4) Arnold Weinmeister
Years: 1950-1953
Legacy: Four-time Pro Bowl (1950-1953); Pro Football HOF
It didn’t take long for Arnold Weinmeister to make his name known – he was selected to the Pro Bowl in each of his four seasons with the NY Giants.
He was dominant throughout his six seasons in the NFL – and had charisma for days. His leadership ability was on display game-in and game-out – the Giants naming him their captain in 1953.
Weinmeister captivated the audiences attention in ways few defensive players of his day did. His career may have been short, but it was still Hall of Fame worthy.