Pro Bowl Records

Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.

The individual and teams records for the Pro Bowl since it began in 1971:

INDIVIDUAL

SERVICE

Games Played -- 10, Lawrence Taylor, N.Y. Giants (1982-91); Ronnie Lott, S.F.-L.A. Raiders (1982-85, 87-91, 92); Mike Singletary, Chi. (1984-93).

SCORING

Points, Career -- 45, Morten Andersen, N.O.-Atl. (1986-89, 91, 93, 96), 15 PAT, 10 FG.

Points, Game -- 18, John Brockington, G.B. (1973), 3 TD.

Touchdowns, Career -- 3, five players.

Touchdowns, Game -- 3, John Brockington, G.B. (1973).

Field Goals, Career -- 10, Morten Andersen, N.O.-Atl. (1986-89, 91, 93, 96).

Field Goals Attempted, Career -- 18, Morten Andersen, N.O.-Atl. (1986-89, 91, 93, 96).

Field Goals, Game -- 5, Garo Yepremian, Miami (1974).

Field Goals Attempted, Game -- 6, Jan Stenerud, K.C. (1972), 4 made; Eddie Murray, Det. (1981), 4 made; Mark Moseley, Wash. (1983), 2 made.

Longest Field Goal -- 51, Morten Andersen, N.O. (1989).

Safeties, Game -- 1, Art Still, K.C. (1983); Mark Gastineau, N.Y. Jets (1985); Greg Townsend, L.A. Raiders (1992).

RUSHING

Attempts, Career -- 81, Walter Payton, Chi (1977-81, 84-87).

Attempts, Game -- 19, O.J. Simpson, Buff. (1974).

Yards Gained, Career -- 368, Walter Payton, Chi (1977-81, 84-87).

Yards Gained, Game -- 180, Marshall Faulk, Ind. (1995).

Touchdowns, Career -- 3, Earl Campbell, Hou (1979-82, 84); Chuck Muncie, N.O.-S.D. (1980, 82-83).

Touchdowns, Game -- 2, John Brockington, G.B. (1973); Earl Campbell, Hou. (1980); Chuck Muncie, N.O. (1980); Herschel Walker, Dal. (1989); Johnny Johnson, Pho. (1991).

Longest Run From Scrimmage -- 49 yards, Marshall Faulk, Ind., (1995).

PASSING

Attempts, Career -- 120, Dan Fouts, S.D. (1980-84, 86).

Attempts, Game -- 32, Bill Kenney, K.C. (1984).

Completions, Career -- 63, Dan Fouts, S.D. (1980-84, 86).

Completions, Game -- 21, Joe Theismann, Wash. (1984).

Yards Gained, Career -- 890, Dan Fouts, S.D. (1980-84, 86).

Yards Gained, Game -- 274, Dan Fouts, S.D. (1983).

Longest Completion -- 93 yards, Jeff Blake, Cin., to Yancey Thigpen, Pit. (1996).

Touchdown Passes, Career -- 3, Joe Theismann, Wash. (1983-84); Joe Montana, S.F. (1982, 84-85); Phil Simms, N.Y. Giants (1986); Jim Kelly, Buf. (1988, 91-92).

Touchdown Passes, Game -- 3, Joe Theismann, Wash. (1984); Phil Simms, N.Y. Giants (1986).

Interceptions Thrown, Career -- 8, Dan Fouts, S.D. (1980-84, 86).

Interceptions Thrown, Game -- 5, Jim Hart, St. L. (1977).

RECEIVING

Receptions, Career -- 28, Jerry Rice, S.F. (1987-88, 90-94, 96).

Receptions, Game -- 8, Steve Largent, Sea. (1986); Michael Irvin, Dal. (1992); Andre Rison, Atl. (1993).

Yards Gained, Career -- 399, Jerry Rice, S.F. (1987-88, 90-94, 96).

Yards Gained, Game -- 125, Michael Irvin, Dal. (1992).

Longest Reception -- 93 yards, Yancey Thigpen, Pit., from Jeff Blake, Cin., (1996).

Touchdowns, Career -- 2, 11 players.

Touchdowns, Game -- 2, William Andrews, Atl. (1984); Eric Green, Pit. (1995).

INTERCEPTIONS

Interceptions, Career -- 4, Everson Walls, Dall. (1982-84, 86).

Interceptions, Game -- 2, Mel Blount, Pitt. (1977); Everson Walls, Dall. (1982-83); LeRoy Irvin, L.A. Rams (1986); David Fulcher, Cin. (1990).

Touchdown Returns, Career -- 1, seven players.

Touchdown Returns, Game -- 1, seven players.

Longest Return -- 65 yards, Ted Hendricks, Balt. (1973).

Longest Gain -- 73 yards, Rod Woodson, Pit. (lateral) (1994).

PUNTING

Punts, Career -- 33, Ray Guy, Oak. (1974-79, 81).

Punts, Game -- 10, Reggie Roby, Miami (1985).

Longest Punt -- 64 yards, Tom Wittum, S.F. (1974); Darren Bennett, S.D. (1996).

PUNT RETURNS

Returns, Career -- 13, Rick Upchurch, Den. (1977, 79-80, 83).

Returns, Game -- 7, Vai Sikahema, StL. Cardinals (1987).

Return Yards, Career -- 183, Billy Johnson, Hou.-Atl. (1976, 78, 84).

Return Yards, Game -- 159, Billy Johnson, Hou. (1976).

Touchdown Returns, Career -- 2, Mel Renfro, Dall. (1971-74).

Touchdown Returns, Game -- 2, Mel Renfro, Dall. (1971).

Longest Return -- 90 yards, Billy Johnson, Hou. (1976).

KICKOFF RETURNS

Returns, Career -- 14, Mel Gray, Det. (1991-92, 95).

Returns, Game -- 7, Mel Gray, Det. (1995).

Return Yards, Game -- 192, Greg Pruitt, L.A. Raiders (1984).

Longest Return -- 62 yards, Greg Pruitt, L.A. Raiders (1984).

FUMBLES

Opponents' Fumbles Recovered, Career -- 3, Randy White, Dall. (1978-86).

Touchdown Returns, Career -- 1, Art Still, K.C. (1985); Keith Millard, Minn. (1990).

Longest Return -- 83 yards, Art Still, K.C. (1985).

TEAM

SCORING

Points -- 45, NFC (1984).

Fewest Points -- 3, AFC (1984).

Points, Both Teams -- 64, NFC 37, AFC 27 (1980).

Fewest Points, Both Teams -- 16, AFC 10, NFC 6 (1987).

Touchdowns -- 6, NFC (1984).

Fewest Touchdowns -- 0, AFC (1971, 74, 84, 89, 94); NFC (1987, 88).

Touchdowns, Both Teams -- 8, NFC 4, AFC 4 (1973); NFC 5, AFC 3 (1980).

Fewest Touchdowns, Both Teams -- 1, NFC 1, AFC 0 (1974); AFC 1, NFC 0 (1987); AFC 1, NFC 0 (1988).

Field Goals -- 5, AFC (1974.

Field Goals, Both Teams -- 7, AFC 5, NFC 2 (1974).

Field Goals Attempted -- 6, AFC (1972), NFC (1981, 83).

Field Goals Attempted, Both Teams -- 9, NFC 6, AFC 3 (1983).

NET YARDAGE

Total

Yards Gained -- 552, AFC (1995).

Fewest Yards Gained -- 114, AFC (1993).

Yards Gained, Both Teams -- 811, AFC 466, NFC 345 (1983).

Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams -- 424, NFC 222, AFC 202 (1987).

Rushing

Yards Gained -- 400, AFC (1995).

Fewest Yards Gained -- 28, NFC (1992).

Yards Gained, Both Teams -- 441, AFC 400, NFC 41 (1995).

Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams -- 131, AFC 103, NFC 28 (1992).

Passing

Yards Gained -- 387, AFC (1983).

Fewest Yards Gained -- 42, NFC (1982).

Yards Gained, Both Teams -- 608, AFC 387, NFC 221 (1983).

Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams -- 215, AFC 126, NFC 89 (1972).

SACKS BY

Most -- 9, NFC (1985).

Fewest -- 0, NFC (1971).

Most, Both Teams -- 17, NFC 9, AFC 8 (1985).

Fewest, Both Teams -- 3, NFC 2, AFC 1 (1995).

PUNTS

Most -- 10, AFC (1985).

Fewest -- 0, NFC (1989).

Most, Both Teams -- 16, AFC 10, NFC 6 (1985).

Fewest, Both Teams -- 4, AFC 3, NFC 1 (1992).

TURNOVERS

Interceptions By -- 6, AFC (1977).

Interceptions By, Both Teams -- 7, NFC 6, AFC 1 (1977).

Fumbles -- 10, NFC (1974).

Fumbles, Both Teams -- 15, NFC 10, AFC 5 (1974).

Fumbles Recovered -- 10, NFC (1974), 6 own.

Fumbles Lost -- 4, AFC (1974).

Turnovers -- 8, AFC (1974).

Fewest Turnovers -- 0, AFC (1991); NFC (1991, 95, 96).

Turnovers, Both Teams -- 12, AFC 8, NFC 4 (1974).

Fewest Turnovers, Both Teams -- 0 (1991).

dd Pro Bowl MVPs

Most Outstanding Player Award-winners since the Pro Bowl began in 1971 (in 1971 and 72, an outstanding back and an outstanding lineman were chosen):

1971 - Back-Mel Renfro, WR, Dallas; Lineman-Fred Carr, LB, Green Bay.

1972 - Back-Jan Stenerud, PK, Kansas City; Lineman-Willie Lanier, LB, Kansas City.

1973 - O.J Simpson, RB, Buffalo.

1974 - Garo Yepremian, PK, Miami.

1975 - James Harris, QB, Los Angeles.

1976 - Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, WR, Houston.

1977 - Mel Blount, DB, Pittsburgh.

1978 - Walter Payton, RB, Chicago.

1979 - Ahmad Rashad, WR, Minnesota.

1980 - Chuck Muncie, RB, New Orleans.

1981 - Ed Murray, PK, Detroit.

1982 - Lee Roy Selmon, DE, Tampa Bay, and Kellen Winslow, TE, San Diego.

1983 - Dan Fouts, QB, San Diego, and John Jefferson, WR, Green Bay.

1984 - Joe Theismann, QB, Washington.

1985 - Mark Gastineau, DE, New York Jets.

1986 - Phil Simms, QB, New York Giants.

1987 - Reggie White, DE, Philadelphia.

1988 - Bruce Smith, DE, Buffalo.

1989 - Randall Cunningham, QB, Philadelphia.

1990 - Jerry Gray, CB, Los Angeles Rams.

1991 - Jim Kelly, QB, Buffalo.

1992 - Michael Irvin, WR, Dallas.

1993 - Steve Tasker, WR, Buffalo.

1994 - Andre Rison, WR, Atlanta.

1995 - Marshall Faulk, RB, Indianapolis

1996 - Jerry Rice, WR, San Francisco

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