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Over the course of a 22-year career in the NFL, Jeff Feagles built a legacy of precise, directional punting. Jeff was known for his "coffin corner" and rare ability to keep the ball away from dangerous returners and bury opposing offenses near their own goal line. Jeff played college football at the University of Miami, and was originally signed by the New England Patriots in 1988. Jeff played for three other NFL teams before becoming a Giant, where he gained most fame. Jeff was a member of the New York Giants in their Super Bowl XLII win over the New England Patriots in 2008, the first Super Bowl of his 20 year career thus far. At 41 years, 10 months, 26 days of age, he was the oldest player to have played in a Super Bowl, until the Colts' Matt Stover broke the record in 2010. He earned Pro Bowl selections in 1995 and 2008. Throughout his career Jeff played with many standout players, including fellow Pro-Bowl selections Eli Manning, Justin Tuck, Shaun O'Hara, and John Carney. In 2010, Jeff retired as the NFL's career leader in punts (1,713), punting yards (71,211, or more than 40 miles), balls downed inside the 20-yard line (554), most consecutive games played in career (352), and 3rd most total games played in career (352).

Garry “G” Cobb played as a linebacker in the NFL for 11 years. He spent 6 seasons with the Detroit Lions, where he was a team captain for three years and led them to the playoffs in two of those years. Garry then played three years along side Hall-of-Famer Reggie White as a member of the Philadelphia Eagles. He finished his career with two years in Dallas playing for head coaches Tom Landry and Jimmy Johnson. Some of Garry teammates in Dallas were Hall-Of-Famers Troy Aikman and Michael Irvin. Recently, Garry has transitioned successfully to a radio and television career. Garry became a popular sports radio talk show host on Sportsradio 610-WIP in 1991. He became known as G. Cobb and has developed quite a following among sports fans and especially Eagles fans in the area. In addition, Garry was a sports anchor and reporter on CBS-3 television in Philadelphia for eight years.

Lito Sheppard was a cornerback in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles, New York Jets, Minnesota Vikings and Oakland Raiders. He was drafted in the first round of the 2002 NFL draft by the Eagles. During the 2004 season, Lito had five interceptions, including two returned for touchdowns. He was named Defensive Player of the Month for the month of November after returning two interceptions for touchdowns and was selected to his first Pro Bowl that year. On October 8, 2006, Lito became the first player in NFL history to have two interception returns of more than 100 yards. Both returns came against the Dallas Cowboys in 2004 and 2006, the most recent of which sealed a 38-24 win over the Cowboys and secured first place in the division for the Eagles. After an impressive career in Philly, Lito joined the Jets for the 2009 season where he played with quarterback Mark Sanchez and Pro Bowlers D’Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold. Lito went on to play a season with the Vikings and a season with the Raiders before retiring at the end of 2011.

Hugh Douglas was a defensive end in the NFL from 1995 to 2004 and is now a football analyst on ESPN. During his playing career, Hugh was a three-time Pro Bowler and a two-time All-Pro selection. A first-round draft pick in the 1995 NFL Draft, he played for the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles and Jacksonville Jaguars. Spending the majority of his career in Philadelphia, Hugh is ranked fourth behind Reggie White, Clyde Simmons and Trent Cole on the Eagles’ all-time sack list with 54.5 in his six seasons with the team. Along with two Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 1995, the Ohio native was a NFC champion with the Eagles in 2004.

Brian Mitchell is a former professional football player. He played in the NFL for thirteen seasons as a return specialist, running back and quarterback. Brian was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 1990 NFL Draft and played for the Philadelphia Eagles and New York Giants before the end of his football career. He was considered the second greatest specialist in NFL history by the NFL Network and continues to rank second on the NFL’s all-time list in all-purpose yardage with 23,330 yards. He helped the Redskins win Super Bowl XXVI and earned a Pro Bowl selection in 1995. Brian is also first in all-time combine yardage for a non-wide receiver and scored 13 special teams touchdowns, the second most in NFL history. In addition, he ranks third in punt return touchdowns with ten. By the time he retired in 2004, Brian recorded 2,336 receiving yards, 1,967 rushing yards, 14,014 kick return yards and 4,999 punt return yards.

Vince Papale played in the NFL for the Philadelphia Eagles for two seasons, from 1976 to 1978. Vince, a Chester, Philadelphia native and die-hard Eagles fan, was the inspiration for the 2006 movie Invincible. In 1976, he was a 30-year-old teacher, coach at his high school alma mater and part-time bartender. Deciding to act on a gut-feeling and a lifelong dream, Vince attended the public tryouts for his Eagles. He made the team and became the oldest rookie in the history of the NFL to play without college football experience. He went on to play wide receiver and special teams for the Eagles, playing in 41 of 44 regular season games and recording two fumble recoveries and one 15-yard reception. He was voted Special Teams Captain by his teammates and "Man of the Year" by the Eagles in 1978 for his many charitable activities. After a shoulder injury ended his career in 1979, he worked as a TV and radio broadcaster for eight years.

Charlie Garner is a Pro Bowl NFL running back. He played eleven seasons in the NFL after being drafted in the second round of the NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles. Charlie posted back-to-back 1,000 yard rushing seasons with the San Francisco 49ers in 1999 and 2000, and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2000 as well. Charlie then moved across the bay to the Oakland Raiders, helping them to the Super Bowl in 2002. Charlie recorded 7,097 rushing yards and 39 rushing touchdowns over the course of his career, as well as 3,711 receiving yards and 12 receiving touchdowns.

Duce Staley is a Super Bowl Champion NFL running back. He played ten seasons in the NFL with the Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. Duce began his career in Philadelphia where he posted back-to-back one thousand yards rushing seasons and was later a member of the Super Bowl XL Champion Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also the Eagles Ed Block Courage Award winner for the 2001 season.

Ron Jaworski is a former NFL Quarterback and current NFL broadcaster for ESPN. Ron played seventeen seasons in the NFL, mostly with the Philadelphia Eagles. Ron led the Eagles to the 1980 NFC Championship, and was also voted to the Pro Bowl. Ron was also the recipient of the Bert Bell Award, given to the NFL’s best player by the Maxwell Club. Ron was also voted the UPI NFC Player of the Year for the 1980 season.

Fred Barnett is a former NFL wide receiver who played for the Philadelphia Eagles and the Miami Dolphins. During his eight professional seasons between 1990 and 1997, Fred was admired for his aerobic movements and catches. This talent was recognized in 1992 when Fred was selected to the Pro-Bowl. One of Fred's most memorable career catches was when he received a 95-yard touchdown pass from former Eagles teammate, Randall Cunningham. This play goes down as one of the longest plays in franchise history. Fred has not only been respected for his physical performance, but for his character as well. In 1994, Fred was awarded the NFL Ed Block Courage Award, which is given to the NFL player who as a role model of inspiration, sportsmanship, and courage.

Vin Baker is a four-time NBA All-Star and 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist. The 6-foot-11 power forward attended the University of Hartford where he averaged 28.3 points per game, 4th in the country, and finished with 2,238 points, a school record that still stands. During his final year, Baker was called by Sports Illustrated, "America's Best-Kept Secret." In 1993, Baker was the 8th draft pick and signed with the Milwaukee Bucks. During his NBA career he also played for the Seattle SuperSonics, Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, Los Angeles Clippers, and Minnesota Timberwolves. During his career Vin averaged 15 points and 7.4 rebounds per game. During his NBA career Vin started The Stand Tall Foundation, a charitable organization that helped give kids a better future by financially assisting with different charitable and volunteer organizations. Stand Tall sponsored such activities as Vin's Youth All-Star Awards Program; created to reward youth involved in constructive activities and to demonstrate that religion and sports can be a winning combination and Stand Tall Achievement Awards; identifying and rewarding students who have excelled in academics and shown outstanding civic achievement. Since retiring from the NBA, Vin has shared his knowledge of the game and experience by coaching Men’s Basketball at Texas Southern University and Old Saybrook High School. In addition, the proud father and family man is working with young people to promote their personal development, health, wellness, and education.

Carlos Bradley was a NFL linebacker for six seasons from 1981 to 1987. Carlos spent five seasons with the San Diego Chargers before playing in Philadelphia with the Eagles for his final season. As a pro, Carlos was named one of the strongest rookies in the league. In San Diego, Carlos shared the field with NFL greats such as Kellen Winslow, Doug Wilkerson and quarterback Dan Fouts. Before getting drafted by the Chargers in 1981, Carlos played at Wake Forest University where he was a Strength Team All-American as well as an All-American selection for his contribution at the linebacker position.

Blaine Bishop is a former All-Pro NFL safety. He played ten seasons in the NFL, nine with the Tennessee Titans/Houston Oilers organization and one with the Philadelphia Eagles. Blaine was voted to four Pro Bowls in his career including three All-Pro selections. He was considered one of the hardest hitting safeties of his generation and helped lead the Titans to Super Bowl XXXIV during the 1999 season.

Ken O'Brien is a former quarterback who played in the NFL for the New York Jets and Philadelphia Eagles. Ken played quarterback for over a decade in the NFL. Taken in the 1983 NFL Draft with the 24th pick of the first round by the New York Jets out of UC Davis, he amassed over 25,000 yards in his 11-year career. In 1985, he was the highest rated quarterback in the NFL. He also led the NFL with the lowest rate of interceptions in 1985, 1987, and 1988. On September 21st, 1986, as a Jet, Ken faced off against Miami Quarterback Dan Marino in a game when the two quarterbacks combined to set an NFL record 927 passing yards and 10 touchdowns in a single game. A first-round pick by the Jets in 1983, Ken led the NFL in passing in 1985 and would later become the highest rated Quarterback in the NFL. Along with Marino, Ken shared the field with Freeman McNeal, Marion Barber, Mark Gastineau and often connected with wide receiver Wesley Walker in his time as a New York Jet. He held the team record for most consecutive pass completions in a game with 17. Ken is the only Quarterback to pass for 400 or more yards (431) in a game and earn a perfect NFL 158.3 rating. Growing up in Carmichael, CA, his high school football career led him to play at UCDavis where he was a Division II All-American in 1982. Ken left the Jets in 1992 and played briefly in Philadelphia before retiring in 1994. A two-time Pro Bowl selection (1985 and 1991) and AFC Player of the Year in 1985, Ken was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1997.

Jeremy Bloom became famous as a two-sport star, competing in skiing and football. He is a three-time World Champion, two-time Olympian, and eleven-time World Cup gold medalist in freestyle moguls skiing. In 2005, he won a record six straight World Cup events, the most in a single season in the sport's history. He finished ninth in the 2002 Salt Lake Games and sixth in the 2006 Turin Games. Jeremy was an All-American wide receiver and punt returner at the University of Colorado for two seasons, but was unable to continue because the N.C.A.A. ruled his professional endorsement contracts for skiing compromised his amateur status and ended his collegiate football eligibility. In March 2003, Jeremy won the 30th annual CBS Superstars Competition in Jamaica; he defeated nine professional athletes including Dexter Jackson, Ahman Green, Will Allen and Super Bowl MVP Hines Ward to win the competition. Jeremy went on to play one season for the Philadelphia Eagles and three for the Pittsburgh Steelers before retiring from the NFL due to hamstring injuries in 2008. He announced his comeback to skiing after retiring from the football, targeting the 2010 Vancouver Games. Jeremy has undertaken many entrepreneurial pursuits since retiring from sports. In 2008, Jeremy founded the Wish of a Lifetime Charity, which grants lifelong wishes to 80, 90, & 100+ year old people (Seniorwish.org). Jeremy also co-founded the internet company Integrate.com two years later. The Foundry Group invested $4.25 million into the start-up, which has become the "Best New Company" according to the 2011 American Business Awards in New York City. In 2012, Integrate.com received an $11 million investment from Comcast Ventures and Liberty Global. Due to Integrate's success, Forbes Magazine named Jeremy to its 30 under 30 list of influential people in technology in 2011. Jeremy also works as a Fox Sports college football analyst and worked for NBC as on-air talent at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.

Steve Bardo is a retired NBA shooting guard who played for several teams in the 1990's. During his standout career at the University of Illinois, 6'5" Steve scored 909 points and compiled 495 assists. He was part of the "Flyin' Illini" team that qualified for the 1989 NCAA men's basketball tournament Final Four. Steve was selected in the 1990 NBA Draft by the Atlanta Hawks, but never played for the team, playing one game with the San Antonio Spurs during the 1991–92 NBA season. He also appeared for the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons, amassing 32 more regular season games. Throughout his career, Steve shared the court with teammates such as Derek Harper, Terry Davis and Tim Legler. Since retiring from basketball, Steve has pursued a career as an author, a motivational speaker, and is currently a college basketball and First Take analyst for ESPN and is a successful author and speaker.

Ricky Watters was an NFL running back for the San Francisco 49ers, Philadelphia Eagles and the Seattle Seahawks. Ricky was known throughout his playing career for his outstanding receiving skills and his unique high-step running style, which earned him the nickname Ricky “Running” Watters. Recruited in the second round of the 1991 NFL Draft by the 49ers, Ricky reached the NFC Championship Game in 1992, 1993 and 1994 with San Francisco before winning Super Bowl XXIX. During that game, he scored three touchdowns in their 49-26 victory over the San Diego Chargers. Ricky joined the Philadelphia Eagles in 1995 as a free agent, helping the Eagles get to the playoffs in 1995 and 1996. Ricky was honored as a three-time All-Pro Running Back and participated in five Pro Bowls. He continues to be the only running back ever to run for 1,000 yards for three different teams.

Darrin Smith was nicknamed “Triple-Double” after winning two NCAA championships rings, two Super Bowl rings and completing two degrees. As a linebacker in the NFL from 1993 to 2004, Darrin played for the Dallas Cowboys, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks and New Orleans Saints. During a four-year career with the Cowboys, Darrin was a consistent starter and helped the team to two Super Bowl victories, first in 1994 against the Buffalo Bills and again in 1996 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was quickly known as one of the fastest linebackers in the league and recorded two 100-tackle seasons including 117 tackles in 1996 alone. Darrin went on to play for three other NFL teams, spending the most seasons with the Saints from 2000 to 2004. As a starting linebacker for the Saints, he was a key component to the team’s defense that finished the season with the NFC West Division title.

Guy McIntyre is a former Pro Bowl offensive guard and three-time Super Bowl Champion. He played thirteen seasons in the National Football League and was a member of the San Francisco 49ers during their run of three Super Bowl Championships under Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh. He was one of the first offensive linemen to be used as a blocking back and helped protect legendary quarterback Joe Montana. He was selected to five Pro Bowls during his career.

Barry Gardner is an NFL linebacker who has played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, New York Jets, and New England Patriots. Throughout his eight-season career, Barry played in 110 games and has a combined total of 161 tackles. He is often known for his skills as a special teams player.

Jay Fiedler is a recently retired NFL quarterback who owned the fifth-best starting record among quarterbacks of his time. After playing his college football at Dartmouth College, Jay had stints with the Philadelphia Eagles (1994–95), Minnesota Vikings (1998), and Jacksonville Jaguars (1999) before finding steady work with the Dolphins (2000–04) beginning in 2000. Jay's stint with the Miami Dolphins featured three 10+ win seasons in four years, two 11–5 seasons in 2000 and 2001, an AFC East title, and two postseason appearances including a victory for the Miami Dolphins. Jay signed with the Jets as an unrestricted free agent on March 11, 2005, as a backup quarterback to Chad Pennington. Jay played in 76 games with 60 starts and is a 58.7 percent career passer. He has thrown 69 touchdowns and 66 interceptions.

John Fitzgerald Booty played as a defensive back for eight years with five NFL teams, including the New York Jets, Philadelphia Eagles, Phoenix Cardinals, New York Giants, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Before playing in the NFL, John played football at Texas Christian University. Throughout his eight year career, John played in 102 games with 37 starts. Since retiring, John has started and sold his own businesses, works as an NFL Analyst, is a guest motivational speaker and a community activist. He is an Honorary Member of the Washington Redskins Alumni Association and the recipient of the 2012 Sports and Fitness Industry Lifetime Achievement Award. He currently works with Gridiron Legacy and is a Partner with Hall of Fame Reporting.