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List of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio

The Pro Football Hall of Fame includes players, coaches, and contributors (e.g., owners, general managers and team or league officials or other non-players) who have "made outstanding contributions to professional football". The charter class of seventeen was selected in 1963.[1]

Enshrinees are selected by a 48-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 eight individuals are selected each year.[2] Any person may nominate an individual to the hall, provided the nominee has been retired for at least five years. Not including the charter class, 76 players have been inducted in their first year of eligibility.[3]

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.[2] These nominees are referred as "seniors nominees" (formerly "old-timer" nominees).[4]

In 2020, a special Blue-Ribbon Panel selected an additional 15 new members, known as the "Centennial Slate", to be inducted into the Hall of Fame to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Football League (NFL).[5]

Inductees

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All 32 active NFL teams have at least one player in the Hall of Fame who played for their team at some point in that player's career, with the Houston Texans (Ed Reed, class of 2019) and Jacksonville Jaguars (Tony Boselli, class of 2022) being the last two teams to gain representation.[6] Ray Guy was the first full-time punter inducted (class of 2014), while Devin Hester was the first primary return specialist (class of 2024).[7] As of 2024, they both are the only ones honorees at their respective positions.[8][9][10]

The hall is not officially affiliated with the National Football League (NFL), although, as of 2022, all but one enshrinee participated in the NFL for at least a portion of his career; the single exception being Billy Shaw.[11] Along with Shaw, there are 37 other inductees into the hall who spent all or part of their careers in the American Football League that merged with the NFL. Shaw was the only player not to make the formal transition to the NFL, as he had retired the year before the merger.[12] Three players, Red Grange, Ray Flaherty, Mike Michalske, played a portion of their career in the first American Football League from 1926. The second American Football League from 1936 only has one Hall of Fame member who has played in this league, Ken Strong; Strong is also one of two Hall of Famers (the other being Sid Luckman) to play in the American Association. Fifteen inductees spent some of their playing career in the All-America Football Conference during the late 1940s. Five players played some at least one year in the Ohio League, the predecessor to the NFL. Six players or coaches who spent part of their careers in the original incarnation of the United States Football League (USFL) have been inducted.[13] Two coaches (Marv Levy,[14] Bud Grant[15]), one administrator (Jim Finks), and five players (Warren Moon,[16] Fred Biletnikoff, John Henry Johnson, Don Maynard, Arnie Weinmeister) who spent part of their careers in the Canadian Football League (CFL) have been inducted; three of which have been or are scheduled to be inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame: Marv Levy, Warren Moon and Bud Grant. Four players, Larry Csonka, Leroy Kelly, Don Maynard, and Paul Warfield, played a portion of their career in the short-lived World Football League. Fritz Pollard is the only player to play in the Anthracite League's only season. One player (Kurt Warner) and one owner (Pat Bowlen) made significant contributions in the Arena Football League; Warner and Art McNally are also the only NFL Europe/World League alumni in the Hall. Terrell Owens played one season of professional football in the Indoor Football League and, after his induction, played in Fan Controlled Football. Bill Walsh and Ken Stabler each had one season of experience in the Continental Football League.

Each entry includes the year of induction (i.e., "class"), position(s) played, team(s) each was associated with, and tenures with each team. As some inductees were both players and coaches, the position indicated here is the position indicated on the Hall of Fame website.[17] The Pro Football Hall of Fame website does not include CFL, USFL, WFL, indoor football leagues, and other lesser known league teams. The Canadian Football League and the Arena Football League both have their own halls of fame. NFL, American Football League, All-America Football Conference, and Ohio League (listed as pre-NFL) teams are recognized in the Hall of Fame. The list is complete through the Class of 2024.

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    • Running backs, halfbacks, fullbacks are grouped together
    • Linebackers, middle linebackers, outside linebackers are grouped together
    • Ends and flankers are grouped with wide receivers
    • General managers and team administrators are grouped together
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  • When sorting, a person has a row for every team he has been with
Elected in 1st year of eligibility** Elected 1st year as a finalist ^
but not first year of eligibility[18][19] 		Seventeen charter members § Fifteen Centennial Slate members †[20]
Biographies and statistics can be referenced at the Hall of Fame web site.[21]
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
General Manager 1971–1977
Larry Allen** 2013 Guard/Tackle Dallas Cowboys 1994–2005
San Francisco 49ers 2006–2007
Marcus Allen** [4] 2003 Running back Los Angeles Raiders 1982–1992
Kansas City Chiefs 1993–1997
Lance Alworth** 1978 Wide receiver San Diego Chargers 1962–1970
Dallas Cowboys 1971–1972
Morten Andersen 2017 Placekicker New Orleans Saints 1982–1994
Atlanta Falcons 1995–2000
2006–2007
New York Giants 2001
Kansas City Chiefs 2002–2003
Minnesota Vikings 2004
Doug Atkins 1982 Defensive end Cleveland Browns 1953–1954
Chicago Bears 1955–1966
New Orleans Saints 1967–1969
Steve Atwater 2020 Safety Denver Broncos 1989–1998
New York Jets 1999
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
Champ Bailey** 2019 Cornerback Washington Redskins 1999–2003
Denver Broncos 2004–2013
Ronde Barber 2023 Cornerback / Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1997–2012
Lem Barney 1992 Cornerback Detroit Lions 1967–1977
Cliff Battles 1968 Halfback Boston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins		 1932–1937
Sammy Baugh § 1963 Quarterback
Two-Way Performer
 Washington Redskins 1937–1952
Defensive back
Two-Way Performer
Punter
Bobby Beathard ^ 2018 Personnel administrator Kansas City Chiefs 1963, 1966–1967
Atlanta Falcons 1968–1971
Miami Dolphins 1972–1977
General Manager Washington Redskins 1978–1989
San Diego Chargers 1990–2000
Chuck Bednarik** 1967 Center
Two-Way Performer
 Philadelphia Eagles 1949–1962
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Bert Bell § 1963 Team owner / Founder Philadelphia Eagles 1933–1940
Coach 1936–1940
Pittsburgh Steelers 1941
Team co-owner 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
Jerome Bettis 2015 Running back Los Angeles/ St. Louis Rams 1993–1995
Pittsburgh Steelers 1996–2005
Charles Bidwill 1967 Team owner Chicago Cardinals 1933–1946
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
Tony Boselli 2022 Offensive Tackle Jacksonville Jaguars 1995–2001
Pat Bowlen ^ 2019 Team owner Denver Broncos 1984–2019
Terry Bradshaw** 1989 Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers 1970–1983
Cliff Branch [3] 2022 Wide receiver Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders 1972–1985
Gil Brandt ^ 2019 VP of Player Personnel Dallas Cowboys 1960–1988
Contributor NFL.com 1995–2023
Robert Brazile ^[3] 2018 Linebacker Houston Oilers 1975–1984
Derrick Brooks** 2014 Linebacker Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1995–2008
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 / General Manager Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) 1946–1962
Cincinnati Bengals 1968–1975
Team owner / General Manager 1968–1991
Rosey Brown 1975 Offensive tackle New York Giants 1953–1965
Tim Brown[4] 2015 Wide receiver / Punt returner Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders 1988–2003
Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2004
Willie Brown** 1984 Cornerback Denver Broncos 1963–1966
Oakland Raiders 1967–1978
Isaac Bruce 2020 Wide receiver Los Angeles/ St. Louis Rams 1994–2007
San Francisco 49ers 2008–2009
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
LeRoy Butler 2022 Safety Green Bay Packers 1990–2001
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
Harold Carmichael †[3] 2020 Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles 1971–1983
Dallas Cowboys 1984
Joseph Carr § 1963 Team owner Columbus Panhandles 1904, 1907–1922
NFL co-organizer n/a 1920
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
Coach/ End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Canton Bulldogs 1922–1923
Cleveland Bulldogs 1924
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1925–1926
Chicago Cardinals 1927
Jack Christiansen ^ 1970 Safety/ Kick Returner Detroit Lions 1951–1958
Dutch Clark § 1963 Running back 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
Team owner/Quarterback/ Coach Detroit Panthers 1925–1926
Quarterback/ Coach Providence Steam Roller 1927–1929
Coach 1927–1930
Chicago Cardinals 1940–1942,
1946–1948
Don Coryell 2023 Coach St. Louis Cardinals 1973–1977
San Diego Chargers 1978–1986
Jim Covert †[3] 2020 Offensive Tackle Chicago Bears 1983–1990
Bill Cowher † 2020 Coach Pittsburgh Steelers 1992–2006
Lou Creekmur[3] 1996 Offensive tackle/ Guard Detroit Lions 1950–1959
Larry Csonka 1987 Fullback Miami Dolphins 1968–1974, 1979
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 Oakland Raiders 1963–1965
General Manager Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1963–2011
Team owner 1966–2011
AFL Commissioner n/a 1966
Terrell Davis 2017 Running Back Denver Broncos 1995–2001
Willie Davis 1981 Defensive end Cleveland Browns 1958–1959
Green Bay Packers 1960–1969
Brian Dawkins 2018 Safety Philadelphia Eagles 1996–2008
Denver Broncos 2009–2011
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
Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. 2016 Team owner San Francisco 49ers 1977–2000
Joe DeLamielleure ^ 2003 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
Bobby Dillon †[3] 2020 Defensive Back Green Bay Packers 1952–1959
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
Racine/ 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
Tony Dungy 2016 Coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1996–2001
Indianapolis Colts 2002–2008
Kenny Easley^[3] 2017 Safety Seattle Seahawks 1981–1987
Albert Glen "Turk" Edwards 1969 Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Boston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins		 1932–1940
Carl Eller 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
Coach / General Manager New York Jets 1963–1973
Alan Faneca 2021 Guard Pittsburgh Steelers 1998–2007
New York Jets 2008–2009
Arizona Cardinals 2010
Marshall Faulk** 2011 Running back Indianapolis Colts 1994–1998
St. Louis Rams 1999–2005
Brett Favre** 2016 Quarterback Atlanta Falcons 1991
Green Bay Packers 1992–2007
New York Jets 2008
Minnesota Vikings 2009–2010
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
Coach Boston/Washington Redskins 1936–1942
New York Yankees (AAFC) 1946–1948
Chicago Hornets (AAFC) 1949
Tom Flores 2021 Coach Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1979–1987
Seattle Seahawks 1992–1994
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
Dwight Freeney 2024 Defensive end Indianapolis Colts 2002–2012
San Diego Chargers 2013–2014
Arizona Cardinals 2015
Atlanta Falcons 2016
Seattle Seahawks 2017
Detroit Lions 2017
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
General Manager 1960–1970
Coach / General Manager Houston Oilers 1973–1974
Tony Gonzalez** 2019 Tight end Kansas City Chiefs 1997–2008
Atlanta Falcons 2009–2013
Randy Gradishar 2024 Linebacker Denver Broncos 1974–1983
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 Minnesota Vikings 1967–1983, 1985
Darrell Green** 2008 Cornerback Washington Redskins 1983–2002
Joe Greene** 1987 Defensive tackle Pittsburgh Steelers 1969–1981
Kevin Greene 2016 Linebacker Los Angeles Rams 1985–1992
Pittsburgh Steelers 1993–1995
Carolina Panthers 1996, 1998–1999
San Francisco 49ers 1997
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 Guard Washington Redskins 1981–1991
Lou Groza 1974 Offensive tackle / Kicker Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) 1946–1959,
1961–1967
Ray Guy[3] 2014 Punter Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1973–1986
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 NFL co-organizer 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
Coach 1920–1929
1933–1942
1946–1955
1958–1967
Charles Haley 2015 Defensive end/ Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 1986–1991, 1998–1999
Defensive end Dallas Cowboys 1992–1996
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 Guard New England Patriots 1973–1985
Cliff Harris †[3] 2020 Free Safety Dallas Cowboys 1970–1979
Franco Harris** 1990 Running back Pittsburgh Steelers 1972–1983
Seattle Seahawks 1984
Marvin Harrison 2016 Wide receiver Indianapolis Colts 1996–2008
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
Devin Hester 2024 Wide receiver/Return specialist Chicago Bears 2006–2013
Atlanta Falcons 2014–2015
Baltimore Ravens 2016
Seattle Seahawks 2016
Bill Hewitt 1971 End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1932–1936
Philadelphia Eagles 1937–1939, 1943
Gene Hickerson[3] 2007 Guard Cleveland Browns 1958–1973
Winston Hill †[3] 2020 Offensive Tackle New York Jets 1963–1976
Los Angeles Rams 1977
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
Chuck Howley ^[3] 2023 Linebacker Chicago Bears 1958–1959
Dallas Cowboys 1961–1973
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
Claude Humphrey[3] 2014 Defensive end Atlanta Falcons 1968–1974
1976–1978
Philadelphia Eagles 1979–1981
Lamar Hunt ^ 1972 AFL Co-founder n/a 1959
Team owner Dallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		 1959–2006
Steve Hutchinson 2020 Guard Seattle Seahawks 2001–2005
Minnesota Vikings 2006–2011
Tennessee Titans 2012
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
Edgerrin James 2020 Running Back Indianapolis Colts 1999–2005
Arizona Cardinals 2006–2008
Seattle Seahawks 2009
Andre Johnson 2024 Wide Receiver Houston Texans 2003–2014
Indianapolis Colts 2015
Tennessee Titans 2016
Calvin Johnson** 2021 Wide Receiver Detroit Lions 2007–2015
Jimmy Johnson ^ 1994 Cornerback San Francisco 49ers 1961–1976
Jimmy Johnson † 2020 Coach Dallas Cowboys 1989–1993
Miami Dolphins 1996–1999
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
Jerry Jones^ 2017 Team owner, President, General Manager Dallas Cowboys 1989–present
Stan Jones ^[3] 1991 Offensive tackle / Guard Chicago Bears 1954–1962
Defensive tackle 1962–1965
Washington Redskins 1966
Walter Jones** 2014 Offensive tackle Seattle Seahawks 1997–2008
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
Alex Karras †[3] 2020 Defensive Tackle Detroit Lions 1958–1962
1964–1970
Jim Kelly** 2002 Quarterback Buffalo Bills 1986–1996
Leroy Kelly[3] 1994 Running back Cleveland Browns 1964–1973
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 Pittsburgh Pirates/ Steelers 1939–1942
1954–1956
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
Joe Klecko ^[3] 2023 Defensive End/ Defensive Tackle/ Nose Tackle New York Jets 1977–1987
Indianapolis Colts 1988
Jerry Kramer [3] 2018 Guard Green Bay Packers 1958–1968
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 1919–1949
General Manager 1919–1949
Coach 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
Ty Law 2019 Cornerback New England Patriots 1995–2004
New York Jets 2005, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs 2006–2007
Denver Broncos 2009
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 Kansas City Chiefs 1978–1982
Buffalo Bills 1986–1997
Ray Lewis** 2018 Middle Linebacker Baltimore Ravens 1996–2012
Bob Lilly** 1980 Defensive tackle Dallas Cowboys 1961–1974
Floyd Little ^[3] 2010 Running back Denver Broncos 1967–1975
Larry Little 1993 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 General Manager Green Bay Packers 1959–1968
Coach 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
John Lynch 2021 Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1993–2003
Denver Broncos 2004–2007
Tom Mack 1999 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
Peyton Manning** 2021 Quarterback Indianapolis Colts 1998–2011
Denver Broncos 2012–2015
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
  • Guard – 166 games
  • Center – 87 games
  • Tackle – 39 games
 Houston Oilers/
Tennessee Oilers/
Tennessee Titans		 1983–2001
Kevin Mawae 2019 Center/Guard Seattle Seahawks 1994–1997
New York Jets 1998–2005
Tennessee Titans 2006–2009
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 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
Steve McMichael 2024 Defensive tackle New England Patriots 1980
Chicago Bears 1981–1993
Green Bay Packers 1994
Art McNally 2022 Supervisor of officials n/a 1968–1990
John "Blood" McNally § 1963 Halfback Milwaukee Badgers 1925–1926
Duluth Eskimos 1926–1927
Pottsville Maroons 1928
Green Bay Packers 1929–1933,
1935–1936
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
Sam Mills 2022 Linebacker New Orleans Saints 1986–1994
Carolina Panthers 1995–1997
Bobby Mitchell ^ 1983 Flanker/ Halfback/ Kickoff / Punt Returner 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 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
Randy Moss** 2018 Wide receiver Minnesota Vikings 1998–2004, 2010
Oakland Raiders 2005–2006
New England Patriots 2007–2010
Tennessee Titans 2010
San Francisco 49ers 2012
Marion Motley 1968 Fullback Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) 1946–1953
Pittsburgh Steelers 1955
Mike Munchak 2001 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
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
Bill Nunn ^ 2021 Scout Pittsburgh Steelers 1968–2014
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
Terrell Owens 2018 Wide receiver San Francisco 49ers 1996–2003
Philadelphia Eagles 2004–2005
Dallas Cowboys 2006–2008
Buffalo Bills 2009
Cincinnati Bengals 2010
Orlando Pace 2016 Offensive tackle St. Louis Rams 1997–2008
Chicago Bears 2009
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
Ace Parker ^[3] 1972 Quarterback Brooklyn Dodgers 1937–1941
Yanks 1945
New York Yankees (AAFC) 1946
Jim Parker** 1973 Guard/Tackle Baltimore Colts 1957–1967
Walter Payton** 1993 Running back Chicago Bears 1975–1987
Drew Pearson [3] 2021 Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys 1973–1983
Julius Peppers** 2024 Defensive End Carolina Panthers 2002–2009, 2017–2018
Chicago Bears 2010–2013
Green Bay Packers 2014–2016
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
Troy Polamalu** 2020 Safety Pittsburgh Steelers 2003–2014
Bill Polian 2015 General Manager Buffalo Bills 1986–1992
Carolina Panthers 1995–1997
Indianapolis Colts 1998–2008
Team President 1998–2011
Fritz Pollard ^[3] 2005 Halfback Akron Pros/ Indians
(1919 pre-NFL)
 1919–1921,
1925–1926
Milwaukee Badgers 1922
Hammond Pros 1923, 1925
Providence Steam Roller 1925
Coach [5] Akron Pros [5] 1921
Hammond Pros 1925
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
Andre Reed 2014 Wide receiver Buffalo Bills 1985–1999
Washington Redskins 2000
Ed Reed** 2019 Free Safety Baltimore Ravens 2002–2012
New York Jets 2013
Houston Texans 2013
Dan Reeves 1967 Team owner Cleveland/ Los Angeles Rams 1941–1971
Mel Renfro 1996 Safety/ Cornerback Dallas Cowboys 1964–1977
Darrelle Revis** 2023 Cornerback New York Jets 2007–2012, 2015–2016
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2013
New England Patriots 2014
Kansas City Chiefs 2017
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
Ken Riley ^[3] 2023 Cornerback Cincinnati Bengals 1969–1983
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
Johnny Robinson 2019 Safety Dallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		 1960–1971
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 1955–2017
Team administrator 1955–2003
Pete Rozelle 1985 General Manager Los Angeles Rams 1957–1959
NFL Commissioner n/a 1960–1989
Ed Sabol ^ 2011 Founder of NFL Films n/a 1964–1995
Steve Sabol † 2020 NFL Films co-founder n/a 1964–2012
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
Junior Seau 2015 Linebacker San Diego Chargers 1990–2002
Miami Dolphins 2003–2005
New England Patriots 2006–2009
Lee Roy Selmon ^ 1995 Defensive end Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976–1984
Richard Seymour 2022 Defensive end/ Tackle New England Patriots 2001–2008
Oakland Raiders 2009–2012
Shannon Sharpe 2011 Tight end Denver Broncos 1990–1999,
2002–2003
Baltimore Ravens 2000–2001
Billy Shaw ^[3] 1999 Guard Buffalo Bills (AFL) 1961–1969
Art Shell 1989 Offensive tackle Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1968–1982
Donnie Shell †[3] 2020 Defensive Back Pittsburgh Steelers 1974–1987
Will Shields 2015 Guard Kansas City Chiefs 1993–2006
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
Duke Slater †[3] 2020 Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Milwaukee Badgers 1922
Rock Island Independents 1922–1925
Chicago Cardinals 1926–1931
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
Mac Speedie †[3] 2020 End Cleveland Browns 1946–1952
Ed Sprinkle †[3] 2020 End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1944–1955
Bob St. Clair ^[3] 1990 Offensive tackle San Francisco 49ers 1953–1963
Ken Stabler[3] 2016 Quarterback Oakland Raiders 1970–1979
Houston Oilers 1980–1981
New Orleans Saints 1982–1984
John Stallworth 2002 Wide receiver Pittsburgh Steelers 1974–1987
Dick Stanfel[3] 2016 Guard Detroit Lions 1952–1955
Washington Redskins 1956–1958
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
Michael Strahan 2014 Defensive end New York Giants 1993–2007
Hank Stram ^[3] 2003 Coach Dallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		 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
Paul Tagliabue † 2020 NFL Commissioner n/a 1989–2006
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
Jason Taylor** 2017 Defensive End Miami Dolphins 1997–2007, 2009, 2011
Washington Redskins 2008
New York Jets 2010
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
Joe Thomas** 2023 Offensive Tackle Cleveland Browns 2007–2017
Thurman Thomas 2007 Running back Buffalo Bills 1988–1999
Miami Dolphins 2000
Zach Thomas 2023 Linebacker Miami Dolphins 1996–2007
Dallas Cowboys 2008
Jim Thorpe § 1963 Halfback/Coach Canton Bulldogs
(pre-NFL)
 1915–17, 1919
1st NFL President n/a 1920
Coach / Halfback Canton 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
Mick Tingelhoff[3] 2015 Center Minnesota Vikings 1962–1978
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
LaDainian Tomlinson** 2017 Running Back San Diego Chargers 2001–2009
New York Jets 2010–2011
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 Guard Oakland Raiders 1967–1981
Brian Urlacher** 2018 Linebacker Chicago Bears 2000–2012
Norm Van Brocklin 1971 Quarterback Los Angeles Rams 1949–1957
Philadelphia Eagles 1958–1960
Steve Van Buren 1965 Halfback Philadelphia Eagles 1944–1951
Dick Vermeil 2022 Coach Philadelphia Eagles 1976–1982
St. Louis Rams 1997–1999
Kansas City Chiefs 2001–2005
Doak Walker[3][4] 1986 Halfback / Placekicker Detroit Lions 1950–1955
Bill Walsh 1993 Coach San Francisco 49ers 1979–1988
DeMarcus Ware 2023 Linebacker/ Defensive End Dallas Cowboys 2005–2013
Denver Broncos 2014–2016
Paul Warfield** 1983 Wide receiver Cleveland Browns 1964–1969,
1976–1977
Miami Dolphins 1970–1974
Kurt Warner 2017 Quarterback St. Louis Rams 1998–2003
New York Giants 2004
Arizona Cardinals 2005–2009
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 Philadelphia Eagles 1985–1992
Green Bay Packers 1993–1998
Carolina Panthers 2000
Dave Wilcox ^[3] 2000 Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 1964–1974
Aeneas Williams 2014 Cornerback Phoenix /Arizona Cardinals 1991–2000
St. Louis Rams 2001–2002
Safety 2003–2004
Bill Willis ^[3] 1977 Defensive Middle Guard Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL) 1946–1953
Patrick Willis 2024 Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 2007–2014
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) 1959–2014
Kellen Winslow 1995 Tight end San Diego Chargers 1979–1987
Alex Wojciechowicz 1968 Center / linebacker
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Detroit Lions 1938–1946
Philadelphia Eagles 1946–1950
Ron Wolf 2015 General Manager Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976–1978
Green Bay Packers 1991–2001
Willie Wood 1989 Safety Green Bay Packers 1960–1971
Charles Woodson** [4] 2021 Cornerback/ Safety Oakland Raiders 1998–2005, 2013–2015
Green Bay Packers 2006–2012
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
Bryant Young 2022 Defensive end/ Tackle San Francisco 49ers 1994–2007
George Young † 2020 Director of player personnel Miami Dolphins 1975–1978
General manager New York Giants 1979–1997
Senior vice president of football operations n/a 1998–2001
Steve Young** 2005 Quarterback 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 Minnesota Vikings 1986–1992
Denver Broncos 1993–1997

Notes:

1 Selected in first year of eligibility[22]
2 Charter member[23]
3 Senior nominee[4]
4 Heisman Trophy Winner[24]
5 As head coach of the Akron Pros in 1921, Fritz Pollard became the first African American coach in NFL history.[25]

Inductees who have played for non-NFL teams

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Through 2021, Billy Shaw is the only player in the Hall of Fame who has never played in the NFL; he played the entirety of his career with the Buffalo Bills in the AFL. While the hall recognizes NFL teams which had previously been in the AFL, AAFC, or been independent/Ohio League, other professional football league's franchises are not considered primary teams to the individuals who have contributed to them. Here is a list of individuals who have contributed to other professional leagues at some point in their career. As of 2022, four players have contributed to AFL I, one to AFL II, one to AFL III, three to the American Association, three to the Arena Football League, one to the Indoor Football League, eleven to the Canadian Football League, four to the World Football League, seven to the United States Football League, two to the Continental Football League, two for NFL Europe, one for the 1960s United Football League, one for Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit, and eleven played for independent teams (several of which played in the NFL at some point). The Ohio League had five individuals contribute, the All-America Football Conference had fifteen, and the American Football League which merged with the NFL had thirty-nine Hall of Famers play for the league. Bill Polian founded the Alliance of American Football, but he was inducted into the hall in 2015 and the league started in 2019. As previously stated, for CFL stars, there is a corresponding Canadian Football Hall of Fame; only one player, Warren Moon, and two coaches, Bud Grant and Marv Levy, are enshrined in both halls. Again for the Arena Football League, there is also a corresponding Arena Football Hall of Fame; similarly, one player, Kurt Warner, has been enshrined into both halls. The Indoor Football League has also established a Hall of Fame, of which Terrell Owens played one season, thus no players have been inducted into both halls. Owens has also played in the Fan Controlled Football since 2022, five years after his enshrinement into the Hall.

(Note that this list only includes contributors in the same field for which they were inducted; thus, though Doak Walker and Steve Van Buren were inducted to the Hall of Fame as players, their coaching work in the Continental Football League is not counted here.)

Inductee Class Position League(s) Team(s) Years
Harold "Red" Grange 1963 Halfback AFL I New York Yankees* 1926
Earl "Curly" Lambeau 1963 Founder Independent Green Bay Packers* 1919
Halfback 1919–1920
Coach 1919–1920
General Manager 1919–1920
Ray Flaherty 1976 Offensive End AFL I Los Angeles Wildcats 1926
Mike Michalske 1964 Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 AFL I New York Yankees* 1926
Art Rooney 1964 Owner / General Manager / Coach Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit Hope-Harvey/ Majestic Radios/ J.P. Rooneys* (precursor to the Pittsburgh Steelers) 1921–1932
Ken Strong 1967 Halfback AFL II New York Yankees 1936–1937
American Association Jersey City Giants 1938, 1940
Coach 1938
Paul Brown 1967 Coach / General Manager All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1949
Sid Luckman 1965 Quarterback American Association Newark Bears[a] 1939
George Halas 1963 End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Independent Hammond All-Stars* 1919
Chicago Stayms 1920
John "Blood" McNally 1963 Halfback AFL III Buffalo Indians 1941
Jim Thorpe 1963 Halfback/Coach Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Canton Bulldogs* 1915–17, 1919
Independent Tampa Cardinals 1926
Joseph Carr 1963 Coach Independent Columbus Panhandles* 1901–1903
Ohio League (Pre-NFL) 1904, 1907–1918
Team owner / General Manager 1904, 1907–1919
Jimmy Conzelman 1964 Coach Independent St. Louis Gunners* 1931
Guy Chamberlin 1965 End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Canton Bulldogs* 1919
John "Paddy" Driscoll 1965 Quarterback Independent Hammond All-Stars/ Pros* 1917, 1919
Otto Graham 1965 Quarterback All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1949
Joe Guyon 1966 Halfback Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Canton Bulldogs* 1919
Independent Union Quakers of Philadelphia 1921
Steve Owen 1966 Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Independent Hartford Blues* 1925
Coach Canadian Football League Toronto Argonauts 1959
Calgary Stampeders 1960
Saskatchewan Roughriders 1961–1962
United Football League Syracuse Stormers 1963
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch 1968 Halfback All-America Football Conference Chicago Rockets 1946–1948
Marion Motley 1968 Fullback All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns 1946–1949
Greasy Neale 1969 Coach Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Dayton Triangles* 1918
Independent Ironton Tanks 1930
Joe Perry 1969 Fullback All-America Football Conference San Francisco 49ers* 1948–1949
Frank "Bruiser" Kinard 1971 Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Independent/Military program Fleet City Blue Jackets 1945
All-America Football Conference New York Yankees 1946–1947
Vince Lombardi 1971 Guard Independent Wilmington Clippers 1937
American Association Brooklyn Eagles 1938
Lamar Hunt 1972 AFL Co-founder AFL (Pre-merger) n/a 1959
Team owner Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs* 1959–1969
Ace Parker 1972 Quarterback All-America Football Conference New York Yankees 1946
Lou Groza 1974 Offensive tackle / Kicker All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1949
Dante Lavelli 1975 Offensive End All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1949
Len Ford 1976 Defensive end All-America Football Conference Los Angeles Dons 1948–1949
Bill Willis 1977 Defensive Middle Guard All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1949
Lance Alworth 1978 Flanker AFL (Pre-merger) San Diego Chargers* 1962–1969
Weeb Ewbank 1978 Coach AFL (Pre-merger) New York Jets* 1963–1969
Ron Mix 1979 Offensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Los Angeles/ San Diego Chargers* 1960–1969
Jim Otto 1980 Center AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1960–1969
George Blanda 1981 Quarterback / Placekicker AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers* 1960–1966
Oakland Raiders 1967–1969
Bobby Bell 1983 Linebacker/ Defensive end AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1963–1969
Sid Gillman 1983 Coach / General Manager AFL (Pre-merger) Los Angeles/ San Diego Chargers* 1960–1969
Paul Warfield 1983 Wide receiver World Football League Memphis Southmen 1975
Willie Brown 1984 Cornerback AFL (Pre-merger) Denver Broncos* 1963–1966
Oakland Raiders* 1967–1969
Arnie Weinmeister 1984 Defensive tackle All-America Football Conference New York Yankees/ Brooklyn-New York Yankees 1948–1949
Canadian Football League BC Lions 1954–1955
Frank Gatski 1985 Center All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1956
Joe Namath 1985 Quarterback AFL (Pre-merger) New York Jets* 1965–1969
O. J. Simpson 1985 Running back AFL (Pre-merger) Buffalo Bills* 1969
Ken Houston 1986 Safety AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers* 1967–1969
Willie Lanier 1986 Middle Linebacker AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1967–1969
Larry Csonka 1987 Fullback AFL (Pre-merger) Miami Dolphins* 1968–1969
World Football League Memphis Southmen 1975
Len Dawson 1987 Quarterback AFL (Pre-merger) Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs* 1962–1969
John Henry Johnson 1987 Fullback Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders 1953
AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers* 1966
Don Maynard 1987 Wide receiver Canadian Football League Hamilton Tiger-Cats 1959
AFL (Pre-merger) New York Titans/ Jets* 1960–1969
World Football League Houston Texans/ Shreveport Steamer 1974
Gene Upshaw 1987 Guard AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1967–1969
Fred Biletnikoff 1988 Wide receiver AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1965–1969
Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes 1980
Art Shell 1989 Offensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1968–1969
Buck Buchanan 1990 Defensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1963–1969
Bob Griese 1990 Quarterback AFL (Pre-merger) Miami Dolphins* 1967–1969
Jan Stenerud 1991 Placekicker AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1967–1969
Al Davis 1992 Coach AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1963–1965
General Manager 1963–1969
Team owner 1966–1969
AFL Commissioner n/a 1966
Larry Little 1993 Guard AFL (Pre-merger) San Diego Chargers* 1967–1968
Miami Dolphins* 1969
Bud Grant 1994 Coach Canadian Football League Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1957–1966
Leroy Kelly 1994 Running back World Football League Chicago Fire 1974
Jim Finks 1995 Team administrator Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders 1957–1964
Charlie Joiner 1996 Wide receiver AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers* 1969
Billy Shaw 1999 Guard AFL (Pre-merger) Buffalo Bills* 1961–1969
Nick Buoniconti 2001 Linebacker AFL (Pre-merger) Boston Patriots* 1962–1968
Miami Dolphins* 1969
Marv Levy 2001 Coach Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes 1973–1977
United States Football League Chicago Blitz 1984
George Allen 2002 Coach United States Football League Chicago Blitz 1983
Arizona Wranglers 1984
Jim Kelly 2002 Quarterback United States Football League Houston Gamblers 1984–1985
Elvin Bethea 2003 Defensive end AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers* 1968–1969
Joe DeLamielleure 2003 Guard Arena Football League Charlotte Rage 1992
Hank Stram 2003 Coach AFL (Pre-merger) Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs* 1960–1969
Fritz Pollard 2005 Halfback Independent Union Club of Phoenixville 1920
Gilberton Catamounts 1924
Anthracite League 1925
Coach Independent Chicago Black Hawks 1928
Steve Young 2005 Quarterback United States Football League Los Angeles Express 1984–1985
John Madden 2006 Coach AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1969
Warren Moon 2006 Quarterback Canadian Football League Edmonton Eskimos 1978–1983
Reggie White 2006 Defensive end United States Football League Memphis Showboats 1984–1985
Emmitt Thomas 2008 Cornerback AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1966–1969
Gary Zimmerman 2008 Offensive tackle United States Football League Los Angeles Express 1984–1985
Ralph C. Wilson 2009 AFL Co-founder AFL (Pre-merger) n/a 1959
Team owner / Founder Buffalo Bills* 1959–1969
Bill Walsh 1993 Coach Continental Football League San Jose Apaches 1967
Curley Culp 2013 Defensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1968–1969
Ron Wolf 2015 Personnel administrator AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1963–1969
Ken Stabler 2016 Quarterback Continental Football League Spokane Shockers 1968
AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders* 1968–1969
Kurt Warner 2017 Quarterback Arena Football League Iowa Barnstormers 1995–1997
NFL Europe Amsterdam Admirals 1998
Bobby Beathard 2018 Personnel administrator AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs* 1963, 1966–1967
Terrell Owens 2018 Wide Receiver Indoor Football League Allen Wranglers 2012
Fan Controlled Football FCF Zappers 2022
Knights of Degen 2022–present
Pat Bowlen 2019 Team owner Arena Football League Colorado Crush 2003–2008
Johnny Robinson 2019 Safety AFL (Pre-merger) Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs* 1960–1969
Bill Polian 2015 Personnel administrator Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
United States Football League Chicago Blitz 1984
Founder Alliance of American Football n/a 2019
Winston Hill 2021 Offensive Tackle AFL (Pre-merger) New York Jets* 1963–1969
Duke Slater 2021 Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 AFL I Rock Island Independents* 1926
Mac Speedie 2021 End All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns* 1946–1949
Canadian Football League Saskatchewan Roughriders 1953–1954
BC Lions 1955
Art McNally 2022 Supervisor of Officiating World League n/a 1991–1995

"*" indicates that a team had at one point in their existence participated in the NFL.

The following are current and defunct professional football leagues which as of 2020 have had no Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees play for:

Notes

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  1. ^ As a Chicago Bears player. Was sent to their minor-league affiliate for one game.

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