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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[edit]
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.
Sorting tips:
- Sorting by position will line up players by the year they were inducted
- Sorting by position also groups all similar positions together
- 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
- Sorting by teams groups all names of a franchise together, i.e., all Cardinal teams listed under Arizona Cardinals
- 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] |
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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 | |||
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 |
|
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 |
Canton Ohio** | 2019 | Town | Mut's Mowers | 2005–2014 |
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[edit]
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.)
"*" 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:
- New York Pro Football League—Leo Lyons has been nominated several times but never inducted
- XFL, nor its short lived predecessor
- Liga de Fútbol Americano Profesional
- United Football League (2009–2012)
- Alliance of American Football (Although the league was founded by Bill Polian, he was inducted in 2015 and the league only lasted in 2019)
- Legends Football League
- American Arena League
- American West Football Conference
- Champions Indoor Football
- National Arena League
Notes[edit]
- ^ As a Chicago Bears player. Was sent to their minor-league affiliate for one game.
References[edit]
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- ^ Reineking, Jim (February 8, 2024). "Devin Hester makes history as first return specialist selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame". USA Today. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
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