NOW YOU KNOW

When Darrell Green and Bruce Matthews were drafted in the spring of 1983, Ronald Reagan was midway through his first term as the President of the United States.This Sunday, Green and Matthews will join a select group of players to play in 19 seasons with one team.

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Player Position Team Seasons Years Jackie Slater Tackle Rams 20 1976-1995 Jim Marshall Def. end Minnesota 19 1961-1979 Darrell Green Cornerback Washington 19 1983-present Bruce Matthews Guard Houston/Tenn. 19 1983-present Jim Hart Quarterback St. Louis Cardinals 18 1966-1984 Jeff Van Note Center Atlanta 18 1969-1986 Pat Leahy Kicker New York Jets 18 1974-1991

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