The 1986 Pro Bowl was the NFL's 36th annual all-star game which featured the outstanding performers from the 1985 season. The game was played on Sunday, February 2, 1986, at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii before a crowd of 50,101. The final score was NFC 28, AFC 24.
Don Shula of the Miami Dolphins led the AFC team against an NFC team coached by Los Angeles Rams head coach John Robinson. The referee was Bob McElwee.
Phil Simms of the New York Giants was named the game's MVP. Players on the winning NFC team received $10,000 apiece while the AFC participants each took home $5,000.
AFC roster The players representing the AFC were:
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Quarterback Dan Marino, Miami Ken O'Brien, N. Y. Jets Dan Fouts, San DiegoRunning back Marcus Allen, L. A. Raiders Kevin Mack, Cleveland Freeman McNeil, N. Y. JetsFullback Craig James, New EnglandWide receiver Louis Lipps, Pittsburgh Steve Largent, Seattle Mark Clayton, Miami Wes Chandler, San DiegoTight end Ozzie Newsome, Cleveland Todd Christensen, L. A. RaidersOffensive tackle Anthony Muñoz, Cincinnati Chris Hinton, Indianapolis Brian Holloway, New EnglandOffensive guard John Hannah, New England Roy Foster, Miami Mike Munchak, HoustonCenter Dwight Stephenson, Miami Mike Webster, Pittsburgh
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Defensive end Howie Long, L. A. Raiders Mark Gastineau, N. Y. Jets Rulon Jones, DenverDefensive tackle Joe Klecko, New York Jets Bob Golic, ClevelandOutside linebacker Andre Tippett, New England Chip Banks, Cleveland Clay Matthews, Cleveland Mike Merriweather, PittsburghInside linebacker Karl Mecklenburg, Denver Lance Mehl, N. Y. Jets Steve Nelson, New England Fredd Young, Seattle SeahawksCornerback Mike Haynes, L. A. Raiders Raymond Clayborn, New England Louis Wright, DenverFree safety Deron Cherry, Kansas City Fred Marion, New EnglandStrong safety Kenny Easley, Seattle Dennis Smith, Denver
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Punter Rohn Stark, IndianapolisPlacekicker Gary Anderson, PittsburghKick returner Irving Fryar, New England
NFC roster The players representing the NFC were:
Offense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Quarterback Joe Montana, San Francisco Phil Simms, N. Y. Giants Jim McMahon, ChicagoRunning back Walter Payton, Chicago Joe Morris, N. Y. Giants Gerald Riggs, AtlantaFullback Roger Craig, San FranciscoWide receiver Mike Quick, Philadelphia Art Monk, Washington James Lofton, Green Bay Tony Hill, DallasTight end Doug Cosbie, Dallas Jimmie Giles, Tampa BayOffensive tackle Jimbo Covert, Chicago Jackie Slater, Los Angeles Rams Joe Jacoby, WashingtonOffensive guard Russ Grimm, Washington Dennis Harrah, Los Angeles Rams Kent Hill, Los Angeles RamsCenter Jay Hilgenberg, Chicago Fred Quillan, San Francisco Doug Smith, Los Angeles Rams
Defense PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Defensive end Richard Dent, Chicago Leonard Marshall, N. Y. Giants Dan Hampton, ChicagoDefensive tackle Randy White, Dallas Michael Carter, San FranciscoOutside linebacker Lawrence Taylor, N. Y. Giants Otis Wilson, Chicago Rickey Jackson, New OrleansInside linebacker Mike Singletary, Chicago E. J. Junior, St. Louis Harry Carson, N. Y. Giants Jim Collins, L. A. RamsCornerback Eric Wright, San Francisco Everson Walls, Dallas LeRoy Irvin, L. A. Rams Gary Green, L. A. RamsFree safety Wes Hopkins, PhiladelphiaStrong safety Dave Duerson, Chicago Joey Browner, Minnesota Carlton Williamson, San Francisco
Special teams PositionStarter(s)Reserve(s)Punter Dale Hatcher, L. A. RamsPlacekicker Morten Andersen, New OrleansKick returner Ron Brown, L. A. Rams
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