Rich Gannon
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
2
Covers
2
Records
Rich Gannon stands as one of the most accomplished quarterbacks in NFL history. His 2002 season remains a benchmark for excellence, where he threw for nearly 5,000 yards and led the Raiders to their first Super Bowl appearance. Being named the NFL MVP and earning four Pro Bowl selections while playing for the Raiders highlights his dominance during that era. His induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2019 further cements his legacy as a player who excelled at every level of the sport. Gannon's ability to lead comebacks and maintain high accuracy throughout his career sets him apart as a true leader on the field.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
College Football Hall of Fame
Inducted for outstanding collegiate career at the University of Delaware.
University of Delaware Hall of Fame
Honored for his contributions to the university's football program.
Yankee Conference Offensive Player of the Year
Awarded for exceptional performance during his senior year at Delaware.
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Players in NFL History
Greatest Quarterbacks to Never Win a Super Bowl
Greatest NFL Players of All Time
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
January 2003
The Comeback King
NFL Magazine
November 2002
MVP Season
Records & Feats
Most Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass
Held the record for most consecutive games with a touchdown pass at one point in NFL history.
Single-Season Passing Yards Record
Set an NFL record with 4,689 passing yards in the 2002 season.