The 1987 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 37th annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1986 season. The game was played on Sunday, February 1, 1987, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii before a crowd of 50,101. The final score was AFC 10, NFC 6.
Marty Schottenheimer of the Cleveland Browns led the AFC team against an NFC team coached by Washington Redskins head coach Joe Gibbs. The referee was Dick Jorgensen.
Reggie White of the Philadelphia Eagles was named the game's MVP. Players on the winning AFC team received $10,000 apiece while the NFC participants each took home $5,000.
AFC roster The players representing the AFC were:
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Quarterback Dan Marino, Miami John Elway, Denver Boomer Esiason, CincinnatiRunning back James Brooks, Cincinnati Sammy Winder, Denver Curt Warner, SeattleFullback Earnest Jackson, Pittsburgh Mosi Tatupu, New EnglandWide receiver Al Toon, N.Y. Jets Steve Largent, Seattle Mark Clayton, Miami Stanley Morgan, New EnglandTight end Todd Christensen, L.A. Raiders Mickey Shuler, N.Y. JetsOffensive tackle Anthony Muñoz, Cincinnati Cody Risien, Cleveland Chris Hinton, IndianapolisOffensive guard Keith Bishop, Denver Max Montoya, Cincinnati Roy Foster, MiamiCenter Ray Donaldson, Indianapolis Don Mosebar, L.A. Raiders
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Defensive end Howie Long, L. A. Raiders Rulon Jones, Denver Jacob Green, SeattleDefensive tackle Bill Maas, Kansas City Bob Golic, ClevelandOutside linebacker Andre Tippett, New England Chip Banks, Cleveland Mike Merriweather, PittsburghInside linebacker Karl Mecklenburg, Denver John Offerdahl, Miami Fredd Young, Seattle SeahawksCornerback Mike Haynes, L. A. Raiders Hanford Dixon, Cleveland Raymond Clayborn, New England Frank Minnifield, ClevelandFree safety Deron Cherry, Kansas CityStrong safety Dennis Smith, Denver Lloyd Burruss, Kansas City
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Punter Rohn Stark, IndianapolisPlacekicker Tony Franklin, New EnglandKick returner Bobby Joe Edmonds, Seattle Gary Anderson, San Diego
NFC roster The players representing the NFC were:
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Quarterback Tommy Kramer, Minnesota Jay Schroeder, WashingtonRunning back Eric Dickerson, Los Angeles Rams Joe Morris, N. Y. Giants Reuben Mayes, New Orleans Gerald Riggs, Atlanta Walter Payton, ChicagoFullback Ron Wolfley, St. LouisWide receiver Jerry Rice, San Francisco Gary Clark, Washington Art Monk, Washington Mike Quick, PhiladelphiaTight end Mark Bavaro, N.Y. Giants Steve Jordan, Minnesota Offensive tackle Jim Covert, Chicago Jackie Slater, Los Angeles Rams Brad Benson, N. Y. Giants Joe Jacoby, WashingtonOffensive guard Bill Fralic, Atlanta Dennis Harrah, Los Angeles Rams Russ Grimm, WashingtonCenter Jay Hilgenberg, Chicago Doug Smith, Los Angeles Rams
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Defensive end Reggie White, Philadelphia Dexter Manley, Washington Leonard Marshall, N. Y. GiantsDefensive tackle Steve McMichael, Chicago Jim Burt, N. Y. GiantsOutside linebacker Lawrence Taylor, N. Y. Giants Wilber Marshall, Chicago Rickey Jackson, New OrleansInside linebacker Mike Singletary, Chicago Harry Carson, N. Y. Giants Carl Ekern, L. A. Rams Sam Mills, New OrleansCornerback Darrell Green, Washington LeRoy Irvin, L. A. Rams Jerry Gray, L. A. RamsFree safety Ronnie Lott, San FranciscoStrong safety Dave Duerson, Chicago Joey Browner, Minnesota
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Punter Sean Landeta, N. Y. GiantsPlacekicker Morten Andersen, New Orleans SaintsKick returner Vai Sikahema, St. Louis
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