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If you ask most NFL historians or long-time fans, the answer you’ll hear again and again is Anthony Muñoz. He played left tackle for the Cincinnati Bengals and was dominant for over a decade. What sets him apart is how complete he was — elite pass protection, great run blocking, and incredible consistency. He made 11 Pro Bowls and is widely considered the gold standard at LT.

Some people will argue for names like Joe Thomas or Walter Jones (and that debate is totally fair), but Muñoz usually tops the list because of how far ahead of his era he was. Even modern analysts still rank him #1 all-time. You can check most expert rankings and Hall of Fame breakdowns to see how often he comes up at the top, like this overview from the Pro Football Hall of Fame.