116. Wilber Marshall
There was a time when a case could be made that Wilber Marshall was the best Linebacker in football. In 1985, he was a member of the most dominating team of the decade, the Super Bowl XX Champion, Chicago Bears. The year after, he was a First Team All-Pro, led the league in Approximate Value (23), and was a Pro Bowler for the first time. Marshall was overshadowed by some of his teammates (William Perry & Richard Dent), but those in the know saw Marshall as one of the most versatile outside linebackers in the NFL.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Titusville, Florida, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 2001
- Position: Linebacker
- Games Played: 179
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Notable Statistics: 23 Interceptions
304 Interception Return Yards
3 Interception Return Touchdowns
24 Forced Fumbles
16 Fumble Recoveries
76 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
45.0 Quarterback Sacks
1,043 Combined Tackles
67 Solo Tackles*
23 Assisted Tackles*
1 Rushing Attempt
1 Rushing Yard
121 Approximate Value
15 Playoff Games
3 Fumble Recoveries
65 Fumble Recovery Yards
1 Fumble Recovery Touchdown
4.5 Quarterback Sacks
8 Combined Tackles
*Solo Tackles and Assisted Tackles became statistics in 1994. - Played For: Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, Houston Oilers, New York Jets, Washington Redskins
- College: Florida
- Drafted: 1st Round, 11th Overall in 1984
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Major Accolades and Awards:
Super Bowl Champion (2) (Chicago Bears XX & Washington Redskins XXVI)
First Team All-Pro Selection (2) (1986 & 1992)
Second Team All-Pro Selection (1) (1991)
Pro Bowl Selection (3) (1986, 1987 & 1992)
Highest Approximate Value (1) (1986) -
Other Points of Note:
Top Ten Defensive Player of the Year Finishes:
3rd in 1986, 6th in 1991 & 3rd in 1992
Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (3) (1986, 1991 & 1992)
Top Ten Finishes: Interceptions (1) (1991)
Top Ten Finishes: Combined Tackles (1) (1988)
Top Ten Finishes: Forced Fumbles (5) (1985, 1986, 1987, 1988 & 1991) -
Notable All Time Rankings: 47. Forced Fumbles: 41
77. Combined Tackles: 1,043 - Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: None
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