James Harrison
When it comes to this NFL star, a lot can be said. However, it’s worth mentioning he worked out with 130 lb overhead presses, 675 lb weights for hip thrusts and get this…leg presses with 1,120 lb! He’s a real life Hulk. Even with two Super Bowl champions to boast about and a five-time Pro Bowler, James Harrison is most often remembered for his phenomenal strength.
Chuck Bednarik
First draft to the Eagles back in 1949, this Slovak American was nicknamed “Concrete Charlie,” because of his skills. Wow, a first draft today would need to consult with lawyers, an agent and a financial advisor at minimum to negotiate deals, but Bednarik played at a much simpler time. One of the last two-way players, he played offense and defense positions. Bednarik was an infamous tackler and perhaps the most brutal in the league’s history. Concrete Charlie was inducted into the Hall of Fame the moment he became eligible in 1967.