST COACHES IN NFL HISTORY • It isn’t just the number of wins that determines a coach’s greatness, it is the creativity behind the science of drawing up the Xs and Os
VINCE LOMBARDI • THE MAN WHO BUILT A GREEN BAY DYNASTY
DON CORYELL • TECHNICIAN OF MODERN PASSING ATTACK
BUDDY RYAN • INNOVATOR OF 46 DEFENSE
TOM LANDRY • MASTER OF THE FLEX
PAUL BROWN • ARCHITECT OF FILM-STUDY
GEORGE HALAS • MR....
