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Team for the Ages — John Hannah

Patriots OG John Hannah

Legacy one-liner

Hannah was the first New England Patriot elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was on the NFL’s All-Decade Team for the 1970s and the 1980s, and the No. 1 guard on the NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team. Legendary Alabama coach Bear Bryant called Hannah the greatest lineman he ever coached. Sports Illustrated called him the best offensive lineman of all time.

They said it

"You see people taking a dive to get out of his way. You'll see John clear out a cornerback, then a safety, and he'll just continue on.