Who wore the number 3 in NFL?

The number 3 gives eligibility to receive or throw the ball. Fans see it on the backs of quarterbacks, kickers and punters. 2021 jersey numbering reform added the defensive and some types of line backs to this list. Let’s remind who wore the number 3 in the NFL.

Bronko Nagurski was the fullback of the Chicago Bears during the 1930s. He was the biggest and best player of that period. This player got All-Pro honors using three different positions. He was part of the best team in honor of the NFL 75th anniversary. It’s interesting Nagurski combined his football career and wrestling. He coached backline players of UCLA after his retirement.

George McAfee played for Green Bay Packers in the 1940s with a break between 1942 to 1945 due to military service. This halfbacker demonstrated himself as the explosive game-breaker. He was a threat each time with the ball. These qualities helped him to enshrine to the Hall of Fame in 1966. George McAffee mentioned his coach from Duke University, partners from Bears and other people who encouraged him for achievements.

Jan Stenerund is a footballer of Norwegian origin. His professional career started in 1967 and lasted 19 seasons till 1985. He wore number 3 in Kansas Chiefs and demonstrated his peak conditions there. Stenerund scored 96.5% of his extra-point attempts. This Norwegian placekicker was part of the historical moment of merging of the AFL and NFL under one brand. He contributed to the latest Chiefs AFL championship and SuperBowl IV win against Minnesota Vikings. Jan also played for the Green Bay Packers and Minnesota Vikings. But his impact there was more minor than in the Chiefs. He is an honorable member of the Kansas and Green Bay Hall of Fame. He joined the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1991. Chiefs retired his number 3.