Greatest Athletes of the 1990s
The greatest sports people who defined the 1990s — across football, boxing, athletics, tennis, basketball and more.
1990s by Sport
The leading athletes across every discipline in the 1990s.
Athletes of the 1990s
Browse all 1100 athletes who defined sport in the 1990s.
American
Anthony Muñoz
Offensive Tackle
American offensive tackle who played 13 seasons in the NFL, widely considered one of the greatest of…
American
Antonio Gates
Tight End
American tight end who played 16 NFL seasons with San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers, 8x Pro Bowler and …
American
Art Monk
Wide Receiver
American wide receiver who played 16 NFL seasons, primarily with Washington Redskins, winning three …
American
Barry Sanders
Running Back
American football running back widely regarded as one of the greatest NFL players of all time, known…
American
Bo Jackson
Running Back
American two-sport athlete who played both NFL football and Major League Baseball, known for excepti…
American
Brett Favre
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who played 20 seasons, famous for his consecutive starts record and gunslin…
American
Bruce Matthews
Offensive Lineman
American football offensive lineman who played 19 NFL seasons, inducted into Hall of Fame in 2007 wi…
American
Bruce Smith
Defensive End
The all-time sack leader — Bruce Smith's 200 career sacks is the NFL record, achieved across 19 seas…
American
Champ Bailey
Cornerback
American cornerback widely regarded as one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history, known for…
American
Dan Marino
Quarterback
American quarterback who played 17 seasons for Miami Dolphins, set numerous NFL passing records and …
American
Darrelle Revis
Cornerback
American cornerback widely considered one of the greatest defensive backs in NFL history, known for …
American
Deion Sanders
Cornerback
American cornerback and return specialist who played in NFL (1989-2005). Two-time Super Bowl champio…
American
Derrick Brooks
Linebacker
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Hall of Fame linebacker whose speed, instincts and pass-coverage made him one o…
American
Drew Brees
Quarterback
American quarterback who holds multiple NFL passing records and led the New Orleans Saints to their …
American
Ed Reed
Safety
American football safety who played 12 NFL seasons, primarily with Baltimore Ravens. Hall of Fame in…
American
Eli Manning
Quarterback
American NFL quarterback who led the New York Giants to two Super Bowl victories, defeating the unde…
American
Emmitt Smith
Running Back
American football running back who became the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards and wo…
American
Eric Dickerson
Running Back
American football running back who holds the NFL single-season rushing record with 2,105 yards set i…
American
Herschel Walker
Running Back
American football running back who won the 1982 Heisman Trophy and became one of the most dominant c…
American
Jen Welter
Linebacker/Coach
American football player and coach who became the first woman to coach in the NFL and first to play …
American
Jerry Rice
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver widely regarded as the greatest of all time, holding numerous NFL re…
American
Jessica Mendoza
Athlete/Broadcaster (Softball)
American softball player and broadcaster who won Olympic gold in 2004 and became the first woman to …
American
Jim Kelly
Quarterback
American quarterback who led Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowl appearances and was induct…
American
Joe Montana
Quarterback
American football quarterback who led the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and is wi…
American
John Elway
Quarterback
American football quarterback who led the Denver Broncos to two Super Bowl victories and was inducte…
American
Jonathan Ogden
Offensive Tackle
American NFL offensive tackle who played his entire 12-year career with Baltimore Ravens, 11-time Pr…
American
Junior Seau
Linebacker
American linebacker who played 20 NFL seasons, known for his intensity and leadership. 12-time Pro B…
American
LaDainian Tomlinson
Running Back
American running back who holds the NFL single-season touchdown record with 28 rushing TDs and 31 to…
American
Larry Allen
Guard
American NFL offensive lineman considered one of the greatest guards in football history, known for …
American
Lawrence Taylor
Linebacker
American football linebacker widely regarded as the greatest defensive player in NFL history, revolu…
American
Marshall Faulk
Running Back
The most complete running back in NFL history — the only player to score touchdowns, rush and receiv…
American
Michael Irvin
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver who starred for the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s, winning three Super…
American
Michael Strahan
Defensive End
American former NFL defensive end who played his entire 15-year career with the New York Giants, set…
American
Mike Singletary
Linebacker
American football linebacker who played 12 seasons with Chicago Bears, earning 10 Pro Bowl selection…
American
Mike Webster
Center
American football center who played 17 NFL seasons, primarily with Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four…
American
Odessa Jenkins
Linebacker
American flag football player and administrator who founded the USA Flag Touch Football League and w…
American
Ozzie Newsome
Tight End
Hall of Fame Cleveland Browns tight end who defined graceful receiving at the position and later bec…
American
Peyton Manning
Quarterback
American quarterback who holds multiple NFL passing records and won two Super Bowls with Indianapoli…
American
Randy Moss
Wide Receiver
American former NFL wide receiver widely considered one of the greatest of all time, known for his e…
American
Ray Lewis
Linebacker
American football linebacker who played 17 seasons with the Baltimore Ravens, two-time Super Bowl ch…
American
Reggie White
Defensive End
American defensive end who dominated the NFL for 15 seasons, recording 198 career sacks and earning …
American
Rod Woodson
Cornerback/Safety
The finest cornerback-turned-safety in NFL history — Rod Woodson recorded 71 career interceptions an…
American
Ronnie Lott
Safety
American football safety and cornerback who won four Super Bowls with San Francisco 49ers and is con…
American
Sam Mills
Linebacker
American linebacker who overcame size limitations to become a dominant NFL defender, earning Pro Bow…
American
Shannon Sharpe
Tight End
American former NFL tight end who played 14 seasons, winning 3 Super Bowls and setting multiple rece…
American
Steve McMichael
Defensive Tackle
American defensive tackle who played 15 NFL seasons, primarily with Chicago Bears, winning Super Bow…
American
Steve Young
Quarterback
The most accurate passer in NFL history — Steve Young's perfect 112.8 passer rating in 1994 led the …
American
Terrell Owens
Wide Receiver
American football wide receiver who ranks among the greatest in NFL history with 15,934 receiving ya…
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