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Some of the best NFL players who played in a Super Bowl but never won one:
Jim Kelly - A Hall of Fame quarterback, Kelly led the Buffalo Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls in the early 1990s, but they lost each time. His resilience and leadership make him one of the most notable figures in this category.
Born #OTD in 1960 Jim Kelly, Buffalo Bills leader in passing yards, completions, attempts, and TDs. Happy Birthday Jim Kelly!
— ThisDateInBuffaloSportsHistory (@BuffSportsHstry)
1:46 PM • Feb 14, 2024
Fran Tarkenton - Another Hall of Fame quarterback, Tarkenton took the Minnesota Vikings to three Super Bowls. Despite his dynamic play, the Vikings were unsuccessful each time.
The Hall sends happy birthday wishes to Vikings Legend Fran Tarkenton! The Class of 1986 member turns 85 today. 🥳🎂 #HBD
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF)
9:51 PM • Feb 3, 2025
Bruce Smith - The NFL's all-time sack leader, Smith played in four Super Bowls with the Bills alongside Jim Kelly, but like Kelly, he never secured a win. His defensive prowess was unmatched in his era.
Andre Reed - Another member of the Bills' Super Bowl teams, Reed was an exceptional receiver who, despite his individual accolades, also left the Super Bowl without a ring.
Anthony Munoz - Widely considered one of the best offensive linemen ever, Munoz played in two Super Bowls with the Cincinnati Bengals, but both times they were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers.
Thurman Thomas - The Bills' running back during their Super Bowl run in the early '90s, Thomas was a key part of their offensive strategy but never won a championship.
Against the Jets last week, Buffalo Bills running back Thurman Thomas broke O.J. Simpson's career rushing record.
The week before that, he surpassed Simpson in career touchdowns.
Next up for Thomas? An attempt to kill three people at once!
— Norm Macdonald Joke of the Day (@NormSNLJokes)
12:44 AM • Nov 4, 2024
Jack Youngblood - A defensive end for the Los Angeles Rams, Youngblood played in Super Bowl XIV, famously playing with a broken leg. Unfortunately, the Rams lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Hall of Fame sends happy birthday wishes to Rams Legend Jack Youngblood! The Class of 2001 member turns 75 today . 🥳🎂 #HBD
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF)
8:31 PM • Jan 26, 2025
Ken Anderson - He led the Bengals to Super Bowl XVI, where they were defeated by the San Francisco 49ers. Anderson was known for his efficiency and accuracy as a quarterback.
Dan Marino - Marino's sole Super Bowl appearance came in Super Bowl XIX, where he and the Miami Dolphins lost to Joe Montana's San Francisco 49ers. Marino is often cited as one of the best quarterbacks never to have won a Super Bowl.
Happy birthday to @MiamiDolphins legendary QB @DanMarino!
🐬 1984 NFL MVP
🐬 1994 Comeback Player of the Year
🐬 1998 Walter Payton Man of the Year
🐬 #PFHOF Class of 2005— NFL Legacy (@NFLLegacy)
4:00 PM • Sep 15, 2020
Randy Moss - Known as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history, Moss played in Super Bowl XLII with the New England Patriots during their perfect regular season, but they fell to the New York Giants.
November 18, 2007
Randy Moss
Has 4 TD catches from Tom Brady in the FIRST HALF as the Patriots just barely squeak by the Bills (56-10)
Patriots move to (10-0)
— Rose (@UnknownModeX)
1:48 AM • Nov 18, 2022
One of the worst jobs in the world!
Chiefs fans after the refs couldn’t save them
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes)
2:33 AM • Feb 10, 2025
The 2026 Super Bowl will be held February 8th in Santa Clara, California, a democratic hell hole where the 49ers play.
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