These Are The Toughest Football Players To Ever Play The Game

Published on September 2, 2020
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Leo Nomellini

Leo Nomellini played as a defensive/offensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers from 1950 until 1963. He was known as “The Lion” as he was quick with impressive upper body strength. He was an All-Pro offensive tackle for two seasons and also an All-Pro defensive tackle for four seasons. He started in all but 9 games over the 14 seasons that he played.

Leo Nomellini

Leo Nomellini

Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert played as linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974 until 1984. Though he was not the bulkiest, he more than made up for it with toughness, which earned him the nickname “Count Dracula,” since his missing front teeth made him a scary sight.

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Jack Lambert

Jack Lambert