Greg Landry (1946–2024), Detroit Lions Pro Bowl QB

Greg Landry was a quarterback for the Detroit Lions, Baltimore Colts, and Chicago Bears in the 1960s through ‘80s.

Maxie Baughan (1938–2023), Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer 

Maxie Baughan was an NFL linebacker who made the Pro Bowl nine times and was inducted into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame.

Johnie Cooks (1958–2023), Super Bowl champ with the Giants 

Johnie Cooks was a Mississippi State University football legend and won Super Bowl XXV as a linebacker with the New York Giants.

Jerry Richardson (1936–2023), Carolina Panthers founder

Jerry Richardson was the founder and longtime owner of the Carolina Panthers, the second former NFL player to own a team.

Tom Matte (1939–2021), Baltimore Colts running back

Tom Matte was a running back with the Baltimore Colts in the 1960s and ‘70s known for his brief stint replacing quarterback .

Howard Schnellenberger (1934–2021), longtime college football and NFL coach

Howard Schnellenberger was a well-known football coach for teams including the University of Miami Hurricanes and the Miami Dolphins.

Jimmy Orr (1935–2020), former NFL receiver

Jimmy Orrwas a legendarywide receiver for the Baltimore Colts and the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Mike Curtis (1943–2020), former Baltimore Colts star

Mike Curtis was a former star linebacker for the Baltimore Colts who had a key interception in their Super Bowl V win over Dallas.

Gino Marchetti (1926–2019), legendary Baltimore Colts defensive end

Hall of Fame defensive end Gino Marchetti put fear into opposing quarterbacks as the leader of the Baltimore Colts defense.

Ted Marchibroda (1931–2016), former Colts head coach

Ted Marchibroda was aformer Colts head coach and broadcaster.