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1. There were hearts everywhere on this Valentine's Day in 1972 when this future quarterback was born. He played most of his career with the Patriots, and even threw 400 pass completions in one season. Who is this that wore the number 11?
2. April Fools? Not in 1965 when this future NFL defensive end was born with stars hovering around his head. Who was this first round pick that was a 12-season Cowboy, and wore the 77 on his back?
3. This 1967 New Year's baby grew up to be a Hall of Fame linebacker with the Chiefs for 11 seasons. After putting his number 58 jersey in the closet after the 1999 season, he would never wear it on the field again. He died of a massive blood clot in February 2000. Who was this great linebacker?
4. This Hall of Fame running back was born on July 4, 1942. He played his entire nine-season career wearing the number 44 with the Broncos. Who was this sixth round pick out of Syracuse?
5. This Valentine's Day baby was born with loving hearts in 1978. He was drafted out of East Carolina in the fourth round. He began his quarterbacking career with the Jaguars in 2002, and was still taking their snaps in 2010. Who is this that wore the number 9?
6. There were additional fireworks in the sky on this July 4 day in 1943. This future career New York Jet running back was born in Augusta, Georgia. He was an AFL rookie in 1966. He was there wearing the number 32 when Joe Namath 'guaranteed' their Super Bowl win against the Colts. Who is this running back?
7. This 1946 Christmas baby would grow up to be a Hall of Fame running back who wore the number 39. He would rush for 1000 yards three times in his career, and in one season was one of two 1000-yard rushers on the same team. Who is this running back?
8. It was not an April Fools Day joke when this 'jumbo' baby and future offensive tackle was born in 1965. He later grew up and played at Michigan, then was drafted by the New York Giants in 1988. He played eight seasons with the Giants, then six with the Jets. What is the last name of this player who wore the number 76?
9. This 1973 Valentine's Day born quarterback began his life with hearts all around him, and died with hearts all around him in 2009. He took snaps for the Oilers from 1995-2005, then retired as a Raven in 2007. Who is this that was full of air?
10. The parents of this 1945 baby would hear jingles and bells on Christmas Day, when this future Pro Bowl player was born. They would later see snakes when he played for Alabama, and was drafted to the NFL by the Raiders in 1968. Which quarterback was this that donned the number 12?
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