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NFL Power Rankings: 30 Best Wide Receivers of All-Time

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Aug 2, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings former wide receiver Cris Carter poses with his bust during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 2, 2013; Canton, OH, USA; Minnesota Vikings former wide receiver Cris Carter poses with his bust during the 2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement at Fawcett Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Weber-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 8, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; A detailed view of a St. Louis Rams helmet during warm ups before the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the rams 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 8, 2013; Phoenix, AZ, USA; A detailed view of a St. Louis Rams helmet during warm ups before the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals at University of Phoenix Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the rams 30-10. Mandatory Credit: Casey Sapio-USA TODAY Sports /

24. (TIE) Elroy Hirsch, Los Angeles Rams: 61 Points

The first of an astonishing five Rams players on this list is Elroy “Crazy Legs” Hirsch. He was one of the NFL’s top players in the 1950s and in 1951 he put together one of the finest seasons a wide receiver has ever compiled (17 touchdowns in 12 games). Although he would never recreate that phenomenal season, he was still a consistent playmaker for years.

Hirsch led the NFL in touchdown receptions, receiving yards and receptions once. He was named First Team All-Pro twice and was invited to three Pro Bowls in his career. He definitely helped establish the Rams as an organization that would value throwing the ball. Hirsch is sometimes just remembered as a great college football player, but it’s important to recognize that he was a sensational professional, too.

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