The Great White Hope, Steve Largent.



  If I am being honest my love of football was born from my fathers obsession over the sport. My father was a Miami resident during the perfect season and the reign of that Dolphin team’s greatness. So naturally, as an impressionable 6 year old, I was indoctrinated to love football. However, my first unbiased moment of unabated love for the sport was when I first saw Steve Largent play the receiver position. 

November 25, 1984

John Elway being a contemporary of Marino, my father had a vested interest in watching Elway play. Denver was the home team, and my father kept pointing to me and saying “Concentrate on Elway, “Es un dolor de cabeza”! I didn’t understand the importance of the QB position, nor was I capable of comprehending why my father had so much respect for Elway. No!! All I remember is watching that game with fledgling eyes and thinking “WHO THE FUCK IS THIS WHITE BOY #80. Seattle won the game, and the First Ballot Hall of Famer Largent had 12 receptions for 191 yards and a TD.

At 5’11” 185lbs, Steve Largent was my first favorite player EVER. He was explosive, aggressive, balanced, always open, and had hands gifted by the gods (played with no gloves). At an early age I was surprised how visceral of an impression he made on me. Also, it would be dishonest not to admit, that him being an undersized white dude that looked like an accountant was inspirational. 

However, I believe he is one of the most overlooked Wide Receivers EVER! Steve Largent the white receiver the NFL forgot.

Steve Largent 9th All time in receiving TD’s

100 receiving TD’s

And the most impressive and tragically overlooked or ignorant of.

Steve Largent 4th All time in Yards per Touch.

better than the following HOFamers

Michael Irving

Calvin Johnson 

Randy Moss

Isaac Bruce

Terrell Owens

Jerry Rice

Marvin Harrison

Barry Sanders

Marshall Faulk

Etc Etc! 

When #80 touched the ball he was the 4th most prolific player ever in gaining yards! 

Lastly, he accomplished all of this without the benefit of HOF QB play. 


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