Cincinnati Bengals all-time Mount Rushmore

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 13: Ken Anderson #14 of Cincinnati Bengals drops back to pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game December 13, 1981 at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Anderson played for the Bengals from 1971-86. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

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CINCINNATI, OH – OCTOBER 9: Offensive lineman Anthony Munoz #78 of the Cincinnati Bengals blocks against the New York Jets during a game at Riverfront Stadium on October 9, 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Bengals defeated the Jets 36-19. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

T Anthony Munoz

It is one thing to be mentioned as one of the best players ever at your position. It’s also another to be mentioned as arguably the greatest offensive lineman in NFL history. That certainly applies to Cincinnati Bengals tackle Anthony Munoz.

The third-overall pick in the 1980 NFL draft played 13 seasons in the Queen City before joining the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in ’93. But he never suited up for the club as injuries forced him into retirement.

The resume is stunning. An 11-time Pro Bowler and nine-time All-Pro, the former Trojan is also a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s, the league’s 75th Anniversary Team (1994) and was recently named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team (via NFL Network).

Munoz was part of Cincinnati’s two Super Bowl clubs in 1981 and 1988, both resulting in narrow losses to the San Francisco 49ers. And of course, the 6-foot-6, 278-pound blocking machine was a First-Ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame selection in 1998.

The versatile performer could also be found in the end zone on occasions with the football. The 13-year pro would catch seven passes for 18 yards and four touchdowns as a tackle eligible. He ranks among the greatest players in league annals regardless of the position.

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