List of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees
This is a list of inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame that includes players, coaches, and contributors (e.g., owners and team or league officials) who have "made outstanding contributions to professional football". The charter class of seventeen was selected in 1963.[1] As of 2013, 280 individuals have been elected.[2]
Enshrinees are selected by a 44-person Selection Committee which meets each year at the time and location of the Super Bowl. Current rules of the committee stipulate that between four and seven individuals are selected each year.[3] Any person may nominate an individual to the hall, provided the nominee has not played or coached for at least five seasons prior to the nomination. Not including the charter class, 70 players have been inducted in their first year of eligibility.[4]
In addition to the regular Selection Committee, which primarily focuses on contributions made over the past approximately thirty seasons, a nine-member Seniors Committee (which is a subset of the larger committee) submits two nominees each year whose contributions came prior to 1985.[3] These nominees are referred as "Seniors nominees" (formerly "old-timer" nominees).[5]
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Some Hall of Famers were selected for their skills as a coach. Others were enshrined for their skills as a player. This list names only the position for which the man was famous for. Many excellent coaches were not known for their playing career. Many Hall of Fame caliber players were also coaches, but it was their playing for which they received their yellow jacket during the enshrinement ceremony. Only the accomplishments highlighted on the Hall of Fame web site[6] are noted on this list.
As of 2013, two current NFL teams are not represented by an enshrinee — the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars. The teams which most recently gained representation are the Carolina Panthers (Reggie White, class of 2006) and the Baltimore Ravens (Rod Woodson, class of 2009).[7] No full-time punter or referee has been inducted.
The Hall is not officially affiliated with the National Football League (NFL), although as of 2009 all but one enshrinee participated in the NFL for at least a portion of his career; the single exception being Billy Shaw.[8] There are 32 inductees into the hall who spent all or part of their careers in the American Football League.[9] Six players or coaches who spent part of their careers in the short-lived United States Football League (USFL) have been inducted.[10] Two coaches (Marv Levy,[11] Bud Grant[12]) and one player (Warren Moon[13]) who spent part of their careers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) have been inducted.
Each entry includes the year of induction (i.e., "class"), position(s) played, team(s) each was associated with, and tenures with each team. The Pro Football Hall Of Fame website does not include CFL, USFL, or WFL teams. (Canada has its own football hall of fame.) The list is complete up to the 2013 Hall of Fame class.
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| Elected in 1st year of eligibility** | Seventeen Charter Members § | Elected 1st year as a finalist ^ but not first year of eligibility [14][15] |
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| Inductee | Class | Position | Team(s) | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herb Adderley | 1980 | Cornerback | Green Bay Packers | 1961–1969 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1970–1972 | |||
| Troy Aikman** | 2006 | Quarterback | Dallas Cowboys | 1989–2000 |
| George Allen[3] | 2002 | Coach | Los Angeles Rams | 1966–1970 |
| Washington Redskins | 1971–1977 | |||
| Chicago Blitz (USFL) | 1983 | |||
| Arizona Wranglers (USFL) | 1984 | |||
| Larry Allen** | 2013 | Offensive Guard/Tackle | Dallas Cowboys | 1994-2005 |
| Offensive Guard | San Francisco 49ers | 2006-2007 | ||
| Marcus Allen** [4] | 2003 | Running Back | Los Angeles Raiders | 1982–1992 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1993–1997 | |||
| Lance Alworth** | 1978 | Flanker | San Diego Chargers | 1962–1970 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1971–1972 | |||
| Doug Atkins | 1982 | Defensive End | Cleveland Browns | 1953–1954 |
| Chicago Bears | 1955–1966 | |||
| New Orleans Saints | 1967–1969 | |||
| Red Badgro ^[3] | 1981 | End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
New York Yankees (NFL) | 1927–1928 |
| New York Giants | 1930–1935 | |||
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 1936 | |||
| Lem Barney | 1992 | Cornerback | Detroit Lions | 1967–1977 |
| Cliff Battles | 1968 | Halfback | Boston Braves/ Boston Redskins/ Washington Redskins |
1932–1937 |
| Sammy Baugh § | 1963 | Quarterback | Washington Redskins | 1937–1952 |
| Chuck Bednarik** | 1967 | Center
Two-Way Performer
|
Philadelphia Eagles | 1949–1962 |
| Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
|
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| Bert Bell § | 1963 | Team owner / Founder | Philadelphia Eagles | 1933–1940 |
| Team co-owner | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1941–1946 | ||
| NFL Commissioner | n/a | 1946–1959 | ||
| Bobby Bell ^ | 1983 | Linebacker/ Defensive End | Kansas City Chiefs | 1963–1974 |
| Raymond Berry** | 1973 | Wide Receiver | Baltimore Colts | 1955–1967 |
| Elvin Bethea ^ | 2003 | Defensive End | Houston Oilers | 1968–1983 |
| Charles Bidwill | 1967 | Team owner | Chicago Cardinals | 1933–1947 |
| Fred Biletnikoff | 1988 | Wide Receiver | Oakland Raiders | 1965–1978 |
| George Blanda** | 1981 | Quarterback/ Placekicker | Chicago Bears | 1949–1958 |
| Baltimore Colts (1950 Colts folded) |
1950 | |||
| Houston Oilers | 1960–1966 | |||
| Oakland Raiders | 1967–1975 | |||
| Mel Blount** | 1989 | Cornerback | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1970–1983 |
| Terry Bradshaw** | 1989 | Quarterback | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1970–1983 |
| Bob Brown[3] | 2004 | Offensive Tackle | Philadelphia Eagles | 1964–1968 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1969–1970 | |||
| Oakland Raiders | 1971–1973 | |||
| Jim Brown** | 1971 | Fullback | Cleveland Browns | 1957–1965 |
| Paul Brown | 1967 | Coach/ Team owner | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1962 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 1968–1975 | |||
| Team owner | 1968–1991 | |||
| Rosey Brown | 1975 | Offensive Tackle | New York Giants | 1953–1965 |
| Willie Brown** | 1984 | Cornerback | Denver Broncos | 1963–1966 |
| Oakland Raiders | 1967–1978 | |||
| Buck Buchanan | 1990 | Defensive Tackle | Kansas City Chiefs | 1963–1975 |
| Nick Buoniconti ^[3] | 2001 | Linebacker | Boston Patriots | 1962–1968 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1969–1974, 1976 | |||
| Dick Butkus** | 1979 | Linebacker | Chicago Bears | 1965–1973 |
| Jack Butler ^[3] | 2012 | Cornerback | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1951–1959 |
| Earl Campbell** [4] | 1991 | Running Back | Houston Oilers | 1978–1984 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1984–1985 | |||
| Tony Canadeo[3] | 1974 | Halfback | Green Bay Packers | 1941–1944, 1946–1952 |
| Joseph Carr § | 1963 | NFL President | n/a | 1921–1939 |
| Harry Carson | 2006 | Linebacker | New York Giants | 1976–1988 |
| Cris Carter | 2013 | Wide Receiver | Philadelphia Eagles | 1987-1989 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1990-2001 | |||
| Miami Dolphins | 2002 | |||
| Dave Casper | 2002 | Tight End | Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders | 1974–1980, 1984 |
| Houston Oilers | 1980–1983 | |||
| Minnesota Vikings | 1983 | |||
| Guy Chamberlin | 1965 | End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Canton Bulldogs
(pre-NFL)
|
1919 |
| Decatur Staleys/ Chicago Staleys |
1920–1921 | |||
| Offensive End/ Coach | Canton Bulldogs | 1922–1923 | ||
| Cleveland Bulldogs | 1924 | |||
| Frankford Yellow Jackets | 1925–1926 | |||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1927 | |||
| End
Two-Way Performer
|
1927–1928 | |||
| Jack Christiansen ^ | 1970 | Safety/ Kick Returner | Detroit Lions | 1951–1958 |
| Dutch Clark § | 1963 | Quarterback | Portsmouth Spartans/ Detroit Lions |
1931–1932 1934–1938 |
| George Connor | 1975 | Linebacker | Chicago Bears | 1948–1955 |
| Jimmy Conzelman | 1964 | Quarterback | Decatur Staleys | 1920 |
| Quarterback/ Coach | Rock Island Independents | 1921–1922 | ||
| Milwaukee Badgers | 1922–1923 | |||
| Quarterback | 1924 | |||
| Quarterback/ Coach/ Team owner | Detroit Panthers | 1925–1926 | ||
| Quarterback/ Coach | Providence Steam Roller | 1927–1929 | ||
| Coach | 1927–1930 | |||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1940–1942, 1946–1948 |
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| Lou Creekmur[3] | 1996 | Offensive Tackle/ Guard | Detroit Lions | 1950–1959 |
| Larry Csonka | 1987 | Fullback | Miami Dolphins | 1968–1974, 1979 |
| Memphis Southmen (WFL) | 1975 | |||
| New York Giants | 1976–1978 | |||
| Curley Culp ^[3] | 2013 | Defensive Tackle | Kansas City Chiefs | 1968-1974 |
| Houston Oilers | 1974-1980 | |||
| Detroit Lions | 1980-1981 | |||
| Al Davis | 1992 | Coach/General Manager | Oakland Raiders | 1963–1965 |
| Team owner | Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders | 1966–2011 | ||
| AFL Commissioner | n/a | 1966 | ||
| Willie Davis | 1981 | Defensive End | Cleveland Browns | 1958–1959 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1960–1969 | |||
| Dermontti Dawson | 2012 | Center | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1988–2000 |
| Len Dawson | 1987 | Quarterback | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1957–1959 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1960–1961 | |||
| Dallas Texans (AFL)/ Kansas City Chiefs |
1962–1975 | |||
| Fred Dean | 2008 | Defensive End | San Diego Chargers | 1975–1981 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1981–1985 | |||
| Joe DeLamielleure ^ | 2003 | Offensive Guard | Buffalo Bills | 1973–1979, 1985 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1980–1984 | |||
| Richard Dent | 2011 | Defensive End | Chicago Bears | 1983–1993, 1995 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1994 | |||
| Indianapolis Colts | 1996 | |||
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1997 | |||
| Eric Dickerson** | 1999 | Running Back | Los Angeles Rams | 1983–1987 |
| Indianapolis Colts | 1987–1991 | |||
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1992 | |||
| Atlanta Falcons | 1993 | |||
| Dan Dierdorf | 1996 | Offensive Tackle | St. Louis Cardinals | 1971–1983 |
| Mike Ditka | 1988 | Tight End | Chicago Bears | 1961–1966 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1967–1968 | |||
| Dallas Cowboys | 1969–1972 | |||
| Chris Doleman | 2012 | Defensive End/ Linebacker | Minnesota Vikings | 1985–1993, 1999 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 1994–1995 | |||
| San Francisco 49ers | 1996–1998 | |||
| Art Donovan | 1968 | Defensive Tackle | Baltimore Colts (1950 Colts folded) |
1950 |
| New York Yanks | 1951 | |||
| Dallas Texans (NFL) | 1952 | |||
| Baltimore Colts | 1953–1961 | |||
| Tony Dorsett** [4] | 1994 | Running Back | Dallas Cowboys | 1977–1987 |
| Denver Broncos | 1988 | |||
| John "Paddy" Driscoll | 1965 | Quarterback | Hammond Pros
(pre-NFL)
|
1919 |
| Decatur Staleys | 1920 | |||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1920–1925 | |||
| Chicago Bears | 1926–1929 | |||
| Bill Dudley | 1966 | Halfback | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1942, 1945–1946 |
| Detroit Lions | 1947–1949 | |||
| Washington Redskins | 1950–1951, 1953 | |||
| Albert Glen "Turk" Edwards | 1969 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Boston Braves/ Boston Redskins/ Washington Redskins |
1932–1940 |
| Carl Eller[3] | 2004 | Defensive End | Minnesota Vikings | 1964–1978 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1979 | |||
| John Elway** | 2004 | Quarterback | Denver Broncos | 1983–1998 |
| Weeb Ewbank | 1978 | Coach | Baltimore Colts | 1954–1962 |
| New York Jets | 1963–1973 | |||
| Marshall Faulk** | 2011 | Running back | Indianapolis Colts | 1994–1998 |
| St. Louis Rams | 1999–2005 | |||
| Tom Fears ^ | 1970 | Wide Receiver | Los Angeles Rams | 1948–1956 |
| Jim Finks ^ | 1995 | Team administrator | Minnesota Vikings | 1964–1973 |
| Chicago Bears | 1974–1982 | |||
| New Orleans Saints | 1986–1992 | |||
| Ray Flaherty ^[3] | 1976 | Offensive End | New York Yankees (NFL) | 1927–1928 |
| New York Giants | 1928–1929, 1931–1935 |
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| Coach | Boston/Washington Redskins | 1936–1942 | ||
| New York Yankees (AAFC) | 1946–1948 | |||
| Chicago Hornets (AAFC) | 1949 | |||
| Len Ford | 1976 | Defensive End | Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) | 1948–1949 |
| Cleveland Browns | 1950–1957 | |||
| Green Bay Packers | 1958 | |||
| Dan Fortmann | 1965 | Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Chicago Bears | 1936–1943 |
| Dan Fouts** | 1993 | Quarterback | San Diego Chargers | 1973–1987 |
| Benny Friedman ^[3] | 2005 | Quarterback | Cleveland Bulldogs | 1927 |
| Detroit Wolverines | 1928 | |||
| New York Giants | 1929–1931 | |||
| Brooklyn Dodgers | 1932–1934 | |||
| Frank Gatski[3] | 1985 | Center | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1956 |
| Detroit Lions | 1957 | |||
| Bill George | 1974 | Linebacker | Chicago Bears | 1952–1965 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1966 | |||
| Joe Gibbs ^ | 1996 | Coach | Washington Redskins | 1981–1992, 2004–2007 |
| Frank Gifford | 1977 | Halfback / Flanker | New York Giants | 1952–1960, 1962–1964 |
| Sid Gillman | 1983 | Coach | Los Angeles Rams | 1955–1959 |
| Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers | 1960–1969, 1971 | |||
| Houston Oilers | 1973–1974 | |||
| Otto Graham | 1965 | Quarterback | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1955 |
| Harold "Red" Grange § | 1963 | Halfback | Chicago Bears | 1925, 1929–1934 |
| New York Yankees (AFL I) | 1926 | |||
| New York Yankees (NFL) | 1927 | |||
| Bud Grant | 1994 | Coach | Winnipeg Blue Bombers (CFL) | 1957–1966 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1967–1983, 1985 | |||
| Darrell Green** | 2008 | Cornerback | Washington Redskins | 1983–2002 |
| Joe Greene** | 1987 | Defensive Tackle | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1969–1981 |
| Forrest Gregg** | 1977 | Offensive Tackle / Guard | Green Bay Packers | 1956, 1958–1970 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1971 | |||
| Bob Griese | 1990 | Quarterback | Miami Dolphins | 1967–1980 |
| Russ Grimm | 2010 | Offensive Guard | Washington Redskins | 1981–1991 |
| Lou Groza | 1974 | Offensive Tackle/ Kicker | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1959, 1961–1967 |
| Joe Guyon | 1966 | Halfback | Canton Bulldogs | 1919–1920 |
| Washington Senators | 1921 | |||
| Cleveland Indians | 1921 | |||
| Oorang Indians | 1922–1923 | |||
| Rock Island Independents | 1924 | |||
| Kansas City Cowboys | 1924–1925 | |||
| New York Giants | 1927 | |||
| George Halas § | 1963 | Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
|
Hammond Pros
(pre-NFL)
|
1919 |
| NFL Co-Founder | n/a | 1920 | ||
| Team owner | Decatur Staleys/ Chicago Staleys/ Chicago Bears |
1920–1983 | ||
| Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
|
1920–1928 | |||
| Defensive End
Two-Way Performer
|
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| Coach | 1920–1929 1933–1942 1946–1955 1958–1967 |
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| Jack Ham** | 1988 | Outside Linebacker | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1971–1982 |
| Dan Hampton | 2002 | Defensive Tackle/ End | Chicago Bears | 1979–1990 |
| Chris Hanburger ^[3] | 2011 | Linebacker | Washington Redskins | 1965–1978 |
| John Hannah** | 1991 | Offensive Guard | New England Patriots | 1973–1985 |
| Franco Harris** | 1990 | Running Back | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1972–1983 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 1984 | |||
| Bob Hayes[3] | 2009 | Wide Receiver | Dallas Cowboys | 1965–1974 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1975 | |||
| Mike Haynes | 1997 | Cornerback | New England Patriots | 1976–1982 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1983–1989 | |||
| Ed Healey | 1964 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Rock Island Independents | 1920–1922 |
| Chicago Bears | 1922–1927 | |||
| Mel Hein § | 1963 | Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
New York Giants | 1931–1945 |
| Ted Hendricks | 1990 | Linebacker | Baltimore Colts | 1969–1973 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1974 | |||
| Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders | 1975–1983 | |||
| Pete Henry § | 1963 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer Punter Kicker |
Canton Bulldogs | 1920–1923, 1925–1926 |
| New York Giants | 1927 | |||
| Pottsville Maroons | 1927–1928 | |||
| Arnie Herber | 1966 | Quarterback | Green Bay Packers | 1930–1940 |
| New York Giants | 1944–1945 | |||
| Bill Hewitt | 1971 | End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Chicago Bears | 1932–1936 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1937–1939, 1943 | |||
| Gene Hickerson[3] | 2007 | Offensive Guard | Cleveland Browns | 1958–1973 |
| Clarke Hinkle | 1964 | Fullback
Two-Way Performer
|
Green Bay Packers | 1932–1941 |
| Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
|
||||
| Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch | 1968 | Halfback | Chicago Rockets (AAFC) | 1946–1948 |
| Flanker / Halfback | Los Angeles Rams | 1949–1957 | ||
| Paul Hornung [4] | 1986 | Halfback / Placekicker | Green Bay Packers | 1957–1962, 1964–1966 |
| Ken Houston** | 1986 | Safety | Houston Oilers | 1967–1972 |
| Washington Redskins | 1973–1980 | |||
| Cal Hubbard § | 1963 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
New York Giants | 1927–1928, 1936 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1929–1933, 1935 | |||
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1936 | |||
| Sam Huff | 1982 | Linebacker | New York Giants | 1956–1963 |
| Washington Redskins | 1964–1967, 1969 | |||
| Lamar Hunt ^ | 1972 | AFL Co-Founder | n/a | 1959 |
| Team owner | Dallas Texans (AFL)/ Kansas City Chiefs (AFL/NFL) |
1959–2006 | ||
| Don Hutson § | 1963 | Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
|
Green Bay Packers | 1935–1945 |
| Safety
Two-Way Performer
|
||||
| Placekicker | ||||
| Michael Irvin | 2007 | Wide Receiver | Dallas Cowboys | 1988–1999 |
| Rickey Jackson ^ | 2010 | Linebacker/ Defensive End | New Orleans Saints | 1981–1993 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1994-1995 | |||
| Jimmy Johnson ^ | 1994 | Cornerback | San Francisco 49ers | 1961–1976 |
| John Henry Johnson[3] | 1987 | Fullback | San Francisco 49ers | 1954–1956 |
| Detroit Lions | 1957–1959 | |||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1960–1965 | |||
| Houston Oilers | 1966 | |||
| Charlie Joiner | 1996 | Wide Receiver | Houston Oilers | 1969–1972 |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 1972–1975 | |||
| San Diego Chargers | 1976–1986 | |||
| Deacon Jones** | 1980 | Defensive End | Los Angeles Rams | 1961–1971 |
| San Diego Chargers | 1972–1973 | |||
| Washington Redskins | 1974 | |||
| Stan Jones ^[3] | 1991 | Offensive Tackle/Guard | Chicago Bears | 1954–1962 |
| Defensive Tackle | 1962–1965 | |||
| Washington Redskins | 1966 | |||
| Henry Jordan[3] | 1995 | Defensive Tackle | Cleveland Browns | 1957–1958 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1959–1969 | |||
| Sonny Jurgensen | 1983 | Quarterback | Philadelphia Eagles | 1957–1963 |
| Washington Redskins | 1964–1974 | |||
| Jim Kelly** | 2002 | Quarterback | Houston Gamblers (USFL) | 1984–1985 |
| Buffalo Bills | 1986–1996 | |||
| Leroy Kelly[3] | 1994 | Running Back | Cleveland Browns | 1964–1973 |
| Chicago Fire (WFL) | 1974 | |||
| Cortez Kennedy | 2012 | Defensive Tackle | Seattle Seahawks | 1990–2000 |
| Walt Kiesling | 1966 | Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Duluth Eskimos | 1926–1927 |
| Pottsville Maroons | 1928 | |||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1929–1933 | |||
| Chicago Bears | 1934 | |||
| Green Bay Packers | 1935–1936 | |||
| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1937–1938 | |||
| Coach | 1939 | |||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1940–1942 1954–1956 |
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| Steagles | 1943 | |||
| Card-Pitt | 1944 | |||
| Frank "Bruiser" Kinard | 1971 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Brooklyn Dodgers/ Tigers | 1938–1944 |
| New York Yankees (AAFC) | 1946–1947 | |||
| Paul Krause | 1998 | Safety | Washington Redskins | 1964–1967 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1968–1979 | |||
| Earl "Curly" Lambeau § | 1963 | Founder | Green Bay Packers | 1919 |
| Halfback | 1919–1929 | |||
| Coach / General Manager | 1919–1949 | |||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1950–1951 | |||
| Washington Redskins | 1952–1953 | |||
| Jack Lambert** | 1990 | Middle Linebacker | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1974–1984 |
| Tom Landry** | 1990 | Coach | Dallas Cowboys | 1960–1988 |
| Dick "Night Train" Lane | 1974 | Cornerback | Los Angeles Rams | 1952–1953 |
| Chicago Cardinals | 1954–1959 | |||
| Detroit Lions | 1960–1965 | |||
| Jim Langer** | 1987 | Center | Miami Dolphins | 1970–1979 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1980–1981 | |||
| Willie Lanier | 1986 | Middle Linebacker | Kansas City Chiefs | 1967–1977 |
| Steve Largent** | 1995 | Wide Receiver | Seattle Seahawks | 1976–1989 |
| Yale Lary | 1979 | Safety/ Punter | Detroit Lions | 1952–1953, 1956–1964 |
| Dante Lavelli | 1975 | Offensive End | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1956 |
| Bobby Layne | 1967 | Quarterback/ Placekicker | Chicago Bears | 1948 |
| New York Bulldogs | 1949 | |||
| Detroit Lions | 1950–1958 | |||
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1958–1962 | |||
| Dick LeBeau ^[3] | 2010 | Cornerback | Detroit Lions | 1959–1972 |
| Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans[3] | 1978 | Halfback / Fullback | New York Giants | 1936–1943 |
| Coach/ Halfback/ Fullback | 1943 | |||
| Marv Levy | 2001 | Coach | Montreal Alouettes (CFL) | 1973–1977 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1978–1982 | |||
| Chicago Blitz (USFL) | 1984 | |||
| Buffalo Bills | 1986–1997 | |||
| Bob Lilly** | 1980 | Defensive Tackle | Dallas Cowboys | 1961–1974 |
| Floyd Little ^[3] | 2010 | Running Back | Denver Broncos | 1967–1975 |
| Larry Little | 1993 | Offensive Guard | San Diego Chargers | 1967–1968 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1969–1980 | |||
| James Lofton | 2003 | Wide Receiver | Green Bay Packers | 1978–1986 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1987–1988 | |||
| Buffalo Bills | 1989–1992 | |||
| Los Angeles Rams | 1993 | |||
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1993 | |||
| Vince Lombardi ^ | 1971 | Coach[5] | Green Bay Packers | 1959–1967 |
| Washington Redskins | 1969 | |||
| Howie Long | 2000 | Defensive End | Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders | 1981–1993 |
| Ronnie Lott** | 2000 | Cornerback/ Safety | San Francisco 49ers | 1981–1990 |
| Los Angeles Raiders | 1991–1992 | |||
| New York Jets | 1993–1994 | |||
| Sid Luckman | 1965 | Quarterback | Chicago Bears | 1939–1950 |
| William R. Lyman | 1964 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Canton Bulldogs | 1922–23, 1925 |
| Cleveland Bulldogs | 1924 | |||
| Frankford Yellow Jackets | 1925 | |||
| Chicago Bears | 1926–1934 | |||
| Tom Mack | 1999 | Offensive Guard | Los Angeles Rams | 1966–1978 |
| John Mackey | 1992 | Tight End | Baltimore Colts | 1963–1971 |
| San Diego Chargers | 1972 | |||
| John Madden[3] | 2006 | Coach | Oakland Raiders | 1969–1978 |
| Tim Mara § | 1963 | Team owner / Founder | New York Giants | 1925–1959 |
| Wellington Mara | 1997 | Team owner / Team Administrator | New York Giants | 1937–2005 |
| Gino Marchetti** | 1972 | Defensive End | Dallas Texans (NFL) | 1952 |
| Baltimore Colts | 1953–1964, 1966 | |||
| Dan Marino** | 2005 | Quarterback | Miami Dolphins | 1983–1999 |
| George Preston Marshall § | 1963 | Team owner / Founder | Boston Braves/ Boston Redskins/ Washington Redskins |
1932–1969 |
| Curtis Martin | 2012 | Running Back | New England Patriots | 1995–1997 |
| New York Jets | 1998–2005 | |||
| Ollie Matson** | 1972 | Halfback | Chicago Cardinals | 1952, 1954–1958 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1959–1962 | |||
| Detroit Lions | 1963 | |||
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1964–1966 | |||
| Bruce Matthews** | 2007 |
|
Houston Oilers/ Tennessee Oilers/ Tennessee Titans |
1983–2001 |
| Don Maynard | 1987 | Wide Receiver | New York Giants | 1958 |
| New York Titans/ Jets (AFL) | 1960–1972 | |||
| St. Louis Cardinals | 1973 | |||
| George McAfee | 1966 | Halfback | Chicago Bears | 1940–1941, 1945–1950 |
| Mike McCormack | 1984 | Offensive Tackle | New York Yanks | 1951 |
| Defensive Lineman | Cleveland Browns | 1954 | ||
| Offensive Tackle | 1955–1962 | |||
| Randall McDaniel | 2009 | Offensive Guard | Minnesota Vikings | 1988–1999 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 2000–2001 | |||
| Tommy McDonald[3] | 1998 | Wide Receiver | Philadelphia Eagles | 1957–1963 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1964 | |||
| Los Angeles Rams | 1965–1966 | |||
| Atlanta Falcons | 1967 | |||
| Cleveland Browns | 1968 | |||
| Hugh McElhenny** | 1970 | Halfback | San Francisco 49ers | 1952–1960 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1961–1962 | |||
| New York Giants | 1963 | |||
| Detroit Lions | 1964 | |||
| John "Blood" McNally § | 1963 | Halfback | Milwaukee Badgers | 1925–1926 |
| Duluth Eskimos | 1926–1927 | |||
| Pottsville Maroons | 1928 | |||
| Green Bay Packers | 1929–1933, 1935–1936 |
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| Pittsburgh Pirates | 1934, 1937–1938 | |||
| Mike Michalske | 1964 | Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
New York Yankees (AFL I) | 1926 |
| New York Yankees (NFL) | 1927–1928 | |||
| Green Bay Packers | 1929–1935, 1937 | |||
| Wayne Millner | 1968 | Offensive End | Boston/Washington Redskins | 1936–1941, 1945 |
| Coach / Offensive End | 1945 | |||
| Bobby Mitchell ^ | 1983 | Flanker/ Halfback Kickoff / Punt Returns |
Cleveland Browns | 1958–1961 |
| Washington Redskins | 1962–1968 | |||
| Ron Mix ^ | 1979 | Offensive Tackle | Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers | 1960–1969 |
| Oakland Raiders | 1971 | |||
| Art Monk | 2008 | Wide Receiver | Washington Redskins | 1980–1993 |
| New York Jets | 1994 | |||
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1995 | |||
| Joe Montana** | 2000 | Quarterback | San Francisco 49ers | 1979–1992 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1993–1994 | |||
| Warren Moon** | 2006 | Quarterback | Edmonton Eskimos (CFL) | 1978–1983 |
| Houston Oilers | 1984–1993 | |||
| Minnesota Vikings | 1994–1996 | |||
| Seattle Seahawks | 1997–1998 | |||
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1999–2000 | |||
| Lenny Moore | 1975 | Halfback | Baltimore Colts | 1956–1967 |
| Marion Motley | 1968 | Fullback | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1953 |
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1955 | |||
| Mike Munchak | 2001 | Offensive Guard | Houston Oilers | 1982–1993 |
| Anthony Muñoz** | 1998 | Offensive Tackle | Cincinnati Bengals | 1980–1992 |
| George Musso ^[3] | 1982 | Tackle, Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Chicago Bears | 1933–1944 |
| Bronko Nagurski § | 1963 | Fullback
Two-Way Performer
|
Chicago Bears | 1930–1937, 1943 |
| Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
|
||||
| Joe Namath | 1985 | Quarterback | New York Jets | 1965–1976 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1977 | |||
| Greasy Neale | 1969 | Coach | Philadelphia Eagles | 1941–1950 |
| Ernie Nevers § | 1963 | Fullback | Duluth Eskimos | 1926–1927 |
| Coach/Fullback | 1927 | |||
| Fullback | Chicago Cardinals | 1929–1931 | ||
| Coach/Fullback | 1930–1931 | |||
| Coach | 1939 | |||
| Ozzie Newsome | 1999 | Tight End | Cleveland Browns | 1978–1990 |
| Team Administrator | Baltimore Ravens | 2002–current | ||
| Ray Nitschke** | 1978 | Middle Linebacker | Green Bay Packers | 1958–1972 |
| Chuck Noll** | 1993 | Coach | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1969–1991 |
| Leo Nomellini** | 1969 | Defensive Tackle | San Francisco 49ers | 1950–1963 |
| Jonathan Ogden** | 2013 | Offensive Tackle | Baltimore Ravens | 1996-2007 |
| Merlin Olsen** | 1982 | Defensive Tackle | Los Angeles Rams | 1962–1976 |
| Jim Otto** | 1980 | Center | Oakland Raiders | 1960–1974 |
| Steve Owen | 1966 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Kansas City Cowboys | 1924–1925 |
| Cleveland Bulldogs | 1925 | |||
| New York Giants | 1926–1931, 1933 | |||
| Coach | 1930–1953 | |||
| Alan Page | 1988 | Defensive Tackle | Minnesota Vikings | 1967–1978 |
| Chicago Bears | 1978–1981 | |||
| Bill Parcells | 2013 | Coach | New York Giants | 1983-1990 |
| New England Patriots | 1993-1996 | |||
| New York Jets | 1997-1999 | |||
| Dallas Cowboys | 2003-2006 | |||
| Team Administrator | New York Jets | 1997-2000 | ||
| Ace Parker ^[3] | 1972 | Quarterback | Brooklyn Dodgers | 1937–1941 |
| Boston Yanks | 1945 | |||
| New York Yankees (AAFC) | 1946 | |||
| Jim Parker** | 1973 | Offensive Guard/Tackle | Baltimore Colts | 1957–1967 |
| Walter Payton** | 1993 | Running Back | Chicago Bears | 1975–1987 |
| Joe Perry** | 1969 | Fullback | San Francisco 49ers (AAFC/NFL) | 1948–1960, 1963 |
| Baltimore Colts | 1961–1962 | |||
| Pete Pihos ^ | 1970 | End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Philadelphia Eagles | 1947–1955 |
| Fritz Pollard ^[3] | 2005 | Halfback | Akron Pros/ Indians
(1919 pre-NFL)
|
1919–1921, 1925–1926 |
| Milwaukee Badgers | 1922 | |||
| Hammond Pros | 1923, 1925 | |||
| Gilberton Cadamounts (Independent) | 1923–1924 | |||
| Providence Steam Roller | 1925 | |||
| Chicago Black Hawks (Independent) | 1928 | |||
| Coach [6] | Akron Pros [7] | 1921 | ||
| Hammond Pros | 1925 | |||
| Chicago Black Hawks (Independent) | 1928 | |||
| John Randle ^ | 2010 | Defensive Tackle | Minnesota Vikings | 1990–2000 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2001–2003 | |||
| Hugh "Shorty" Ray | 1966 | Technical Advisor on Rules, Supervisor of Officials |
n/a | 1938–1952 |
| Dan Reeves | 1967 | Team owner | Cleveland/ Los Angeles Rams | 1941–1971 |
| Mel Renfro | 1996 | Safety/ Cornerback | Dallas Cowboys | 1964–1977 |
| Jerry Rice** | 2010 | Wide Receiver | San Francisco 49ers | 1985–2000 |
| Oakland Raiders | 2001–2004 | |||
| Seattle Seahawks | 2004 | |||
| Les Richter ^[3] | 2011 | Linebacker/Center/Kicker | Los Angeles Rams | 1954–1962 |
| John Riggins | 1992 | Running Back | New York Jets | 1971–1975 |
| Washington Redskins | 1976–1979, 1981–1985 |
|||
| Jim Ringo | 1981 | Center | Green Bay Packers | 1953–1963 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1964–1967 | |||
| Willie Roaf | 2012 | Offensive Tackle | New Orleans Saints | 1993–2001 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 2002–2005 | |||
| Dave Robinson ^[3] | 2013 | Linebacker | Green Bay Packers | 1963-1972 |
| Washington Redskins | 1973-1974 | |||
| Andy Robustelli | 1971 | Defensive End | Los Angeles Rams | 1951–1955 |
| New York Giants | 1956–1964 | |||
| Art Rooney | 1964 | Team owner / Founder | Pittsburgh Pirates/ Steelers | 1933–1988 |
| Dan Rooney | 2000 | Team owner | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1955–present |
| Team Administrator | 1955–2003 | |||
| Pete Rozelle | 1985 | NFL Commissioner | n/a | 1960–1989 |
| Ed Sabol ^ | 2011 | Founder of NFL Films | n/a | 1964-1995 |
| Barry Sanders**[4] | 2004 | Running Back | Detroit Lions | 1989–1998 |
| Charlie Sanders ^[3] | 2007 | Tight End | Detroit Lions | 1968–1977 |
| Deion Sanders** | 2011 | Cornerback/Kick Returner | Atlanta Falcons | 1989–1993 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1994 | |||
| Dallas Cowboys | 1995–1999 | |||
| Washington Redskins | 2000 | |||
| Baltimore Ravens | 2004–2005 | |||
| Warren Sapp** | 2013 | Defensive Tackle | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1995-2003 |
| Oakland Raiders | 2004-2007 | |||
| Gale Sayers** | 1977 | Halfback | Chicago Bears | 1965–1971 |
| Joe Schmidt | 1973 | Linebacker | Detroit Lions | 1953–1965 |
| Tex Schramm ^ | 1991 | Team administrator | Los Angeles Rams | 1947–1956 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1960–1989 | |||
| Lee Roy Selmon ^ | 1995 | Defensive End | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1976–1984 |
| Shannon Sharpe | 2011 | Tight End | Denver Broncos | 1990–1999, 2002–2003 |
| Baltimore Ravens | 2000–2001 | |||
| Billy Shaw ^[3] | 1999 | Offensive Guard | Buffalo Bills (AFL) | 1961–1969 |
| Art Shell | 1989 | Offensive Tackle | Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders | 1968–1982 |
| Don Shula** | 1997 | Coach | Baltimore Colts | 1963–1969 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1970–1995 | |||
| O. J. Simpson** [4] | 1985 | Running Back | Buffalo Bills | 1969–1977 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1978–1979 | |||
| Mike Singletary** | 1998 | Middle Linebacker | Chicago Bears | 1981–1992 |
| Jackie Slater** | 2001 | Offensive Tackle | Los Angeles/ St. Louis Rams | 1976–1995 |
| Bruce Smith** | 2009 | Defensive End | Buffalo Bills | 1985–1999 |
| Washington Redskins | 2000–2003 | |||
| Emmitt Smith** | 2010 | Running Back | Dallas Cowboys | 1990–2002 |
| Arizona Cardinals | 2003–2004 | |||
| Jackie Smith | 1994 | Tight End | St. Louis Cardinals | 1963–1977 |
| Dallas Cowboys | 1978 | |||
| Bob St. Clair ^[3] | 1990 | Offensive Tackle | San Francisco 49ers | 1953–1963 |
| John Stallworth | 2002 | Wide Receiver | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1974–1987 |
| Bart Starr** | 1977 | Quarterback | Green Bay Packers | 1956–1971 |
| Roger Staubach**[4] | 1985 | Quarterback | Dallas Cowboys | 1969–1979 |
| Ernie Stautner** | 1969 | Defensive Tackle | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1950–1963 |
| Jan Stenerud** | 1991 | Placekicker | Kansas City Chiefs | 1967–1979 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1980–1983 | |||
| Minnesota Vikings | 1984–1985 | |||
| Dwight Stephenson | 1998 | Center | Miami Dolphins | 1980–1987 |
| Hank Stram ^[3] | 2003 | Coach | Dallas Texans (AFL)/ Kansas City Chiefs (AFL/NFL) |
1960–1974 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1976–1977 | |||
| Ken Strong | 1967 | Halfback / Placekicker | Staten Island Stapletons | 1929–1932 |
| New York Giants | 1933–1935, 1939 | |||
| Placekicker | 1944–1947 | |||
| Halfback | New York Yankees (AFL II) | 1936–1937 | ||
| Joe Stydahar | 1967 | Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Chicago Bears | 1936–1942, 1945–1946 |
| Coach | Los Angeles Rams | 1950–1952 | ||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1953–1954 | |||
| Lynn Swann | 2001 | Wide Receiver | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1974–1982 |
| Fran Tarkenton | 1986 | Quarterback | Minnesota Vikings | 1961–1966, 1972–1978 |
| New York Giants | 1967–1971 | |||
| Charley Taylor | 1984 | Wide Receiver | Washington Redskins | 1964–1975, 1977 |
| Jim Taylor | 1976 | Fullback | Green Bay Packers | 1958–1966 |
| New Orleans Saints | 1967 | |||
| Lawrence Taylor** | 1999 | Linebacker | New York Giants | 1981–1993 |
| Derrick Thomas | 2009 | Linebacker | Kansas City Chiefs | 1989–1999 |
| Emmitt Thomas ^[3] | 2008 | Cornerback | Kansas City Chiefs | 1966–1978 |
| Thurman Thomas | 2007 | Running Back | Buffalo Bills | 1988–1999 |
| Miami Dolphins | 2000 | |||
| Jim Thorpe § | 1963 | Halfback | Canton Bulldogs
(pre-NFL)
|
1915–17, 1919 |
| 1st NFL President[17] | n/a | 1920 | ||
| Coach / Halfback | Cleveland Bulldogs | 1920 | ||
| Cleveland Indians | 1921 | |||
| Oorang Indians | 1922–1923 | |||
| Halfback | Rock Island Independents | 1924–1925 | ||
| New York Giants | 1925 | |||
| Canton Bulldogs | 1926 | |||
| Chicago Cardinals | 1928 | |||
| Owner Coach / Halfback |
Tampa Cardinals (Barnstorming team) |
1926 | ||
| Andre Tippett | 2008 | Linebacker | New England Patriots | 1982–1993 |
| Y. A. Tittle | 1971 | Quarterback | Baltimore Colts (AAFC/ NFL) (1947-50 Colts folded) |
1948–1950 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1951–1960 | |||
| New York Giants | 1961–1964 | |||
| George Trafton | 1964 | Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Decatur Staleys/ Chicago Staleys/ Chicago Bears |
1920–1932 |
| Charley Trippi | 1968 | Halfback | Chicago Cardinals | 1947–1955 |
| Emlen Tunnell** | 1967 | Safety | New York Giants | 1948–1958 |
| Green Bay Packers | 1959–1961 | |||
| Bulldog Turner | 1966 | Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Chicago Bears | 1940–1952 |
| Johnny Unitas** | 1979 | Quarterback | Baltimore Colts | 1956–1972 |
| San Diego Chargers | 1973 | |||
| Gene Upshaw** | 1987 | Offensive Guard | Oakland Raiders | 1967–1981 |
| Norm Van Brocklin | 1971 | Quarterback | Los Angeles Rams | 1949–1957 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1958–1960 | |||
| Steve Van Buren | 1965 | Halfback | Philadelphia Eagles | 1944–1951 |
| Doak Walker[3][4] | 1986 | Halfback / Placekicker | Detroit Lions | 1950–1955 |
| Bill Walsh | 1993 | Coach | San Francisco 49ers | 1979–1988 |
| Paul Warfield** | 1983 | Wide Receiver | Cleveland Browns | 1964–1969, 1976–1977 |
| Miami Dolphins | 1970–1974 | |||
| Memphis Southmen (WFL) | 1975 | |||
| Bob Waterfield | 1965 | Quarterback | Cleveland/ Los Angeles Rams | 1945–1952 |
| Mike Webster | 1997 | Center | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1974–1988 |
| Kansas City Chiefs | 1989–1990 | |||
| Roger Wehrli | 2007 | Cornerback | St. Louis Cardinals | 1969–1982 |
| Arnie Weinmeister ^[3] | 1984 | Defensive Tackle | New York Yankees (AAFC) | 1948–1949 |
| New York Giants | 1950–1953 | |||
| Randy White** | 1994 | Defensive Tackle | Dallas Cowboys | 1975–1988 |
| Reggie White** | 2006 | Defensive End/ Tackle | Memphis Showboats (USFL) | 1984–1985 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1985–1992 | |||
| Green Bay Packers | 1993–1998 | |||
| Carolina Panthers | 2000 | |||
| Dave Wilcox ^[3] | 2000 | Linebacker | San Francisco 49ers | 1964–1974 |
| Bill Willis ^[3] | 1977 | Defensive Middle Guard | Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) | 1946–1953 |
| Larry Wilson** | 1978 | Safety | St. Louis Cardinals | 1960–1972 |
| Ralph C. Wilson | 2009 | AFL Co-Founder | n/a | 1959 |
| Team owner / Founder | Buffalo Bills (AFL/ NFL) | 1959–present | ||
| Kellen Winslow | 1995 | Tight End | San Diego Chargers | 1979–1987 |
| Alex Wojciechowicz | 1968 | Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer |
Detroit Lions | 1938–1946 |
| Philadelphia Eagles | 1946–1950 | |||
| Willie Wood | 1989 | Safety | Green Bay Packers | 1960–1971 |
| Rod Woodson** | 2009 | Cornerback/ Safety/ Kick Returner | Pittsburgh Steelers | 1987–1996 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 1997 | |||
| Baltimore Ravens | 1998–2001 | |||
| Oakland Raiders | 2002–2003 | |||
| Rayfield Wright[3] | 2006 | Offensive Tackle | Dallas Cowboys | 1967–1979 |
| Ron Yary | 2001 | Offensive Tackle | Minnesota Vikings | 1968–1981 |
| Los Angeles Rams | 1982 | |||
| Steve Young** | 2005 | Quarterback | Los Angeles Express (USFL) | 1984–1985 |
| Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 1985–1986 | |||
| San Francisco 49ers | 1987–1999 | |||
| Jack Youngblood | 2001 | Defensive End | Los Angeles Rams | 1971–1984 |
| Gary Zimmerman | 2008 | Offensive Tackle | Los Angeles Express (USFL) | 1984–1985 |
| Minnesota Vikings | 1986–1992 | |||
| Denver Broncos | 1993–1997 |
Notes:
- 1 Selected in first year of eligibility[18]
- 2 Charter member[19]
- 3 Senior/ old-timer nominee[5]
- 4 Heisman Trophy Winner[20]
- 5 The Hall of Fame web page for Lombardi lists Green Bay and Washington as his only head coaching positions.[21]
- 6 As head coach of the Akron Pros in 1921, Fritz Pollard became the first African American coach in NFL history.[22]
Hall of Famers by team [edit]
- Choose from the list below to see all Hall of Famers from any team.
- While all players for a team are listed, the Hall of Famers who made the major part of their primary contribution for any club will have a bronze star in the right column of the list.
In cases where a player contributed about equally and/or in a major way to two clubs, he has a star under both clubs. - The Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees by Team list[16] show who should be credited with this recognition.
- The statistical and biographical information came from the NFL Hall of Fame website.[23]
- The list is complete up to the 2013 Hall of Fame class.
Class of 2013 [edit]
On February 2, 2013, Bill Parcells, Cris Carter, Larry Allen, Jonathan Ogden and Warren Sapp were voted into Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The class of 2013 also included a pair of senior selections, Curley Culp and Dave Robinson.
Five players failed to get in on the final vote: Jerome Bettis, Charles Haley, Andre Reed, Michael Strahan and Aeneas Williams.[24]
| Aug: | Curley Culp, Dave Robinson named senior nominees |
| Sept. 27: | Modern-era nominees named |
| November: | Modern-era semifinalists named |
| Jan: | 15 Modern-era finalists to join two seniors |
| Feb. 2: | Class of 2013 selection meeting |
Senior Nominees[25] Both Selected
- Defensive tackle Curley Culp - Kansas City Chiefs 1968-74, Houston Oilers 1974-80, Detroit Lions 1980-81
- Linebacker Dave Robinson - Green Bay Packers 1963-72, Washington Redskins 1973-74
- Positions
- (G) Guard (T) Offensive Tackle
- (WR) Wide Receiver
- (DE) Defensive End (DT) Defensive Tackle
- (LB) Linebacker
- (CB) Cornerback (S) Safety
- (K) Kicker (KR) Kick Returner
| 1st year of eligibility ^ |
| Past Finalist ** |
| Position | Number nominated |
Number of Semifinalists |
Number of Finalists |
Selected | Nominees | Hall of Famer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offense | 53 | 10 | 7 | 3 | ||
| Quarterbacks | 7 | 0 | ||||
| Running Backs | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Jerome Bettis** | |
| Wide Receivers | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Tim Brown (also KR)** | |
| Cris Carter** | Yes | |||||
| Andre Reed** | ||||||
| Tight Ends | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Offensive Linemen | 18 | 4 | 3 | 2 | Larry Allen (G)^ | Yes |
| Jonathan Ogden (T)^ | Yes | |||||
| Will Shields (G)** | ||||||
| Defense | 31 | 9 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Defensive Linemen | 12 | 3 | 3 | 1 | Charles Haley (DE/LB)** | |
| Warren Sapp (DT)^ | Yes | |||||
| Michael Strahan (DE)^ | ||||||
| Linebackers | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Kevin Greene (also DE)** | |
| Defensive Backs | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | Aeneas Williams (CB/S)** | |
| Kickers/ Punters | 4 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Special Teams | 1 | 1 | 0 | |||
| Coaches | 14 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Bill Parcells** | Yes |
| Contributors | 24 | 4 | 2 | 0 | Edward DeBartolo, Jr.** | |
| Art Modell** |
Larry Allen
Position: Guard/Tackle Years/Teams: 1994-2005 Dallas Cowboys, 2006-07 San Francisco 49ers
College: Sonoma State, Butte Junior College (Calif.) Drafted: 2nd round (46th player overall) of 1994 draft by Dallas Cowboys.
Seasons: 14 Games: 203 All-Pro: 7 Pro Bowls: 11
Member of the NFL All-Decade Team for the 1990 and 2000s.
Jerome Bettis
Position: Running Back Years/Teams: 1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams; 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers
College: Notre Dame Drafted: 1st round (10th overall) of 1993 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Rams
Seasons: 13 Games: 192 All-Pro: 2 Pro Bowls: 6 Career Stats: 3,479 carries for 13,662 yards, 91 touchdowns; 200 receptions for 1,449 yards, 3 touchdowns.
At the time of his retirement Bettis ranked 5th in rushing yards.
Tim Brown
Position: Wide Receiver/Kick Returner Years/Teams: 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
College: Notre Dame Drafted: 1st round (6th overall) of 1988 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Raiders
Seasons: 17 Games: 255 All-Pro: 2 Pro Bowls: 9 Career Stats: 1,094 receptions for 14,934 yards and 100 touchdowns.
Had 80 or more receptions in nine seasons over a 10-year span. His 19,682 all-purpose yards still ranks fifth all-time.
Cris Carter
Position: Wide Receiver Years/Teams: 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles; 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings; 2002 Miami Dolphins
College: Ohio State Drafted: 4th round of 1987 NFL Supplemental Draft by Philadelphia Eagles Seasons: 16 Games: 234 All-Pro: 2 Pro Bowls: 8 Career Stats: 1,101 receptions for 13,899 yards and 130 TDs
Three times Carter led the NFL in touchdown catches.
Edward DeBartolo, Jr.
Position: Owner Years/Teams: 1977-2000 San Francisco 49ers
College: Notre Dame
Seasons: 23 Division Titles: 13 Conference Titles: 5 Super Bowl Titles: 5
Transformed the 49ers into one of the most dominant dynasties in NFL history.
Kevin Greene
Position: Linebacker/Defensive End Years/Teams: 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers
College: Auburn Drafted: 5th round (113th overall) of 1985 NFL Draft by Los Angeles Rams
Seasons: 15 Games: 228 All-Pro: 2 Pro Bowls: 5 Career Stats: 160 sacks. Also had 5 interceptions for 53 yards, 1 TD; 3 Safeties, and 2 fumble recoveries for touchdowns.
Greene twice led the NFL in sacks, the first time in 1994 with the Steelers and again two years later in Carolina.
Charles Haley
Position: Defensive End/Linebacker Years/Teams: 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys
College: James Madison Drafted: 4th round (96th overall) of 1986 NFL Draft by San Francisco 49ers
Seasons: 12 Games: 169 All-Pro: 2 Pro Bowls: 5 Career Stats: Recorded 100.5 sacks. Had one safety and one fumble recovery for a touchdown.
Holds the NFL record for most Super Bowl victories by a player. He won three with the Cowboys (XXVII, XXVIII, XXX) and two with San Francisco (XXIII, XXIV).
Art Modell
Position: Owner Years/Teams: 1961-1995 Cleveland Browns, 1996-2003 Baltimore Ravens
Modell worked closely with former NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle to establish NFL Films and became its first chairman. He also was an important negotiator with ABC to launch Monday Night Football.
Jonathan Ogden
Position: Tackle Years/Teams: 1996-2007 Baltimore Ravens
College: UCLA Drafted: 1st round (4th player overall) of 1996 draft by Baltimore Ravens
Seasons: 12 Games: 177 All-Pro: 6 Pro Bowls: 11 Career Stats: 2 receptions, 2 touchdowns
Ogden was the first player ever drafted by the Baltimore Ravens franchise.
Bill Parcells
Position: Head Coach Years/Teams: 1983-1990 New York Giants, 1993-96 New England Patriots, 1997-99 New York Jets, 2003-06 Dallas Cowboys
College: Colgate, Wichita State Seasons: 20 Division Titles: 5 Conference Titles: 3 Super Bowl Titles: 2
Parcells is a two-time NFL Coach of the Year recipient (1986, 1994)
Andre Reed
Position: Wide Receiver Years/Teams: 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins
College: Kutztown Drafted: 4th round (86th overall) in 1985 NFL Draft by Buffalo Bills
Seasons: 16 Games: 234 All-Pro: 3 Pro Bowls: 7 Career Stats: 951 receptions for 13,198 yards and 87 touchdowns.
Reed had 50 or more receptions in 13 seasons, which rank him third all-time.
Warren Sapp
Position: Defensive Tackle Years/Teams: 1995-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Oakland Raiders
College: Miami (FL) Drafted: 1st round (12th player overall) of 1995 draft by Tampa Bay.
Seasons: 13 Games: 198 All-Pro: 4 Pro Bowls: 7 Career Stats: 96.5 sacks, 4 interceptions for 8 yards and 1 TD, and 4 receptions for 39 yards and 2 touchdowns
All-Decade Team of the 1990s and 2000s.
Will Shields
Position: Guard Years/Teams: 1993-2006 Kansas City Chiefs
College: Nebraska Drafted: 3rd round (74th player overall) of 1993 draft by Kansas City Chiefs.
Seasons: 14 Games: 224 All-Pro: 3 Pro Bowls: 12
Shields was selected for the NFL's All-Decade Team in the 2000s.
Michael Strahan
Position: Defensive End Years/Teams: 1993-2007 New York Giants
College: Texas Southern Drafted: 2nd round (40th player overall) of 1993 draft by New York Giants.
Seasons: 15 Games: 216 All-Pro: 5 Pro Bowls: 7 Career Stats: 141.5 sacks and 1 safety, 4 interceptions for 124 yards and 2 TD
Holds the NFL record for most sacks in a single season when he recorded 22.5 during the 2001 season.
Aeneas Williams
Position: Cornerback/Safety Years/Teams: 1991-2000 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, 2001-04 St. Louis Rams
College: Southern University Drafted: 3rd round (59th overall) of 1991 NFL Draft by Phoenix Cardinals
Seasons: 14 Games: 211 All-Pro: 4 Pro Bowls: 8 Career Stats: 55 interceptions for 807 yards and 9 touchdowns.
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- "Hall of Famers - Alphabetical". ProFootballHallofFame.com. Retrieved 21 January 2010.
- "Hall of Famers by Position". ProFootballHallofFame.com. Retrieved 21 January 2010.