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In the Big Leagues - As part of the Super Bowl weekend tradition, a new crop of inductees were inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Feb. 2. NFL greats Warren Sapp and Cris Carter were among the new members. Keep reading for a look at some of the other legendary players already inducted into football's greatest club. — Britt Middleton and Natelege Whaley (Photo: Courtesy Pro Football Hall Of Fame)

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Warren Sapp - Class of 2012 Warren Sapp played tackle for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1995-2003) and the Oakland Raiders (2004-07). He was named to the NFL All-Rookie Team in 1995. In 1999, he was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year after helping to lead Tampa Bay to its first division title in 18 years. He was also selected to be in seven Pro Bowls.

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Cris Carter - Class of 2012 Cris Carter played wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles (1987-89), Minnesota Vikings (1990-2001) and Miami Dolphins (2002). In 2000, he became only the second player in NFL history to catch 1,000 career passes. He was the NFL Man of the Year in 1999 and was named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s.(Photo: Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

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Larry Allen - Class of 2012 Larry Allen played guard for the Dallas Cowboys (1994-2005) and San Francisco 49ers (2006-07). Allen was elected to 11 Pro Bowls and was named to the NFL All-Decade Teams of the 1990s and 2000s. He started as right guard in the Cowboys' Super Bowl XXX victory and was named first-team All-Pro for seven straight years. (Photo: Brian Bahr/Getty Images)

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Jonathan Ogden - Class of 2012 Jonathan Ogden played tackle for the Baltimore Ravens (1996-2007). He was the fifth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season. He started at left tackle in the Ravens' 44-7 victory over the New York Giants in Super Bowl XXXV. Ogden was also named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 2000s.(Photo: Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images)

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Deion Sanders - Class of 2011 Nicknamed "Prime Time," Deion Sanders was known for his versatility, playing the cornerback, kick returner and punt returner positions for the Atlanta Falcons (1989-1993), San Francisco 49ers (1994), Dallas Cowboys (1995-99), Washington Redskins (2000), Baltimore Ravens (2004-05). Sanders retired second all-time in interception return yardage (1,331) and was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1990s.(Photo: Andy Lyons /Allsport)

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Marshall Faulk - Class of 2011 A running back for the Indianapolis Colts (1994-98) and St. Louis Rams (1999-2005), Marshall Faulk was also the first player in NFL history to gain 2,000 yards from scrimmage four straight seasons (1998-2001). (Photo: Otto Greule/Getty Images)

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Jerry Rice - Class of 2010 Jerry Rice played wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers (1985-2000), Oakland Raiders (2001-04) and the Seattle Seahawks (2004). A prolific talent, Rice owns "virtually every significant receiving mark including receptions (1,549); receiving yards (22,895); most 1,000-yard receiving seasons (14)," writes the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was named MVP of Super Bowl XXIII and elected to 13 Pro Bowls. (Photo: Stephen Dunn  /Allsport)

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Emmitt Smith - Class of 2010 Emmitt Smith played running back for the Dallas Cowboys (1990-2002) and the Arizona Cardinals (2003-04). He earned NFL rushing titles in 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1995 and was named both NFL MVP in 1994 and MVP in Super Bowl XXVIII. (Photo: Todd Warshaw /Getty Images)

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Reggie White - Class of 2006 Reggie White played defensive end for the Philadelphia Eagles (1985-1992), Green Bay Packers (1993-98) and Carolina Panthers (2000). White was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1987, 1991 and 1998 and was elected to 13 straight Pro Bowls. (Photo: Craig Jones /Allsport)

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Michael Irvin - Class of 2007 Wide receiver Michael Irvin was the Dallas Cowboys' first-round pick in the 1988 NFL draft and he stayed with the team until retirement in 1999. In 1995, he set the NFL record with 11 100-yard games and was also named to NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s. (Photo: Brian Bahr  /Allsport)

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Warren Moon - Class of 2006 Warren Moon played quarterback for the Houston Oilers (1984-1993), Minnesota Vikings (1994-96), Seattle Seahawks (1997-98) and the Kansas City Chiefs (1999-2000). He was also named first team All-Pro team in 1990, elected to nine Pro Bowls and had four 4,000-yard passing season over 17 NFL seasons. (Photo: Rick Stewart /Allsport)

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Barry Sanders - Class of 2004 Running back Barry Sanders was the Detroit Lions’ first-round pick in the 1989 draft. Sanders stayed with the Lions for his entire career, retiring in 1998. His career rushing record stands at 15,269 yards and 99 touchdowns. Sanders was named NFL's MVP in 1997 and was selected to 10 Pro Bowls. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Marcus Allen - Class of 2003 Marcus Allen played running back for the Los Angeles Raiders (1982-1992) and Kansas City Chiefs (1993-1997). He was also named Super Bowl XVIII MVP, NFL MVP in 1985 and the first player in NFL history to rush for 10,000-plus yards and catch passes for 5,000 yards. (Photo: Mike Powell  /Allsport)

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Lawrence Taylor - Class of 1999 Selected as the New York Giants No. 1 pick in the 1981 draft, linebacker Lawrence Taylor would stay with the team until retiring in 1993. He was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1981, 1982 and 1986. His career record includes 132.5 quarterback sacks, 1,088 tackles and 33 forced fumbles. (Photo: REUTERS)

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Walter Payton - Class of 1993 Walter Payton was a running back drafted to the Chicago Bears in the first round of the 1983 draft and played with the team for his entire NFL career, retiring in 1987. Payton won the NFC rushing title five straight years from 1976 to 1980 and rushed for more than 1,000 yards 10 of his 13 seasons. He missed only one game in his rookie season and then played in 186 consecutive games in his career. (Photo: Focus on Sport/Getty Images)

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O.J. Simpson - Class of 1985 O.J. Simpson played running back for the Buffalo Bills (1969-1977) and San Francisco 49ers (1978-1979). While his legal troubles have taken center stage in recent years, he was dynamite on the field, with a career record that includes 11,236 yards rushing and 203 receptions. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Jim Brown - Class of 1971 Jim Brown was a fullback for the Cleveland Browns (1957-1965). Among his many records in the books, he was also named NFL MVP in 1957, 1958 and 1965. (Photo: The Plain Dealer /Landov)