Gary Zimmerman

Gary Zimmerman began his professional career with the Los Angeles Express in the USFL before joining the Minnesota Vikings in 1986. Traded to the Denver Broncos in 1993, he established himself as an accomplished pass protector and run blocker during 12 NFL seasons.

Zimmerman made seven Pro Bowls and was selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Teams for both the 1980s and 1990s. His durability included 169 consecutive starts. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2008.