Legend's Colleges
Barry Sanders
Oklahoma State
This man was selected by the Cardinals as a safety in 1998 but placed his career on hold to join the US Army after 9/11. He was killed in an incident in 2004 while serving and has become an icon to those in sports who serve during their careers.
Pat Tillman
Pistol Pete
Oklahoma State
David Tyree made one of the most iconic plays in history with the helmet catch to lead the Giants over the Patriots in this super bowl
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Gillette Stadium
New England Patriots
Drew Brees
Purdue
"Captain America", as he was known, served three years in the Navy before leading the Cowboys to win superbowls 6 and 12.
Roger Staubach
Sebastian the Ibis
University of Miami
The Falcons blew a 28-3 lead to the Patriots in this super bowl
51
Hard Rock Stadium
Miami Dolphins
Dan Marino
University of Pittsburgh
Before he won the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 2000, this running back for the Broncos served in the Marines for 7 years before being drafted
Mike Anderson
Lil' Red
Nebraska
Santonio Holmes got both feet in on his iconic catch to secure himself as super bowl MVP in this game where the Steelers beat the Cardinals
43
Levi's Stadium
San Francisco 49ers
Walter Payton
Jackson State University
This Patriots long snapper is not only an active member of the roster but he is also an active member of the Navy reserve
Joe Cardona
Big Red the Hilltopper
Western Kentucky
Malcolm Butler intercepted a pass in the endzone to secure the win for the Patriots over the Seahawks in this super bowl
49
Allegiant Stadium
Las Vegas Raiders
Troy Aikmen
Oklahoma/UCLA
This offensive tackle served three tours and served 4 years in the Army. After his service, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in the NFL for 7 years until 2021
Alejandro Villanueva
The Fighting Okra
Delaware State
The Titans were one yard short to tie the game in this super bowl that gave the Rams their first super bowl win
34
TIAA Bank Stadium
Jacksonville Jaguars