NFL Greats
NFL Greats (1960 - 2005), Colored Pencil & Oil Pastel, 30in x 40in, (2005). Artist Private Collection
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“NFL Greats (1960-2005)” is a meticulously crafted colored pencil illustration with an oil pastel field background, bridging nearly half a century of football history. At its heart, rivals George Halas and Vince Lombardi share a respectful handshake, symbolizing football's enduring spirit, while 47 carefully selected players—from 1960s legends to 2005's rising stars—surround this powerful moment, creating a timeless tribute to the game's greatest heroes and coaches. Click on the images below to see a more detailed version of these small illustrations.
Alan Page; Defensive Tackle; Minnesota Vikings
Anthony Munoz; Offensive Tackle; Cincinnati Bengals
Art Shell; Offensive Tackle; Oakland Raiders
Barry Sanders; Running Back; Detroit Lions
Brett Favre; Quarterback; Green Bay Packers
Bruce Smith; Defensive End; Buffalo Bills
Chuck Bednarik; Offensive Center - Middle Linebacker; Philadelphia Eagles
Chuck Noll; Head Coach; Pittsburgh Steelers
Dan Marino; Quarterback; Miami Dolphins
Darrell Green; Defensive Back; Washington Redskins
Deacon Jones; Defensive End; Los Angeles Rams
Deion Sanders; Defensive Back; Dallas Cowboys
Derrick Thomas; Outside Linebacker; Kansas City Chiefs
Dick Butkus; Middle Linebacker; Chicago Bears
Donovan McNabb; Quarterback; Philadelphia Eagles
Emmitt Smith; Running Back; Dallas Cowboys
George Halas; H.C. Chicago Bears and Vince Lombardi; H.C. Green Bay Packers
Howie Long; Defensive End; Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders
Jan Stenerud; Kicker; Kansas City Chiefs
Jerry Kramer; Offensive Guard; Green Bay Packers
Jerry Rice; Wide Receiver; San Francisco 49ers
Jim Brown; Running Back; Cleveland Browns
Joe Jacoby; Offensive Tackle; Washington Redskins
Joe Montana; Quarterback; San Francisco 49ers
Joe Namath; Quarterback; New York Jets
John Elway; Quarterback; Denver Broncos
John Madden; Head Coach; Oakland Raiders
Johnny Unitas; Quarterback; Baltimore Colts
Kellen Winslow; Tight End; San Diego Chargers
Lawrence Taylor; Outside Linebacker; New York Giants
Lynn Swann; Wide Receiver; Pittsburgh Steelers
"Mean" Joe Greene; Defensive Tackle; Pittsburgh Steelers
Michael Vick; Quarterback; Atlanta Falcons
Mike Webster; Offensive Center; Pittsburgh Steelers
Ozzie Newsome; Tight End; Cleveland Browns
Paul Warfield; Wide Receiver; Miami Dolphins
Peyton Manning; Quarterback; Indianapolis Colts
Ray Guy; Punter; Oakland / Los Angeles Raiders
Ray Nitschke; Middle Linebacker; Green Bay Packers
Reggie White; Defensive End; Green Bay Packers
Ronnie Lott; Safety; San Francisco 49ers
Shannon Sharpe; Tight End; Denver Broncos
Steve Largent; Wide Receiver; Seattle Seahawks
Tom Brady; Quarterback; New England Patriots
Tom Landry; Head Coach; Dallas Cowboys
Walter Payton; Running Back; Chicago Bears
Warren Sapp; Defensive Tackle; Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Willie Roaf; Offensive Tackle' New Orleans Saints