Top ten Irish American football players of all time

Tom. Brady is half Irish, his dad is 100%. Tom has said that his ancestors camr from Cork. This is always a misconception. His Father has said that the Brady's were from around Cavan. The reason that Cork comes into the picture is.A lot of People from various counties had to make their way down to Cobh(in Cork) to get a ship bound for the New World, some times they had to wait, a week or two or three for a Ship. In the meantime they had to book into a hotel, rooming house or other. Consequently, the last address that they had in Ireland was in Cork. Hence the mistake people make when searching for their ancestors come up with the mistaken notion that their people came from Cork. Mr. Brady(was aware of this) Another note of Interest, Mr. Brady a devout Catholic addrssing a Catholic Men's club in Boston a few years ago stated "Money does not fill the void in people's lives". in reponse to a questtion about Tom making all the big bucks. Mr Brady spent 6 years in a religious order but left before ordination.

Jim Kelly! #1 All the Way Brady; close 2nd

Another all time great football player of Irish heritage was Jerome "filthy" McNasty who was an offensive lineman (really offensive) for Harry Wismer's old New York Titans of the early AFL Mcnasty received little notice while playing for New Bedford Voc. H.S,and little acclaim as a lineman for Faber College. McNasty was signed after an impressive tryout the Titans held at Randall Island Stadium in the East River. After two successful seasons he was released due to an incurable foot disease. He went on to have a successful career as a bus dispatcher in Baltimore notice as a high school player for New Bedford Voke H.S. in the 50's and little acclaim as a line man

Both the Green Bay Packer Hall of Fame site and the Football Hall of Fame site state that John McNally attended St. John's College. I believe the school has always been St. John's University.

Brady has been designated as one of the most hated players in the NFL on a bit on ESPN. He is referred to as "pretty boy" indifferent, aloof etc... Yes, Brady has not yet malformed his body,, does not look like he is going thru Marine boot camp. has other things to do rather than watch two pro football teams (when he is not playing) Just says basic things during interviews. That is a result of the "Joe Namath set up" when the producer, and Suzy Kolber interviewed him when he was drunk! The anger still lingers from that among a lot of players, the result is that there is just inane non responsive replys during these obligatory interviews. On player said. "there is not one thing good that can come from talking to these people" As a result, the "we will work hard" "play as a team" comments will continue... Lets be real, if you look like Brady, Have a wife that is gorgeous, makes as much as he does, and do not look like a cro-magnon man, you would hate him too!

Johnny "Blood" McNally attended St. John's University in Collegeville, Minnesota. St. John's U.(MN) is my alma mater. Also the alma mater of Senator Eugene McCarthy, noted Irish-American politician.

Surprised to see that Rich Gannon ranks ahead of Peyton Manning, who according to previous Irish Central articles was married on St. Patrick's Day and calls plays in Gaelic.

What about Ken O'Brien and Pat Ryan, QB's for the Jets back in the 80's?

What about Hugh McElhenny? Both college and pro Hall of Famer.

I have to do some research but I'll bet that Howie Long is Irish.