One of the Ring of Honor candidates is Reggie Williams, who played linebacker for the Bengals from 1976 to 1989, including both Super Bowls in that time frame.
Williams is the most prolific linebacker in franchise history, holding records for the most fumble recoveries in franchise history (23) and most sacks (62.5), interceptions (16), and tackles by a linebacker.
But he’s far more interesting than his on the field play. Not only was he the Walter Payton Man of the Year (1986), the Byron White Humanitarian of the Year (1985), and Sports Illustrated Co-Sportsman of the Year (1987), but Williams is the only professional athlete to hold political office while active.