Athletes by the Number: 80 - 89

Well, it has been over three weeks since I last posted.  I suppose I can finally try and finish this darn thing...

80 - Cris Carter:  One of the greatest wide receivers ever, the former Buckeye (vom) caught touchdown after touchdown after touchdown for the Minnesota Vikings from 1990 - 2001.  He began his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and finished with the Miami Dolphins.

81 - Tim Brown:  Another of the great wide receivers.  Brown spent the majority of his career playing for the Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders.  He defined the black and silver throughout the 90s.

82 - Ozzie Newsome:  Played tight end for the Cleveland Browns from 1978 - 1990.  He was Pro Football Hall Inductee in 1999.  He had 47 TD's over his career.  Not too bad for a tight end who played in Cleveland.
83 - Andre Reed:  I'm just on a roll with these receivers.  Jim Kelly's main go-to receiver played in four Super Bowls and is only beat by Jerry Rice for most receptions in the Super Bowl.  Reed set nine school records while playing for Kutztown University.

84 - Randy Moss:  This video sums it al up.  Honorable mentions go out to Chris Webber and his cup of coffee with the Pistons and Herman Moore.

85 - Marcus Knight:  Played football at Michigan.  I was a big fan.  I really don't have much to say about him.

86 - Hines Ward:  Recently retired, Ward was Pittsburgh for fourteen years.  He was drafted in the third round out of Georgia and helped lead the Steelers to two Super Bowl Championships.  Honorable mention goes out to Tai Streets.

87 - Johnnie Morton:  A football player turned MMA fighter, Morton was drafted by the Lions out of USC and played well.  Certainly was not a big name, but for a kid growing up in Southeast Michigan, he, along with Herman Moore, tore up the Silverdome.

88 - Eric Lindros:  Taking a break from the football theme, Lindros was a member of the "Legion of Doom" for the Philadelphia Flyers.  While certainly a goal scorer, Lindros played hard-nosed hockey.  Unfortunately, his style of play also lead to multiple concussions, which also lead to the thend of his playing time.

89 - Alexander Mogilny:  Mogilny scored 76 goals in the 1992-1993 season and was the original "Alexander the Great".  During the 1988 Olympics, he played on a line with Sergei Federov and Pavel Bure.  Some called it the most productive line ever.

Until next time... when I FINALLY FINISH THIS PROJECT OF MINE...