According to NFL Rule 5, centers should wear 50-59 and guards/tackles should wear 60-79. Since linebackers also wear 50-59 a center may wear 60-79 if a number in the 50s is not available.
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In the game of American football, an offensive lineman is a player who is primarily responsible for blocking.
Anthony Munoz, often considered the greatest offensive lineman of all time for the following reasons: 11-time pro-bowl selection (most of any offensive lineman) 9-time 1st Team All-Pro (most of any offensive lineman) Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1987 and 1988 NFLPA Lineman of the Year in 1981, 1985, 1988 and 1989 NFL Alumni Ass'n Offensive Lineman of the Year in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991 1991 Walter Payton Man of the Year In 1999, ranked #17 on Sporting News' list of the 100 greatest football players (next highest offensive lineman was #24)
The fastest offensive lineman of all time is a contemporary left tackle for the new England patriots. Kauzer ran a 4.43 40.
Dennis Lick was an offensive lineman for the Chicago Bears from 1976 to 1981.
The Outland Award is given to the best Offensive/ Defensive Lineman in The SEC