A superstar in both football and baseball at USC, Washington couldn't join the National Football League because of its segregationist policies, so he dominated for the Hollywood Bears in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League, where he was their best player.  When the Cleveland Rams relocated to Los Angeles, the time was right for reintegration, and the Rams signed him (along with Woody Strode).  Washington’s knees were already banged up, and his tenure in the NFL was only three years, but his role in football should never be discounted. 

His overall impact definitely earns him his place on this list.  If only!!!

Debuting for the San Francisco 49ers as a second-round pick from UCLA in 1976, Randy Cross played his entire 13-year career with the Niners, where he helped them win three Super Bowls.

Cross was an All-Rookie at Center, where he played the first three years of his career.  He moved to Right Guard in 1979, where he played until 1986 and earned three Pro Bowls.  Cross went back to Center for his last two seasons, retiring in 1988.

The Offensive Lineman started 180 of 185 Games in his career, with an Approximate career Value of 132.

A member of the All-Time Pittsburgh Steelers team, Carnell Lake, was named to four of his five Pro Bowls there, those four being consecutive (1994 to 1997).  Used predominantly at Strong Safety, Lake would be A First Team All-Pro in 1997 and is one of the few Defensive Backs how had at least 15 Sacks and 15 Interceptions.  Lake finished his career with the Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens, and while his overall INT numbers (16) were modest, his versatility and ability to rush the QB made him one of the most dangerous players in Steelers history.