Elroy Hirsch
Career Stats: 127 games played (102 starts), 387 receptions, 7,029 yards, 60 TD
Unquestionably one of the best athletes of his period was Elroy Hirsch, a Hall of Famer. For the Los Angeles Rams as well as the Chicago Rockets, he participated in every position on the field. Hirsch spent the latter half of his career as one of the best wide receivers in the game, while starting off as a player who could do it all (rushing for 226 yards and intercepting six passes as a rookie). Hirsch established an NFL record in 1951 with 1,495 receiving yards; it wasn’t surpassed for another 20 years.
Elroy Hirsch
Chad Johnson
Career Stats: 166 games played (135 starts), 766 receptions, 11,059 yards, 67 TD
When he played, the receiver once known as “Ochocinco” ignited the league with his charismatic personality and versatile skill set. Johnson amassed 1,100+ receiving yards annually from 2002 through 2007, winning five Pro Bowls and being named to two All-Pro First-Teams along the way. Johnson could talk a great game, but on the field, he was ineffective. He had sure hands and was a skilled route runner. He had unmatched confidence, which he exploited to his advantage against the best defensive backs in the league.
Chad Johnson
