LeSean McCoy is on the list, but where does he rank? Mark Palczewski | Special to PennLive.

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Pennsylvania has produced a slew of NFL stars. Some of them have even made the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

But which Keystone Staters have enjoyed the best pro careers?

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Here’s our ranking of the top 25 NFL players from Pennsylvania during the Super Bowl era.

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Players are listed in inverse order of their NFL greatness. Rankings were determined by criteria such as number of Pro Bowl selections, Super Bowl wins and statistics.

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Was there a former NFL great that should’ve made the cut instead? Tell us in the comment section.

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25. Brandon Marshall, WR

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Chicago Bears wide receiver Brandon Marshall (15) catches a 13-yard touchdown pass in a 2012 game against the Tennessee Titans. (AP Photo/Joe Howell)

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: Denver Broncos (2006-09), Miami Dolphins (2010-11), Chicago Bears (2012-14), New York Jets (2015-16), New York Giants (2017)

Why he's here: The well-traveled Marshall has totaled 959 catches, 12,215 receiving yards and 82 receiving TDs during his NFL career. A six-time Pro Bowler, Marshall has caught 100-plus passes in six different seasons. Marshall, 34, was released by the Giants in April after playing in just five games for Big Blue in 2017.

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Jahri Evans #73 of the New Orleans Saints at Cowboys Stadium on December 23, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

24. Jahri Evans, OL

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Hometown: Philadelphia

Teams: New Orleans Saints (2006-16), Green Bay Packers (2017)

Why he's here: The 6-foot-4, 318-pound Evans was one of the NFL's top guards for much of his run with New Orleans. Evans, 34, made six Pro Bowls and won Super Bowl XLIV with the Saints. He is currently a free agent after making 14 starts for Green Bay in 2017.

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23. Matt Ryan, QB

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Quarterback Matt Ryan #2 of the Atlanta Falcons looks to pass against the Philadelphia Eagles during the first quarter in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Lincoln Financial Field on January 13, 2018 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Abbie Parr/Getty Images)

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Hometown: Exton

Teams: Atlanta Falcons (2008-present)

Why he's here: Drafted No. 3 overall in 2008, Ryan was named Offensive Rookie of the Year in his debut season. Ryan claimed league MVP and Offensive Player of the Year honors in 2016 after leading the league in several passing categories, including passer rating (117.1). The 32-year-old has thrown for 41,796 yards and 260 TDs in his pro career.

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Defensive end Aaron Donald #99 of the Los Angeles Rams reacts after a tackle against the Arizona Cardinals during the second half of the NFL game at the University of Phoenix Stadium on December 3, 2017 in Glendale, Arizona. The Rams defeated the Cardinals 32-16. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

22. Aaron Donald, DL

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: St. Louis/Los Angeles Rams (2014-present)

Why he's here: Here's a guy that should rocket up these rankings. And fast. An All-State player at Penn Hills, Donald collected multiple national awards during his All-American run at Pitt. Donald, 26, won the 2014 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award and claimed NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2017. The four-time Pro Bowler has 205 tackles and 39 sacks through his first four seasons.

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21. LeSean McCoy, RB

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LeSean McCoy (25) of the Buffalo Bills scores a late TD against the Pittsburgh Steelers in a key game at New Era Field in Orchard Park, NY on December 11, 2016. Mark Palczewski | Special to PennLive.

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Hometown: Harrisburg

Teams: Philadelphia Eagles (2009-14), Buffalo Bills (2015-present)

Why he's here: "Shady" starred at Bishop McDevitt and Pitt before quickly becoming an offensive weapon for the Eagles. McCoy, 29, has rushed for 10,092 yards and 66 scores in his NFL career while also catching 441 passes for 3,378 yards and 15 TDs. The six-time Pro Bowler ran for 1,138 yards and six TDs last season.

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Linebacker Matt Millen #54 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates during a game against the New York Giants at Candlestick Park on December 3, 1990 in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won 7-3. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

20. Matt Millen, LB

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Hometown: Hokendauqua

Teams: Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders (1980-88), San Francisco 49ers (1989-90), Washington Redskins (1991)

Why he's here: An All-American defensive tackle at Penn State, Millen went on to have a decorated pro career. A Pro Bowler in 1988 and a two-time second-team All-Pro (1984-85), Millen recorded 11 sacks and nine interceptions during his 12-year NFL run. The Whitehall High School product won four Super Bowls rings before calling it a career following the 1991 season.

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19. Ty Law, CB

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New England Patriots corner back Ty Law (24) runs for a touchdown as Terrell Buckley (27) looks on after intercepting a Kurt Warner pass during first half action 03 February, 2002 of Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo credit should read PETER MUHLY/AFP/Getty Images)

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Hometown: Aliquippa

Teams: New England Patriots (1995-2004), New York Jets (2005, 2008), Kansas City Chiefs (2006-07), Denver Broncos (2009)

Why he's here: An All-American at Michigan, Law twice led the NFL interceptions (1998, 2005) and picked off 53 passes as a pro. The five-time Pro Bowler was an integral member of three Super Bowl-winning Patriots' teams. Law may get the call to Canton one day.

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Linebacker Jason Taylor #99 of the Miami Dolphins looks in as quarterback Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers calls out a play at the line of scrimmage at Land Shark Stadium on January 3, 2010 in Miami, Florida. The Steelers defeated the Dolphins 30-24. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

18. Jason Taylor, DL

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: Miami Dolphins (1997-2007, 2009, 2011), Washington Redskins (2008), New York Jets (2010)

Why he's here: Taylor enjoyed four All-Pro seasons and earned six invitations to the Pro Bowl during his Hall of Fame career. The 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year posted 139.5 career sacks. The versatile end is a member of the NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s.

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17. Andre Reed, WR

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Andre Reed #83 of the Buffalo Bills is grabbed by Patrick Surtain #23 of the Miami Dolphins during the AFC Wild Card Gameat Pro Player Stadium in Miami, Florida. The Dolphins defeated the Bills 24-17. Andy Lyons /Allsport

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Hometown: Allentown

Teams: Buffalo Bills (1985-99), Washington Redskins (2000)

Why he's here: One of the top playmakers of Buffalo's famed "K-Gun" offense, Reed caught 941 passes for 13,198 yards and 87 touchdowns during his Hall of Fame career. The Kutztown University alum made seven straight Pro Bowls from 1988-94. While with Buffalo, Reed started in five AFC Championship games and four Super Bowls.

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In this Jan. 9, 1977, photo, receiver Fred Biletnikoff, left, and quarterback Ken Stabler of the Oakland Raiders proudly hold up one finger, indicating their team is No. 1, after defeating the Minnesota Vikings in the Super Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. (AP Photo/File)

16. Fred Biletnikoff, WR

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Hometown: Erie

Teams: Oakland Raiders (1965-78)

Why he's here: Following an All-American career at Florida State, Biletnikoff became a favorite target of fellow Pro Football Hall of Famer Ken Stabler with the Oakland Raiders. Biletnikoff posted 10 straight seasons of 40 or more catches, ending his career with 589 receptions for 8,974 yards and 76 scores. The six-time Pro Bowler was the MVP of Super Bowl XI as the Raiders pummeled Minnesota, 32-14.

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15. Herb Adderley, DB

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Herb Adderley, cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys, is shown in Sept. 1972. (AP Photo)

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Hometown: Philadelphia

Teams: Green Bay Packers (1961-69), Dallas Cowboys (1970-72)

Why he's here: The Michigan State product was one of the NFL's top ring collectors of his era, winning five NFL championships and a pair of Super Bowls with the Packers. His 60-yard interception return for a touchdown was a key highlight of Green Bay's victory in Super Bowl II. The Pro Football Hall of Famer also won Super Bowl VI with Dallas. The five-time Pro Bowler logged 48 career interceptions.

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Curtis Martin #28, Running Back for the New York Jets tries to run the ball as Defensive Back Calvin Jackson #38 of the Miami Dolphins makes a block during the American Football Conference East game on 4 October 1998 at the Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, United States. The Jets won the game 20 - 9. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

14. Curtis Martin, RB

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: New England Patriots (1995-97), New York Jets (1998-2005)

Why he's here: Steady, dependable, durable – three words to describe this Pro Football Hall of Famer. Martin ran for 1,000 yards in 10 straight seasons, finishing his career with 14,101 – the fourth-highest mark in league history. The five-time Pro Bowler and 1995 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year scored 100 total touchdowns as a pro.

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13. Joe Namath, QB

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New York Jets quarterback (12) Joe Namath gets off a pass under pressure from the Baltimore Colts defenders during Super Bowl III in Miami, Fla., on Sunday, Jan. 12, 1969. (AP Photo)

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Hometown: Beaver Falls

Teams: New York Jets (1965-76), Los Angeles Rams (1977)

Why he's here: Namath is the person responsible for the most famous guarantee in NFL history. "Broadway Joe" assured the world that he and the underdog Jets would topple the mighty, heavily-favored Baltimore Colts in Super Bowl III, and he was right. Namath won Super Bowl MVP honors as the Jets won 16-7. Add in 27,663 passing yards and 173 TD passes and you get a Pro Football Hall of Famer.

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In this Oct. 26, 1992, file photo, Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly (12) throws a pass during an NFL football game against the New York Jets in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

12. Jim Kelly, QB

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: Buffalo Bills (1986-96)

Why he's here: The facilitator of Buffalo's "K-Gun" offense, Kelly guided Buffalo's no-huddle attack as the Bills victimized opposing defenses. The former Miami Hurricane led Buffalo to four straight Super Bowl appearances (1990-93) with Buffalo infamously coming up empty in all four games. Still, Kelly was a worthy inclusion into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after throwing for more than 35,000 yards and 237 touchdowns.

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11. Randy White, DL

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Denver quarterback Craig Morton is hit by Randy White (54) of Dallas after a pass that was intercepted and eventually led to a Dallas touchdown in first quarter Super Bowl XII action in New Orleans, Jan. 15, 1978. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1975-88)

Why he's here: "The Manster" enjoyed a brilliant run with the Cowboys, missing just one game in 14 years. The Pro Football Hall of Famer finished his career with 52 sacks and was named co-MVP of Super Bowl XII, which Dallas won 27-10 over Denver. The University of Maryland product was picked to nine Pro Bowls.

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Baltimore Colts Halfback Lenny Moore (24) carries around left end for a one yard gain. (AP Photo/Horace Cort)

10. Lenny Moore, RB/Flanker

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Hometown: Reading

Teams: Baltimore Colts (1956-1967)

Why he's here: This former Nittany Lion was one of the most versatile offensive players of his era. Splitting time at halfback and flanker, Moore scored 113 total touchdowns (63 rushing, 48 receiving, 1 kickoff return, 1 fumble recovery) in his 12-year career. The seven-time Pro Bowler and 1956 NFL Rookie of the Year was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1975.

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9. Marvin Harrison, WR

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Marvin Harrison #88 of the Indianapolis Colts runs for yards after the catch on a 67-yard reception in the third quarter against Chris Crocker #42 and Brandon Johnson #59 of the Cincinnati Bengals at Lucas Oil Stadium on December 7, 2008 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Hometown: Philadelphia

Teams: Indianapolis Colts (1996-2008)

Why he's here: Harrison is simply one of the most storied and dependable pass-catchers in league history. Catching passes from Peyton Manning for the bulk of his pro career, Harrison finished with 1,102 catches, 14,580 receiving yards and 128 touchdowns. The Pro Football Hall of Famer and Super Bowl XLI champion set a single-season NFL record with 143 catches during the 2002 campaign.

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Running back Tony Dorsett #33 of the Dallas Cowboys runs the ball during a game against the San Diego Chargers at Jack Murphy Stadium during the 1986 NFL season in San Diego, California. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

8. Tony Dorsett, RB

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Hometown: Rochester

Teams: Dallas Cowboys (1977-87), Denver Broncos (1988)

Why he's here: The 1976 Heisman Trophy winner starred at Pitt before carving out a Pro Football Hall of Fame career with the Cowboys. The dynamic Dorsett totaled 12,739 rushing yards, 398 receptions and 91 total TDs in his 12-year career. The 1977 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year won Super Bowl XII with Dallas.

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7. Mike Ditka, TE

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Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka is carried off the field by Steve McMichael, left, and William Perry after the Bears win Super Bowl XX in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 26, 1986. The Bears' Willie Gault (83) and Maury Buford (8) join in celebrating their 46-10 victory over the New England Patriots. (AP Photo/Phil Sandlin)

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Hometown: Carnegie

Teams: Chicago Bears (1961-66), Philadelphia Eagles (1967-68), Dallas Cowboys (1969-72)

Why he's here: Before becoming the head coach of the famed '85 Chicago Bears, Ditka revolutionized the tight end position during his own pro run. "Iron Mike" snagged 56 catches for 1,076 yards and 12 scores during his first year, claiming NFL Rookie of the Year honors. The five-time Pro Bowler and two-time Super Bowl champion finished with 427 receptions, 5,812 yards and 43 TDs.

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Darrelle Revis #24 of the New York Jets walks off the field after being defeated by the Miami Dolphins with a score of 34 to 13 at MetLife Stadium on December 17, 2016 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

6. Darrelle Revis, CB

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Hometown: Aliquippa

Teams: New York Jets (2007-12, 2015-16), Tampa Bay Buccaneers (2013), New England Patriots (2014), Kansas City Chiefs (2017)

Why he's here: The former Pitt Panther is undoubtedly one of the top cornerbacks of his generation. A true shutdown corner, the seven-time Pro Bowler brought the term "Revis Island" to the NFL. A Super Bowl champion with New England, Revis has recorded 494 tackles and 29 interceptions thus far in his NFL career. He's currently a free agent after the Chiefs released him in February.

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5. Mike Munchak, OL

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Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee Mike Munchak (L) stands with his presenter, former Houston Oilers teammate Bruce Matthews (R) during the enshrinement ceremony 04 August 2001 at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH. AFP PHOTO/David MAXWELL

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Hometown: Scranton

Teams: Houston Oilers (1982-93)

Why he's here: A top-10 pick out of Penn State in the 1982 NFL Draft, Munchak was elected to nine Pro Bowls in his stellar NFL career. A lifetime Oiler, Munchak was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Munchak served as the head coach of the Tennessee Titans for three seasons (2011-13) and has been the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach since 2014.

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Jack Ham (59) linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers in action, 1980. Location unknown. (AP Photo)

4. Jack Ham, LB

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Hometown: Johnstown

Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers (1971-1982)

Why he's here: One of the greatest outside linebackers in history, Ham was a key member of Pittsburg's vaunted "Steel Curtain" defense. A Pro Football Hall of Famer and eight-time Pro Bowler, Ham was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year in 1975. An All-American linebacker at Penn State, Ham won four Super Bowls with the Steelers.

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3. Dan Marino, QB

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Miami Dolphin quarterback Dan Marino (R) passes to a receiver against the Oakland Raiders 06 December in Oakland, California. AFP PHOTO/John G. MABANGLO

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: Miami Dolphins (1983-99)

Why he's here: One of the NFL's all-time great gunslingers, Marino spent his entire 17-year career with the Dolphins. A nine-time Pro Bowl selection, Marino finished with 61,361 passing yards and 420 touchdown passes. The Pro Football Hall of Famer owned several NFL passing records at the time of his retirement.

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Baltimore Colts quarterback John Unitas loosens his throwing arm before the start Super Bowl game with the Dallas Cowboys in Miami on Jan. 17, 1971. (AP Photo/Steve Starr)

2. Johnny Unitas, QB

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Hometown: Pittsburgh

Teams: Baltimore Colts (1956-72), San Diego Chargers (1973)

Why he's here: "Johnny U" ranks among the league's premier passers after throwing for 40,239 yards and 290 touchdowns. A 10-time Pro Bowler, Unitas was the first player to win three Associated Press NFL MVP awards. "The Golden Arm" won Super Bowl V and earned enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1979.

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1. Joe Montana, QB

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Joe Montana #16, Quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers prepares to throw a pass during the National Football Conference Championship game against the Los Angeles Rams on 14 January 1990 at Candlestick Park, San Francisco, California, United States. The 49ers won the game 30 - 3. (Photo by Otto Gruele Jr/Allsport/Getty Images)

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Hometown: New Eagle

Teams: San Francisco 49ers (1979-92), Kansas City Chiefs (1993-94)

Why he's here: Were you expecting anyone else? While Pa. boasts many accomplished quarterbacks, "Joe Cool" is at the head of the class. Arguably the greatest QB of all time, Montana won four Super Bowls with the 49ers and became the first player to win three Super Bowl MVP awards. An eight-time Pro Bowler, "The Comeback Kid" won a pair of NFL MVP awards, threw for over 40,500 yards and 273 touchdowns and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.