"Legends of American Football: A Journey of Greatness"
1. **Tom Brady:**
- **Career Start:** Tom Brady's NFL career began in 2000 when he was drafted by the New England Patriots in the 6th round.
- **Early Success:** Brady won his first Super Bowl in 2002 when the Patriots defeated the St. Louis Rams. He had a strong performance in his rookie season.
2. **Jerry Rice:**
- **Career Start:** Jerry Rice started his NFL career in 1985 when he was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers.
- **Early Success:** Rice won his first Super Bowl in 1989 when the 49ers defeated the Cincinnati Bengals. He had 1,483 receiving yards and 17 touchdowns that season.
3. **Jim Brown:**
- **Career Start:** Jim Brown began his NFL career in 1957 when he was drafted by the Cleveland Browns.
- **Early Success:** Brown won his first NFL championship in 1957 when the Browns defeated the Detroit Lions. He had 942 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns that season.
4. **Walter Payton:**
- **Career Start:** Walter Payton started his NFL career in 1975 when he was drafted by the Chicago Bears.
- **Early Success:** Payton won his first NFL rushing title in 1977 when he had 1,852 rushing yards.
5. **Lawrence Taylor:**
- **Career Start:** Lawrence Taylor began his NFL career in 1981 when he was drafted by the New York Giants.
- **Early Success:** Taylor had 9.5 sacks and won the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year award in his rookie season. He quickly became known for his impact in the NFL.
These players' early careers and initial successes laid the foundation for their legendary status in American football.
1. American football legends"
2. NFL iconic players"
3. Tom Brady career highlights"
4. Jerry Rice early success"
5. Jim Brown NFL championships"
6. Walter Payton rushing titles"
7. Lawrence Taylor impact on NFL"
8. Football player career beginnings"
9. NFL Hall of Fame players"
10. American football history milestones"
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