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42 days till Bengals season opener: Every player to wear No. 42 for Cincinnati

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The No. 42 over the course of Cincinnati Bengals has had some interesting names fans might recognize.

There was the brief BenJarvus Green-Ellis era in 2012. Safety Chris Croker played a memorable role in some solid Bengals defenses starting in 2008. And older fans might remember running back Boobie Clark, who from 1973-1978 rushed for 2,978 yards and 25 scores, averaging 3.8 yards per attempt and playing a key role in some strong teams.

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With about 42 days until the Bengals walk onto the field for the season opener, here’s a look at every player to wear the number in Bengals history, per Pro Football Reference.

Eric Ball, 1989-1994

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Chris Carter, 2000-2001

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Boobie Clark, 1974-1978

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Chris Crocker, 2008-2011

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Clayton Fejedelem, 2016-2019

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Mike Fuller, 1981-1982

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Allan George, 2022-2023

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LaVar Glover, 2002

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BenJarvus Green-Ellis, 2012-2013

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Warren McVea, 1968

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Anthony Mitchell, 2004-2005

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Robert Niehoff, 1987

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Clay Pickering, 1984-1985

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Lawrence Wright, 1997-1999

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