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Top 10 nicknames in NFL history

   From Bronko Nagurski to Brian Urlacher, the 
  Bears have been led by some of the most familiar characters in the game's history. 

Redskins coach George Allen preferred seasoned veterans over youngsters, which resulted in one of the most unique teams in NFL history.

   Only one member of the "No Name Defense" wound up in Canton, but this unit helped lead the 
  Dolphins to two 
  Super Bowl titles. 
   Don Coryell's score-a-minute offense with the 
  Chargers was led by future 
  Hall of Famers Dan Fouts, Charlie Joiner and Kellen Winslow. 
   Kurt Warner went from bagging groceries to league and 
  Super Bowl MVP as the 
  Rams emerged as an offensive juggernaut in 1999. 
   The 
  Vikings vaunted defense of the late '60s and 70s helped lead Minnesota to four 
  Super Bowl appearances. 
   The L.A. 
  Rams' famed "Fearsome Foursome" featured two future 
  Hall of Famers, Deacon Jones and Merlin Olsen. 
   The 
  Redskins' powerful offensive line helped pave the way for the team to win three 
  Super Bowls from 1982 through 1991. 
   A defense led by future 
  Hall of Famers Mel Blount, Joe Greene, Jack Ham and Jack Lambert helped the 
  Steelers win four 
  Super Bowls in the '70s. 
   Image-enhancing promotions helped the 
  Cowboys earn the "America's Team" moniker in the 1970s. 

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