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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.

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

Rafferty played 14 seasons and won a Super Bowl with the team in 1977.

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

Brown also played a season of Major League Baseball before joining the NFL.

McMichael later went on to pro wrestling stardom as one of the Four Horseman.

He set an SEC record at the University of Florida that still stands today.

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