Football

He was a founder and the first president of the NFL Players Association.

He also played for the Houston Texans and New Orleans Saints.

He later became an addiction counselor after overcoming his own struggles with substance abuse.

He was also a civil rights advocate who helped desegregate the Cowboys.

Philbin was a two-time all-star defensive end with the Jets in the 1960s and ‘70s.

Wright also served as the model for the NFL’s Man of the Year trophy.

Marshall started a record 270 games with the “Purple People Eaters.”

Seals played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1995 Super Bowl.

Sims was a College Football Hall of Famer who later played for the New England Patriots.

Wolfley was a color analyst on radio after years as a sideline reporter.