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Encyclopedia Britannica: Reggie White

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Reggie White, an American professional gridiron football player who was one of the most dominant defensive lineman in the history of the sport. In his 15-year National Football League...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Ronnie Lott

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Ronnie Lott, an American gridiron football player who earned first-team All-Pro honors at all three defensive backfield positions during his standout 14-year National Football League (NFL)...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Gene Lipscomb

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Gene Lipscomb, an American gridiron football player and larger-than-life "character" whose exploits helped make professional football the most popular sport in the United States during the...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Earl Campbell

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Earl Campbell, an American gridiron football running back whose bruising style made him one of the most dominant rushers in the history of the sport despite his relatively short career.
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr.

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Johnnie L. Cochran, Jr., an American trial lawyer who gained international prominence with his skillful and controversial defense of O.J. Simpson, a football player and celebrity who was...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Gale Sayers

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Gale Sayers, an American gridiron football player who in 1977 became the youngest player ever voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Though knee injuries shortened his career, Sayers...
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Encyclopedia Britannica: Walter Payton

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This entry from Encyclopedia Britannica features Walter Payton, an American professional gridiron football player whose productivity and durability made him one of the game's greatest running backs. He retired in 1987 as the leading...