List of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

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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]

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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

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]

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. [8] 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. [9] 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. [10] Two coaches (Marv Levy, [11] Bud Grant [12] ), one administrator (Jim Finks), and five players (Warren Moon, [13] 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. [14] 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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but not first year of eligibility [15] [16] 		Seventeen charter members §Fifteen Centennial Slate members † [17]
Biographies and statistics can be referenced at the Hall of Fame web site. [18]
InducteeClassPositionTeam(s)Years
Herb Adderley 1980Cornerback Green Bay Packers 1961–1969
Dallas Cowboys 1970–1972
Troy Aikman **2006Quarterback Dallas Cowboys 1989–2000
George Allen [3] 2002Coach Los Angeles Rams 1966–1970
Washington Redskins 1971–1977
General Manager1971–1977
Larry Allen **2013Guard/Tackle Dallas Cowboys 1994–2005
San Francisco 49ers 2006–2007
Marcus Allen ** [4] 2003Running back Los Angeles Raiders 1982–1992
Kansas City Chiefs 1993–1997
Lance Alworth **1978Wide receiver San Diego Chargers1962–1970
Dallas Cowboys 1971–1972
Morten Andersen 2017Placekicker 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 1982Defensive end Cleveland Browns 1953–1954
Chicago Bears 1955–1966
New Orleans Saints 1967–1969
Steve Atwater 2020SafetyDenver Broncos1989–1998
New York Jets1999
Red Badgro ^ [3] 1981End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 New York Yankees (NFL) 1927–1928
New York Giants 1930–1935
Brooklyn Dodgers 1936
Champ Bailey **2019CornerbackWashington Redskins1999–2003
Denver Broncos2004–2013
Ronde Barber 2023Cornerback / Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1997–2012
Lem Barney 1992Cornerback Detroit Lions 1967–1977
Cliff Battles 1968Halfback Boston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins 		1932–1937
Sammy Baugh §1963Quarterback
Two-Way Performer
 Washington Redskins 1937–1952
Defensive back
Two-Way Performer
Punter
Bobby Beathard ^2018Personnel administratorKansas City Chiefs1963, 1966–1967
Atlanta Falcons1968–1971
Miami Dolphins1972–1977
General ManagerWashington Redskins1978–1989
San Diego Chargers1990–2000
Chuck Bednarik **1967Center
Two-Way Performer
 Philadelphia Eagles 1949–1962
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Bert Bell §1963Team owner / Founder Philadelphia Eagles 1933–1940
Coach1936–1940
Pittsburgh Steelers 1941
Team co-owner1941–1946
NFL Commissionern/a1946–1959
Bobby Bell ^1983Linebacker/ Defensive end Kansas City Chiefs 1963–1974
Raymond Berry **1973Wide receiver Baltimore Colts 1955–1967
Elvin Bethea ^2003Defensive end Houston Oilers 1968–1983
Jerome Bettis 2015Running back Los Angeles/ St. Louis Rams 1993–1995
Pittsburgh Steelers 1996–2005
Charles Bidwill 1967Team owner Chicago Cardinals 1933–1946
Fred Biletnikoff 1988Wide receiver Oakland Raiders 1965–1978
George Blanda **1981Quarterback / Placekicker Chicago Bears 1949–1958
Baltimore Colts
(1950 Colts folded)		1950
Houston Oilers 1960–1966
Oakland Raiders 1967–1975
Mel Blount **1989Cornerback Pittsburgh Steelers 1970–1983
Tony Boselli 2022Offensive Tackle Jacksonville Jaguars 1995–2001
Pat Bowlen ^2019Team ownerDenver Broncos1984–2019
Terry Bradshaw **1989Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers 1970–1983
Cliff Branch [3] 2022Wide receiver Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders 1972–1985
Gil Brandt ^2019VP of Player PersonnelDallas Cowboys1960–1988
ContributorNFL.com1995–2023
Robert Brazile ^ [3] 2018Linebacker Houston Oilers 1975–1984
Derrick Brooks **2014Linebacker Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1995–2008
Bob Brown [3] 2004Offensive tackle Philadelphia Eagles 1964–1968
Los Angeles Rams 1969–1970
Oakland Raiders 1971–1973
Jim Brown **1971Fullback Cleveland Browns 1957–1965
Paul Brown 1967Coach / General Manager Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1962
Cincinnati Bengals 1968–1975
Team owner / General Manager1968–1991
Rosey Brown 1975Offensive tackle New York Giants 1953–1965
Tim Brown [4] 2015Wide receiver / Punt returner Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders 1988–2003
Wide receiver Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2004
Willie Brown **1984Cornerback Denver Broncos 1963–1966
Oakland Raiders 1967–1978
Isaac Bruce 2020Wide receiver Los Angeles/ St. Louis Rams 1994–2007
San Francisco 49ers2008–2009
Buck Buchanan 1990Defensive tackle Kansas City Chiefs 1963–1975
Nick Buoniconti ^ [3] 2001Linebacker Boston Patriots 1962–1968
Miami Dolphins 1969–1974, 1976
Dick Butkus **1979Linebacker Chicago Bears 1965–1973
Jack Butler ^ [3] 2012Cornerback Pittsburgh Steelers 1951–1959
LeRoy Butler 2022Safety Green Bay Packers 1990–2001
Earl Campbell ** [4] 1991Running back Houston Oilers 1978–1984
New Orleans Saints 1984–1985
Tony Canadeo [3] 1974Halfback Green Bay Packers 1941–1944,
1946–1952
Harold Carmichael † [3] 2020Wide receiverPhiladelphia Eagles1971–1983
Dallas Cowboys 1984
Joseph Carr §1963Team owner Columbus Panhandles 1904, 1907–1922
NFL co-organizern/a1920
NFL President n/a1921–1939
Harry Carson 2006Linebacker New York Giants 1976–1988
Cris Carter 2013Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles 1987–1989
Minnesota Vikings 1990–2001
Miami Dolphins 2002
Dave Casper 2002Tight end Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1974–1980, 1984
Houston Oilers 1980–1983
Minnesota Vikings 1983
Guy Chamberlin 1965End
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 ^1970Safety/ Kick Returner Detroit Lions 1951–1958
Dutch Clark §1963Running back Portsmouth Spartans/
Detroit Lions 		1931–1932
1934–1938
George Connor 1975Linebacker Chicago Bears 1948–1955
Jimmy Conzelman 1964Quarterback Decatur Staleys 1920
Quarterback/ Coach Rock Island Independents 1921–1922
Milwaukee Badgers 1922–1923
Quarterback1924
Team owner/Quarterback/ Coach Detroit Panthers 1925–1926
Quarterback/ Coach Providence Steam Roller 1927–1929
Coach1927–1930
Chicago Cardinals 1940–1942,
1946–1948
Don Coryell 2023CoachSt. Louis Cardinals1973–1977
San Diego Chargers1978–1986
Jim Covert † [3] 2020Offensive TackleChicago Bears1983–1990
Bill Cowher †2020CoachPittsburgh Steelers1992–2006
Lou Creekmur [3] 1996Offensive tackle/ Guard Detroit Lions 1950–1959
Larry Csonka 1987Fullback Miami Dolphins 1968–1974, 1979
New York Giants 1976–1978
Curley Culp ^ [3] 2013Defensive tackle Kansas City Chiefs 1968–1974
Houston Oilers 1974–1980
Detroit Lions 1980–1981
Al Davis 1992Coach Oakland Raiders 1963–1965
General Manager Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1963–2011
Team owner1966–2011
AFL Commissioner n/a 1966
Terrell Davis 2017Running Back Denver Broncos 1995–2001
Willie Davis 1981Defensive end Cleveland Browns 1958–1959
Green Bay Packers 1960–1969
Brian Dawkins 2018SafetyPhiladelphia Eagles1996–2008
Denver Broncos2009–2011
Dermontti Dawson 2012Center Pittsburgh Steelers 1988–2000
Len Dawson 1987Quarterback Pittsburgh Steelers 1957–1959
Cleveland Browns 1960–1961
Dallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1962–1975
Fred Dean 2008Defensive end San Diego Chargers1975–1981
San Francisco 49ers 1981–1985
Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. 2016Team owner San Francisco 49ers 1977–2000
Joe DeLamielleure ^2003Guard Buffalo Bills 1973–1979, 1985
Cleveland Browns 1980–1984
Richard Dent 2011Defensive end Chicago Bears 1983–1993, 1995
San Francisco 49ers 1994
Indianapolis Colts 1996
Philadelphia Eagles 1997
Eric Dickerson **1999Running back Los Angeles Rams 1983–1987
Indianapolis Colts 1987–1991
Los Angeles Raiders 1992
Atlanta Falcons 1993
Dan Dierdorf 1996Offensive tackleSt. Louis Cardinals1971–1983
Bobby Dillon † [3] 2020Defensive BackGreen Bay Packers1952–1959
Mike Ditka 1988Tight end Chicago Bears 1961–1966
Philadelphia Eagles 1967–1968
Dallas Cowboys 1969–1972
Chris Doleman 2012Defensive end/ Linebacker Minnesota Vikings 1985–1993, 1999
Atlanta Falcons 1994–1995
San Francisco 49ers 1996–1998
Art Donovan 1968Defensive tackle Baltimore Colts
(1950 Colts folded)		1950
New York Yanks 1951
Dallas Texans (NFL) 1952
Baltimore Colts 1953–1961
Tony Dorsett ** [4] 1994Running back Dallas Cowboys 1977–1987
Denver Broncos 1988
John "Paddy" Driscoll 1965Quarterback Hammond Pros
(pre-NFL)
1919
Decatur Staleys 1920
Racine/ Chicago Cardinals 1920–1925
Chicago Bears 1926–1929
Bill Dudley 1966Halfback Pittsburgh Steelers 1942, 1945–1946
Detroit Lions 1947–1949
Washington Redskins 1950–1951, 1953
Tony Dungy 2016Coach Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1996–2001
Indianapolis Colts 2002–2008
Kenny Easley ^ [3] 2017SafetySeattle Seahawks1981–1987
Albert Glen "Turk" Edwards 1969Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Boston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins 		1932–1940
Carl Eller 2004Defensive end Minnesota Vikings 1964–1978
Seattle Seahawks 1979
John Elway **2004Quarterback Denver Broncos 1983–1998
Weeb Ewbank 1978Coach Baltimore Colts 1954–1962
Coach / General Manager New York Jets 1963–1973
Alan Faneca 2021Guard Pittsburgh Steelers 1998–2007
New York Jets 2008–2009
Arizona Cardinals 2010
Marshall Faulk **2011Running back Indianapolis Colts 1994–1998
St. Louis Rams 1999–2005
Brett Favre **2016Quarterback Atlanta Falcons 1991
Green Bay Packers 1992–2007
New York Jets 2008
Minnesota Vikings 2009–2010
Tom Fears ^1970Wide receiver Los Angeles Rams 1948–1956
Jim Finks ^1995Team administrator Minnesota Vikings 1964–1973
Chicago Bears 1974–1982
New Orleans Saints 1986–1992
Ray Flaherty ^ [3] 1976Offensive 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 2021Coach Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1979–1987
Seattle Seahawks 1992–1994
Len Ford 1976Defensive end Los Angeles Dons (AAFC)1948–1949
Cleveland Browns 1950–1957
Green Bay Packers 1958
Dan Fortmann 1965Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1936–1943
Dan Fouts **1993Quarterback San Diego Chargers1973–1987
Dwight Freeney 2024Defensive 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] 2005Quarterback Cleveland Bulldogs 1927
Detroit Wolverines 1928
New York Giants 1929–1931
Brooklyn Dodgers 1932–1934
Frank Gatski [3] 1985Center Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1956
Detroit Lions 1957
Bill George 1974Linebacker Chicago Bears 1952–1965
Los Angeles Rams 1966
Joe Gibbs ^1996Coach Washington Redskins 1981–1992,
2004–2007
Frank Gifford 1977Halfback / Flanker New York Giants 1952–1960,
1962–1964
Sid Gillman 1983Coach Los Angeles Rams 1955–1959
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers1960–1969, 1971
General Manager1960–1970
Coach / General Manager Houston Oilers 1973–1974
Tony Gonzalez **2019Tight endKansas City Chiefs1997–2008
Atlanta Falcons2009–2013
Randy Gradishar 2024Linebacker Denver Broncos 1974–1983
Otto Graham 1965Quarterback Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1955
Harold "Red" Grange §1963Halfback Chicago Bears 1925, 1929–1934
New York Yankees (AFL I)1926
New York Yankees (NFL) 1927
Bud Grant 1994Coach Minnesota Vikings 1967–1983, 1985
Darrell Green **2008Cornerback Washington Redskins 1983–2002
Joe Greene **1987Defensive tackle Pittsburgh Steelers 1969–1981
Kevin Greene 2016Linebacker Los Angeles Rams 1985–1992
Pittsburgh Steelers 1993–1995
Carolina Panthers 1996, 1998–1999
San Francisco 49ers 1997
Forrest Gregg **1977Offensive tackle / Guard Green Bay Packers 1956, 1958–1970
Dallas Cowboys 1971
Bob Griese 1990Quarterback Miami Dolphins 1967–1980
Russ Grimm 2010Guard Washington Redskins 1981–1991
Lou Groza 1974Offensive tackle / Kicker Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1959,
1961–1967
Ray Guy [3] 2014Punter Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1973–1986
Joe Guyon 1966Halfback 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 §1963NFL co-organizern/a1920
Team owner Decatur Staleys/
Chicago Staleys/
Chicago Bears 		1920–1983
Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
1920–1928
Defensive end
Two-Way Performer
Coach1920–1929
1933–1942
1946–1955
1958–1967
Charles Haley 2015Defensive end/ Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 1986–1991, 1998–1999
Defensive end Dallas Cowboys 1992–1996
Jack Ham **1988Outside Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers 1971–1982
Dan Hampton 2002Defensive tackle/ End Chicago Bears 1979–1990
Chris Hanburger ^ [3] 2011Linebacker Washington Redskins 1965–1978
John Hannah **1991Guard New England Patriots 1973–1985
Cliff Harris † [3] 2020Free Safety Dallas Cowboys 1970–1979
Franco Harris **1990Running back Pittsburgh Steelers 1972–1983
Seattle Seahawks 1984
Marvin Harrison 2016Wide receiver Indianapolis Colts 1996–2008
Bob Hayes [3] 2009Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys 1965–1974
San Francisco 49ers 1975
Mike Haynes 1997Cornerback New England Patriots 1976–1982
Los Angeles Raiders 1983–1989
Ed Healey 1964Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Rock Island Independents 1920–1922
Chicago Bears 1922–1927
Mel Hein §1963Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 New York Giants 1931–1945
Ted Hendricks 1990Linebacker Baltimore Colts 1969–1973
Green Bay Packers 1974
Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1975–1983
Pete Henry §1963Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer

Punter
Kicker		 Canton Bulldogs 1920–1923,
1925–1926
New York Giants 1927
Pottsville Maroons 1927–1928
Arnie Herber 1966Quarterback Green Bay Packers 1930–1940
New York Giants 1944–1945
Devin Hester 2024Wide receiver/Return specialist Chicago Bears 2006–2013
Atlanta Falcons 2014–2015
Baltimore Ravens 2016
Seattle Seahawks 2016
Bill Hewitt 1971End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1932–1936
Philadelphia Eagles 1937–1939, 1943
Gene Hickerson [3] 2007Guard Cleveland Browns 1958–1973
Winston Hill † [3] 2020Offensive TackleNew York Jets1963–1976
Los Angeles Rams1977
Clarke Hinkle 1964Fullback
Two-Way Performer
 Green Bay Packers 1932–1941
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch 1968Halfback Chicago Rockets (AAFC)1946–1948
Flanker / Halfback Los Angeles Rams 1949–1957
Paul Hornung [4] 1986Halfback/ Placekicker Green Bay Packers 1957–1962,
1964–1966
Ken Houston **1986Safety Houston Oilers 1967–1972
Washington Redskins 1973–1980
Chuck Howley ^ [3] 2023LinebackerChicago Bears1958–1959
Dallas Cowboys1961–1973
Cal Hubbard §1963Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 New York Giants 1927–1928, 1936
Green Bay Packers 1929–1933, 1935
Pittsburgh Pirates 1936
Sam Huff 1982Linebacker New York Giants 1956–1963
Washington Redskins 1964–1967, 1969
Claude Humphrey [3] 2014Defensive end Atlanta Falcons 1968–1974
1976–1978
Philadelphia Eagles 1979–1981
Lamar Hunt ^1972AFL Co-Foundern/a1959
Team ownerDallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1959–2006
Steve Hutchinson 2020GuardSeattle Seahawks2001–2005
Minnesota Vikings2006–2011
Tennessee Titans2012
Don Hutson §1963Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
 Green Bay Packers 1935–1945
Safety
Two-Way Performer
Placekicker
Michael Irvin 2007Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys 1988–1999
Rickey Jackson ^2010Linebacker/ Defensive end New Orleans Saints 1981–1993
San Francisco 49ers 1994–1995
Edgerrin James 2020Running BackIndianapolis Colts1999–2005
Arizona Cardinals2006–2008
Seattle Seahawks2009
Andre Johnson 2024Wide Receiver Houston Texans 2003–2014
Indianapolis Colts 2015
Tennessee Titans 2016
Calvin Johnson **2021Wide Receiver Detroit Lions 2007–2015
Jimmy Johnson ^1994Cornerback San Francisco 49ers 1961–1976
Jimmy Johnson †2020CoachDallas Cowboys1989–1993
Miami Dolphins1996–1999
John Henry Johnson [3] 1987Fullback San Francisco 49ers 1954–1956
Detroit Lions 1957–1959
Pittsburgh Steelers 1960–1965
Houston Oilers 1966
Charlie Joiner 1996Wide receiver Houston Oilers 1969–1972
Cincinnati Bengals 1972–1975
San Diego Chargers1976–1986
Deacon Jones **1980Defensive end Los Angeles Rams 1961–1971
San Diego Chargers1972–1973
Washington Redskins 1974
Jerry Jones ^2017Team owner, President, General ManagerDallas Cowboys1989–present
Stan Jones ^ [3] 1991Offensive tackle / Guard Chicago Bears 1954–1962
Defensive tackle1962–1965
Washington Redskins 1966
Walter Jones **2014Offensive tackle Seattle Seahawks 1997–2008
Henry Jordan [3] 1995Defensive tackle Cleveland Browns 1957–1958
Green Bay Packers 1959–1969
Sonny Jurgensen 1983Quarterback Philadelphia Eagles 1957–1963
Washington Redskins 1964–1974
Alex Karras † [3] 2020Defensive TackleDetroit Lions1958–1962
1964–1970
Jim Kelly **2002Quarterback Buffalo Bills 1986–1996
Leroy Kelly [3] 1994Running back Cleveland Browns 1964–1973
Cortez Kennedy 2012Defensive tackle Seattle Seahawks 1990–2000
Walt Kiesling 1966Guard
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 1971Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Brooklyn Dodgers/ Tigers 1938–1944
New York Yankees (AAFC)1946–1947
Joe Klecko ^ [3] 2023Defensive End/ Defensive Tackle/ Nose TackleNew York Jets1977–1987
Indianapolis Colts1988
Jerry Kramer [3] 2018GuardGreen Bay Packers1958–1968
Paul Krause 1998Safety Washington Redskins 1964–1967
Minnesota Vikings 1968–1979
Earl "Curly" Lambeau §1963Founder Green Bay Packers 1919
Halfback1919–1929
Coach1919–1949
General Manager1919–1949
Coach Chicago Cardinals 1950–1951
Washington Redskins 1952–1953
Jack Lambert **1990Middle Linebacker Pittsburgh Steelers 1974–1984
Tom Landry **1990Coach Dallas Cowboys 1960–1988
Dick "Night Train" Lane 1974Cornerback Los Angeles Rams 1952–1953
Chicago Cardinals 1954–1959
Detroit Lions 1960–1965
Jim Langer **1987Center Miami Dolphins 1970–1979
Minnesota Vikings 1980–1981
Willie Lanier 1986Middle Linebacker Kansas City Chiefs 1967–1977
Steve Largent **1995Wide receiver Seattle Seahawks 1976–1989
Yale Lary 1979Safety/ Punter Detroit Lions 1952–1953,
1956–1964
Dante Lavelli 1975Offensive End Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1956
Ty Law 2019CornerbackNew England Patriots1995–2004
New York Jets2005, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs2006–2007
Denver Broncos2009
Bobby Layne **1967Quarterback/ Placekicker Chicago Bears 1948
New York Bulldogs 1949
Detroit Lions 1950–1958
Pittsburgh Steelers 1958–1962
Dick LeBeau ^ [3] 2010Cornerback Detroit Lions 1959–1972
Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans ^ [3] 1978Halfback/ Fullback New York Giants 1936–1943
Coach/ Halfback/ Fullback1943
Marv Levy 2001Coach Kansas City Chiefs 1978–1982
Buffalo Bills 1986–1997
Ray Lewis **2018Middle LinebackerBaltimore Ravens1996–2012
Bob Lilly **1980Defensive tackle Dallas Cowboys 1961–1974
Floyd Little ^ [3] 2010Running back Denver Broncos 1967–1975
Larry Little 1993Guard San Diego Chargers1967–1968
Miami Dolphins 1969–1980
James Lofton 2003Wide receiver Green Bay Packers 1978–1986
Los Angeles Raiders 1987–1988
Buffalo Bills 1989–1992
Los Angeles Rams 1993
Philadelphia Eagles 1993
Vince Lombardi ^1971General Manager Green Bay Packers 1959–1968
Coach1959–1967
Washington Redskins 1969
Howie Long 2000Defensive end Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1981–1993
Ronnie Lott **2000Cornerback/ Safety San Francisco 49ers 1981–1990
Los Angeles Raiders 1991–1992
New York Jets 1993–1994
Sid Luckman 1965Quarterback Chicago Bears 1939–1950
William R. Lyman 1964Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Canton Bulldogs 1922–23, 1925
Cleveland Bulldogs 1924
Frankford Yellow Jackets 1925
Chicago Bears 1926–1934
John Lynch 2021Safety Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1993–2003
Denver Broncos 2004–2007
Tom Mack 1999Guard Los Angeles Rams 1966–1978
John Mackey 1992Tight end Baltimore Colts 1963–1971
San Diego Chargers1972
John Madden [3] 2006Coach Oakland Raiders 1969–1978
Peyton Manning **2021Quarterback Indianapolis Colts 1998–2011
Denver Broncos 2012–2015
Tim Mara §1963Team owner / Founder New York Giants 1925–1959
Wellington Mara 1997Team owner / Team Administrator New York Giants 1937–2005
Gino Marchetti **1972Defensive end Dallas Texans (NFL) 1952
Baltimore Colts 1953–1964, 1966
Dan Marino **2005Quarterback Miami Dolphins 1983–1999
George Preston Marshall §1963Team owner / Founder Boston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins 		1932–1969
Curtis Martin 2012Running back New England Patriots 1995–1997
New York Jets 1998–2005
Ollie Matson **1972Halfback 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 2019Center/GuardSeattle Seahawks1994–1997
New York Jets1998–2005
Tennessee Titans2006–2009
Don Maynard 1987Wide receiver New York Giants 1958
New York Titans/ Jets (AFL)1960–1972
St. Louis Cardinals1973
George McAfee 1966Halfback Chicago Bears 1940–1941,
1945–1950
Mike McCormack 1984Offensive tackle New York Yanks 1951
Defensive lineman Cleveland Browns 1954
Offensive tackle1955–1962
Randall McDaniel 2009Guard Minnesota Vikings 1988–1999
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2000–2001
Tommy McDonald [3] 1998Wide receiver Philadelphia Eagles 1957–1963
Dallas Cowboys 1964
Los Angeles Rams 1965–1966
Atlanta Falcons 1967
Cleveland Browns 1968
Hugh McElhenny **1970Halfback San Francisco 49ers 1952–1960
Minnesota Vikings 1961–1962
New York Giants 1963
Detroit Lions 1964
Steve McMichael 2024Defensive tackle New England Patriots 1980
Chicago Bears 1981–1993
Green Bay Packers 1994
Art McNally 2022Supervisor of officialsn/a1968–1990
John "Blood" McNally §1963Halfback 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 1964Guard
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 1968Offensive End Boston/Washington Redskins 1936–1941, 1945
Coach / Offensive End1945
Sam Mills 2022Linebacker New Orleans Saints 1986–1994
Carolina Panthers 1995–1997
Bobby Mitchell ^1983Flanker/ Halfback/ Kickoff / Punt Returner Cleveland Browns 1958–1961
Washington Redskins 1962–1968
Ron Mix ^1979Offensive tackle Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers1960–1969
Oakland Raiders 1971
Art Monk 2008Wide receiver Washington Redskins 1980–1993
New York Jets 1994
Philadelphia Eagles 1995
Joe Montana **2000Quarterback San Francisco 49ers 1979–1992
Kansas City Chiefs 1993–1994
Warren Moon **2006Quarterback Houston Oilers 1984–1993
Minnesota Vikings 1994–1996
Seattle Seahawks 1997–1998
Kansas City Chiefs 1999–2000
Lenny Moore 1975Halfback Baltimore Colts 1956–1967
Randy Moss **2018Wide receiverMinnesota Vikings1998–2004, 2010
Oakland Raiders2005–2006
New England Patriots2007–2010
Tennessee Titans2010
San Francisco 49ers2012
Marion Motley 1968Fullback Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1953
Pittsburgh Steelers 1955
Mike Munchak 2001Guard Houston Oilers 1982–1993
Anthony Muñoz **1998Offensive tackle Cincinnati Bengals 1980–1992
George Musso ^ [3] 1982Tackle, Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1933–1944
Bronko Nagurski §1963Fullback
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1930–1937, 1943
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Joe Namath 1985Quarterback New York Jets 1965–1976
Los Angeles Rams 1977
Greasy Neale 1969Coach Philadelphia Eagles 1941–1950
Ernie Nevers §1963Fullback Duluth Eskimos 1926–1927
Coach/Fullback1927
Fullback Chicago Cardinals 1929–1931
Coach/Fullback1930–1931
Coach1939
Ozzie Newsome 1999Tight end Cleveland Browns 1978–1990
Ray Nitschke **1978Middle Linebacker Green Bay Packers 1958–1972
Chuck Noll **1993Coach Pittsburgh Steelers 1969–1991
Leo Nomellini 1969Defensive tackle San Francisco 49ers 1950–1963
Bill Nunn ^2021Scout Pittsburgh Steelers 1968–2014
Jonathan Ogden **2013Offensive tackle Baltimore Ravens 1996–2007
Merlin Olsen **1982Defensive tackle Los Angeles Rams 1962–1976
Jim Otto **1980Center Oakland Raiders 1960–1974
Steve Owen 1966Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Kansas City Cowboys 1924–1925
Cleveland Bulldogs 1925
New York Giants 1926–1931, 1933
Coach1930–1953
Terrell Owens 2018Wide receiverSan Francisco 49ers1996–2003
Philadelphia Eagles2004–2005
Dallas Cowboys 2006–2008
Buffalo Bills2009
Cincinnati Bengals2010
Orlando Pace 2016Offensive tackle St. Louis Rams 1997–2008
Chicago Bears 2009
Alan Page 1988Defensive tackle Minnesota Vikings 1967–1978
Chicago Bears 1978–1981
Bill Parcells 2013Coach New York Giants 1983–1990
New England Patriots 1993–1996
New York Jets 1997–1999
Dallas Cowboys 2003–2006
Ace Parker ^ [3] 1972Quarterback Brooklyn Dodgers 1937–1941
Yanks 1945
New York Yankees (AAFC)1946
Jim Parker **1973Guard/Tackle Baltimore Colts 1957–1967
Walter Payton **1993Running back Chicago Bears 1975–1987
Drew Pearson [3] 2021Wide receiver Dallas Cowboys 1973–1983
Julius Peppers **2024Defensive EndCarolina Panthers2002–2009, 2017–2018
Chicago Bears2010–2013
Green Bay Packers2014–2016
Joe Perry 1969Fullback San Francisco 49ers (AAFC/NFL)1948–1960, 1963
Baltimore Colts 1961–1962
Pete Pihos ^1970End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Philadelphia Eagles 1947–1955
Troy Polamalu **2020Safety Pittsburgh Steelers 2003–2014
Bill Polian 2015General Manager Buffalo Bills 1986–1992
Carolina Panthers 1995–1997
Indianapolis Colts 1998–2008
Team President1998–2011
Fritz Pollard ^ [3] 2005Halfback 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 2010Defensive tackle Minnesota Vikings 1990–2000
Seattle Seahawks 2001–2003
Hugh "Shorty" Ray 1966Technical Advisor on Rules,
Supervisor of Officials		n/a1938–1952
Andre Reed 2014Wide receiver Buffalo Bills 1985–1999
Washington Redskins 2000
Ed Reed **2019Free SafetyBaltimore Ravens2002–2012
New York Jets2013
Houston Texans2013
Dan Reeves 1967Team owner Cleveland/ Los Angeles Rams 1941–1971
Mel Renfro 1996Safety/ Cornerback Dallas Cowboys 1964–1977
Darrelle Revis **2023CornerbackNew York Jets2007–2012, 2015–2016
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2013
New England Patriots2014
Kansas City Chiefs2017
Jerry Rice **2010Wide receiver San Francisco 49ers 1985–2000
Oakland Raiders 2001–2004
Seattle Seahawks 2004
Les Richter ^ [3] 2011Linebacker/Center/Kicker Los Angeles Rams 1954–1962
John Riggins 1992Running back New York Jets 1971–1975
Washington Redskins 1976–1979,
1981–1985
Ken Riley ^ [3] 2023CornerbackCincinnati Bengals1969–1983
Jim Ringo 1981Center Green Bay Packers 1953–1963
Philadelphia Eagles 1964–1967
Willie Roaf 2012Offensive tackle New Orleans Saints 1993–2001
Kansas City Chiefs 2002–2005
Dave Robinson ^ [3] 2013Linebacker Green Bay Packers 1963–1972
Washington Redskins 1973–1974
Johnny Robinson 2019SafetyDallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1960–1971
Andy Robustelli 1971Defensive end Los Angeles Rams 1951–1955
New York Giants 1956–1964
Art Rooney 1964Team owner / Founder Pittsburgh Pirates/ Steelers 1933–1988
Dan Rooney 2000Team owner Pittsburgh Steelers 1955–2017
Team administrator1955–2003
Pete Rozelle 1985General Manager Los Angeles Rams 1957–1959
NFL Commissionern/a1960–1989
Ed Sabol ^2011Founder of NFL Films n/a1964–1995
Steve Sabol †2020 NFL Films co-foundern/a1964–2012
Barry Sanders ** [4] 2004Running back Detroit Lions 1989–1998
Charlie Sanders ^ [3] 2007Tight end Detroit Lions 1968–1977
Deion Sanders **2011Cornerback/ Kick Returner Atlanta Falcons 1989–1993
San Francisco 49ers 1994
Dallas Cowboys 1995–1999
Washington Redskins 2000
Baltimore Ravens 2004–2005
Warren Sapp **2013Defensive tackle Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1995–2003
Oakland Raiders 2004–2007
Gale Sayers **1977Halfback Chicago Bears 1965–1971
Joe Schmidt 1973Linebacker Detroit Lions 1953–1965
Tex Schramm ^1991Team administrator Los Angeles Rams 1947–1956
Dallas Cowboys 1960–1989
Junior Seau 2015Linebacker San Diego Chargers1990–2002
Miami Dolphins 2003–2005
New England Patriots 2006–2009
Lee Roy Selmon ^1995Defensive end Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976–1984
Richard Seymour 2022Defensive end/ Tackle New England Patriots 2001–2008
Oakland Raiders 2009–2012
Shannon Sharpe 2011Tight end Denver Broncos 1990–1999,
2002–2003
Baltimore Ravens 2000–2001
Billy Shaw ^ [3] 1999Guard Buffalo Bills (AFL)1961–1969
Art Shell 1989Offensive tackle Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders 1968–1982
Donnie Shell † [3] 2020Defensive BackPittsburgh Steelers1974–1987
Will Shields 2015Guard Kansas City Chiefs 1993–2006
Don Shula **1997Coach Baltimore Colts 1963–1969
Miami Dolphins 1970–1995
O. J. Simpson ** [4] 1985Running back Buffalo Bills 1969–1977
San Francisco 49ers 1978–1979
Mike Singletary **1998Middle Linebacker Chicago Bears 1981–1992
Duke Slater † [3] 2020Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Milwaukee Badgers1922
Rock Island Independents1922–1925
Chicago Cardinals1926–1931
Jackie Slater **2001Offensive tackle Los Angeles/ St. Louis Rams 1976–1995
Bruce Smith **2009Defensive end Buffalo Bills 1985–1999
Washington Redskins 2000–2003
Emmitt Smith **2010Running back Dallas Cowboys 1990–2002
Arizona Cardinals 2003–2004
Jackie Smith 1994Tight endSt. Louis Cardinals1963–1977
Dallas Cowboys 1978
Mac Speedie † [3] 2020EndCleveland Browns1946–1952
Ed Sprinkle † [3] 2020End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1944–1955
Bob St. Clair ^ [3] 1990Offensive tackle San Francisco 49ers 1953–1963
Ken Stabler [3] 2016Quarterback Oakland Raiders 1970–1979
Houston Oilers 1980–1981
New Orleans Saints 1982–1984
John Stallworth 2002Wide receiver Pittsburgh Steelers 1974–1987
Dick Stanfel [3] 2016Guard Detroit Lions 1952–1955
Washington Redskins 1956–1958
Bart Starr **1977Quarterback Green Bay Packers 1956–1971
Roger Staubach ** [4] 1985Quarterback Dallas Cowboys 1969–1979
Ernie Stautner 1969Defensive tackle Pittsburgh Steelers 1950–1963
Jan Stenerud **1991Placekicker Kansas City Chiefs 1967–1979
Green Bay Packers 1980–1983
Minnesota Vikings 1984–1985
Dwight Stephenson 1998Center Miami Dolphins 1980–1987
Michael Strahan 2014Defensive end New York Giants 1993–2007
Hank Stram ^ [3] 2003CoachDallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1960–1974
New Orleans Saints 1976–1977
Ken Strong 1967Halfback / Placekicker Staten Island Stapletons 1929–1932
New York Giants 1933–1935, 1939
Placekicker1944–1947
Halfback New York Yankees (AFL II)1936–1937
Joe Stydahar 1967Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1936–1942,
1945–1946
Coach Los Angeles Rams 1950–1952
Chicago Cardinals 1953–1954
Lynn Swann 2001Wide receiver Pittsburgh Steelers 1974–1982
Paul Tagliabue †2020NFL Commissionern/a1989–2006
Fran Tarkenton 1986Quarterback Minnesota Vikings 1961–1966,
1972–1978
New York Giants 1967–1971
Charley Taylor 1984Wide receiver Washington Redskins 1964–1975, 1977
Jason Taylor **2017Defensive EndMiami Dolphins1997–2007, 2009, 2011
Washington Redskins2008
New York Jets2010
Jim Taylor 1976Fullback Green Bay Packers 1958–1966
New Orleans Saints 1967
Lawrence Taylor **1999Linebacker New York Giants 1981–1993
Derrick Thomas 2009Linebacker Kansas City Chiefs 1989–1999
Emmitt Thomas ^ [3] 2008Cornerback Kansas City Chiefs 1966–1978
Joe Thomas **2023Offensive TackleCleveland Browns2007–2017
Thurman Thomas 2007Running back Buffalo Bills 1988–1999
Miami Dolphins 2000
Zach Thomas 2023LinebackerMiami Dolphins1996–2007
Dallas Cowboys2008
Jim Thorpe §1963Halfback/Coach Canton Bulldogs
(pre-NFL)
1915–17, 1919
1st NFL President n/a1920
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] 2015Center Minnesota Vikings 1962–1978
Andre Tippett 2008Linebacker New England Patriots 1982–1993
Y. A. Tittle 1971Quarterback Baltimore Colts (AAFC/ NFL)
(1947–50 Colts folded)		1948–1950
San Francisco 49ers 1951–1960
New York Giants 1961–1964
LaDainian Tomlinson **2017Running Back San Diego Chargers2001–2009
New York Jets2010–2011
George Trafton 1964Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Decatur Staleys/
Chicago Staleys/
Chicago Bears 		1920–1932
Charley Trippi 1968Halfback Chicago Cardinals 1947–1955
Emlen Tunnell 1967Safety New York Giants 1948–1958
Green Bay Packers 1959–1961
Bulldog Turner 1966Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Chicago Bears 1940–1952
Johnny Unitas **1979Quarterback Baltimore Colts 1956–1972
San Diego Chargers1973
Gene Upshaw **1987Guard Oakland Raiders 1967–1981
Brian Urlacher **2018LinebackerChicago Bears2000–2012
Norm Van Brocklin 1971Quarterback Los Angeles Rams 1949–1957
Philadelphia Eagles 1958–1960
Steve Van Buren 1965Halfback Philadelphia Eagles 1944–1951
Dick Vermeil 2022Coach Philadelphia Eagles 1976–1982
St. Louis Rams 1997–1999
Kansas City Chiefs 2001–2005
Doak Walker [3] [4] 1986Halfback / Placekicker Detroit Lions 1950–1955
Bill Walsh 1993Coach San Francisco 49ers 1979–1988
DeMarcus Ware 2023Linebacker/ Defensive EndDallas Cowboys2005–2013
Denver Broncos2014–2016
Paul Warfield **1983Wide receiver Cleveland Browns 1964–1969,
1976–1977
Miami Dolphins 1970–1974
Kurt Warner 2017Quarterback St. Louis Rams 1998–2003
New York Giants 2004
Arizona Cardinals 2005–2009
Bob Waterfield 1965Quarterback Cleveland/ Los Angeles Rams 1945–1952
Mike Webster 1997Center Pittsburgh Steelers 1974–1988
Kansas City Chiefs 1989–1990
Roger Wehrli 2007CornerbackSt. Louis Cardinals1969–1982
Arnie Weinmeister ^ [3] 1984Defensive tackleNew York Yankees (AAFC)1948–1949
New York Giants 1950–1953
Randy White **1994Defensive tackle Dallas Cowboys 1975–1988
Reggie White **2006Defensive end/ Tackle Philadelphia Eagles 1985–1992
Green Bay Packers 1993–1998
Carolina Panthers 2000
Dave Wilcox ^ [3] 2000Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 1964–1974
Aeneas Williams 2014Cornerback Phoenix /Arizona Cardinals 1991–2000
St. Louis Rams 2001–2002
Safety2003–2004
Bill Willis ^ [3] 1977Defensive Middle Guard Cleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1953
Patrick Willis 2024Linebacker San Francisco 49ers 2007–2014
Larry Wilson **1978SafetySt. Louis Cardinals1960–1972
Ralph C. Wilson 2009AFL Co-Foundern/a1959
Team owner / Founder Buffalo Bills (AFL/ NFL)1959–2014
Kellen Winslow 1995Tight end San Diego Chargers1979–1987
Alex Wojciechowicz 1968Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Detroit Lions 1938–1946
Philadelphia Eagles 1946–1950
Ron Wolf 2015General Manager Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1976–1978
Green Bay Packers 1991–2001
Willie Wood 1989Safety Green Bay Packers 1960–1971
Charles Woodson ** [4] 2021Cornerback/ Safety Oakland Raiders 1998–2005, 2013–2015
Green Bay Packers 2006–2012
Rod Woodson **2009Cornerback/ Safety/ Kick Returner Pittsburgh Steelers 1987–1996
San Francisco 49ers 1997
Baltimore Ravens 1998–2001
Oakland Raiders 2002–2003
Rayfield Wright [3] 2006Offensive tackle Dallas Cowboys 1967–1979
Ron Yary 2001Offensive tackle Minnesota Vikings 1968–1981
Los Angeles Rams 1982
Bryant Young 2022Defensive end/ Tackle San Francisco 49ers 1994–2007
George Young †2020Director of player personnelMiami Dolphins1975–1978
General managerNew York Giants1979–1997
Senior vice president of football operationsn/a1998–2001
Steve Young **2005Quarterback Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1985–1986
San Francisco 49ers 1987–1999
Jack Youngblood 2001Defensive end Los Angeles Rams 1971–1984
Gary Zimmerman 2008Offensive tackle Minnesota Vikings 1986–1992
Denver Broncos 1993–1997

Notes:

1 Selected in first year of eligibility [19]
2 Charter member [20]
3 Senior nominee [4]
4 Heisman Trophy Winner [21]
5 As head coach of the Akron Pros in 1921, Fritz Pollard became the first African American coach in NFL history. [22]

Inductees who have played for non-NFL teams

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.)

InducteeClassPositionLeague(s)Team(s)Years
Harold "Red" Grange 1963Halfback AFL I New York Yankees*1926
Earl "Curly" Lambeau 1963FounderIndependent Green Bay Packers*1919
Halfback1919–1920
Coach1919–1920
General Manager1919–1920
Ray Flaherty 1976Offensive End AFL I Los Angeles Wildcats 1926
Mike Michalske 1964Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 AFL I New York Yankees*1926
Art Rooney 1964Owner / General Manager / Coach Western Pennsylvania Professional Football Circuit Hope-Harvey/ Majestic Radios/ J.P. Rooneys* (precursor to the Pittsburgh Steelers)1921–1932
Ken Strong 1967Halfback AFL II New York Yankees 1936–1937
American Association Jersey City Giants1938, 1940
Coach1938
Paul Brown 1967Coach / General Manager All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1949
Sid Luckman 1965Quarterback American Association Newark Bears [lower-alpha 1] 1939
George Halas 1963End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Independent Hammond All-Stars*1919
Chicago Stayms1920
John "Blood" McNally 1963Halfback AFL III Buffalo Indians 1941
Jim Thorpe 1963Halfback/Coach Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Canton Bulldogs*1915–17, 1919
Independent Tampa Cardinals 1926
Joseph Carr 1963CoachIndependent Columbus Panhandles*1901–1903
Ohio League (Pre-NFL)1904, 1907–1918
Team owner / General Manager1904, 1907–1919
Jimmy Conzelman 1964CoachIndependent St. Louis Gunners*1931
Guy Chamberlin 1965End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Canton Bulldogs*1919
John "Paddy" Driscoll 1965QuarterbackIndependent Hammond All-Stars/ Pros*1917, 1919
Otto Graham 1965Quarterback All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1949
Joe Guyon 1966Halfback Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Canton Bulldogs*1919
Independent Union Quakers of Philadelphia 1921
Steve Owen 1966Tackle
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 LeagueSyracuse Stormers1963
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch 1968Halfback All-America Football Conference Chicago Rockets 1946–1948
Marion Motley 1968Fullback All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns 1946–1949
Greasy Neale 1969Coach Ohio League (Pre-NFL) Dayton Triangles*1918
Independent Ironton Tanks 1930
Joe Perry 1969Fullback All-America Football Conference San Francisco 49ers*1948–1949
Frank "Bruiser" Kinard 1971Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Independent/Military programFleet City Blue Jackets1945
All-America Football Conference New York Yankees 1946–1947
Vince Lombardi 1971GuardIndependent Wilmington Clippers 1937
American Association Brooklyn Eagles1938
Lamar Hunt 1972AFL Co-Founder AFL (Pre-merger)n/a1959
Team owner Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1959–1969
Ace Parker 1972Quarterback All-America Football Conference New York Yankees 1946
Lou Groza 1974Offensive tackle / Kicker All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1949
Dante Lavelli 1975Offensive End All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1949
Len Ford 1976Defensive end All-America Football Conference Los Angeles Dons 1948–1949
Bill Willis 1977Defensive Middle Guard All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1949
Lance Alworth 1978Flanker AFL (Pre-merger) San Diego Chargers*1962–1969
Weeb Ewbank 1978Coach AFL (Pre-merger) New York Jets*1963–1969
Ron Mix 1979Offensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Los Angeles/ San Diego Chargers*1960–1969
Jim Otto 1980Center AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1960–1969
George Blanda 1981Quarterback / Placekicker AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers*1960–1966
Oakland Raiders 1967–1969
Bobby Bell 1983Linebacker/ Defensive end AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1963–1969
Sid Gillman 1983Coach / General Manager AFL (Pre-merger) Los Angeles/ San Diego Chargers*1960–1969
Paul Warfield 1983Wide receiver World Football League Memphis Southmen 1975
Willie Brown 1984Cornerback AFL (Pre-merger) Denver Broncos*1963–1966
Oakland Raiders*1967–1969
Arnie Weinmeister 1984Defensive tackle All-America Football Conference New York Yankees/ Brooklyn-New York Yankees 1948–1949
Canadian Football League BC Lions 1954–1955
Frank Gatski 1985Center All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1956
Joe Namath 1985Quarterback AFL (Pre-merger) New York Jets*1965–1969
O. J. Simpson 1985Running back AFL (Pre-merger) Buffalo Bills*1969
Ken Houston 1986Safety AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers*1967–1969
Willie Lanier 1986Middle Linebacker AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1967–1969
Larry Csonka 1987Fullback AFL (Pre-merger) Miami Dolphins*1968–1969
World Football League Memphis Southmen 1975
Len Dawson 1987Quarterback AFL (Pre-merger) Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1962–1969
John Henry Johnson 1987Fullback Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders 1953
AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers*1966
Don Maynard 1987Wide 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 1987Guard AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1967–1969
Fred Biletnikoff 1988Wide receiver AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1965–1969
Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes 1980
Art Shell 1989Offensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1968–1969
Buck Buchanan 1990Defensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1963–1969
Bob Griese 1990Quarterback AFL (Pre-merger) Miami Dolphins*1967–1969
Jan Stenerud 1991Placekicker AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1967–1969
Al Davis 1992Coach AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1963–1965
General Manager1963–1969
Team owner1966–1969
AFL Commissioner n/a 1966
Larry Little 1993Guard AFL (Pre-merger) San Diego Chargers*1967–1968
Miami Dolphins*1969
Bud Grant 1994Coach Canadian Football League Winnipeg Blue Bombers 1957–1966
Leroy Kelly 1994Running back World Football League Chicago Fire 1974
Jim Finks 1995Team administrator Canadian Football League Calgary Stampeders 1957–1964
Charlie Joiner 1996Wide receiver AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers*1969
Billy Shaw 1999Guard AFL (Pre-merger) Buffalo Bills*1961–1969
Nick Buoniconti 2001Linebacker AFL (Pre-merger) Boston Patriots*1962–1968
Miami Dolphins*1969
Marv Levy 2001Coach Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes 1973–1977
United States Football League Chicago Blitz 1984
George Allen 2002Coach United States Football League Chicago Blitz 1983
Arizona Wranglers 1984
Jim Kelly 2002Quarterback United States Football League Houston Gamblers 1984–1985
Elvin Bethea 2003Defensive end AFL (Pre-merger) Houston Oilers*1968–1969
Joe DeLamielleure 2003Guard Arena Football League Charlotte Rage 1992
Hank Stram 2003Coach AFL (Pre-merger) Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1960–1969
Fritz Pollard 2005HalfbackIndependent Union Club of Phoenixville 1920
Gilberton Catamounts 1924
Anthracite League 1925
CoachIndependent Chicago Black Hawks 1928
Steve Young 2005Quarterback United States Football League Los Angeles Express 1984–1985
John Madden 2006Coach AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1969
Warren Moon 2006Quarterback Canadian Football League Edmonton Eskimos 1978–1983
Reggie White 2006Defensive end United States Football League Memphis Showboats 1984–1985
Emmitt Thomas 2008Cornerback AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1966–1969
Gary Zimmerman 2008Offensive tackle United States Football League Los Angeles Express 1984–1985
Ralph C. Wilson 2009AFL Co-Founder AFL (Pre-merger)n/a1959
Team owner / Founder Buffalo Bills*1959–1969
Bill Walsh 1993Coach Continental Football League San Jose Apaches 1967
Curley Culp 2013Defensive tackle AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1968–1969
Ron Wolf 2015Personnel administrator AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1963–1969
Ken Stabler 2016Quarterback Continental Football League Spokane Shockers 1968
AFL (Pre-merger) Oakland Raiders*1968–1969
Kurt Warner 2017Quarterback Arena Football League Iowa Barnstormers 1995–1997
NFL Europe Amsterdam Admirals 1998
Bobby Beathard 2018Personnel administrator AFL (Pre-merger) Kansas City Chiefs*1963, 1966–1967
Terrell Owens 2018Wide Receiver Indoor Football League Allen Wranglers 2012
Fan Controlled Football FCF Zappers 2022
Knights of Degen2022–present
Pat Bowlen 2019Team owner Arena Football League Colorado Crush 2003–2008
Johnny Robinson 2019Safety AFL (Pre-merger) Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1960–1969
Bill Polian 2015Personnel administrator Canadian Football League Montreal Alouettes
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
United States Football League Chicago Blitz 1984
Founder Alliance of American Football n/a2019
Winston Hill 2021Offensive Tackle AFL (Pre-merger) New York Jets*1963–1969
Duke Slater 2021Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
 AFL I Rock Island Independents*1926
Mac Speedie 2021End All-America Football Conference Cleveland Browns*1946–1949
Canadian Football League Saskatchewan Roughriders 1953–1954
BC Lions 1955
Art McNally 2022Supervisor of Officiating World League n/a1991–1995

"*" 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

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

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