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All-Madden's All-Millennium Team

A look at John Madden's favorites prior to the 21st century

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Sammy Baugh, quarterback of the Washington Redskins, shown here in October 1, 1945.

Throughout the season, check out some of John Madden's all-time favorite players from both the past and today.

Below, here's a look at All-Madden's All-Millennium Team

Quarterbacks
Sammy Baugh
George Blanda
Terry Bradshaw
Otto Graham
Bobby Layne
Sid Luckman
Joe Montana
Joe Namath
Johnny Unitas

Running Backs
Jim Brown
Earl Campbell
Red Grange
John Henry Johnson
Hugh McElhenny
Marion Motley
Bronko Nagurski
Walter Payton
John Riggins
Gale Sayers
Jim Thorpe

Wide Receivers
Lance Alworth
Raymond Berry
Fred Biletnikoff
Don Hutson
Paul Warfield

Tight Ends
Dave Casper
Mike Ditka
John Mackey

Offensive Line
Roosevelt Brown
Forrest Gregg
John Hannah
Mel Hein
Anthony Muñoz
Jim Otto
Jim Parker
Art Shell
Jackie Slater
Bob St. Claire
Gene Upshaw

Defensive Line
Joe Greene
Charles Haley
Deacon Jones
Bob Lilly
Howie Long
Gino Marchetti
Leo Nomellini
Merlin Olsen
Ernie Stautner

Linebackers
Chuck Bednarik
Dick Butkus
Jack Ham
Ted Hendricks
Sam Huff
Willie Lanier
Ray Nitschke
Lawrence Taylor

Defensive Backs
Mel Blount
Willie Brown
Mike Haynes
Ken Houston
Dick "Night Train" Lane
Ronnie Lott
Jack Tatum
Larry Wilson


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