Lance Alworth
Career Stats: 136 games played (127 starts), 542 receptions, 10,266 yards, 85 TD
Alworth is credited with developing the vertical attack. The dynamic Charger receiver showed the NFL in the 1960s how successful a spread offense can be when equipped with the right set of weapons. Alworth was a powerhouse on the outside, averaging over 19 yards per catch throughout his career. Each time he touched the ball, he had a chance to score six points. Alworth still holds the record with 12 touchdown receptions of 70 yards or more in a career. One of the greatest Chargers players in the team’s history, he topped the AFL in each of the three major receiving categories three times.
Lance Alworth
Larry Fitzgerald
Career Stats: 263 games played (261 starts), 1,432 receptions, 17,492 yards, 121 TD
Throws are never dropped by Larry Fitzgerald. If it lands in his hands, it will be caught. Since 2004, Fitz has participated in 250 games with the Cardinals. In the 250 battles, the legend has been targeted 2,263 times. With only 29 career drops, Fitzgerald is so sure-handed that he has more tackles (39 total) than drops. Let that idea sink in. With age, Fitzgerald successfully recreated himself. The former third-round selection came into the league as an outside receiver who could flatten defenses. Once he approached 30 years old, he moved closer to the ball and developed into an adept short route runner. The most remarkable feat Fitz accomplished was setting the record for the most receptions (30), receiving yards (546), and receiving touchdowns (7) by a single player in a single postseason during the 2008 playoffs.
Larry Fitzgerald
