23. Otto Graham
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Graham is a player perhaps not as familiar to today’s readers, but deserves a place on a prestigious list such as this. Graham was a three time NFL MVP (1951, 1953, and 1955), and was one of those old-school players who fought in World War II, yet brought a modern sensibility to the game with his scrambling ability, as he translated his basketball skills into a spinning, moving pocket presence that confounded defensive linemen who were used to stiffer quarterbacks.
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Graham also had the versatility to mix up throwing short, tight hard passes to gain critical yardage with the longer, softer bombs intended for long gains.
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