Big 12’s Greatest NFL Players: Nebraska
When you’ve been playing football since 1890 and have experienced the levels of success that
Roger Craig won three Super Bowls with San Francisco and was a four-time Pro Bowl selection. Will Shields played in a mind blowing twelve consecutive Pro Bowls from 1995-2006. Neil Smith recorded 624 tackles, 104.5 sacks and made six Pro Bowl appearences. Each of their careers were impressive and could eventually land these guys in Canton but for the greatest NFL player from Nebraska we’re going old school.
In an attempt to confuse offensive linemen and hopefully cause a blown blocking assignment a defensive lineman will often "shift" or slide along the line of scrimmage. The person credited for this ploy is William Lyman. Recruited by former Husker great, Guy Chamberlin, Lyman joined the Canton Bulldogs in 1922. The two teamed together to produce undefeated championship seasons in 1922 and in 1923. He joined the Cleveland Bulldogs after the 1923 season and helped lead them to a championship.
Following the 1925 season Lyman joind the Chicago Bears and remained there for the remainder of his career. As a player for the Bears, Lyman helped lead them to a championship in 1933 and the divisional title in 1934. He retired after the 1934 with a total of four NFL Championships. In sixteen years of college and pro football William Lyman only experienced one losing season. He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964
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While I appreciate the Old School
vote, as when ever I hear any “best ever” conversation/debate, lists tend to only go back 10 years. But you finally missed one big time.
Will Shields may be on of the most dominate players in his position ever. 12 consecutive Pro Bowls is just unheard of great. Never missed a game in 14 seasons, and started all but one game in his entire career. And he’s an O lineman…and they need more love.
Will Shields, Best Nebraska Cornhusker to play in the NFL.
by Redhawk on Jun 12, 2009 6:20 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs
I really can't argue against that
That’s why Shields was mentioned in the post. However, Lyman was a key factor on four championship teams.
by ccmachine on Jun 16, 2009 3:54 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

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