He's wearing what?
Bruce Smith of the Washington Redskins travels to Buffalo to take on the Bills Sunday. The game marks the first return visit for the defensive end to the place where he spent the major portion of his career.
Smith, now in his 19th NFL season, is nearing the all-time sack record as he trails Reggie White's career total by a mere 1.5 sacks.
For many in Ralph Wilson Stadium, it will be a strange feeling seeing Smith as #78 in burgundy and not in the traditional blue and red of their beloved Bills.
Today, we take a look at some of the Hall of Fame members who finished their storied careers wearing the jersey of a team other than with which they made their most significant impact on the gridiron.
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Hall of Famer | Main Team | Finished Career With.... |
Herb Adderley, CB | Green Bay Packers | Dallas Cowboys |
Lance Alworth, WR | San Diego Chargers | Dallas Cowboys |
Doug Atkins, DE | Chicago Bears | New Orleans Saints |
Earl Campbell, RB | Houston Oilers | New Orleans Saints |
Tony Dorsett, RB | Dallas Cowboys | Denver Broncos |
Forrest Gregg, T | Green Bay Packers | Dallas Cowboys |
Franco Harris, RB | Pittsburgh Steelers | Seattle Seahawks |
Deacon Jones, DE | Los Angeles Rams | San Diego Chargers, Washington Redskins |
Stan Jones, G-DT | Chicago Bears | Washington Redskins |
Jim Langer, C | Miami Dolphins | Minnesota Vikings |
John Mackey, TE | Baltimore Colts | San Diego Chargers |
Don Maynard, WR | New York Jets | St. Louis Cardinals |
Hugh McElhenny, RB | San Francisco 49ers | Minnesota Vikings, Detroit Lions |
Joe Montana, QB | San Francisco 49ers | Kansas City Chiefs |
Marion Motley, FB | Cleveland Browns | Pittsburgh Steelers |
Joe Namath, QB | New York Jets | Los Angeles Rams |
Alan Page, DT | Minnesota Vikings | Chicago Bears |
O.J. Simpson, RB | Buffalo Bills | San Francisco 49ers |
Jackie Smith, TE | St. Louis Cardinals | Dallas Cowboys |
Jim Taylor, FB | Green Bay Packers | New Orleans Saints |
Emlen Tunnell, DB | New York Giants | Green Bay Packers |
Johnny Unitas, QB | Baltimore Colts | San Diego Chargers |
Mike Webster, C | Pittsburgh Steelers | Kansas City Chiefs |
Ron Yary, T | Minnesota Vikings | Los Angeles Rams |
Pottsville, PA to receive Pioneer Award
The city of Pottsville, Pennsylvania is the 2004 winner of the Daniel F. Reeves Pioneer Award which is presented by the Pro Football Hall of Fame.