NFL Quarterback Jersey Numbers

Now that the best professional athletes to wear the numbers 1 through 99 have been laid out, the next project is being contemplated. Maybe the best NFL athletes to wear the numbers 1 through 99? In the meantime, let's take a look at some of the most recognizable jersey numbers to be worn at each major position in the NFL. Remember, this is the most recognizable jersey numbers. We'll interpret recognizable as the average NFL fan (regardless of which team they might root or have rooted for,) recognizing a particular number as being associated with a particular athlete.

To start, let's tackle the quarterbacks of all-time in the NFL, by jersey number. Generally, quarterbacks have worn jersey numbers between 1 and 19, so we will limit list to those particular jersey numbers.

Number 1 - Warren Moon
Number 2 - Charley Trippi
Number 3 - Jeff George
Number 4 - Brett Favre
Number 5 - Donovan McNabb (also considered:  Paul Hornung)
Number 6 - Jay Cutler
Number 7 - John Elway
Number 8 - Troy Aikman
Number 9 - Sonny Jurgensen
Number 10 - Fran Tarkenton
Number 11 - Phil Simms
Number 12 - Terry Bradshaw (also considered:  Roger Staubach, Joe Namath, Bob Griese and Tom Brady)
Number 13 - Dan Marino
Number 14 - Dan Fouts
Number 15 - Bart Starr
Number 16 - Joe Montana
Number 17 - Steve DeBerg
Number 18 - Peyton Manning
Number 19 - Johnny Unitas