Jack Lambert - Pittsburgh Steelers
John Harold "Jack" Lambert (born July 8, 1952) He was a member of four winning Super Bowl teams in his 11 year career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lambert was selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1990.
Lambert prided himself on his ability to hit hard and intimidate the opposition. By the time of his retirement, he was widely recognized as one of the great middle-linebackers in the history of the game.
His four front teeth were missing as a result of taking an elbow in basketball during high school. Although he had a removable denture he wore in public, he didn't wear it during games, and Lambert's toothless snarl became a signature of the famous Steeler defense and led to his being referred to as "Count Dracula in Cleats"
Dick Butkus - Chicago Bears
Richard Marvin "Dick" Butkus (born December 9, 1942) He is widely regarded as the greatest linebacker of his generation and of all time. He was one of the most feared players of his era and appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated in 1970 with the caption "The Most Feared Man in the Game."
He had one of his most productive seasons in 1970 with 132 tackles, 84 assists, 3 interceptions and 2 fumble recoveries. He was forced to retire after multiple knee injuries in 1973.
He became a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979. He played 9 seasons in the NFL for the Chicago Bears.
Blog author's comments - Not much else to add, the videos speak for themselves. I was lucky to watch these two Hall of Fame players during their entire careers.
Of course the NFL game has changed so much since these two greats played. The hits these players put on opposing players, especially quarterbacks, would never be allowed in today's game.
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