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The 5 Greatest NFL Players From the State of Hawaii

By Erik Lambert

Nov 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) prepares to snap the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 17, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; New Orleans Saints center Max Unger (60) prepares to snap the ball during the game against the Carolina Panthers at Bank of America Stadium. The Panthers defeated the Saints 23-20. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 15, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Detroit Lions helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Detroit won 18-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 15, 2015; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Detroit Lions helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Detroit won 18-16. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

#5:  Charlie Ane

That saying “big things come in small packages” was true for Charlie Ane. In total he only played seven seasons in the NFL. He was retired before the age of 29. Why he left is an interesting fact in and of itself. He was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the expansion draft of 1960. Rather than going over to a team that was just starting and would be bad, he chose to retire. After all, it wasn’t like there was much left for him to accomplish by that point.

Ane won an NFL championship in his very first season with the Detroit Lions and then proceeded to become one of the most versatile offensive linemen in the league. His first three years were spent at tackle before he moved inside to center. There was where he made his two Pro Bowl appearances and won his second NFL title in 1957. He might never have reached the Hall of Fame had he kept playing, but people might appreciate him more today.

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