... lockers have names of noteworthy people who shared each number with the current players. Greg McElroy's has some pretty impressive names on it: Joe Namath, Pat Trammel, and Kenny Stabler, to name a few famous No. 12s.

In fact, few people know that even coach Paul "Bear" Bryant once wear No. 12, but McElroy knew it.

Of course, he also knows that it was worn by some people that may not ring a bell to most casual fans. It was worn by kickers, safeties, and a receiver. Does the name Jeremy Downey bring up many memories?

I thought not.

Nor has it been a number reserved for the best of quarterbacks. Too many have worn it to have that be true. How many remember John Phillips, Robert Fraley, or Billy Ray? There are so many othe...

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