All-Time Philadelphia NFL-AFL Team

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    This team represents Ted Silary's opinion of the best NFL-AFL players from high schools in Philadelphia's three city leagues (Public, Catholic, Inter-Ac) through the 2013 season.
    A complete list of Philly's NFL-AFL players is here, along with "closest corner" info (shows where they lived while in high school).
    Most statistical information on the players' pro careers was researched on www.pro-football-reference.com

OFFENSE

Rich Gannon QB
St. Joseph's Prep / Delaware
Teams: Vikings, 1987-92; Redskins, '93; Chiefs, '95-98; Raiders, '99-2004.
Pro Bowl: Four times.
All-Pro: Two times.
Notes: Completed 60 percent of his passes for 28,743 career yards and 180
TDs . . . Led the NFL in yards-per-game (293.1) in '02 while earning league
MVP honors . . . Made starts in 132 of his 157 career games . . . Led Raiders
to Super Bowl XXXVII.

Leroy Kelly RB
Simon Gratz / Morgan State
Team: Browns, 1964-73.
Pro Bowl: Six times.
All-Pro: Six times.
Notes: Generated 12,329 combined yards (7,274 rushing, 2,281 receiving,
2,774 on returns) while scoring 90 total TDs . . . Won NFL rushing title in '67
and '68 . . . Hall of Fame inductee in 1994.

Kevin Jones RB
Cardinal O'Hara / Virginia Tech
Teams: Lions, 2004-07; Bears, '08.
Pro Bowl: None
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Carried 795 yards for 3,176 yards and 24 TDs . . . Averaged 4.0 yards
per carry . . . Added 143 catches for 1,011 yards and three scores . . . Logged
49 career starts in 64 games.

Marvin Harrison WR
Roman Catholic / Syracuse
Team: Colts, 1996-2008.
Pro Bowl: Eight times.
All-Pro: Three times.
Notes: Turned 1,102 catches into 14,580 yards and 128 TDs . . . Led NFL
receivers in yards-per-catch in '99 (103.9) and '02 (107.6) . . . For his career
he averaged 13.2 YPC and 76.7 yards-per-game . . . At least one organization
named him a first team All-NFL performer for six seasons (1999-2004) . . .
Starred for Colts' championship team in Super Bowl XLI.

Irvin "Bo" Roberson WR
John Bartram / Cornell
Teams: Chargers, 1961; Raiders, '62-65; Bills, '65; Dolphins, '66.
Pro Bowl: Once.
All-Pro. None.
Notes: After winning the silver medal in the long jump in the 1960 Olympics,
he advanced to the AFL and made 176 receptions for 2,917 yards and 12 TDs
. . . His career also featured 584 yards on rushes and 3,057 on kickoff returns
. . . Led the AFL in all-purpose yardage (1,615) in '65 . . . Made three catches
for 88 yards as Bills beat Chargers, 23-0, for AFL crown.

Frank Wycheck TE
Archbishop Ryan / Maryland
Teams: Redskins, 1993-94; Oilers/Titans, 1995-2003.
Pro Bowl: Three times.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Made 505 career receptions for 5,126 yards and 28 TDs . . . Averaged
10.2 yards-per-catch . . . Made 135 starts in 155 games . . . Five times topped
600 receiving yards.

Erik Williams L
John Bartram / Central State (O.)
Teams: Cowboys, 1991-2000; Ravens, '01.
Pro Bowl: Four times.
All-Pro: Three times.
Notes: Was considered one of game's premier tackles . . . His blocking gave big
boost to QB Troy Aikman and RB Emmitt Smith en route to stardom . . .
Collected three Super Bowl rings . . . Was a starter in 133 games (of 146).

Jahri Evans L
Frankford / Bloomsburg
Team: Saints, 2006-13.
Pro Bowl: Five times.
All-Pro: Four times.
Notes: Has been a starter in all 126 of his lifetime appearances . . . Prior to the
2010 season, he became the NFL's highest paid interior lineman . . . The stalwarts
behind him have been QB Drew Brees and RB Pierre Thomas.

Frank "Bucko" Kilroy L
North Catholic / Temple
Teams: Steagles, 1943; Eagles, 1944-55.
Pro Bowl: Three times.
All-Pro: Three times.
Notes: Two-way line starter for championship teams in '48 and '49 and for
runner-up in '47. . .Helped Steve Van Buren win NFL rushing title in that same
span.

Harry Swayne L
Cardinal Dougherty / Rutgers
Teams: Bucs, 1987-90; Chargers, 1991-96; Broncos, 1997-98; Ravens,
1999-2000; Dolphins, '01.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Was a full-time starter in seven seasons . . . Played in four Super Bowls
-- with Chargers in XXIX, Broncos in XXXII (champ) and XXXIII (champ),
and Ravens in XXXV (champ) . . . Played DE in first two seasons . . . Made
starts in 13 career playoff games.

Jim Cooper L
Cardinal Dougherty / Temple
Teams: Cowboys, 1977-86.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Except for brief stints, was a full-time starter for eight seasons . . . Made
appearances in 17 playoff games . . . Member of Super Bowl champs in '78
(XII) . . . Gave major support to QB Danny White and RB Tony Dorsett.

Florian Kempf K
Cardinal Dougherty / Penn
Teams: Oilers, 1982-84; Saints, '87.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Hit 64 of 67 career PAT while adding 29 field goals on 38 tries . . .
Produced 84 points in '83 . . . Also played pro soccer.

Jim Fraser P
Germantown Academy / Wisconsin
Teams: Broncos, 1962-64; Chiefs, '65; Patriots, '66; Saints, '68.
Pro Bowl: Three times.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Averaged 42.2 yards on 278 career punts . . . Posted AFL's best
average in '63 (44.4) and '64 (44.2) . . . Uncorked a 75-yarder in '62 . . .
Never had one blocked.

Larry Marshall KR/PR
Bishop Egan / Maryland
Teams: Chiefs, 1972-73; Vikings, 1974; Eagles, 1974-77; Rams, '78;
Chiefs '78.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None
Notes: Returned 152 career punts for 1,466 yards . . . Returned 138
kickoffs for 3,396 yards . . . Longest return in each category was 48 yards
. . . Notched 651 kickoff yards in '76 and 489 punt yards in '77.

DEFENSE

Joe Klecko L
St. James (Pa.) / Temple
Teams: Jets, 1977-87; Colts, 1988.
Pro Bowl: Four times.
All-Pro: Three times.
Notes: Made Pro Bowl at three different positions (end, tackle twice, nose
tackle) . . . Rang up 77.5 career sacks with Jets, with a high of 20.5 in '81.

Jim Katcavage L
Roman Catholic / Dayton
Teams: Giants, 1956-68.
Pro Bowl: Three times.
All-Pro: Three times.
Notes: Top defensive lineman for teams that won three consecutive
conference titles (1961-63) . . . Played in six NFL title games . . . Once led
the Giants in career fumble recoveries (19).

Mike Jarmoluk L
Frankford / Temple
Teams: Bears, 1946-47; Boston Yanks, 1948; NY Bulldogs, 1949; Eagles,
1949-55.
Pro Bowl: Once.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Starter for Bears' champs in '46 and Eagles' champs in '49 . . . Also
played offense . . . Named to Eagles' all-time team in '65 . . . Was Eagles'
captain for part of career.

Jesse Richardson L
Roxborough / Alabama
Teams: Eagles, 1953-56/'58-61; Patriots, 1962-64.
Pro Bowl: Once.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: The Sporting News named him a first team All-NFL performer in
'59 and '61; United Press International gave him second team honors in '60
. . . Key performer for Eagles' '60 NFL champs.

Lance Johnstone L
Germantown / Temple
Teams: Raiders, 1996-2000/2006; Vikings, 2001-05.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Made 80 starts in 166 career games . . . Racked up 72 sacks while
posting at least 10 in four seasons . . . Scored four TDs -- three on fumble
returns (ninth best effort in NFL history) and one via an interception . . .
Added 82 assists to 303 tackles.

Al Atkinson LB
Monsignor Bonner / Villanova
Teams: Jets, 1965-74.
Pro Bowl: Once.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Starting middle linebacker for Jets in Super Bowl III; played entire
second half with separated shoulder . . . Long-time starter.

Victor Hobson LB
St. Joseph's Prep / Michigan
Teams: Jets, 2003-07; Bengals, 2008; Cardinals, 2008.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Made starts in 57 of his 79 career games . . . Racked up 237 tackles
and 107 assists . . . Logged 11 sacks . . . Recorded best year in '06 with
66 and 34.

John Tracey LB
Northeast / Texas A&M
Teams: Cardinals, 1959-60; Eagles, 1961; Bills, 1962-67.
Pro Bowl: Twice.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Played in 110 career games . . . Made 12 interceptions with a high of
five in 1963 . . . He and two partners started together for 62 consecutive games
with the Bills, setting a pro record . . . Won AFL titles in 1964 and '65.

Herb Adderley B
Northeast / Michigan State
Teams: Packers, 1961-'69; Cowboys, 1970-'72.
Pro Bowl: Five times.
All-Pro: Five times.
Notes: Star player for three Super Bowl champs (Packers in I and II, Cowboys
in VI) and one runner-up (Cowboys in V) . . . Returned 48 career interceptions
for 1,046 yards and seven TDs . . . Hall of Fame inductee in 1980.

Frank Reagan B
North Catholic / Penn
Teams: Giants, 1941/1946-48; Eagles, 1949-51.
Pro Bowl: None.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Missed the '42 through '45 seasons while serving in the military . . .
Hustled for 35 career interceptions and 10 fumble recoveries . . . Led the
NFL with 203 yards on interception returns in 1947 . . . Also a quality
punter/return man.

Brent Grimes B
Northeast / Shippensburg
Teams: Falcons, 2007-12; Dolphins, 2013.
Pro Bowl: Twice.
All-Pro: None.
Notes: Has recorded 274 tackles along with 40 assists . . . Also owns 17
interceptions . . . Rallied strong in 2013 after suffering a serious injury in
'12 . . . Broke up 23 passes in 2010.

Best of the rest

Anthony Becht, TE, Bonner, West Virginia, 2000-11, Jets/Bucs/Rams/
Cardinals/Chiefs, 188 catches/1,537 yards/21 TDs.

Bob Bell, DL, West Phila., Cincinnati, 1971-78, Lions/Cardinals.

Eddie Bell, DB, West Phila., Penn, 1955-58/1960; Eagles/Titans.

Raheem Brock, DL, Dobbins, Temple, 2002-11, Colts/Seahawks.

James Brown, L, Jules Mastbaum, Virginia State, 1993-99, Jets/Dolphins.

John Cappelletti, RB, Monsignor Bonner, Penn State, 1974-78/1980-83,
Rams/Chargers, 824 rushes/2,951 yds. /24 TDs.

Dick Christy, Ret., St. James (Pa.), North Carolina State, 1958/1960-63,
Steelers/Patriots/NY Titans.

Angelo Coia, WR, Northeast, Southern Cal, 1960-66, Bears/Redskins/Falcons;
121 catches/2,037 yards/20 TDs.

Roderick Coleman, DL, Gratz, East Carolina, 1999-07, Vikings/Falcons.

Ed Cook, L, South Catholic, Notre Dame, 1958-67, Cardinals/Falcons.

Lou Ferry, L, St. James, Villanova, Packers/Bears/Steelers, 1949, 1951-55.

Frank Gallagher, L, St. James (Pa.), North Carolina, 1967-73,
Lions/Falcons/Vikings.

Burt Grossman, DL, Archbishop Carroll, Pittsburgh, 1989-94,
Chargers/Eagles.

Bill Mackrides, QB, West Philadelphia, Nevada-Reno, 1947-51/'53;
Eagles/Steelers/Giants.

Jameel McClain, LB, Washington, Syracuse, 2008-13, Ravens.

Willie McClung, L, Edward Bok Tech, Florida A&M, 1955-61, Steelers/
Browns/Lions.

Rich Owens, DL, Lincoln, Lehigh, 1995-2002, Redskins/Lions/Chiefs/Seahawks.

Matt Ryan, QB, Penn Charter, Boston College, 2008-13, Falcons,
2,093 comp./3,288 att./23,472 yards/153 TDs.

John Sandusky, OL, Southern, Villanova, 1950-56, Browns/Packers.

Steve Slaton, RB, Conwell-Egan, West Virginia, 2008-11, Texans/Dolphins,
442 rushes/1,896 yards/13 TDs/808 receiving yards.

Walt Stickel, L, Northeast, Tulsa, 1946-51, Bears/Eagles.

Blair Thomas, RB, Frankford, Penn State, Jets/Patriots/Cowboys/Panthers,
1990-95, 533 rushes/2,236 yards/7 TDs.

J.T. Turner, L, Benjamin Franklin, Duke, 1977-84, Giants/Redskins.

Charles Way, RB, Northeast, Virginia, 1995-99, Giants, 337 rushes/1,356
rushing yards/898 receiving yardage/14 total TDs.

Dwayne White, L, Southern, Alcorn State, 1990-96, Jets/Cardinals.