Unstoppable in his routes, bizarre in his celebrations, and divisive off the field, Owens played for 15 seasons before retiring as an NFL hero.
The man with the most career receptions (819), receiving yards (13,089), and touchdown receptions (100) was Steve Largent, who retired in 1989.
Reggie Wayne, who played for the Colts for his entire 14-year NFL career, is regarded as a legend in Indianapolis.
The American Football League (AFL) has a renowned player named Lance Alworth who had a big impact in the 1960s.
In college, he became the first receiver to ever win the Heisman trophy, and the Raiders selected him later.
Sterling Sharpe, Shannon Sharpe's older brother, made a notable NFL debut in the early 1990s.
Imagine being such an outstanding athlete that someone creates a term in your sport's lexicon in your honor.
Coach Buddy Ryan of the Philadelphia Eagles is credited as saying about Cris Carter that "all he does is catch touchdowns."
Coach Buddy Ryan of the Philadelphia Eagles is credited as saying about Cris Carter that "all he does is catch touchdowns."
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