TABLE OF CONTENTS - Pro Football Hall of Fame · - 3 - THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME PRO FOOTBALL...

High Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171HOFers who attended same high school . . .173

Draft InformationAlphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Hall of Famers selected first overall. . . . . . . .175By round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177Coaches & contributors drafted. . . . . . . . . . .179By year, 1936-2001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182Undrafted free agents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .188

Birthplaces by State . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Most by state . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .189Most by city. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Foreign born . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192

Dates of Birth, Birthplaces, Death Dates, Ages . 193Ages of living Hall of Famers. . . . . . . . . . . . . .199Enshrined posthumously. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202

Election by Year of Eligibility & Year as Finalist . 203Finalists

Alphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .206Elected in first year of eligibility . . . . . . . . . . .208By year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

SemifinalistsBy year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216Alphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218Modern-Era nominees, 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . .220

Championship Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .221Most Super Bowls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226Super Bowl MVPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228

Pro Bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .229Player of the Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232Most Pro Bowls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232

Uniform NumbersBy number. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233By Hall of Famer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234

Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .238Youngest & oldest at time of enshrinement. . . .244

HALL OF FAME GAMETom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium . . . . . . . . . . .246History of Hall of Fame Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246Series results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247Cardinals vs. Cowboys 2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249All-time standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250Game records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .251HOFers who’ve played in HOF Game. . . . . . . . . .254

Class of 2017 noted in red throughout the media guide.

GENERAL BACKGROUND INFORMATIONThe Pro Football Hall of Fame

Mission Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Board of Trustees/Advisory Committee . . . . . .4David Baker, President & CEO . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Inside the Hall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement WeekPowered by Johnson Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. . . . . . .11

Award Winners:Pioneer Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Pete Rozelle Radio-TV Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13McCann Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

CLASS OF 2017Class of 2017 capsule biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Morten Andersen bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Terrell Davis bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Kenny Easley bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48Jerry Jones bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Jason Taylor bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55LaDainian Tomlinson bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Kurt Warner bio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

SELECTION PROCESS & HALL OF FAMER BIOSHall of Fame Selection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Selection Committee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

FAQ about selection process . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Player eligibility chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Senior Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Contributor Finalists. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103

Hall of Famer biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Career summaries of the 310 members of the Hall of Fame

HALL OF FAMER INFORMATIONYear of induction, 1963-2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146

Alphabetical listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Team-by-team. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .151

Chart: Hall of Famers by franchise . . . . . . . . .158Position. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

HOFers by category (Player, Coach, Contributor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Seasons and games played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164Most seasons/games played. . . . . . . . . . . . . .167Fewest seasons/games played . . . . . . . . . . . .167

Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Colleges with the most Hall of Famers . . . . .170Heisman Trophy winners in Hall of Fame . . .170

T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Pro Football Hall of Fame2121 George Halas Drive NW, Canton, OH 44708

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2017 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEDIA GUIDE

OUR MISS ION

• Honor the Heroes of the Game

• P reserve its History

• P romote its Values

• Celebrate Excel lence EVERYWHERE

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P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E

MISSION:Honor the Heroes of the GamePreserve its HistoryPromote its ValuesCelebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE

VALUES:CommitmentIntegrityCourageRespectExcellence

VISION:It’s not just the past, it’s the future;It’s not just about Canton, it’s the world;And it’s not just a great museum for football, it’s a message of excellence EVERYWHERE!

“The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!”

The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio.

CREED:We protect the Game by making it SAFERWe grow the Game by promoting its VALUESWe elevate the Game by LOVING those who helped build it

PURPOSE:To help EVERY fan experience aHall of Fame Life by creating“The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!”

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P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E B O A R D O F T R U S T E E S

P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E

CHAIRMANRandall C. Hunt*Attorney – Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

VICE CHAIRMANDennis Nash*CEO – Kenan Advantage Group

SECRETARYJoseph HalterPresident – Solmet Technologies, Inc.

TREASURERRoger A. BettisPresident – Green Lines Transportation, Inc.

ASSISTANT TREASURERGary R. SmithRetired Executive

William H. Belden, Jr.Chairman of the Board – The Belden Brick Co.

Barbara BennettDirector of Administrative Services – Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District

Todd BlackledgeLead Analyst, ESPN

Ronald W. DoughertyAttorney – Krugliak, Wilkins, Griffiths & Dougherty Co., LPA

Roger GoodellCommissioner – National Football League

Steve GregoryCEO – Gregory Industries, Inc.

Jimmy HaslamOwner – Cleveland Browns

Donald E. Jakeway*President & CEO – Jakeway & Associates LLC

Jerry JonesOwner, President & General Manager – Dallas Cowboys

George McCaskeyChairman of the Board – Chicago Bears

The following individuals serve on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Advisory Committee along with selected members of the Board of Trustees, noted above with an asterisk (*).

James Allen, President – J. Allen Family Partners LTD – Real Estate

Brian J. Barker, Chairman of the Board – AFS/Limited Partner – Atlanta Falcons

Paul Bishop, Chairman & CEO – H-P Products, Inc.

Joe Browne, Retired National Football League Executive

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Bernard McRae, Jr.*CEO/President – Main Street Lighting

Kim Metcalf-KupresChief Marketing Officer – Johnson Controls Inc.

Frank MonacoPartner – 415 Group, Inc.

Warren MoonPresident & Founder – Sports 1 Marketing/Pro Football Hall of Fame Member

John L. Muhlbach, Jr.Retired Executive

Anthony MuñozExecutive Director – Anthony Muñoz Foundation/Pro Football Hall of Fame Member

Dave Peacock*Entrepreneur & Civic Leader/Former President – Anheuser-Busch

Renee PowellLPGA Tour Member/PGA Pro & Educator/General Manager – Clearview Golf Club

Edward J. Roth IIIPresident & CEO – Aultman Health Foundation

Tom Schervish*Owner & Chairman – Stark Management Services

Stephen Harold Schott*Managing Partner – CapTrust

Dan SnyderOwner – Washington Redskins

Amy Adams StrunkControlling Owner & Co-Chairman, Board of Directors – Tennessee Titans

W.R. Timken, Jr.Former U.S. Ambassador to Germany/Retired Chairman of the Board & CEO – Timken Company

Denise DeBartolo YorkCo-Chairman – San Francisco 49ers

David Knowlton, Managing Partner – Three Ocean Partners, LLC

Mary Owen, Life Trustee – The Ralph C. Wilson, Jr.Foundation

Larry Paul, Co-Founder & Managing Principal, Laurel Crown Partner/Minority Owner – Pittsburgh Steelers

Robert Zmudka, President & Group Executive, North American Sales & Marketing – GATX, Corp.

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David Baker, President & CEO

Since being named the President of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in January of 2014, David Baker’s leader-ship has transformed the Hall of Fame.

His physical stature – 6’9” and nearly 400 pounds – is overshadowed by his large vision for the Hall. He has embarked on an endeavor that has dramatically expanded the Hall of Fame’s brand by focusing on the organization’s powerful Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE.”

Baker came to Canton with a reputation as an experi-enced and passionate leader in business, politics and sports. He is dedicated to inspiring exponential growth in individuals and organizations of excellence that seek to make a difference in their communities and the world. He possesses a long record of success as a catalyst for growth.

Under his guidance and leadership, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has greatly expanded programming across the country; experienced increased television ratings; received broader exposure of the Hall’s Mission, Values and Vision; and recorded the greatest financial results in the organization’s 53-year history. In his first three years at the Hall, the organization’s net assets grew an astonishing 161%.

He is also leading Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a $600 million mixed-use project that will result in the first-ever sports and entertainment “smart city.” Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village will transform the Hall’s campus into “Football Heaven” for all who love

the Game. The dynamic project that will be completed to coincide with the NFL’s 100th season in 2019 and the Centennial Celebration in 2020. Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village is comprised of nine main components: the Pro Football Hall of Fame Museum; Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium & Entertainment Complex; a Four-Star Hotel & Conference Center; a Player Care Center that includes Legends Landing Senior Living Community; a State-of-the-Art National Football & Youth Sports Com-plex; The Center for EXCELLENCE (Coaches University; an Academy of Corporate Excellence; the Institute for Officiating and the Center for Athletic Performance and Safety); a Performance Center with an indoor 100-yard field and convention space, Main Street Hall of Fame (restaurants and support retail that will feature the “World’s Greatest Sports Bar”); and the Hall of Fame Experience (high-tech virtual reality attraction plus a football-themed indoor water park).

Baker is an attorney by trade who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Criticism from the Uni-versity of California at Irvine and his Juris Doctorate from the Pepperdine School of Law during which time he served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Pepperdine Law Review.

Baker played professional basketball in Switzerland and worldwide with a Christian basketball team that beat the best in the world. He was elected Mayor and Councilman of Irvine, Calif., the country’s first master-planned city and served for 12 years as the Commissioner of the Arena Football League.

Fueled by his establishment of the first-ever Mission State-ment and Fan Bill of Rights in sports, the Arena Football League brand grew dramatically as the most fan-friendly league in the world. Team values escalated from $175,000 to $32 million due, at least in part, to Baker’s ability to negotiate television contracts and his tireless work to establish partnerships with the NFL and major sponsors.

From 2009 to 2014, he served as the Managing Partner for Union Village, the first integrated health village in the world that is located in Henderson, Nevada. The $1.3 billion mixed-use project will provide 17,000 jobs in the community created for 1,500 seniors.

Baker is the father of two boys – Ben who is the Director of Broadcasting at NASCAR and Sam who played left tackle for the Atlanta Falcons and currently serves as a coach for Mission Viejo High School (Calif.) football team. David and his wife Colleen also have a daughter Leyla and a son, Mi-chael; and are the proud grandparents of eight beautiful grandchildren.

With a focus on the Hall of Fame’s five core values – commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence – Baker leads by example at the “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!”

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George Veras, Chief Operating Officer & Executive Producer

Joe Horrigan, Executive Director

Steve Strawbridge, Chief Administrative Officer

Pete Fierle, Chief of Staff & Vice President of Communications

Bill Allen, Senior Vice President/Chief Financial Officer

Anne Graffice, Vice President of Development and Strategic Adventures

Pat Lindesmith, Vice President of Sponsorship & Gold Jacket Relations

Michael Muñoz, Vice President of Character Development

Brock Richards, Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Kevin Shiplett, Vice President of Operations/Facilities

Saleem Choudhry, Director of Exhibits/Museum Services

Michelle Hunt, Director of Merchandise

Melissa Meadows, Executive Assistant to the President

Chad Reese, Director of Information Technology

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Jason Aikens, Collections Curator

Stephen Anderson, Hospitality Creative Design Manager

Lisa Angelo, Hospitality Sales Assistant & Meeting Coordinator

Rory Arnold, Manager of Information Technology, Architecture & Network Security

Danielle Attar, Manager of Events & Productions

Pat Bearducci, Manager of Membership & Guest Services

Susan Campbell, Director of HOF Experiences & Tourism

Rick Charton, Maintenance Supervisor

Kee’Auna Cherry, Sponsorship Activation Coordinator

Matt Clapper, Accounting and Budget Coordinator

Heather Corlett, Director of Sales and Marketing

Scott Craddock, Store Manager

Jerry Csaki, Director of Youth/Education

Christy Davis, Registrar

Tammera Davis, Controller

Justin Ford, Merchandise Warehouse Manager

Jenna Gaston, Assistant Controller

Rachel Gutting, Communications Coordinator & Special Assistant to the Office of the President

Kay Hatfield, Billing and Accounts Receivable Coordinator

Leah Hogsed, Merchandise Coordinator

Jamir Howerton, Producer of Hall of Fame Productions & Website; Senior Activator National HOF Programs

Jon Kendle, Archivist

Rachel Knapp, Curatorial Assistant

Kelli Koch, E-Commerce Coordinator

Jim Macris, Manager of Ticket Operations & Associate Producer

Bryan McIntyre, Digital Marketing and Social Media Coordinator

Ryan Morena, IT Services & Exhibit Technology Coordinator

Mike Myers, Manager of Youth/Education

Michelle Norris, Director of Sponsorship & Gold Jacket Relations

Quentin Paulik, Sales Account Executive

Brian Proud, Director of Hospitality

Mattison Rankin, Sponsorship Account Manager

Jake Ray, Youth & Education Coordinator

Jason Rentner, Director of Digital & Social Media

Grace Roth, Coordinator of HOF Experiences & Tourism

Chris Schilling, Executive Assistant

Dennis VanFossen, Hospitality Event Manager

Galina Vinograd, Supervisor of Theater Operations

Eric Welshenbaugh, Executive Producer Hall of Fame Productions

Alison Wright, Volunteer Coordinator

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2017 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEDIA GUIDET

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame opened its doors more than a half century ago. From its humble beginnings in 1963 to today, the Pro Football Hall of Fame has grown in both size and stature.Recognized worldwide as America’s premier sports Hall of Fame, it is doubtful that even the most optimistic of those who led the drive to bring the Hall of Fame to Canton, Ohio could have envisioned the successes it would realize.

An exhilarating museum and attraction, the Hall of Fame pays tribute to the talents and triumphs of pro football’s greatest stars. Chronicled within the walls of the Hall of Fame are the stories and circumstances of play that bring to life words such as courage, dedication, vision, fair play, integrity and excellence.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame has welcomed over 10 million fans. Each year, visitors travel from each of the 50 states in the United States and from upwards of 70 foreign countries to tour the Hall of Fame.

Today, the Hall of Fame reaches tens of millions of additional football fans each year through broad outreach such as national televised events, an in-depth website, educational and youth programs, social media, traveling exhibits, and special events held around the country.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame works collaboratively with the pro football family - the National Football League, the 32 NFL clubs, and other entities. The cooperative efforts of all of these organizations have contributed greatly to the overall success of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In turn, the Hall strives to serve as the best possible historical showplace and repository for the sport of pro football.

The Hall of Fame is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational institution guided by its Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE!”

HISTORYThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in

Canton, Ohio, for three primary reasons: (1) the American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on Sept. 17, 1920; (2) the Canton Bulldogs were an early-day pro football power, even before the days of the NFL. They were also the first two-time champion of the NFL in 1922 and 1923. The great Jim Thorpe, the first big-name athlete to play pro football, played his first pro football with the Bulldogs, starting in 1915; (3) Canton citizens early in the 1960s launched a determined and well-organized campaign to earn the site designation for their city.

The National Football League awarded the site for the Hall of Fame to Canton in 1961.Groundbreaking for the original construction took place on August 11, 1962 and the Hall opened its doors for the first time on September 7, 1963. Four expansions were completed over the years (1971, 1978, 1995, and 2012-13) that have resulted in the museum growing from its original 19,000 square feet to today’s 118,000-square-foot football facility.

David Baker was named President on January 6, 2014. Previous presidents or executive directors of the Hall of Fame were: Dick McCann (1962-67), Dick Gallagher (1968-1975), Pete Elliott (1979-1996), John Bankert (1996-2005), and Steve Perry (2006-2014).

HOURS OF OPERATIONThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is open every day

of the year except for Thanksgiving and Christmas.From Memorial Day through Labor Day, it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hours for the remainder of the year are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.Information on visiting the Hall of Fame can be found at: ProFootballHOF.com/Visit.

INSIDE THE HALL The Pro Football Hall of Fame is a world-

renowned museum that represents its sport in many colorful and entertaining ways. The Hall of Fame continually enhances its exhibits and displays to provide guests with an immersive and experiential visit to “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!”

Visitors enter the museum through the grand lobby at the center of the building. This area also features a special exhibit gallery with ever-changing themed displays. Guests then begin their visit by walking through a time tunnel of images featuring players from current years spanning back to the beginning of the National Football League. The visitor experience explodes with a visually dynamic and interactive two-level exhibit area in the Hall of

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Fame’s original rotunda. “The NFL’s First Century Gallery” opened in the spring of 2013. The center of the ground level includes a towering bronze statue of Jim Thorpe, considered a legend of pro football dating back to his days with the Canton Bulldogs beginning in 1915. The exhibits on the first level present a panoramic view using high-tech interactives and one-of-a-kind artifacts to tell the story of professional football, from its humble beginnings in the early 20th century to the worldwide phenomenon it has become today.

The second floor of “The NFL’s First Century” features historical information regarding professional football in several dramatic themes.Inspirational stories of the game’s pioneers, great players, coaches, and circumstances are told in vivid detail. Pro football’s societal impact is also documented in “Road to Equality” and “Pop Culture.” Bringing these themes to life are audio and video interactives and larger-than-life photographic murals.

Perhaps the most emotional stop during a tour of the museum is the Hall of Fame Gallery that houses the bronze bust of each of the Hall of Famer.Visitors also have the opportunity to learn about each member of the Hall through touch screen kiosks that include bios, photos, and videos on the inductees.

After the Hall of Fame Gallery, guests proceed to the new holographic theater “A Game for Life.” This extraordinary cutting edge, multi-sensory immersive theater features holographic representations of Hall of Fame legends Joe Namath, George Halas and Vince Lombardi. The experience provides great inspiration to fans by showing them how the game of football also teaches lessons about life. The stories of numerous Hall of Famers, including Jim Kelly, Steve Largent, Alan Page, Jim Brown, Warren Moon and Curtis Martin, are shared. “A Game for Life” was produced and created by some of the leading talent in the film industry and has been receiving rave reviews since its opening in July 2016.

The “Pro Football Today Gallery” examines contemporary themes in the NFL. This area is filled with mementos from recent history-making performances including many milestone moments from the current NFL season. Artifacts are continuously placed on display as they added to the Hall’s extensive collection.

The Lamar Hunt Super Bowl Gallery chronicles, in dramatic fashion, the exciting history of the game from Super Bowl I to present. The gallery uses one-of-a-kind artifacts, exciting game footage and interactive kiosks to help tell the story of how the Super Bowl has become a global phenomena. Super Bowl Theater, a turntable experience, presents the most recent NFL season and Super Bowl in spectacular fashion using the latest technology and the creative works of NFL Films.

As visitors leave the exhibit level of the Hall and return to the ground floor, they enter an interactive area that includes many exciting hands-on experiences including a Madden EA Sports video game suite.

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“A Game of Life” immersive holographic experience

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HALL OF FAME STOREA 7,500-square-foot Hall of Fame Store carries

a broad selection of merchandise from all 32 NFL teams including jerseys, t-shirts, hats, novelties, and much more.

In addition, the retail space also offers a wide variety of specially designed Hall of Fame merchandise, collectibles and more. The store is also available online at: ProFootballHOF.com/Store.

RALPH WILSON, JR. PRO FOOTBALL RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION CENTER

The Mission of the Pro Football Hall of Fame is to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE!” Nowhere is this mission more evident than inside the Ralph Wilson, Jr. Pro Football Research and Preservation Center, which is named after Class of 2009 enshrinee and Buffalo Bills late founder/owner.

Here is where the documentary evidence of the history of professional football is preserved.Within this state-of-the-art, 10,000-square-foor facility, a vast archive of more than 40 million pages of documents and primary source materials are protected with a climate control system.The archives collection includes rare documents, personal papers, game programs, special collections, publications, teams and league records, and oral and video histories relating to individuals and the history of professional football. It also archives a collection of more than six million photographic images.

Additionally, the Research and Preservation Center is the repository for the Hall of Fame’s artifact collections that includes more than 30,000 individual objects. Together, the archives and artifact collections serve to preserve an enduring record of the sport, its past, and the Legends who made pro football America’s most popular sport.

EVENT CENTERThe Pro Football Hall of Fame offers unsurpassed

world-class hospitality opportunities with a spectacular Event Center as well as the intimate Gold Jacket Lounge. The Hall of Fame is equipped to handle groups from those needing all-day meetings or an after-hours reception and/or dinner. The Event Center, located on the main floor of the museum, can comfortably accommodate up to 240 guests for a sit-down dinner with an attached outdoor plaza perfect for cocktails, and a seasonal tent that can hold more than 300 guests. The second-floor Gold Jacket Lounge is attached to an outdoor patio accommodates up to 120 guests for dinner. More on the Hall of Fame’s hospitality offerings can be found at: ProFootballHOF.com/host-at-the-Hall.

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME ENSHRINEMENT WEEK POWERED BY JOHNSON CONTROLS

Each year, tens of thousand of fans, VIP guests and other dignitaries gather in Canton, Ohio to celebrate the Enshrinement of the newest class of enshrinees – Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, Kenny Easley, Jerry Jones, Jason Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson and Kurt Warner. The celebration has grown significantly in stature and now serves as a bookend to the NFL’s regular season along with the Super Bowl. The 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls (Aug. 3-6) kicks off on Thursday night with the annual Hall of Fame Game (Arizona Cardinals vs. Dallas Cowboys) at the spectacular new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The following night at the Gold Jacket Dinner, more than 120 Hall of Famers form a gauntlet for the Class of 2017 to make their way to center stage and receive the coveted Hall of Fame Gold Jacket. The Enshrinement Ceremony takes place on Saturday, Aug. 5 at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium and is televised live by the Hall’s partners, NFL Network and ESPN. The festivities wrap up with the Enshrinees’ Roundtable on Sunday afternoon and “Concert for Legends” featuring music icon Toby Keith on Sunday evening.

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HALL OF FAME PROGRAMS

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s achieves its Mission to “Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve its History, Promote its Values & Celebrate Excellence EVERYWHERE” through a number of events and programs such as:

The Hometown Hall of Famer™, a national program of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and sponsored by the Ford Motor Company. The program honors the support of a Hall of Famer’s “Road to Canton” by their hometown. Hall of Famers return to their hometowns to present their high school, college, or community with a historic artifact, a 45-pound, 3’ x 4’ bronze plaque, during a ceremony in front of school assemblies or football halftimes.

The Heart of a Hall of Famer educational series provides students the opportunity to learn first-hand what it took beyond athletic ability for legendary Heroes of the Game to achieve success on and off the field. The program focuses on the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s core values of commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence. Dozens of programs are hosted across the country and any school can connect via PC/MAC/IOS/Android device to view the program live. “Heart of a Hall of Famer” is provided free to schools courtesy of the Hall’s partner Extreme Networks.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame/US Army Award for Excellence Program honors the nation’s top sophomore, junior, and senior athletes who display the values, shared by the Hall and the US Army, of commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence. Hundreds of applications are submitted to the Hall of Fame each fall from which comes the selection of 25 finalists. These individuals are then recognized by all of their classmates, teachers, administrators, and community leaders in a school assembly during which Gold Jackets present the finalist plaque to the students. The finalists and their families later attend the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls and are honored by Gold Jackets at a luncheon at the Hall of Fame during which the winner of the Award for Excellence is revealed.

The Hall of Fame Ring of Excellence is one of three iconic symbols that represent the elite status of being a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame in addition to the Gold Jacket and Bronzed Bust. As part of the partnership between the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Kay® Jewelers, all living members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, will receive the new Ring of Excellence that was redesigned by Kay® Jewelers in 2013. The 2016 season marked the second of three seasons in which the Ring of Excellence was presented to the Hall of Famers during special halftime ceremonies around the NFL.A total of 43 Gold Jackets received their new Ring of Excellence during 16 ceremonies that took place in 14 NFL stadiums in 2016.

THE HALL OF FAME’S DIGITAL WORLD

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s official website, ProFootballHOF.com, provides in-depth content related to the long and storied history through to the current day. The comprehensive website also includes detailed biographies and information on all 310 Hall of Famers, a robust section to help fans plan their visit to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, an event calendar, and information on youth/education initiatives. Fans can engage with the Hall of Fame on social media and gain inside access to the Hall through @ProFootballHOF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube.

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JOHNSON CONTROLS HALL OF FAME VILLAGE

Great progress continues on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, a world-class and state-of-the-art $600 million development of the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s campus being spearhead by the Hall of Fame and Industrial Realty Group. Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village is a project that aligns with the Hall of Fame’s Mission, Values and Vision and its standing as “The Most Inspiring Place on Earth!” for all those who will play the Game, played the Game and love the Game. The foundation for a wide-ranging array of programming will be the Hall’s five core values – commitment, integrity, courage, respect and excellence – that can be learned from the Game.

An 18-year partnership announced in November 2016 between Johnson Controls, a global diversified technology and multi-industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries, and Hall of Fame Village will result in the creation of the first-ever sports and entertainment “smart city.” A professional services contract calls for Johnson Controls’ products, services and solutions to be used within the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village including the museum. This will provide for the creation of a showcase “smart city” with the company providing its building management systems, HVAC equipment, fire and security systems and other technologies that will assure world-class environments and yield significant operational cost savings over the life of the agreement.

“Our innovative, integrated technologies will provide the right combination of safety and security at the Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village in an environment that demonstrates how we connect ‘cities’ that run smartly and reliably,” said Kim Metcalf-Kupres, vice president and chief marketing officer, Johnson Controls. “We are proud to

celebrate the greats of the game who are enshrined in the Hall of Fame and create a winning experience for visiting fans.”

The completion of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village coincides with the NFL’s Centennial Celebration in 2020.

There are nine main components to Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village:

• The HALL OF FAME MUSEUM will be infused with state-of-the-art technology to enhance the world-class sports museum. A powerful new attraction, “A Game for Life” immersive holographic theater debuted in July 2016.

• TOM BENSON HALL OF FAME STADIUM, a spectacular sports and entertainment complex, includes a permanent stage built into the stands at the 50-yard-line. The second phase of the stadium construction to be completed in summer 2017 will add a NFL-caliber press box plus world-class hospitality experiences in a variety of settings that provide patrons with a spectacular view overlooking Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village. Final work on the east end zone will be completed in 2018.

• The NATIONAL FOOTBALL & YOUTH SPORTS COMPLEX will include eight state-of-the-art turf fields that will be multi-purposed, lighted and equipped with the latest technology and video capabilities. The sports complex will include full world-class amenities, a football sized concourse area and a championship field with 3,000 seats. Three fields opened in 2016, will grow to five in 2017 and the complex will be completed in spring of 2018.

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• FOUR-STAR HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTERwill be unlike any hotel in the country. The football-themed property will include a 25,000 square-foot conference center and open in 2019.

• Retail, restaurants, office and residential support will comprise MAIN STREET JOHNSON CONTROLS HALL OF FAME VILLAGE slated to open in 2019 and include the “world’s greatest sports bar.”

• THE CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE, when completed in 2019, will be home to a Coaches University, an Institute for the Integrity of Officiating, an Academy of Corporate Excellence, and a medical component for health, wellness, rehab and research.

• The PERFORMANCE CENTER will house an indoor 100-yard football field and a configuration for a basketball arena that will hold 6,000 when it opens in 2020. It will also have 80,000 square feet of flat convention space.

• The PLAYER CARE CENTER will provide a wide range of health services and includes LEGENDS LANDING, a football themed independent and assisted living active senior care facility for retired Hall of Famers and members of the NFL’s Legends Community along with coaches, officials and administrators. It is scheduled to be completed in 2020.

• JOHNSON CONTROLS HALL OF FAME EXPERIENCE is going to be a “Disneyland” for football and provide guests with an interactive and immersive virtual reality experience that places them not only at the Game but in the Game! The attraction will also feature a football-themed waterpark and opens in 2020.

Hall of Fame Village, LLC is a partnership between the Pro Football Hall of Fame & Industrial Realty Group. Johnson Controls entered into an 18-year naming rights agreement with Hall of Fame Village, LLC on November 18, 2016.

For more information on Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, please visit: ProFootballHOF.com/jcihofvillage/.

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A W A R D W I N N E R S

Three prestigious awards for longtime contributions to the sport of pro football are presented during the annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls in Canton, Ohio. Two are awarded annually and the other on a periodic basis.

RALPH HAY PIONEER AWARDEstablished in 1972, the award is given periodically to an individual who has made significant innova-tive contributions to professional football.

2016 - Joe Browne. Worked for over 50 years at the NFL, turning it into the most popular sport in the world.

2012 - Art McNally. Devoted his entire professional career to officiating and pioneered numerous inno-vations for the NFL including instant replay.

2007 - Steve Sabol. President of NFL Films and honored filmmaker.

2004 - City of Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Loyal support of the NFL and undying spirit and pride in the history of the defunct Pottsville Maroons of the 1920s.

2001 - George Toma. NFL’s longtime head groundskeeper known as the “God of Sod.”

1992 - David Boss. Vice President and Creative Di-rector for NFL Properties and noted photographer.

1986 - John Facenda. Legendary voice of NFL Films.

1975 - Arch Ward. Chicago Tribune sports editor who initiated Chicago All-Star Game that featured NFL champions vs. College All-Stars.

1972 - Fred Gehrke. Los Angeles Rams halfback who devised idea of logos on helmets and painted horns on Rams helmets in 1948.

PETE ROZELLE RADIO-TELEVISION AWARDNamed after the former NFL Commissioner and Hall of Famer, the award is given annually by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in recognition of “longtime exceptional contributions to radio and television in professional football.”

2016 - James Brown2015 - Tom Jackson2014 - Bob Trumpy2013 - Al Michaels2012 - Len Dawson2011 - Jim Nantz 2010 - Chris Berman2009 - Irv Cross2008 - Dan Dierdorf2007 - Don Meredith2006 - Lesley Visser2005 - Myron Cope2004 - Van Miller2003 - Don Criqui2002 - John Madden2001 - Roone Arledge2000 - Ray Scott1999 - Dick Enberg1998 - Val Pinchbeck1997 - Charlie Jones1996 - Jack Buck1995 - Frank Gifford1994 - Pat Summerall1993 - Curt Gowdy 1992 - Chris Schenkel 1991 - Ed Sabol1990 - Lindsey Nelson1989 - Bill MacPhail

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DICK MCCANN MEMORIAL AWARDNamed after the Hall of Fame’s first director, it is presented annually by the Professional Football Writers of America to a reporter who had made a long and distinguished contribution to pro football.

2016 - Chris Mortensen, ESPN2015 - Dave Goldberg, Associated Press2014 - Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette2013 - Dan Pompei, Chicago Tribune2012 - Tom Kowalski, MLive.com2011 - Bob McGinn, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel2010 - Peter Finney, New Orleans Times-Picayune2009 - Peter King, Sports Illustrated2008 - Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.com2007 - John Clayton, ESPN/ESPN.com2006 - John McClain, Houston Chronicle2005 - Jerry Green, Detroit News2004 - Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News2003 - Joel Buchsbaum, Pro Football Weekly2002 - Edwin Pope, Miami Herald2001 - Len Shapiro, Washington Post2000 - Tom McEwen, Tampa Tribune1999 - Art Spander, Oakland Tribune1998 - Dave Anderson, New York Times1997 - Bob Roesler, New Orleans Times-Picayune1996 - Paul Zimmerman, Sports Illustrated1995 - Ray Didinger, Philadelphia Daily News

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1994 - Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune1993 - Ira Miller, San Francisco Chronicle1992 - Frank Luksa, Dallas Morning News1991 - Dick Connor, Denver Post1990 - Will McDonough, Boston Globe1989 - Vito Stellino, Baltimore Sun1988 - Gordon Forbes, USA Today1987 - Jerry Magee, San Diego Union1986 - Bill Wallace, New York Times1985 - Cooper Rollow - Chicago Tribune1984 - Larry Felser, Buffalo News1983 - Hugh Brown, Philadelphia Bulletin1982 - Cameron Snyder, Baltimore Morning Sun1981 - Norm Miller, New York Daily News1980 - Chuck Heaton, Cleveland Plain Dealer1979 - Pat Livingston, Pittsburgh Press1978 - Murray Olderman, Newspaper Enterprise

Assoc.1977 - Art Daley, Green Bay Press-Gazette1976 - Jack Hand, Associated Press1975 - John Steadman, Baltimore News-American1974 - Bob Oates, Los Angeles Times1973 - Dave Brady, Washington Post1972 - Lewis Atchison, Washington Star1971 - Joe King, New York World-Telegram and Sun1970 - Arthur Daley, New York Times1969 - George Strickler, Chicago Tribune

CHRIS MORTENSEN was the recipient of the 2016 McCann Award.

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MORTEN ANDERSEN Kicker … 6-2, 218 … Michigan State … 1982-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-2000, 2006-07 Atlanta Falcons, 2001 New York Giants, 2002-03 Kansas City Chiefs, 2004 Minnesota Vikings

25 seasons, 382 games … Selected by Saints in 4th round (86th player overall) of 1982 draft … Began career in strike-shortened 1982 season … Scored more than 90 points in 22 seasons … Topped 100-point total 14 times in career … First 100-plus season, 1985, connected on 31 of 35 field goals, 27 extra point conversions, for 120 points, earning first of seven Pro Bowl selections … Also named All-Pro five times … After 13 years with Saints and ranking as team’s all-time leading scorer, joined the Falcons in 1995 … Became Falcons career scoring leader … Spectacular

1995 season, scored a career-high 122 points, including then NFL-record for most 50-yard field goals in season (8) … Dec. 10, 1995, became first kicker to convert three field goals of 50 yards or longer in single game … Set NFL records for career points (2,544), most field goals (565), games played (382) … His 40 field goals of 50-plus yards most in NFL history at retirement … Named to two NFL All-Decade Teams (1980s and 1990s) ... Converted 565 of 709 field goal attempts, 849 of 859 point-after-attempts … Led NFL in field goals, 1987 … Led NFC in scoring, 1992 and topped all conference kickers in most field goals in 1985, 1987, and 1995 … Born August 19, 1960 in Struer, Denmark.

TERRELL DAVIS Running Back … 5-11, 206 … Long Beach State, Georgia … 1995-2001 Denver Broncos7 seasons, 78 games … Selected by Broncos in the sixth round, (196th player overall) of 1995 NFL Draft … Made big splash when he earned starting tailback position as rookie … Despite missing final two games of rookie campaign with hamstring tear, eclipsed 1,000-yard mark and added career-high 49 receptions for 367 yards ... In second year, gained 1,538 yards rushing, named Offensive Player of the Year ... Rushed for 1,750 yards and league-high 15 TDs in 1997 … In 1998 became fourth runner in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in season (2,008) and led NFL with

21 rushing TDs en route to Denver’s second straight Super Bowl title ... Set NFL playoff record seven straight 100-yard performances spanning 1997-98 postseasons ... Earned MVP honors in Super Bowl XXXII after rushing 157 yards, 3 TDs in victory over Packers ... Scored 8 rushing touchdowns in ’97 playoff run ... In 1998 playoffs, rushed for franchise postseason-record 199 yards against Dolphins in divisional playoff, 167 yards vs. Jets in the championship and 102 yards in Super Bowl XXXIII victory over Falcons … Devastating knee injury limited him to just 17 games over his final three seasons … Three-time All-Pro selection … Rushed for 7,607 yards, 60 TDs in just 78 career games … Added additional 1,280 yards on 169 career catches and five TD receptions … Selected to three Pro Bowls and named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s … Born October 28, 1972 in San Diego California.

KENNY EASLEY Safety … 6-3, 206 … UCLA … 1981-87 Seattle Seahawks7 seasons, 89 games … Drafted as fourth player overall by Seahawks in 1981 NFL Draft … Three-time consensus All-America at UCLA … Made immediate impact in Seattle with his intimidating style on defense … Developed reputation as punishing tackler … Picked as Defensive Rookie of the Year after sensational first season in which he recorded 3 interceptions for 155 yards and 1 TD (82-yarder vs. Browns), 1981 … Defensive leader of Seahawks team that advanced to franchise’s first-ever AFC championship game, 1983 … Registered 7 interceptions for 106

yards to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Year honors, 1983 … Named Defensive Player of the Year in 1984 after recording league-high and career-best 10 interceptions including pair of pick-sixes (25 yards vs. Patriots; 58 yards vs. Chiefs) … All-Pro four straight seasons, 1982-85 … Named to five Pro Bowls (1983-86, 1988) … Member of NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1980s … Intercepted multiple passes in each of seven NFL seasons … Led team in interceptions four times (1982, 1983, 1984, 1987) … Career stats: 32 interceptions, 538 yards and 3 TDs … Also had 8 career sacks and returned 26 punts for 302 yards … Born January 15, 1959 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

JERRY JONES Owner, President & General Manager … Arkansas … 1989-Present Dallas CowboysPurchased Cowboys in 1989 and quickly restored winning tradition to franchise … Has led Cowboys to unprecedented success on and off the field … Leadership in sports marketing and promotion has influenced landscape of NFL and America’s sports culture … Became first owner in league history to win three Super Bowls in first seven years of ownership … Cowboys made seven playoff appearances, six division titles and wins in Super Bowls XXVII, XVIII and XXX in Jones’ first decade of owning team … Dallas has advanced to postseason 13 times under Jones …

Cowboys have posted 10 wins in a season 12 times during Jones era … Led franchise to NFC Eastern Division titles five straight seasons, 1992-96 .. Also won NFC East crowns in 1998, 2007, 2009, 2014 and 2016 … Vision was driv-ing influence in the creation and development of AT&T stadium, “crown jewel” of all sports venues … Continues to provide leadership for NFL in areas of marketing, sponsorship, television, stadium management, labor negoti-ations and television … Leadership has shaped and enhanced NFL’s standing as world’s premiere sports league … Co-captain of national champion Arkansas Razorbacks, 1964 …Born October 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California.


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JASON TAYLOR Defensive End … 6-6, 260 … Akron … 1997-2007, 2009, 2011 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Washington Redskins, 2010 New York Jets

15 seasons, 233 games … Drafted in 3rd round (73rd overall) by Dolphins in 1997 NFL Draft … Registered double-digit sack total in a season six times over an eight-year span (2000-07) … Earned NFL Defensive Player of the Year in Honors in 2006 after recording 13.5 sacks, two interceptions returned for TDs (20 yards vs. Bears and 51 yards vs. Vikings), 11 passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries and 62 tackles … Returned fumble career-long and team-record 85 yards for TD vs. Broncos, Sept. 11, 2005 … Led NFL with career-high 18.5 sacks,

2002 … Recorded more sacks than any player in NFL from 2000-2011 … Career statistics: 139.5 sacks; 8 intercep-tions for 110 yards and 3 TDs; league record-tying 29 opponents’ fumbles recovered; NFL record 6 TDs on fumble recoveries; and 3 safeties (two with Dolphins, one as a member of Jets) … Voted to six Pro Bowls … Named first-team All-Pro in 2000, 2002 and 2006 … All-AFC four times (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006)… Picked as Dolphins Most Valuable Player four times … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born September 1, 1974 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

LADAINIAN TOMLINSON Running Back … 5-10, 221 … Texas Christian … 2001-09 San Diego Chargers, 2010-11 New York Jets

11 seasons, 170 games … Selected by Chargers in 1st round (5th player overall) of 2001 NFL Draft … Sensational rookie season with 1,236 yards and 10 TD rushing plus 59 receptions for 367 yards … Eclipsed 1,600-yard mark in back-to-back seasons, 2002-03 … Rushed for 1,000 yards in each of first eight NFL seasons … Scored 10 or more rushing TDs each of nine seasons with Chargers … Captured back-to-back rushing titles, 2006-07 … Named NFL’s 2006 Most Valuable Player with leading-leading and career-high 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns rushing in addition to 56

catches for 508 yards and 3 TDs to set NFL record with 31 touchdowns and 186 points in a season … Hauled in 100 receptions in 2003 … Set NFL record with rushing touchdown in 18 straight games (2004-05) … All-Pro four straight seasons (2004-07) … Named Chargers Most Valuable Player five times … Voted to five Pro Bowls over six-season span … Rushed for 13,684 career yards on 3,174 carries and scored 145 rushing touchdowns … Added 4,772 yards on 624 catches and 17 TD receptions … Also threw 7 TD passes … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s … Born June 23, 1979 in Rosebud, Texas.

KURT WARNER Quarterback … 6-2, 220 … Northern Iowa … 1998-2003 St. Louis Rams, 2004 New York Giants, 2005-09 Arizona Cardinals

12 seasons, 124 games … Not drafted in the NFL … Originally signed by and then released by Green Bay Packers in 1994 … Went on to play in Arena Football League with Iowa Barnstormers (1995-97) … Returned to NFL with Rams as free agent and allocated to NFL Europe’s Amsterdam Admirals … Returned to Rams in 1998 … Went on to become a two-time NFL MVP (1999 and 2001) and named Super Bowl XXXIV MVP after leading Rams to victory 23-16 victory over Tennessee Titans … Set Super Bowl record with 414 passing yards … He recorded another MVP

season two years later when he guided Rams back to the Super Bowl ... His season totals included a league-leading and career-high 4,830 yards and 36 touchdowns to post a 101.4 passer rating … Warner made a third trek to the Super Bowl in 2008 season when he led Arizona Cardinals to franchise’s first division title since 1975 and first-ever Super Bowl appearance … First quarterback to throw for 300 or more yards in three Super Bowls … A four-time Pro Bowl choice, led NFL in average gain per attempt, three times … Had highest passer rating and led NFL in TD passes twice … Born June 22, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa.

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KICKER

1982-1994 NEW ORLEANS SAINTS,1995-2000, 2006-07 ATLANTA FALCONS,

2001 NEW YORK GIANTS, 2002-03 KANSAS CITY CHIEFS, 2004 MINNESOTA VIKINGS

(25 PLAYING SEASONS)Height: 6-2; Weight: 218College: Michigan StatePro Career: 25 seasons, 382 gamesDrafted: 4th round (86th overall) in 1982 by New Orleans SaintsUniform Number: 7 (NO – 1982-94, MIN – 2004), 5 (ATL – 1995-2000, 2006-07), 8 (NYG – 2001, KC – 2002-03)

Full Name: Morten AndersenBirthdate: August 19, 1960Birthplace: Struer, DenmarkHigh School: Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Terrell Davis, Kenny Easley, Jerry Jones, Jason Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner

former team the Saints, he made NFL history when he became the first kicker ever to convert three field goals of 50 yards or longer in the same game.

Andersen kicked for the Falcons for six seasons before continuing his reliable scoring with the New York Giants (2001), Kansas City Chiefs (2002-03), and Minnesota Vikings (2004). In 2006 he was lured out of retirement by Atlanta and finished his career with two more campaigns with the Falcons.

Among the most notable league records he set were career points (2,544), most field goals (565), and games played (382). In addition, his 40 field goals of 50 yards or longer were the most in NFL history at his retirement.

He is one of the rare players to be named to two NFL All-Decade Teams (1980s and 1990s). In all, he converted 565 of 709 field goal attempts and 849 of 859 point-after-attempts. He led his teams in scoring 22 times and led the NFC in 1992. Andersen led the NFL in field goals in 1987, and topped all conference kickers in that category in 1985, 1987, and 1995.

ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS All-Pro: 1985 (SN); 1986 (AP, PFWA, NEA, SN, PW); 1987 (AP, PFWA, NEA, SN, PW), 1992 (PFWA, NEA); 1995 (AP, PFWA, SN)

All-Pro Second Team: 1985 (AP);1988 (NEA); 1992 (AP)

All-NFC: 1985 (UPI); 1986 (UPI, PW); 1987 (UPI, PW); 1988 (UPI); 1992 (UPI, PW); 1995 (UPI, PW)

PRO BOWLS(7) – 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1991, 1993, 1996

IN THE NFL RECORD BOOK(at time of his retirement following 2007 season)

• [1st] Most Games Played, Career – 382• [1st] Most Points Scored, Career – 2,544• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Scoring – 360 • [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career – 709 • [1st] Most Field Goals, Career – 565 • [1st] Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards,

Career – 40• [1st] Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards,

Season – 8 (1995) • [Tied for 1st] Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards,

Game – 3 (vs. New Orleans, Dec. 10, 1995) • [2nd] Most Seasons Played – 25• [2nd] Most PAT Attempts, Career – 859 • [2nd] Most PATs Converted, Career – 849

Morten Andersen entered the National Football League as the fourth round draft pick of the New Orleans Saints in 1982. He left the game 25 seasons later as the most prolific scorer

in league history.Following a strike-shortened rookie season,

Andersen kicked into high gear in his second season as he netted 91 points for New Orleans in 1983. It marked the first of 22 seasons in which he recorded 90 points or more. He topped the 100-point total 14 times in his career. The first occasion of reaching the century mark came in 1985 when he connected on 31 of 35 field goals and added 27 extra points for 120 points. For his efforts, he earned the first of seven Pro Bowl nominations and was also named first-team All-Pro for the first of five times.

After 13 seasons in New Orleans and ranking as the franchise’s all-time leading scorer, Andersen joined the Atlanta Falcons in 1995 and eventually became that team’s career scoring leader. He record-ed a spectacular season his first year in Atlanta when he scored a career-high 122 points that included a then-NFL record for most 50-yard field goals in a season (8). On Dec. 10, 1995, in a 19-14 win over his

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• [Tied for 2nd] Most Seasons, 100 or More Points – 14

• [Tied for 3rd] Longest Field Goal – 60(vs. Chicago, Oct. 27, 1991)

Postseason Records• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring

Field Goals – 10 (1987-2004)

Pro Bowl Records• [1st] Most Points Scored, Career – 45• [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career – 15 • [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career – 18 • [1st] Most Field Goals, Career – 10 • [Tied for 2nd] Longest Field Goal – 51 (1989)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Field Goal Attempts,

Game – 4 (1993)

TEAM RECORDSSaints records held by Andersen(Records through the 1994 season, Andersen’s final season with New Orleans)

• [1st] Most Consecutive Games with Points Scored – 174 (1983-1994)

• [1st] Most Consecutive PATs Converted – 119(1989-1992)

• [1st] Most Consecutive Games with Field Goal – 20 (1987-88)

• [1st] Most Consecutive Successful Field Goal Attempts – 25 (1992-93)

• [1st] Most Games Played, Career – 196• [1st] Most Points Scored, Career – 1,318• [1st] Most Points Scored, Season – 121 (1987)• [1st] Most Field Goals, Career – 302• [1st] Most Field Goals, Seasons – 31 (1985)

• [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career – 389• [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career – 412• [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season – 44 (1989) • [Tied for 1st] Most Season – 13 • [Tied 1st] Most Field Goals, Game – 5

(vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 1, 1985; vs. San Francisco, Oct. 25, 1987; vs. Atlanta, Dec. 3, 1992; at Atlanta, Dec. 11, 1994)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Game – 7 (vs. San Francisco, Oct. 25, 1987)

• [Tied for 1st] Most PATs Converted, Game – 6(vs. Denver, Nov. 20, 1988)

• [2nd] Most Consecutive Games with Field Goal – 19 (1985-86)

• [2nd] Most Consecutive Successful Field Goal Attempts – 20 (1985-86)

• [2nd] Most Points Scored, Season – 120(1985, 1992)

• [2nd] Most Field Goals, Season – 29 (1992) • [2nd] Most Field Goal Attempts, Season – 39

(1994)• [2nd] Longest Field Goal – 60

(vs. Chicago, Oct. 27, 1991)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Games,

Career – 122 (1987-1994)• [3rd] Most Consecutive Games with Field Goal

– 17 (1990-91)• [3rd] Most Field Goals, Season – 28

(1987, 1993, 1994) • [3rd] Most PATs Converted, Season – 38 (1991)

Chiefs records held by Andersen(Records through the 2003 season, Andersen’s final season with Kansas City)

• [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Season – 59 (2003) • [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season – 58 (2003) • [2nd] Most PAT Attempts, Season – 51 (2002) • [2nd] Most PATs Converted, Season – 51 (2002) • [Tied for 2nd] Most PATs Converted, Game – 7

(vs. Arizona, Dec. 2, 2002; vs. St. Louis, Dec. 8, 2002) • [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring

Field Goals – 11 (2002)

Falcons records held by Andersen(Records through the 2007 season, Andersen’s final season with Atlanta)

• [1st] Most Points, Career – 806• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Scoring,

Career – 124• [1st] Most PATs Converted, Career – 254• [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Career – 256• [1st] Most PAT Attempts, Season – 52 (1998) • [1st] Most PATs Converted, Season – 38 (1991)• [1st] Most Consecutive PATs Converted,

Career – 153• [1st] Most Field Goals, Career – 184• [1st] Most Field Goal Attempts, Career – 224

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• [Tied for 1st] Most PATs Converted, Season – 51(1998)

• [1st] Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards, Career – 15

• [1st] Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards, Season – 8 (1995)

• [1st] Most Field Goals, 50 or More Yards, Game – 3 (vs. New Orleans, Dec. 10, 1995)

• [1st] Longest Field Goal – 59(vs. San Francisco, Dec. 24, 1995)

• [2nd] Most Points, Season – 122 (1995)• [2nd] Most Field Goals, Season – 31 (1995)• [2nd] Best Field Goal Percentage, Career – .821• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Field Goals

Made – 18 (1995)• [3rd] Most Points, Season – 120 (1998)• [3rd] Most Field Goal Attempts, Season – 37

(1995)

LEAGUE/TEAM STATISTICAL TITLESNFL Statistical Championships

Most Field Goals: 1987N

NFC Statistical ChampionshipsScoring Titles: 1992N

Most Field Goals: 1985N, 1987N, 1995A

Team Statistical ChampionshipsScoring Titles: 1983N, 1984N, 1985N, 1986N, 1987N, 1988N, 1990N, 1991N, 1992N, 1993N, 1994N, 1995A, 1996A, 1997A, 1998A, 1999A, 2000A, 2001G, 2004M, 2006A, 2007A

NNew Orleans GN.Y. Giants MMinnesota AAtlanta

AWARDS AND HONORS• NFL All-Decade Team of 1980s• NFL All-Decade Team of 1990s

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES1998 NFC – Atlanta Falcons 30,Minnesota Vikings 27 (OT)Andersen was three for three on field goals including a game-winning 38-yard field goal in overtime. He also had three PATs.

SUPER BOWLSSuper Bowl XXXIII – Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 19Andersen was two for three on field goals.He also had one PAT.

YEAR-BY-YEAR TEAM RECORDS

* NFC regular season finish in strike-shortened season.(Division Finish in Parentheses) Qualified for Postseason in Bold

Year Team Record Div. Finish

1982 New Orleans Saints 4-5-0* (9th)1983 New Orleans Saints 8-8-0 (3rd)1984 New Orleans Saints 7-9-0 (3rd)1985 New Orleans Saints 5-11-0 (3rd)1986 New Orleans Saints 7-9-0 (4th)1987 New Orleans Saints 12-3-0 (2nd)1988 New Orleans Saints 10-6-0 (3rd)1989 New Orleans Saints 9-7-0 (3rd)1990 New Orleans Saints 8-8-0 (2nd)1991 New Orleans Saints 11-5-0 (1st)1992 New Orleans Saints 12-4-0 (2nd)1993 New Orleans Saints 8-8-0 (2nd)1994 New Orleans Saints 7-9-0 (2nd)1995 Atlanta Falcons 9-7-0 (2nd)1996 Atlanta Falcons 3-13-0 (4th)1997 Atlanta Falcons 7-9-0 (3rd)1998 Atlanta Falcons 14-2-0 (1st)1999 Atlanta Falcons 5-11-0 (3rd)2000 Atlanta Falcons 4-12-0 (5th)2001 New York Giants 7-9-0 (3rd)2002 Kansas City Chiefs 8-8-0 (4th)2003 Kansas City Chiefs 13-3-0 (1st)2004 Minnesota Vikings 8-8-0 (2nd)2006 Atlanta Falcons 7-9-0 (3rd)2007 Atlanta Falcons 4-12-0 (4th)

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Year Team G XP XPA FG FGA Pct. Lg. Pts.

1982 New Orleans 8 6 6 2 5 40.0 45 12

1983 New Orleans 16 37 38 18 24 75.0 52 91

1984 New Orleans 16 34 34 20 27 74.1 53 94

1985 New Orleans 16 27 29 31 35 88.6 55 120

1986 New Orleans 16 30 30 26 30 86.7 53 108

1987 New Orleans 12 37 37 28 36 77.8 52 121

1988 New Orleans 16 32 33 26 36 72.2 51 110

1989 New Orleans 16 44 45 20 29 69.0 49 104

1990 New Orleans 16 29 29 21 27 77.8 52 92

1991 New Orleans 16 38 38 25 32 78.1 60 113

1992 New Orleans 16 33 34 29 34 85.3 52 120

1993 New Orleans 16 33 33 28 35 80.0 56 117

1994 New Orleans 16 32 32 28 39 71.8 48 116

1995 Atlanta 16 29 30 31 37 83.8 59 122

1996 Atlanta 16 31 31 22 29 75.9 54 97

1997 Atlanta 16 35 35 23 27 85.2 55 104

1998 Atlanta 16 51 52 23 28 82.1 53 120

1999 Atlanta 16 34 34 15 21 71.4 49 79

2000 Atlanta 16 23 23 25 31 80.6 51 98

2001 N.Y. Giants 16 29 30 23 28 82.1 51 98

2002 Kansas City 14 51 51 22 26 84.6 50 117

2003 Kansas City 16 58 59 16 20 80.0 49 106

2004 Minnesota 16 45 45 18 22 81.8 48 99

2006 Atlanta 14 27 27 20 23 87.0 45 87

2007 Atlanta 14 24 24 25 28 89.3 47 99

Career Total 382 849 859 565 709 79.7 60 2,544

Additional Career Statistics: Two-Point Conversions: 3

CAREER STATISTICS

MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTS2003 Kansas City Chiefs Media Guide

Biography

DOES NOT INCLUDE ANDERSEN’S FINAL FOUR SEASONS

PRO CAREER One of the most prolific scorers in NFL history begins his second season with the Chiefs in 2003 ... Booming left-footed kicker has stood the test of time and is entering his 22nd NFL campaign ... Those 21 seasons of prior NFL experience tie him with fellow K Gary Anderson for the longest tenure in the NFL among players who were active in 2002 ... Only Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinee George Blanda (26) has completed more NFL seasons than Andersen and Anderson, who have 21 years to their credit along with Earl Morrall ... Ranks second in NFL history with 2,153 career points, trailing only Anderson (2,223) ... Joins Anderson and Blanda (2,002) as one of only three players in NFL history to eclipse the 2,000-point plateau in their career ... Has been selected to seven Pro Bowls, the most invitations gamed by a kicker in the game’s history ...

Was selected to make the trip to Hawaii for the Pro Bowl following the ‘85-88, ‘90, ‘92 and ‘95 seasons ... Combines with tackle Willie Roaf and guard Will Shields to make the Chiefs the only team in the NFL with a trio of players boasting seven or more Pro Bowl nods this season ... Has earned the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week award eight times in his career ... Embarks on only his second season of kick-ing in the AFC after spending his first 20 campaigns tormenting NFC competition ... Will be 43 years, 20 days old on Opening Day, which will make him the second-oldest player to wear a Chiefs uniform in a regular season contest ... Trails only QB Warren Moon who was the oldest player to appear in a game in Chiefs annals when he started a contest at age 44 years, eight days in 2000 ... Has expressed the desire to kick until he is 50 years old to become the oldest player in NFL history, a goal which does seem completely unreasonable ... An extremely durable performer who has played in 322 games and has missed only three contests in his NFL career with an injury ... Trails only Blanda (34) and Anderson (323) in NFL annals in terms of games played ... Had played in 248 consecutive games for the second-longest such streak in league history before being placed on

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the injured reserve list on December 17th of 2002 with a right knee injury, forcing him to miss the final two games of the season ... Only longtime Vikings player Jim Marshall (282) played in more consec-utive contests ... the future Hall of Famer has con-verted 486 of 616 field goals (78.9%) and 695 of 704 PATs for a total of 2,153 points ... Has also played in eight postseason games during his illustrious career, converting 16 of 19 field goals (84.2%) and all 13 of his PATs for a total of 61 points ... Is in a battle with Anderson for the top marks in several categories in NFL history among kickers ... Has 486 career field goals, trailing only Anderson (494) at the top of the NFL history books ... His 616 field goals attempted are the third in NFL history and second among active players behind Anderson (619) ... Blanda sits atop the NFL record books with 637 FG attempts ... Has unquestionably been one of the finest performers in league history in terms of converting long-range kicks ... Is tops in NFL history with 40 career field goals from beyond 50 yards, including at least two in 13 of his 21 previous professional seasons ... Ranks first in NFL annals for field goals of 50+ yards in a season with a career-high eight in ‘95 ... Holds the NFL record for 50-yard field goals in a game with three in a contest vs. New Orleans (12/10/95) while with Atlanta ... Converted his only attempt from that distance a year ago, a 50-yard make vs. Miami (9/29/02) ... Has two of the eight-longest field goals in NFL history ... His 60-yard field goal during the ‘91 season ranks as the third-longest in NFL history and his 59-yarder in ‘95 is tied for fifth ... Ranks second in league annals with 18 seasons of 20+ made field goals ... Has converted 319 or 347 (91.9%) of his field goals from within 40 yards, including all 16 attempts in 2002 ... Showed his consistency when he made 77 consecutive field goals from within 29 yards from ‘89-’98 ... Ranks third in NFL history with 704 PATs attempted with only Anderson (741) owning more among active players and Blanda (943) leading all NFL kickers ... Out of those 704 PATs attempted, has mad 695 for a 98.7% accuracy mark ... Trails only Blanda (943) and Anderson (741) among the top kickers in NFL history with his 695 extra points ... Has scored in an amazing NFL-record 300 consecutive games dating to a contest at New England (12/4/83) when the Saints were held scoreless. It is the longest scoring streak in NFL history and remarkable, it is 114 games longer than the second-place streak of 186 straight games established by Jim Breech (‘79-82) ... Is tied with Anderson for the tops among all NFL kickers with 13 100-point seasons in his career ... His strong, booming kickoffs have accounted for 487 touchbacks during his pro tenure ... Performs at an extraordinarily high-level when the game rides on his left leg ... Has produced 30 career game-de-ciding kicks, the most of any kicker in NFL history ...

Has converted six of those game winners against opponents that are on the Chiefs schedule in 2003 ... Joined the Chiefs as an unrestricted free agent on March 26th of 2002 ... Signed as a free agent with the N.Y. Giants on August 29th of 2001 ... Played six seasons with Atlanta (‘95-00) after signing with the club as a free agent on July 21st of ‘95 ... Originally entered the NFL as fourth-round selection (86th overall) of New Orleans in the ‘82 NFL draft.

Kansas City (2002): Handled the placement duties in 14 games and kickoff chores in 10 games ...Missed the final two games of the year with a right knee injury ... Was named to the USA Today All-Joe team ... Connected on 22 of 26 FGs ( 846) and all 51 PATs for 117 points ... His 117 points were tied for third in the AFC and eighth among kickers in the NFL ... Tied for seventh in the AFC with six touchbacks ... His 51 PATs established a Chiefs single-season record, surpassing the mark held by Tommy Brooker (46 in ‘64) . Ranked fifth in team single-season his-tory with 117 points and combined with RB Priest Holmes (144) to give the club two 100-point scorers for the first time in Chiefs history ... Landed 36 of his 63 kickoffs inside the 10-yard line with six touch-backs ... Made his Kansas City debut memorable by making a game-winning 30-yard field goal with no time remaining in regulation at Cleveland (9/8), his NFL-record 30th career game-winning FG. It marked the fourth different team for which he has made at least one game-winning field goal. Also had a 33-yard FG in that contest ... Connected on three FG attempts (25, 38 and 39 yards) with a touchback vs. Jacksonville (9/15) ... Converted a 39-yard FG at New England (9/22) ... Made both of his FGs (50 and 24) with six PATs for a season-high 12 points vs.Miami (9/29). His 50-yard FG in the first quarter was his 40th career FG from 50+ yards ... Despite suffer-ing a right hamstring injury in pregame warmups, converted all three of his FGs (36, 40 and 27 yards) at the N.Y. Jets (10/6). With his 40-yard FG in the second quarter he became just the second player in NFL history to attempt 600 career FGs ... Connected on both of his FGs (28 and 43) at San Diego (10/13) ... Made two of three FGs (41 and 32 yards) vs.Denver (10/20). He missed a 43-yard attempt in the fourth quarter to snap a streak of 25 consecutive makes that dated back to 2001, a mark that tied for the longest streak in his career ... Connected on both of his FG attempts (46 and 22 yards) vs. Oakland (10/27). Did not kick off at San Diego (10/13), vs.Denver (10/20) or vs. Oakland (10/27) due to a hamstring injury ... Made both of his FG attempts (33 and 43 yards) with one PAT for seven points at San Francisco (11/10). Resumed his kickoff duties, recording one touchback ... Converted one of two FGs (38 yards) with a touchback vs. Buffalo (11/17) ... Made a 31-yard FG at Seattle (11/24). It marked

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of 50 yards and beyond ... Scored in each game to extend his NFL record for consecutive games scored to 269 straight ... Named the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week vs. San Francisco (9/3) after establishing a career-high 18 points on five field goals (43, 44, 24, 44 and 48 yards) and three PATs ... Kicked a 31-yard first-quarter field goal at Carolina (9/17) and got his 27th game-deciding kick with a 27-yarder in the fourth quarter which broke a 10-10 tie ... Produced field goals from 37 and 45 yards vs. St. Louis (9/24) ... Kicked a 48-yard field goal at Philadelphia (10/1) to become the Falcons all-time leading scorer with a total of 561 career points, surpassing Mick Luckhurst’s old mark of 558 points ... Amassed two field goals (42 and 28 yards) vs. the N.Y. Giants (10/8) ... Converted a 50-yard field goal vs. New Orleans (10/22) for his 38th career field goal of 50 or more yards, in addition to a 44-yard make ... Converted a 31-yard field goal vs.Carolina (10/29) for his 28th career game-deciding field goal in addition to a 35-yard first quarter field goal ... Converted a 42-yard field goal at Detroit (11/12) ... Made a 21-yard and 51-yard field goal at San Francisco (11/19) ... It was his 37th career field goal from beyond 50 yards ... Connected on all five field goal attempts of 24, 48, 42, 23 and 36 yards vs.Kansas City (12/24).

1999: Saw action In all 16 games ... Booted 15 of 21 field goals (71.4%) and connected on all 34 extra points for 79 points ... Hit two (41 and 35 yards) field goals vs. Baltimore (10/3) .. Converted a 44-yarder that proved to be the difference in a 20-17 victory at New Orleans (10/10), in addition to a 36-yard make ... Connected on field goals from 19 and 25 yards vs.St. Louis (10/17) Hit field goals of 39 and 24 yards vs.Carolina (10/31) ... Booted a season-high five PATs vs. New Orleans (12/5) Connected on a 32-yard FG at Tennessee (12/19) ... Amassed a season-high 13 points on field goals of 41, 28 and 24 yards, plus four PATs vs. Arizona (12/26) Ended the season by con-necting on a season-long 49-yard FG and a 38-yarder vs. San Francisco (1/3/00).

1998: Played in all 16 games ... Booted 23 of 28 field goals (82.1%) and 51 of 52 PATs ... Finished eighth in the NFL in scoring with 120 points ...His 51 PATs made and 52 PATs attempted both ranked as the second-best single-season mark in club annals ... That point total was the third-high-est single-season mark in Falcons history ... Made his first eight field goal attempts of the season to run his streak to 14 in a row, a string that started with a game vs. Philadelphia (12/14/97) ... Hit a 43-yard FG at Carolina (9/6) in the season opener ... Made a 23-yard field goal vs. Philadelphia (9/13) ... Knocked home field goals of 23, 25 and 28 yards vs. Carolina (10/4) to go with a season-high six PATs for a season-best 15 points ... Named NFC Special

his 11th consecutive game with a FG to tie for the third-longest streak in club history ... Made a career-high seven PATs, but missed a 46-yard FG attempt vs. Arizona (12/1). Eclipsed the 100-point barrier for an NFL-record tying 13th time in his career and joined RB Priest Holmes to give the club two 100+ point scorers in the same season for the first time in team history ... Tied a career high with seven PATs vs. St. Louis (12/8), establishing a Chiefs record for PATs on the season, surpassing the previous mark held by Tommy Brooker (46 in ‘64) ... Made one of two FGs (21 yards) at Denver (12/15), but did not kick off due to a right knee injury ... Was placed on the injured reserve list on December 17th, breaking his streak of 248 consecutive games played, the second-longest such streak in NFL history.

N.Y. Giants (2001): Played in all 16 games, con-verting 23 of 28 field goals (82.1%) and 29 of 30 PATs ... Ranked ninth in the NFC with 98 total points ... Three of his missed field goals came from beyond 50 yards ... Connected on two field goal attempts (42 and 34 yards) and a PAT at Kansas City (9/23) ...Converted three field goals (50, 26 and 22 yards) and two PATs for a season-best 11 points vs. Washington (10/7) ... Connected on three of four FGs (24, 21 and 24 yards) vs. Philadelphia (10/22) ... Kicked a game-winning 42-yard field goal in a 27-24 overtime victory vs. Dallas (11/4), in addition to a 40-yard field goal in his 300th career NFL game ... Made three FGs (43, 36 and 51 yards) at Minnesota (11/19) ...Finished with a 47-yard field goal and an extra point vs. Oakland (11/25) to move past George Blanda (2,002 points) into second place in NFL history with 2,003 total career points ... Converted two field goals (35 and 41 yards) at Dallas (12/9) ... Connected on a 39-yard field goal vs. Arizona (12/15) ... Made both of his field goals (32 and 33 yards) vs. Seattle (12/23) ... Connected on field goals from 25 and 32 yards at Philadelphia (12/30) ... Connected on a 27-yard FG vs. Green Bay (1/6/02).

Atlanta (1995-00): Saw duty in 96 consecutive games during his six-year career with the Falcons ...Converted 139 of 173 field goals (80.3%) and 203 of 205 PATs for a total of 620 points ... Also appeared in four playoff games for the club, making nine of 10 field goals (90.0%) and all eight of his PATs for a total of 35 points ... Tops in team annals with 620 total points, including a team-record scoring streak of 96 consecutive games ... His 139 field goals made, 173 field goals attempted and 15 field goals from 50 yards or longer are the top marks in Atlanta history, as well ... Finished his Falcons career second in team annals with 203 PATs made, 205 PATs attempted and an 80.3 field goal make percentage.

2000: Played in all 16 games, making 25 of 31 field goals (80.6%) and all 23 of his PATs for a team-lead-ing 98 points ... Finished two for three on attempts

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Teams Player of the Week for the seventh time in his career at the N.Y. Giants (10/11) for making both of his field goal attempts (26 and 32 yards) and all four of his PATs for a 10-point performance ... Converted a 53-yard field goal at the N.Y. Jets (10/25) ... Made three field goals (23, 22 and 43 yards) and four PATs for 13 points at St. Louis (11/1) to move past Pro Football Hall of Famer Jan Stenerud (1,699 points) into fourth place on the NFL’s all-time scoring list ... Connected on two FGs (40 and 32 yards) at New England (11/8) ... Made a 37-yard field goal and four PATs vs. San Francisco (11/15) ... Added to his ongo-ing NFL record with his 35th career 50-yard field goal vs. Chicago (11/22) to go with a 44-yard make ... Had his streak of 77 consecutive made field goals from within 30 yards halted with a blocked 29-yard attempt vs. St. Louis (11/29) ... Had a season-best four touchbacks to go with four PATs vs. Indianapolis (12/6) ... Booted FGs through from 49 and 33 yards vs. New Orleans (12/14) ... Closed the season with three touchbacks, a 35-yard field goal and five PATs vs. Miami (12/27) ... Also saw action in three postseason games, making seven of eight field goals (87.5%) and all six of his PATs for 27 points .. Kicked two field goals (29 and 32 yards) and two PATs vs.San Francisco (1/9/99) in an NFC Divisional Playoff Game ... Connected on a 38-yard field goal in over-time in the NFC Championship game at Minnesota (1/17/99) to propel the Falcons to their first-ever Super Bowl with a 30-27 victory. Added a 27-yard field goal to go with three PATs ... Opened the scor-ing with a 32-yard field goal and added a 28-yard FG in Super Bowl XXXIII vs. Denver (1/31/99).

1997: Saw action in all 16 games ... Hit 23 of 27 field goals for a 85.5 percent accuracy rate which was seventh-best in the NFL and second-best in team history ... Made good on all 35 PATs to top the 90-point plateau for the 15th consecutive season ... Boomed 37 of 42 kickoffs to the goal line as his kickoff coverage units were the second-best in the NFL with an average starting point of the 23.4-yard line ... Opened the season with a 30-yard field goal and two PATs at Detroit (8/31) ... Kicked 25-yard and 28-yard field goals vs. Carolina (9/9) ... Had a 51-yard field goal and four PATs vs. Oakland (9/14) ... Had makes of 25, 32 and a season-long 55 yards at New Orleans (10/12), in addition to landing four of his five kickoffs for touchbacks ... Made a pair of field goals (34 and 44 yards) at Carolina (10/26). Made a 37-yard field goal and added a 27-yarder for the game winner as time expired in a 34-31 win vs. St.Louis (11/2). Converted 27 and 44-yard field goals to go with three PATs at St. Louis (11/16) to become just the fifth player in NFL history to crack the 1,600-point barrier ... Amassed field goals from 43 and 22 yards away vs. New Orleans (11/23) ... Kicked two field goals (21 and 33 yards) vs. Philadelphia (12/14)

to move ahead of former Chief Jan Stenerud (373 field goals) into third place for career field goals made with 374 ... Converted a 33-yard FG as time expired for the game-winner in a 20-17 victory vs.Philadelphia (12/14) ... Made four field goals (25, 31, 20 and 26 yards) and two PATs for a season-high 14 points at Arizona (12/21).

1996: Participated in all 16 games for the ninth consecutive season ... Made 22 of 29 field goals (75.9%) and all 31 of his PATs for a total of 97 points ... Led all NFL kickers with 42 kickoffs reaching the end zone ... Hit field goals from 46 and 33 yards away at Carolina (9/1) ... Booted a field goal from 47 yards out at Detroit (10/6) ... Converted five field goals (23, 54, 32, 28 and 37 yards) with a PAT for a season-best 16 points at Dallas (10/20) ... Split the uprights on a 41-yard field goal attempt vs.Pittsburgh (10/27) ... Finished with a pair of field goals (25 and 45 yards) vs. Carolina ... Had a 47-yard field goal at St. Louis (11/10) and a 38-yard field goal vs. New Orleans (11/17) ... Connected on a 33-yard field goal at Cincinnati (11/24) to become only the third player in NFL history with 350 field goals.

1995: Played in 16 games ... Made 31 of 37 field goals (83.8%) and 29 of 30 PATs for 122 points ...Established NFL records for the most field goals of 50 or more yards in a season with eight ... Set team records for longest FG (59 yards), as well as the most 50-yard FGs in a season (eight) and a game (three) ... His 122 points and 31 field goals ranked second in Falcons single-season history ...His 37 field goal attempts were the third-highest total in team history ... Hit eight of nine field goals of 50 yards or longer on the season ... Led the NFL with 27 touchbacks, finished second with 31 field goals and ranked sixth with 122 points ... Selected to the Pro Bowl for an NFL-record seventh time and was named the NFL Alumni Kicker of the Year for the second time ... Earned All-Pro Honors from the Associated Press, College & Pro Football Newsweekly, Football Digest, Football News, Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers of America, Sporting News, Sports Illustrated, USA Today and UPI ... Was selected as the Pro Football Weekly Kicker of the Year ... Connected on a game-winning 35-yard FG vs. Carolina (9/3) to go with 27-yard and 51-yard field goals ... Converted four field goals (19, 33, 46 and 21 yards) at New Orleans (9/17), includ-ing the game-winning 21-yard field goal in overtime ... Tied a career-high with five field goals (34, 54, 31, 32 and 33 yards) and added a PAT for a season-best 16 points vs. New England (10/1) ... Kicked a 30-yard game-winning FG in a 24-21 victory at Tampa Bay (10/22) ... Totaled field goals from 21 and 40 yards away vs. Dallas (10/29) ... Had his streak of 20 con-secutive made field goals snapped vs. Detroit (11/5) with a 42-yard miss, breaking a streak of makes

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which dated back to a contest at Denver (12/24/94), a string of makes that included his first 18 FGs of ‘95 ... Made a 50-yard field goal at Buffalo (11/12) ... Established an NFL record with three field goals from beyond 50 yards (51, 55 and 55 yards) vs. New Orleans (12/10) ... Converted field goals from 52, 28 and a club-record 59 yards vs. San Francisco (12/24) ... Made both of his field goals (31 and 22 yards) and two PATs at Green Bay (12/31) in an NFC Wild Card Playoff Game.

New Orleans (1982-94): Saw action in 196 games during his 13-year stay with the Saints ... Converted 302 of 389 field goals (77.6%) and 412 of 418 of his PATs ... Finished his career first in team annals with 1,318 points ... Scored in a club-record 174 consecutive games beginning with a contest at Philadelphia (12/11/83) and lasting until a game at Denver (12/24/94) ... Has his name at the top of the Saints record book for most career field goals made (302) and attempted (389) to go with most PATs (412) ... Played in a club-re-cord 122 consecutive games beginning with a game vs. San Francisco (10/25/87) through his last game in a Saints uniform with a contest at Denver (12/24/94) ...Saw action in four play-off games, making seven of nine FGs (77.7%) and all five of his PATs for 26 total points.

1994: Participated in 16 games ... Converted 28 of 39 field goals, the second-highest total in Saints history ... Had a FG accuracy mark of 71.8% ...Made all 32 of his PATs to finish second in the NFC with a team-high 116 points ... Converted a 48-yard FG vs. Kansas City (9/4) ... Made a 43-yard and a 31-yard FG at Tampa Bay (9/18) ... Booted field goals from 40 and 37 yards vs. the L.A. Rams (10/23) ...Nailed a pair of FGs (44 and 26 yards) at Minnesota (11/6) ... Knocked a game-winning 39-yard field goal through the uprights vs. Atlanta (11/13) to give the Saints a 33-32 win ... Connected on a 46-yard field goal and four PATs at the L.A Rams (12/4) ... Tied a club record with five field goals (45, 33, 31, 34 and 35 yards) to go with two PATs for a season-high 17 points at Atlanta (12/11) to earn NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors ... Converted three FGs (21, 32 and 29 yards) vs. Dallas (12/19)

... Connected on three FGs (26, 37 and 40 yards) at Denver (12/24).

1993: Played in 16 games, converting 28 of 35 attempts for an 80.0% accuracy mark ... Ended the season fourth in the NFC with 117 points ... Tied a career-high with four game-winning kicks ... Opened the season with four field goals (28, 37, 18 and 47 yards) and three PATs for a season-high 15 points vs. Houston (9/5) ... Hit the game-winning field goal from 44 yards to give the Saints a 34-31 victory at Atlanta (9/12), but had his streak of 25 consecu-tive field goals made snapped on a 42-yard miss ... Had a pair of PATs vs. Detroit (9/19) ... Earned NFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors vs.San Francisco (9/26) after making three field goals (33, 39 and 49 yards), including the game-winner from 49 yards away with five seconds remaining to

give the Saints a 16-13 win ... Connected on three field goals (48, 43 and 30 yards) at the L.A. Rams (10/3) ... Had 40-yard and 27-yard FGs vs. Atlanta (10/24) ... Made his third game-winning kick of the season at Phoenix (10/31), this one com-ing from 38 yards away to go with a 48-yard field goal ... Converted a 24-yard field goal for his fourth game-winner of the season in a 17-14 victory at Minnesota (11/28) ... Made field goals from 41 and 27 yards out at Cleveland (12/5) ... Connected on all four of his field goals at Philadelphia (12/26),

including a season-long 56-yarder, the third-longest kick in team history ... Ended the season with two field goals (43 and 49 yards) vs. Cincinnati (1/2/94).

1992: Saw action in 16 games, making 29 of 34 field goals (85.3%) and 33 of 34 PATs ... His 29 field goals ranked third in team annals ... Tied Washington’s Chip Lohmiller with 120 total points for the top mark in the NFC and the third-highest mark in Saints annals ... Made all three of his FG attempts from 50 yards or longer ... Placed 40 of his 81 kickoffs in the end zone for touchbacks ... Earned a sixth Pro Bowl trip ... Converted field goals from 39 and 31 yards away at Philadelphia (9/6) ... Hit the game-winning field goal from 47-yards away with 1:51 remaining at Atlanta (9/20) to give the Saints a 10-7 victory ... Split the uprights on a 42-yard field

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goal vs. San Francisco (9/27) ... Converted field goals from 50 and 20 yards at Detroit (10/4) ... Connected on a 30-yard field goal vs. the L.A. Rams (10/11) that provided the difference in a 13-10 win ... Booted a 52-yard field goal at Arizona (10/18) ... Had his third game-winning kick of the season in a 23-21 victory vs. Tampa Bay (11/1) when he knocked a 50-yarder through the uprights, to go with 31-yard and 45-yard FGs ... Kicked a 46-yard FG and four PATs at New England (11/8) ... Produced a 29-yard field goal and added a 42-yarder at San Francisco (11/15) ... Booted a pair of field goals (43 and 45 yards) vs. Washington (11/23) ... Tied his own club record with five field goals (20, 31, 24, 26 and 37 yards) vs. Atlanta (12/3), including the game-win-ning 37-yard FG with 1:56 remaining for a Saints 22-14 victory. Also added a PAT for a season-best 16 points ... Converted a 21-yard field goal and four PATs at the L.A. Raiders (12/13). Missed his first PAT attempt of the game, breaking his club-record streak of 119 PATs dating back to a contest at the L.A. Rams (10/22/89) ... Booted field goals from 35, 27 and 42 yards vs. Buffalo (12/20) ... Converted a pair of field goals (35 and 42 yards) with two PATs vs.Philadelphia (1/3/93) in an NFC Wild Card matchup.

1991: Appeared in 16 games, converting 25 of 32 field goals (78.1%) ... His 38 PATs ranked as the third-highest mark in Saints annals ... Finished third in the NFC with 113 total points ... Knocked through four FGs (34, 30, 38 and 26 yards) and two PATs for a season-high 14 points vs. Minnesota (9/22) ...Amassed three field goals (32, 28 and 48 yards) vs.Tampa Bay (10/20) ... Boomed a 60-yard field goal to end the first half vs. Chicago (10/27) to tie Steve Cox of Cleveland (10/21/84) for the third-longest field goal in NFL history ... It was also the second-longest field goal in Saints history ranking behind only Tom Dempsey’s NFL-record 63-yarder ... Connected on two third-quarter field goals (39 and 31 yards) vs.Atlanta (11/24) ... Booted a 52-yard field goal at San Francisco (12/1) ... Converted a pair of field goals (37 and 42 yards) vs. the L.A. Raiders (12/16) ... Made both of his FG attempts (45 and 35 yards) vs. Atlanta (12/28) in an NFC Wild Card game.

1990: Participated in all 16 games ... Earned his fifth trip to the Pro Bowl ... Connected on 21 of 27 field goals for the second-best mark in the NFC ...Ranked first in the NFL with 45.9% of his kickoffs (30 of 66) resulting in touchbacks ... Produced three field goals of 50 yards or more and had a pair of game-winners ... Opened the season with four field goals (41, 39, 28 and 32 yards) for a season-high 12 points vs. San Francisco (9/10) ... Kicked field goals from 46 and 23 yards at Atlanta (10/7) ... Booted a 52-yard field goal vs. Cleveland (10/14) ... Had a 47-yard field goal vs. Detroit (10/28) ... Booted a season-best five PATs vs. Tampa Bay (11/11) ... Had

a 38-yard field goal and two PATs at Washington (11/18) ... Converted field goals from 43 and 50 yards at Dallas (12/2) ... Split the uprights on a 48-yard field goal at the L.A. Rams (12/9) ... Kicked a pair of field goals (50 and 43 yards) vs. Pittsburgh (12/16) ... Converted a 40-yard field goal with 4:43 remaining at San Francisco (12/23) that provided the winning margin in a 13-10 victory ... Hit a 24-yarder with two seconds remaining vs. the L.A. Rams (12/31) that proved to be the game winner in a 20-17 game, propelling the Saints into the playoffs ...Made two of four field goals (47 and 38 yards) in an NFC Wild Card Game at Chicago (1/6/91), including a club playoff-record 47-yarder.

1989: Played in 16 games and accounted for more than 100 points for the fifth straight season ... Converted 20 of 29 field goals (69.0%) and a club record 44 of 45 PATs ... Named the NFL Alumni Kicker of the Year ... Made 38 and 32-yard field goals at Green Bay (9/17) ... Converted his only field goal on three attempts from 33 yards at Tampa Bay (9/24) ... Booted 49 and 39-yard field goals vs. San Francisco (10/8) ... Kicked FGs from 39 and 27 yards with four PATs for a season-best 10 points at the L.A. Rams (10/22), but missed an extra point to snap a string of 45 consecutive PATs made ... Converted two field goals (32 and 44 yards) vs. Atlanta (10/29) ... Converted a season-high three field goals (31, 26 and 22 yards) and a PAT for 10 points at Buffalo (12/10) ... Connected on two field goals (21 and 29 yards) and four PATs, tying a season-high with 10 points vs. Indianapolis (12/24).

1988: Appeared in 16 games ... Made 26 of 36 field goals (72.2%) and 32 of 33 PATs to top the team in scoring with 110 points ... Voted to his fourth Pro Bowl ... Connected on three field goals (41, 29 and 28 yards) at Atlanta (9/11) ... Made field goals form 37 and 29 yards away at Detroit (9/18) ... Made a season-long 51-yard field goal vs. Tampa Bay (9/25) ... Converted two field goals vs. Dallas (10/3), includ-ing a 49-yarder as time expired to post a 20-17 vic-tory for the Saints ... Connected on three field goals (27, 35 and 34 yards) at San Diego (10/9) ... Booted field goals from 23 and 31 yards at Seattle (10/16) ... Tied his season-long with a 51-yard field goal and added a 25-yard effort vs. the L.A. Raiders (10/23) ...Tied a club record with six PATs vs. Denver (11/20), but did not have a field goal breaking his club record of 20 consecutive games with a made FG ...Converted a season-high four FGs (27, 41, 26 and 45 yards) vs. the N.Y. Giants (11/27) for a season-best 12 points ... Had a 36-yard field goal at Minnesota (12/4) ... Made a 38-yard field goal at San Francisco (12/11) ... Converted a 30-yard FG with five seconds remaining vs. Atlanta (12/18) that proved to be the deciding points in a 10-9 win.

1987: Played in 12 games during the strike-short-

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ened season ... Connected on 28 of 36 FGs, hitting all 18 of his attempts from inside the 40-yard line ... Also made all 37 of his PATs ... Led all NFL kickers and ranked third in team history with 121 points to earn a third consecutive Pro Bowl invite ... Tied a career high and club record with five field goals (39, 49, 19, 19 and 37 yards) on a team-record and career-best seven attempts to go with a PAT for a season-best 16 points vs. San Francisco (10/25) ...Knocked a 49-yard field goal through with five PATs at Atlanta (11/1) ... Had four field goals (50, 27, 51 and 40 yards) at San Francisco (11/15), including two from beyond 50 yards ... Converted three field goals (19, 43 and 28 yards) vs. the N.Y. Giants (11/22) ...Booted three field goals (40, 24 and 32 yards) vs.Tampa Bay (12/6) to go with a season-best five PATs ... Provided two field goals (21 and 30 yards) along with five PATs at Pittsburgh (12/20) ... Made all four of his field goals (31, 52, 48 and 32 yards) vs. Green Bay (12/27), including a season-long 52-yard kick ...Converted a 40-yard FG and a PAT vs. Minnesota (1/3/88) in an NFC Wild Card Game.

1986: Saw duty in 16 games, converting 26 of 30 field goals (86.7%) and all 30 of his PATs. His 86.7% FG accuracy mark was the best percentage in the NFL ... Selected to his second Pro Bowl ... Had a 47-yard field goal vs. Atlanta (9/7) ...Converted a 20-yard field goal vs. Green Bay (9/14) ... Connected on a 44-yard field goal at San Francisco (9/21) ... Booted field goals from 34 and 45 yards vs. Washington (10/5), but had his streak of 20 straight made field goals snapped when he missed a 51-yarder ... Had a 46-yard field goal vs. Indianapolis (10/12) ... Made a 31-yard FG and a season-high five PATs vs. Tampa Bay (10/19) ... Converted three FGs (26, 53 and 28 yards) at the N.Y Jets (10/26), includ-ing a season-long 53-yard boot ... Was perfect on his three field goal attempts (45, 50 and 23 yards) vs.San Francisco (11/2) ... Made field goals from 47, 28 and 30 yards away at St. Louis (11/16) ... Connected on two field goals (28 and 38 yards) vs. New England (11/30) ... Booted field goals from 27 and 29 yards vs. Miami (12/7) ... Had a 39-yard field goal at Minnesota (12/21).

1985: Appeared in 16 games, converting a team-record 31 field goals on 35 attempts (88.6%) and 27 of 29 PATs ... Topped the 100-point total for the first time in his career with 120 total points, the second-highest tally in club history ... Totaled three of five FGs from beyond 50 yards ... Earned his first Pro Bowl appearance, becoming only the second Saints kicker to be elected to the Pro Bowl and the first since Tom Dempsey in ‘69 ... Amassed two FGs (50 and 36 yards) vs. Kansas City (9/8) ... Had a 55-yard field goal at Denver (9/15) ... Booted FGs from 37 and 40 yards away vs. Tampa Bay (9/22) ... Connected on a pair of 39-yard field goals at San

Francisco (9/29) ... Booted three field goals (40, 33 and 43 yards) vs. Philadelphia (10/6) ... Had FGs from 34 and 33 yards at the L.A. Raiders (10/13) ... Had a 51-yard FG at the L.A. Rams (11/3) ... Produced three FGs (26, 47 and 45 yards) at Minnesota (11/24) ...Set a club record with five field goals in a single game (47, 42, 35, 27 and 35 yards) and added two PATs for a season-high 17 points vs. the L.A. Rams (12/1) ...Connected on field goals from 31, 30 and 42 yards at St. Louis (12/8) ... Booted two FGs (46 and 41 yards) vs. San Francisco (12/15).

1984: Saw action in 16 games ... Connected on 20 of 27 field goals (74.1%) and all 34 of his PATs for 94 points ... Converted 32 and 41-yard field goals at San Francisco (9/16) ... Connected on field goals from 25 and 29 yards vs. St. Louis (9/23) ... Booted 23-yard and 27-yard field goals at Houston (9/30) ... Recorded a 47-yard field goal vs. the L.A. Rams (10/14) ... Converted field goals from 49 and 50 yards at Dallas (10/21) ... Kicked three field goals at Cleveland (10/28), including a 53-yarder as time expired to give the Saints a 16-14 victory. Also hit a PAT for a season-best 10 points ... Had a 46-yard field goal vs. Green Bay (11/4) ... Kicked a 47-yard field goal at Atlanta (11/11) ... Connected on a 37-yard field goal at the N.Y. Giants (12/15).

1983: Appeared in all 16 games for the first time in his NFL career ... Connected on 18 of 24 field goals (75.0%) and 37 of 38 PATs for a total of 90 points ...Converted field goals from 27 and 30 yards to go with three PATs at the L.A. Rams (9/11) ... Kicked a game-winning 41-yard field goal in overtime vs.Chicago (9/18) to seal a 34-31 win ... Had a 32-yard field goal vs. Miami (10/2) ... Connected on a sea-son-high four field goals at Atlanta (10/9), including a 35-yarder as time expired to give the club a 19-17 victory ... Had a pair of field goals (28 and 26 yards) vs. San Francisco (10/16) ... Converted a 50-yard field goal and three PATs at Tampa Bay (10/23) ...Kicked a 52-yard field goal in regulation and added a 50-yard field goal in overtime in a 20-17 win at Philadelphia (12/11) for his third game-winning kick of the season ... Had a 20-yard field goal and three PATs vs. the L.A. Rams (12/18).

1982: Appeared in eight games during the strike-shortened season ... Hampered for much of the year with a sprained ankle, but still managed to make two of five field goals (40.0%) and all six of his PATs for a total of 12 points ... Suffered a sprained ankle on the opening kickoff vs. St. Louis (9/12) and did not play at Chicago (9/19) ... Converted his first career NFL field goal from 45 yards out vs. Tampa Bay (12/5) ... Made his first NFL PAT and added a 36-yard field goal vs. Washington (12/26) ... Had a season-best five extra points vs. Atlanta (1/2/83).

COLLEGE A first-team All-America as a senior at Michigan State ... Still holds the school record

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with a 63-yard FG as a senior vs. Ohio State (9/19/81) ... Had 39 of his 56 kickoffs enter the end zone for a touchback as a senior ... Set a then-Big Ten Conference record with 45 career field goals, while establishing Spartan school records for PATs (126) and total points (261) ... Was named to the Big Ten All-Academic team for sporting a 3.25 GPA in Communications and German with minors in Marketing and French ... Majored in Communications and Marketing at Michigan State.

PERSONAL Was a prep standout as a senior at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis, Indiana after moving to the U.S. as an exchange student in ‘77 ...Has provided analysis for numerous Super Bowls for Danish television - TV 3 ScanSat ... Nearly made the Danish national team as a soccer player prior

to embarking on a football career ... Fluent in four languages; Danish, German, French, and English ... Was selected as the Outstanding Sports Citizen of the Year by the New Orleans Sports Foundation in ‘90. Was involved in a ‘Kicks for Kids” program in which he raised over $400,000 for New Orleans hospitals ... Was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and was raised in Struer, Denmark ... Twin brother Jakob is in the exporting business in Bangalore, India ... His father Erik was a psychologist and supervisor of edu-cational programs for handicapped children while his mother Hanne was a school teacher and librarian ... Full name, Morten Andersen ... Nicknamed “The Great Dane” ... Married, wife Jennifer, with a son Sebastian (4) ... The Andersens reside in Buford, Georgia.

No. Date Opponent Result Score Distance

1 Oct. 23, 1983 @ Tampa Bay W 24-21 50

2, 3 Dec. 11, 1983 @ Philadelphia W 52, 50

4 Oct. 21, 1984 @ Dallas L 50

5 Oct. 28, 1984 @ Cleveland W 53

6 Sept. 8, 1985 Kansas City L 50

7 Sept. 15, 1985 @ Denver L 55

8 Nov. 3, 1985 @ L.A. Rams L 51

9 Oct. 26, 1986 @ N.Y. Jets L 53

10 Nov. 2, 1986 San Francisco W 50

11 Nov. 15, 1987 @ San Francisco W 51

12 Dec. 27, 1987 Green Bay W 52

13 Oct. 23, 1988 L.A. Raiders W 51

14 Oct. 14, 1990 Cleveland W 52

15 Dec. 2, 1990 @ Dallas L 50

16 Dec. 16, 1990 Pittsburgh L 50

17 Oct. 27, 1991 Chicago L 60

18 Dec. 1, 1991 @ San Francisco L 52

19 Oct. 4, 1992 @ Detroit W 50

20 Oct. 18, 1992 @ Phoenix W 52

21 Nov. 1, 1992 Tampa Bay W 50

22 Dec. 26, 1993 @ Philadelphia L 56

23 Sept. 3, 1995 Carolina W 51

24 Oct. 1, 1995 New England W 54

25 Nov. 12, 1995 @ Buffalo L 50

26, 27, 28 Dec. 10, 1995 New Orleans W 51, 55, 55

29, 30 Dec. 24, 1995 San Francisco W 52, 59

31 Oct. 20, 1996 @ Dallas L 54

32 Sept. 14, 1997 Oakland L 51

33 Oct. 12, 1997 @ New Orleans W 55

34 Oct. 25, 1998 @ N.Y. Jets L 53

35 Nov. 22, 1998 Chicago W 50

36 Oct. 22, 2000 New Orleans L 50

37 Nov. 19, 2000 @ San Francisco L 51

38 Oct. 7, 2001 Washington W 50

39 Nov. 19, 2001 @ Minnesota L 51

40 Sept. 29, 2002 Miami W 50

50-YARD FIELD GOALS

Games: 36 Results: 19-17-0

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RUNNING BACK

1995-2001 DENVER BRONCOS (SEVEN

PLAYING SEASONS)

Height: 5’11”; Weight: 206College: Long Beach State, GeorgiaPro Career: 7 seasons, 78 gamesDrafted: 6th round (196th player overall) in 1995 by Denver BroncosUniform Number: 30

Full Name: Terrell Lamar DavisBirthdate: October 28, 1972Birthplace: San Diego, CaliforniaHigh School: Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Morten Andersen, Kenny Easley, Jerry Jones, Jason Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner

followed by 101 yards versus the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional playoff and 139 yards rushing yards in the win over the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Championship Game. He then earned MVP honors in Super Bowl XXXII after rushing for 157 yards and three TDs in the Broncos’ 31-24 victory over the Green Bay Packers. Davis also scored an incredible 8 rushing touchdowns in that ’97 playoff run.

In the 1998 playoffs, Davis rushed for a franchise postseason-record 199 yards against the Miami Dolphins in the divisional playoff, 167 yards versus the New York Jets in the championship and capped the season with 102 yards in the Broncos’ Super Bowl XXXIII victory over the Atlanta Falcons.

A three-time All-Pro selection, Davis rushed for 7,607 yards and 60 TDs in just 78 career games.He added an additional 1,280 yards on 169 career catches and four TD receptions. Davis was elected to three Pro Bowls and named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s.

ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS All-Pro: 1996 (AP, PFWA, SN); 1997 (AP, PFWA, SN);1998 (AP, PFWA, SN)

All-AFC: 1996 (UPI, PW); 1997 (PW); 1998 (PW)

All-AFC Second Team: 1995 (UPI)

PRO BOWLS(3) – 1997, 1998, 1999* * Did not play


• [Tied for 1st] Most Two-Point Conversions, Season – 3 (1997)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Two-Point Conversions, Game – 2 (vs. Atlanta, Sept. 28, 1997)

• [3rd] Most Yards Gained, Season – 2,008 (1998)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Attempts, Game – 42

(vs. Buffalo, Oct. 26, 1997 [OT])• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 200 or More Yards

Rushing, Career – 3• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 200 or More Yards

Rushing, Season – 2 (1997)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 100 or More Yards

Rushing, Season – 11 (1998)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdowns, Season – 21

(1998)

Running back Terrell Davis was selected in the sixth round, 196th play-er overall, of the 1995 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. The little-known back made a big splash when earned a start-

ing role at tailback as a rookie. He strung together four spectacular seasons before a devastating knee injury, that limited him to just 17 games over his final three seasons, prematurely ended his pro career.

Davis, despite missing the final two games of his rookie campaign with a hamstring tear, eclipsed the 1,000-yard mark and also added a career-high 49 receptions for 367 yards in 1995. Davis improved his rushing total in each of the next three seasons. In his second year, he was named the Offensive Player of the Year when he ran for 1,538 yards and 13 TDs.Davis rushed for 1,750 yards and a league-high 15 TDs in 1997; and in 1998 became just the fourth run-ner in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season.He gained 2,008 yards and again led the NFL with 21 rushing touchdowns to spark the Broncos to a 14-2 regular season record en route to Denver’s second straight Super Bowl title.

Davis shined in the Broncos biggest games as evidenced by him stringing together a NFL playoff record seven straight 100-yard performances span-ning the 1997 and ’98 postseasons capped by Denver winning back-to-back Super Bowls. He opened the 1997 playoffs with a 184-yard effort against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card Game

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Super Bowl Records• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Game – 3

(Super Bowl XXXII, vs. Green Bay)• [Tied for 1st] Most Points, Game – 18

(Super Bowl XXXII, vs. Green Bay)• [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns, Game – 3

(Super Bowl XXXII, vs. Green Bay)• [3rd] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career – 3

Postseason Records• [1st] Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More

Yards Rushing – 7 (1997-98)• [1st] Highest Rushing Average, Career – 5.59• [Tied for 1st] Most Games, 100 or More Yards

Rushing, Career – 7• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game – 3

(Super Bowl XXXII, vs. Green Bay)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Rushing Touchdowns,

Game – 3 (Super Bowl XXXII, vs. Green Bay)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Games Rushing

for Touchdowns – 7 (1996-98)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring

Touchdowns – 7 (1996-98)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Rushing Touchdowns,

Career – 12

TEAM RECORDSBroncos records held by Davis(Records through the 2001 season, Davis’ final season with Denver)

• [1st] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage, Career – 8,887

• [1st] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage, Season – 2,225 (1998)

• [1st] Most Combined Yardage, Season – 2,225(1998)

• [1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Career – 1,655• [1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Season – 392

(1998)• [1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Game – 42

(at Buffalo [OT], Oct. 26, 1997)• [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Career – 7,607• [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Season – 2,008 (1998)• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career – 60• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season – 21

(1998)• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Scoring a Rushing

Touchdown – 8 (1998)• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Career – 65• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Season – 23 (1998)• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Scoring,

Non-Kicker – 8 (1998)• [1st] Most Points Scored, Season – 138 (1998)• [2nd] Most Total Offensive Plays, Career – 1,824• [2nd] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage,

Season – 2,037 (1997)

• [2nd] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage, Game – 236 (at Buffalo, Oct. 26, 1997)

• [2nd] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage, Rookie Season – 1,484 (1995)

• [2nd] Most Rushing Attempts, Season – 369(1997)

• [2nd] Most Rushing Yards, Season – 1,750 (1997)• [2nd] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 215

(vs. Cincinnati, Sept. 21, 1997)• [2nd] Best Rushing Average, Career – 4.60 • [2nd] Best Rushing Average, Season – 5.12

(1998)• [2nd] Best Rushing Average,

Rookie Season – 4.71 (1995)• [2nd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring a

Rushing Touchdown – 6 (1997-98)• [2nd] Longest Non-Scoring Run – 70

(at Seattle, Oct. 11, 1998)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Rookie,

Game – 3 (vs. Washington, Sept. 17, 1995)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Rushing Touchdowns,

Season – 15 (1997)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game – 3

(vs. Kansas City, Dec. 6 1998; vs. Jacksonville, Oct. 25, 1998; vs. Dallas, Sept. 13, 1998; vs. Oakland, Nov. 24, 1997)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Season – 15(1996, 1997)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring, Non-Kicker – 6 (1997, 1998)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Rookie Season – 7 (1995)

• [3rd] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage, Season – 1,848 (1996)

• [3rd] Most Total Yards From Scrimmage, Game – 228 (vs. Cincinnati, Sept. 21, 1997)

• [3rd] Most Combined Yardage, Career – 8,887• [3rd] Most Combined Yardage, Season – 2,037

(1997)• [3rd] Most Combined Yardage,

Rookie Season – 1,484 (1995)• [3rd] Most Rushing Attempts, Season – 345

(1996)• [3rd] Most Rushing Yards, Season – 1,538 (1996)• [3rd] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 208

(at Seattle, Oct. 11, 1998)• [3rd] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season – 13

(1996)• [3rd] Longest Rushing Touchdown, Rookie – 60

(at Houston, Nov. 26, 1995)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring a

Rushing Touchdown – 5 (1997)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Rushing Attempts,

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(Division Finish in Parentheses) Qualified for Postseason in Bold


Rushing Leader: 1998Touchdown Leader: 1998

AFC Statistical ChampionshipsRushing Leader: 1996, 1997, 1998Touchdown Leader: 1998

Team Statistical ChampionshipsRushing Leader: 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2001Touchdown Leader: 1996, 1997, 1998Scoring Leader: 1998

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES1997 AFC – Denver Broncos 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 21Davis started the game at running back. He carried the ball 26 times for 139 yards and one touch-down. He also had one reception for two yards and fumbled once.

1998 AFC – Denver Broncos 23, New York Jets 10Davis started the game at running back. He rushed 32 times for 167 yards and one touchdown. He also caught one pass for 12 yards and recovered a fumble.

SUPER BOWLSSuper Bowl XXXII – Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24Davis started the game at running back. He had 30 carries for 157 yards and a Super Bowl record three touchdowns, the last one being the go ahead score with 1:45 remaining in the 4th quarter. He also recorded two receptions for eight yards and fum-bled once. He was named the MVP of the game.

Super Bowl XXXIII – Denver Broncos 34, Atlanta Falcons 19Davis started the game at running back. He carried the ball 25 times for 102 yards and had two catch-es for 50 yards.


1995 Denver Broncos 8-8-0 (4th)1996 Denver Broncos 13-3-0 (1st)1997 Denver Broncos 12-4-0 (2nd)1998 Denver Broncos 14-2-0 (1st)1999 Denver Broncos 6-10-0 (5th)2000 Denver Broncos 11-5-0 (2nd)2001 Denver Broncos 8-8-0 (3rd)

Postseason Records• [1st] Most Rushes, Career – 204• [1st] Most Rushes, Game – 32

(vs. New York Jets, Jan. 17, 1999)• [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Career – 1,140 • [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 199

(vs. Miami, Jan. 9, 1999)• [1st] Best Average Gain Per Rush, Game – 9.5

(vs. Miami, Jan. 9, 1999)• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career – 12• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Game – 3

(vs. Green Bay, Jan. 25, 1998)• [1st] Longest Run From Scrimmage – 62

(vs. Miami, Jan. 9, 1999)• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Career – 12• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Game – 3

(vs. Green Bay, Jan. 25, 1998)• [1st] Most Points Scored, Career – 74• [1st] Most Points Scored, Game – 18

(vs. Green Bay, Jan. 25, 1998)• [2nd] Most Total Offensive Plays, Career – 223• [2nd] Most Yards Total Offense, Career – 1,140• [2nd] Most Rushes, Game – 31

(vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 27, 1997)• [2nd] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 184

(vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 27, 1997)• [2nd] Best Average Gain Per Rush, Career – 5.6• [2nd] Longest Run From Scrimmage – 59

(vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 27, 1997)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Rushing Touchdowns,

Game – 2 (vs. Miami, Jan. 9, 1999; at Kansas City, Jan. 4, 1998; vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 27, 1997)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns Scored, Game – 2 (vs. Miami, Jan. 9, 1999; at Kansas City, Jan. 4, 1998; vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 27, 1997)

• [3rd] Most Rushes, Game – 30(vs. Green Bay, Jan. 25, 1998)

• [3rd] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 167(vs. New York Jets, Jan. 17, 1999)

• [3rd] Best Average Gain Per Rush, Game – 6.5(vs. Jacksonville, Jan. 4, 1997)

• [3rd] Longest Run From Scrimmage – 47(vs. Jacksonville, Jan. 4, 1997)

• [Tied for 3rd] Most Points Scored, Game – 12(vs. Miami, Jan. 9, 1999; at Kansas City, Jan. 4, 1998; vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 27, 1997)

AWARDS AND HONORS• 1995 All-Rookie Team (PW)• 1996 Offensive Player of the Year (AP)• 1996 AFC Offensive Player of the Year (UPI)• 1998 Most Valuable Player (AP, FW, SN, NEA, FD)• 1998 Offensive Player of the Year (AP)• NFL All-Decade Team of the 1990s• Super Bowl XXXII MVP

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Year Team G No. Yds. Avg. TD No. Yds. Avg. TD F

1995 Denver 14 237 1,117 4.7 7 49 367 7.5 1 5

1996 Denver 16 345 1,538 4.5 13 36 310 8.6 2 5

1997 Denver 15 369 1,750 4.7 15 42 287 6.8 0 4

1998 Denver 16 392 2,008 5.1 21 25 217 8.7 2 2

1999 Denver 4 67 211 3.1 2 3 26 8.7 0 1

2000 Denver 5 78 282 3.6 2 2 4 2.0 0 1

2001 Denver 8 167 701 4.2 0 12 69 5.8 0 2

Career Total 78 1,655 7,607 4.6 60 169 1,280 7.6 5 20

Additional Career Statistics: Two-Point Conversions: 3

CAREER STATISTICS

MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTS2001 Denver Broncos Media Guide

biography

DOES NOT INCLUDE DAVIS’ FINAL SEASON (2001)

PRO CAREER Terrell Davis, whose first four NFL seasons were as spectacular and accomplished as those of any running back in pro football history, took a positive step toward returning to that form by finishing last season with starts in each of the final five games. It marked the first time since the end of the 1998 season that Davis had been able to stay injury-free and play in more than four consecutive games and in that span he averaged 4.7 yards per carry and 89.4 yards per game. His comeback, and his perseverance through adversi-ty, prompted his teammates to nominate him for the 2001 Ed Block Courage Award. With an entire offseason devoted to strength and conditioning—rather than the rehabilitation that has dominated his previous two offseasons—Davis appears ready to return to the form that made him one of the NFL’s most feared offensive weapons from 1995-98.He was limited to just nine games over the course of the 1999-2000 seasons due to knee and lower leg injuries and was able to play in just three of the Broncos’ first 11 games last year before regaining his health and catching his stride in Week 12.Davis’ 1999 season was reduced to just four games because of a torn right anterior cruciate ligament and a partially torn medial collateral ligament, as well as cartilage damage. He managed just five games (four starts) in 2000 because of ankle and lower leg injuries that began in the opening game and hounded him throughout the season. Last year Davis underwent a right knee scope after Week 1 and a left knee scope after Week 9, missing a total of eight games in the process. Prior to the injuries, Davis was clearly at the top of his game and was

arguably the league’s most outstanding player, coming off a 1998 season in which he was voted the National Football League’s Most Valuable Player by the Associated Press, as the Broncos claimed their second straight World Championship. Davis, MVP of Super Bowl XXXII, is one of just nine players in NFL history to win both League and Super Bowl MVP honors in his career, joining Bart Starr, Terry Bradshaw, Marcus Allen, John Elway, Joe Montana, Steve Young, Emmitt Smith and Kurt Warner. He is still on a path that has him poised to make a run at every significant rushing record in the game, all the while maintaining an active role in the Denver com-munity, and a nationwide effort to improve the lives of America’s youth through his Terrell Davis Salute the Kids Foundation and his support of Pop Warner football. Davis led the AFC in rushing for three straight seasons, from 1996-98, and won his first NFL rushing title in ‘98 after finishing second behind Detroit’s Barry Sanders for two years prior. He set the all-time NFL record for most rushing yards gained (2,476) in a regular and postseason com-bined in 1998, after setting the mark for combined attempts (495) in 1997. Davis also owns the best postseason per-rush (5.6) and per-game (142.5) averages in NFL history, while holding the third best per-game average for regular season play (97.5: Jim Brown is No. 1 at 104.3 and Barry Sanders is No. 2 at 99.8). Here is a look at some of Davis’ more prom-inent career statistical notes after seven seasons:

• Just 78 games into his NFL career (77 starts), Terrell Davis is the Broncos’ all-time leading rush-er, with 7,607 yards. He is also the franchise record-holder for rushing attempts (1,655), rushing touchdowns (60) and total touchdowns (65) and ranks second in career rushing average (4.6).

• Davis has 169 receptions for 1,280 yards (7.6 avg.) and five touchdown receptions.

• He holds the franchise record for total yards from scrimmage (8,887) and ranks third in com-bined yards (also 8,117).

• Davis holds or shares 56 team records (21 in the

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postseason), including most points scored in a sea-son (138 in 1998), most total yards from scrimmage in a season (2,225 in 1998), most rushing yards in a season (2,008 in 1998), most rushing touchdowns in a season (21 in 1998), most touchdowns in a season (23 in 1998), most rushing attempts (31) and rushing yards (184) in a postseason game, and most rushing and total touchdowns (3) in a post-season game.

• Davis also has the most career rushing yards in postseason play by a Bronco (871) and the most rushing and total touchdowns in postseason play by a Bronco (11).

• In 1998 Davis earned the Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player Award, only the second Bronco (John Elway in 1987) to do so, and became just the eighth player in NFL history (now one of nine) to win both the NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP awards during their careers.

• Davis reached the 6,000-yard rushing plateau faster than any player in Broncos’ history, and third-fastest in NFL history. He also reached 7,000 total yards from scrimmage mark faster than any other Denver player, and second-fastest in NFL history.

• Davis ranks No. 1 all-time in 100-yard rushing games in the regular season by a Bronco (34), recording his 30th in just his 59th NFL contest (12/13/98) after notching his 25th in just his 50th NFL contest (10/11/98). Only three running backs in NFL history posted 30 100-yard rushing games more quickly than Davis.

• Davis is one of only three players to rush for 6,000 yards in his first four seasons and ranks third in all-time rushing yards in the first four seasons of an NFL career.

• Davis is one of only seven players to rush for 1,000 yards in each of his first four NFL seasons, and in 1998 became only the second player in NFL his-tory with three straight 1,500-yard rushing seasons, as well as the second player to ever have three such seasons in his first four years in the NFL.

• One of Davis’ most notable accomplishments was becoming the lowest-drafted player to rush for 1,000 yards in his first season (undrafted Dominic Rhodes of Indianapolis has now topped that with a 1,000-yard rookie season in 2001). Davis posted a 1,117-yard rookie season in 1995 after being taken by the Broncos in the sixth round with the 196th overall pick.

In just three years of participation in the post-season, Davis has already rewritten the Broncos postseason record book, laying claim to 21 franchise records (56 overall). Here is a look at Davis’ post-season franchise records:

• Most rushing attempts (32) and yards (199) in a game, most rushing TDs and total TDs in a game (3),

longest run from scrimmage (62), most rushing and total TDs for a career (12), most total yards from scrimmage in a game (206), most total yards from scrimmage in a career (1,271), most points scored in a single postseason (48), most points scored in a career (74), most rushing yards in one year’s postseason games (581);, most rushing yards in a career (1,140), most 100-yard rushing games (7), most consecutive 100-yard rushing games (7), most consecutive games scoring a touchdown (7), most consecutive 20-carry performances (7), most two-point conversions in a single postseason (1), and most two point conversions in a career (1).

What is most amazing is that it took him only four postseason games to pass Sammy Winder’s 461 career rushing yards (11 games). Also, Davis is the only AFC rushing leader in the 36-year history of the Super Bowl to be on the winning side in a Super Bowl game, doing so in Super Bowls XXXII and XXXIII. A conference leader has only made it to the Super Bowl nine times, with Emmitt Smith (Dallas in 1992, ‘93 and ‘95) and Davis being the only leaders to win the game. Larry Brown (Washington in 1972), Thurman Thomas (Buffalo in 1990, ‘91 and ‘93) and Jamal Anderson (1998) are the only other confer-ence rushing champions to make it to the Super Bowl. Davis was drafted by Denver 196th overall in the sixth round of the 1995 NFL Draft.

2001: Davis started all eight games in which he played and rushed for a team-leading 701 yds. on 167 carries (4.2) with a long of 57, while also catch-ing 12 passes for 69 yds. (5.8) with a long of 16. He was chosen by his teammates as the Broncos’ 2001 nominee for the Ed Block Courage Award, given to a player who has overcome significant adversity to return to the playing field. Davis became the fran-chise record-holder for career rushing attempts in the season finale at Ind. (1/6). passing Floyd Little (1,641) on his fifth carry of the game, a 4-yard gain in the 1st qtr. He finished the season with 1,655 career carries. For the day Davis carried the ball 18 times for 82 yards (4.6), with a long of 13, and passed Frank Tripucka (7,651) for third place in fran-chise history in total offense (passing and rushing), finishing the season at 7,607 for his career. In five consecutive starts to close the season Davis rushed for 447 yds.—an avg. of 89.4 yds. per game, which would project to 1,430 yds. over an entire season. It was his best five-game stretch in the regular season since the final five games of 1998 (516 yds., avg. of 103.2). Davis had continued his steady pace vs. Oak.(12/30), rushing 18 times for 89 yards (4.9) to raise his career total in yards-from-scrimmage (rushing and receiving) to a franchise-record 8,805, passing Floyd Little (8,741). Beset by injuries for much of the past three seasons, his start at K.C. (12/16) marked the first time since Wks. 2-4 of the 1999 campaign

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that Davis started in three consecutive games.He played in his 75th career game vs. Sea. (12/9), rushing for 109 yds. on 19 carries (5.7) with a long of 57. He also caught two passes for eight yards. The 57-yd. scamper was his longest rush since a 70-yd.run at Seattle on 10/11/98, and helped propel him to his second 100-yd. game of the season, while extending his franchise record to 34 (reg. season).He started his fourth game of the season at Mia.(12/2), returning after a two-week layoff following arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, and rushed for 97 yds. on 20 carries (4.9). Davis suffered a tear of the lateral meniscus cartilage in his left knee vs. S.D.(11/11) and underwent arthroscopic surgery Nov.12. He was declared inactive at Dal. (11/22) and vs.Wash. (11/18). Davis’ 33 carries vs. S.D. (11/11) tied for the third-most in a single game in his career, and tied for his second-highest total in a non-overtime game (42 carries in an OT win at Buf. 10/26/97, 34 at K.C. 11/16/97, and 33 at NYJ. 11/5/00).He finished the game vs. the Chargers with 83 rushing yds. and added 36 more on a season-high five receptions, but suffered the cartilage tear that would keep him out of the next two games.Davis missed six games (Wks. 2-7) after undergoing arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Sept. 20. In his return, at Oak. (11/5) Davis rushed for 70 yds. on 17 carries (4.5) and caught one pass for 16 yds., his longest of the season. Davis started the opener vs.the Giants (9/10) in his first game since November 13, 2000 and rushed for 101 yds. and a touchdown on 21 carries (4.8), moving into second place on the Broncos career rushing attempts list, ahead of Sammy Winder (1,493). Davis, who became the first Bronco to top the 7,000-yd. rushing mark for a career in the game, also had a catch for four yds.

2000: Davis played in five games and started four, rushing for 282 yds. on 78 carries (3.6) with a long of 24 and two touchdowns. An ankle/foot injury sustained in the season opener at St. Louis (9/4) hampered Davis through the first half of the season, keeping him out of five of the next seven games (vs.Atl., 9/10; at Oak., 9/17; at S.D., 10/8; vs. Cleve., 10/15 and at Cin., 10/22). He started the next two games (at the Jets, 11/5 and vs. Oak., 11/13) then returned to the inactive list for the final six games and Denver’s AFC Wild Card Playoff Game at Balt.(12/31) after developing a stress reaction in his left lower leg. He wore a protective boot for the final four weeks of the regular season and the Broncos’ one postseason week. Prior to the injury Davis returned to action Nov. 5 at the Jets after missing three full games (Wks. 6-8) and looked to be in mid-season form with 33 carries for 115 yds. (3.5) and a touchdown in Denver’s 30-23 win. Davis’ 33 carries were the third-most of his career (second most for a non-overtime game) and his most since Nov. 16.

1997 at K.C. (34). It was the 32nd regular season 100-yd. rushing game of Davis’ career and the first since Dec. 27, 1998 vs. Sea. (last overall was Super Bowl XXXIII vs. Atl., 1/31/99. 25-102). Davis made his second start of the season in Week 5 vs. N.E.(10/1) and rushed for 24 yds. on nine carries (2.7) with a long of 11 before aggravating his injury and leaving the game in the 2nd qtr. He returned from a two-game hiatus vs. K.C. (9/24) and played in a reserve role, rushing six times for 41 yds. (6.8) with a long of 24. Davis was active but did not play at Oak.(9/17) because of the injury, one week after being declared inactive for Denver’s home opener vs. Atl.(9/10). Davis started at halfback vs. the Rams (9/4) and rushed for 34 yds. on 9 carries (3.8) with a long of 12, playing in his first game since Oct. 3, 1999. He left the game in the 2nd qtr. with the ankle injury and did not return. Davis was voted team captain for the offense by his teammates. He started all four preseason games as he began his comeback from major knee surgery 10 months earlier.

1999: Davis started the first four games of the season before tearing his right anterior cruciate ligament, partially tearing his medial collateral lig-ament and sustaining cartilage damage vs. the Jets (10/3). He carried 67 times for 211 yds. (3.1) with a long of 26 and two touchdowns, and caught three passes for 26 yds. (8.7) with a long of 10 before his season was abruptly ended. Davis underwent surgery Oct. 13 at the world-renowned Steadman-Hawkins Clinic, and immediately embarked upon a 4-6 month rehabilitation process.

1998: Davis turned in a performance in 1998 that ranked among the greatest of all-time by a running back, claiming Associated Press NFL MVP honors with 25 votes, topping Minnesota QB Randall Cunningham (14) and WR Randy Moss (4), as well as Atlanta RB Jamal Anderson (4). He was also named Offensive Player of the Year by AP first-team All-NFL and a starter in his third straight Pro Bowl as the only unanimous selection on all three ballots. The NFLs rushing and touchdown-scoring champion also picked up NFL MVP accolades from Pro Football Weekly and the Professional Football Writers of America, as well as Player of the Year honors from The Sporting News and Football Digest Offensive Player of the Year from College & Pro Football Newsweekly and AFC Player of the Year from Football News. He capped his glorious run by pick-ing up AFC Offensive Player of the Year honors from the Kansas City 101 Club, Professional Star of the Year acclaim for the second year in a row from the San Diego Hall of Champions and an ESPY Award for Pro Football Performer of the Year after becoming just the fourth player in league history to top the 2,000-yard rushing mark in a season. In the postsea-son he extended his NFL-record streak of 100-yard

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rushing performances to seven, in leading Denver to its second straight World Championship. Davis start-ed at halfback in all 16 games and won his first NFL rushing title with 2,008 yards and 21 touchdowns on 392 carries (5.1), with a long of 70 (at Sea., 10/11), to become just the fourth player in league history to top the 2,000-yard rushing mark in a single season.His total ranked third-best all-time behind Hall-of-Famer Eric Dickerson’s 2,105 (1984) and Barry Sanders’ 2,053 (1997), and helped Davis become the Broncos’ all-time career rushing leader with 6,413 yards, passing Floyd Little (6,323: 1967-75).He amassed his total in just 61 career games, giving him the best per-game rushing average in NFL histo-ry at 105.1 yards per game at the end of ‘98, just ahead of the only other player to average more than 100 yds. per game: Jim Brown (104.3). Davis also caught 25 passes for 217 yards (8.7) and two touch-downs in ‘98 to account for 2,225 total yards from scrimmage (2nd in NFL). Davis finished his fourth season with a whopping 7,594 total yards in his career, second-most ever in the first four years of a career, trailing only Dickerson (7,842). Davis’ 23 total TDs were the most by a Bronco in a single season, and tied for third-most in NFL history (Jerry Rice, 1987 and O.J. Simpson, 1975) behind Emmitt Smith’s 25 (1995) and John Higgins’ 24 (1983). He shattered his previous club record of 15 set in 1996 (13 rush./2 rec.) and ‘97 (15 rush.), and his 21 rush-ing TDs also represent a team record, six better than the 15 he scored in 1997. In all for 1998, Davis set franchise single-season records for attempts (392), yards (2,008), rushing TDs (21), total TDs (23), total yards from scrimmage (2,225), total combined yards (also 2,225-that total includes returns), scoring (138) and 100-yd. games (11), conquering several more new categories in the Broncos’ record book.Davis finished the season with 61 total touchdowns for his career (in 61 games), more than any other Bronco in history (Floyd Little, 54, 1967-75), and scored more touchdowns in the first four years of an NFL career than any other player (Marcus Allen-58).He also scored more rushing touchdowns per game (.918; 56 in 61 games) for his career than any other player in history. Davis became just the third player in NFL history to reach the 1,000-yd. plateau in the first seven games (1,001) of a season, matching Hall of Famers Jim Brown (Cleve., 1958) and O.J. Simpson (1973 and 75). and is the second back in NFL history to string together three straight 1,500-yd. rushing seasons (Barry Sanders, 1994-97). He recorded his third 1,500-yd. season in just his fourth year, tying Dickerson for fastest in league history to post such a total. In games 2-8 he put together a franchise-re-cord streak of seven 100-yd. rushing performances.Davis in 1998 led the NFL in rushing yards, touch-downs, rushing touchdowns, first downs (112) and

points (138), and ranked second in total yards from scrimmage (2,225). He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September (94-489-5.2-63t-6 in four games) and October (81-512-6.3-70-6), the third and fourth such awards of his career (Sept.1996 and ‘97), and earned four AFC Offensive Player of the Week awards (Wks. 2, 5, 8 and 17; 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th of his career), while also garnering a Miller Lite NFL Player of the Week honor (Week 2).Davis was outstanding in Week 2 vs. Dallas, rushing for 191 yards and three touchdowns on 23 carries (8.3), including touchdown runs of 59 and 63 yds. to earn both AFC Offensive Player of the Week and Miller Lite NFL Player of the Week honors. The 191-yard rushing total ranked sixth on his personal sin-gle-game ledger, and the two long runs-which came on successive plays-stand as the fourth-longest (63) and sixth-longest (59) of his career (7 of his top 9 have gone for touchdowns), and made him just the third player in NFL history to post two scoring runs of 50 yards or longer in the same quarter (Cliff Battles, Wash. vs. Pitt., 10/17/37, 60 & 72 yds. in 4th qtr.; LeShon Johnson, Ariz. vs. N.O., 9/22/96, 56 & 70 yds. in 4th qtr.). Davis’ 138 yards in the first quar-ter (best one-quarter total of his career) vs. Dallas (9/13) gave him his second career 100-yd. quarter, en route to his seventh career 100-yd. half (154). His three rushing touchdowns tied the franchise record and moved him past Sammy Winder (39) into sec-ond place on the Broncos all-time rushing touch-downs list. He set a franchise record vs. Dallas by scoring a rushing touchdown for the sixth straight game, besting the previous record of five that he shared with Winder (Davis-’97, Winder-’85). Davis’ first two touchdowns of the season came in the season-opener vs. New England (9/7) on a 9-yard run in the second quarter that gave Denver a 17-0 lead, and a 1-yard run in the fourth quarter for a 27-14 margin. In that game he passed Otis Armstrong (4,453 yds.) to move into third place on Denver’s all-time rushing list. He went over 100 yds.again at Oakland (9/20) with 28 carries for 104 yds (3.7), and moved past Otis Armstrong (1,023) for third on the Broncos’ all-time list for rushing attempts. He then went over the century mark again the next week at Washington (9/27) with 119 on 21 carries (5.7), including a 42-yd. touchdown run that ranked at the time as his seventh-longest rush from scrimmage. The score came in the third quarter to give Denver a 24-0 lead. Davis was spec-tacular again vs. Philadelphia (10/4), posting his 24th career 100-yd. game with 168 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries-all in the first half-to earn AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the fifth time in his career. He did not play in the second half with the game comfortably in hand. Davis gained 120 yards and scored both touchdowns (20-

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and 1-yd. runs) in the first quarter-his third career 100-yd. qtr.-and had reached 168 yds. by halftime to post a new career high for a half before resting for the remainder of the contest. Davis’ two rushing touchdowns moved him into a tie with Floyd Little (43) for the franchise career record, and gave him 45 total touchdowns to move ahead of Riley Odoms (44) and Lionel Taylor (44) for fourth on Denver’s all-time list. In the Philadelphia contest he also became just the seventh player in NFL history to amass more than 5,000 rushing yards in the first four years of a career, and did so in his 50th NFL game to became the fourth-fastest to accomplish the feat (Eric Dickerson-45 gms., Earl Campbell-46, Jim Brown-48). He also became just the sixth Bronco ever to amass 6,000 total yards from scrimmage, doing so faster than any of the others (50 gms.). Davis posted the second-high-est rushing total of his career—and the sec-ond-highest in the NFL in 1998—at Seattle in Week 6 with 208 yds.and a touchdown on 30 carries, giving him a franchise-record fifth-straight 100-yd. rushing performance. His 70-yd.scamper in the 4th qtr.was the longest non-scoring rush of his career, and his sec-ond-longest overall, helping him to his fourth career 100-yd.qtr. (122; 4th) and his ninth career 100-yd.half (135; 2nd). With one touchdown in the Seattle contest. Davis became the Broncos’ all-time leader in rushing touchdowns, topping the previous record held by Little (43 from 1965-77). He kept his record-breaking form intact in his next outing vs.Jacksonville (10/25), racking up 136 yds. and a fran-chise-record-tying 3 TDs (3rd time with 3 rushing; 5th time with 3 total TDs) on 31 carries (4.4), as well as a career-high 76 yards on 5 receptions to record 212 total yds. from scrimmage and earn his third AFC Offensive Player of the Week award of ‘98 (6th of career) and seal his second straight AFC Offensive Player of the Month award (4th of career). Davis finished the day at 1,001 rushing yds. in the first 7 games of the season, tying him with Jim Brown

(Cleve., 1958) and 0.J. Simpson (1973 and ‘75) as the fastest to reach 1,000 yds. in a season. His three touchdowns also moved him past Sammy Winder (48) for second place on the Broncos’ all-time career touchdown list. In the game he also passed Walter Payton to claim the 9th-highest rushing total in the first four years of an NFL career, and extended his franchise-record streak of 100-yd. games to six.Davis climbed to new heights at Cincinnati (11/1) with 149 yds. and 2 TDs on 27 carries (5.5) to move past Sammy Winder (5,428) into second place on the Broncos’ all-time rushing list. He also caught one pass for 3 yds. It was Davis’ seventh straight 100-yd.game, to extend his franchise-record streak, and the

27th of his career. His streak would end a week later vs. San Diego (11/8) when he tallied 69 yds. on 20 carries and 19 more on two receptions, but he still managed to make history with his two touchdowns. After a 4 yd. TD reception from Bubby Brister in the first qtr. for his first receiving TD of the year. Davis scored on a 24-yd. run in the sec-ond qtr. – his longest carry of the day – to notch his franchise-re-cord 16th TD of the sea-son. In Game 10 at Kansas City (11/16) on Monday Night Football, Davis carried 18 times for 111 yds. (6.2) and scored his 16th rushing touchdown of the sea-son on his longest rush of the day (41 yds.) to

set a new franchise single-season mark (15 by Davis in ‘97). It was also his 55th career TD (51 rush./4 rec.), making him the Broncos’ all-time leader, and established a franchise record by scoring a rushing touchdown for the seventh consecutive game (pre-vious best was Davis, 6 straight, 1997-98), despite sitting out the 4th qtr. with a mild concussion. Davis provided the spark the Broncos needed vs. Oakland (11/22), muscling his way to 162 yds. on 31 carries, including a 1-yd. TD run in the 2nd qtr., to go along with 26 yds. on three pass receptions. In the game he moved from sixth to second place on the NFLs all-time list for total yards from scrimmage in the first four years of a career (passing Thurman

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Thomas, Emmitt Smith, Marcus Allen and Barry Sanders), finishing the day at 7,007 (Eric Dickerson-7,428). With 110 yds. in the 1st half, Davis notched his 10th career 100-yd. half (4 of which have come in one qtr.), and with his rushing touch-down extended his franchise-record streak to eight straight games with such a score (12 rushing TDs in the 8 gms. of the streak). Davis was held to 74 yds.on 24 carries at San Diego (11/29), but went over the 1,500-yd. rushing mark for the season, giving him three straight seasons over 1,500, a feat achieved previously by just one man: Detroit’s Barry Sanders (1994-97). Davis was held under 100 yds.for just the third time all season, and the second time by San Diego. He tied the franchise record for touchdowns in a game for the sixth time in his career vs. Kansas City (12)6), scoring three and rush-ing for 88 yds. on 24 carries, while also catching five passes (ties season high) for 45 yds. He scored on runs of 1-yd. each in the 1st, 2nd and 3rd qtrs., the latter of which was the 59th of his career, giving him more total TDs in the first four years of a career than any other player in history (Marcus Allen, 58). In the K.C. game, Davis fumbled for the first time in the regular season since Nov. 2. 1997 vs. Seattle, a span of 443 carries and 477 total touches. It was, howev-er, the first time he had lost a fumble since Nov. 24, 1996, at Minnesota, a span of 767 carries and 836 total touches. At the Giants (12/13), Davis logged his 10th 100-yd. game of the season to be his franchise record from 1997, and the 30th of his career, with 147 yds. on 28 carries (5.3). In so doing, Davis eclipsed his franchise record for rushing yards in a season (1,750) set the year before, finishing the day at 1,801 with two games remaining. His 27-yd. TD with 4:08 remaining in the game gave Denver a 16-13 lead, and was his 56th career rushing TD to pass Earl Campbell and Eric Dickerson for most in the first four years of a career. In the season-finale vs. Seattle (12/27), Davis needed 170 yards to become just the fourth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 or more yards in a single season—and delivered, with 178 yds. on 29 carries (6.1) to finish at 2,008 yds., third-best all-time (Dickerson-2,105 in 1984; Sanders-2,053 in 1997), and claim his first NFL rushing title. Davis is the second Bronco to do so, joining Otis Armstrong, who led the league with 1,407 yds. in 1974. He gained 54 yds. in the 1st qtr., 28 in the 2nd, 51 in the 3rd and 45 in the 4th, with the final, history-making yardage coming on a 15-yd. run on 2nd-and-6 from the Seahawks’ 48-yd.line with 0:52 remaining in the game. Along the way he also became the Broncos’ all-time leading rusher, topping Floyd Little’s previous record of 6,323 yds.in the 3rd qtr. It was his franchise-record 11th 100-yd. game of the season, and tied for the fifth-highest single-game rushing total in franchise history (tied

for his own fourth-highest), and earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the fourth time in 1998.

1998 Postseason: Davis started at halfback in all three postseason contests and rushed for 468 yards on 78 carries (6.0) to run his combined season rushing total (regular and postseason combined) to an NFL-record 2,476 yds., topping his own previous league standard of 2,331 set one year earlier. He also caught four passes for 69 yds. (17.3) with a long of 39, which came in Super Bowl XXXIII vs. Atlanta (1/31). During the 1998 postseason Davis moved up to sixth in NFL all-time postseason rushing yardage with 1,140 yards, passing Larry Csonka (891) and John Riggins (996) in the AFC Championship Game vs. the Jets (1/17). Davis’ 468 rushing yards in the 1998 playoffs represent the third-highest rushing total in one postseason (John Riggins, 610 yards in 1982; Davis, 581 in 1997), and the highest for a three-game postseason. His career postseason rushing averages of 142.5 yds.-per-game and 5.6 yds.-per-attempt stood as the best in NFL history after 1998, and Davis finished the season with the record for most consecutive 100-yard rushing games in the postseason with seven, a figure that also ties him with Dallas’ Emmitt Smith most total 100-yard games in the postseason. Davis now holds every major franchise postseason rushing record and also became the all-time leader in touchdowns (12) and points scored (74). In the AFC Divisional Playoff Game vs. Miami (1/9) he set a Broncos postseason record with 199 rushing yards—the fourth-highest single-game total in NFL postseason history—on 21 carries (9.5: also a franchise record), with two touchdowns. Davis, who also caught one pass for 7 yards, was scintillating as he temporarily moved into eighth place on the NFL’s career post-season rushing list, finishing the day at 871 career yards to pass Chuck Foreman (860), Roger Craig (841) and Earnest Byner (839). Both touchdowns came in the 1st qtr. on runs of 1 and 20 yards to give Denver a 14-0 lead, and his 62-yard run on the first play of the second half was the longest post-season run in franchise history, topping his 59-yard burst in the 1997 Wild Card win over Jacksonville (12/27/97). His 21 carries made him the Broncos’ all-time postseason leader in that category, finishing the day at 147 to pass Sammy Winder (144), and he had his first postseason 100-yd. half (129: 1st half).He followed that performance with 167 yards on a franchise postseason-record 32 carries (5.2) in the AFC Championship Game vs. the Jets (1/17), includ-ing a 31-yd. touchdown run in the 3rd qtr. that was his longest carry of the day. He also caught one pass for 12 yds. Davis’ TD gave the Broncos a 20-10 lead en route to a 23-10 win and a repeat appearance in the Super Bowl. It also gave him a rushing TD in

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seven consecutive postseason games, tied for the third-longest streak in NFL history. Davis capped his brilliant season with 102 yards on 25 carries (4.1) in Super Bowl XXXIII vs. Atlanta (1/31). His longest rush went for 15 yards, and he added two catches for 50 yards, including a 39-yarder, the longest reception of his career. The 100-yd. performance was Davis’ seventh in a row in the postseason, an NFL record, and his 14th in 1998 (regular and postseason com-bined) to tie himself and Barry Sanders (both 1997) for the NFL record. With the win, Davis also became the second player in NFL history to win the NFL rushing title and the Super Bowl in the same season (Dallas’ Emmitt Smith has done it three times: 1992, 1993 and 1995).

1997: Davis took many huge steps towards being touted as the best running back the sport has seen in many years, putting up numbers never before reached by a Broncos running back–not even him-self a year earlier. Among the franchise records set by Davis in 1997 were new standards for rushing yards in a season (1,750), most rushing touchdowns in a season (15), most rushing attempts in a season (369), 100-yard performances in a season (10) and total yards from scrimmage in a season (2,037). He also tied the NFL record for most two-point conver-sions in a year with three, a feat that had been accomplished seven times prior. His postseason effort was also one to remember, as he posted four consecutive 100-yard games and scored an NFL-record eight touchdowns (all on the ground) to lead Denver to its first ever World Championship. Davis also added his second Pro Bowl appearance to his résumé as well as earning numerous individual awards, including Super Bowl XXXII Most Valuable Player honors. Among Davis’ awards for his perfor-mance during the 1997 season were AFC Player of the Year by the KC 101 Club and Football News as well as first-team AFL-Pro honors from the Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, College and Pro Football Weekly, The Sporting News, Football News, Football Digest and USA Today. He was also given the Mackey Award by the NFL Players Association as the AFC’s best run-ning back. Davis, who started the first 15 games of the year, finished his third season in the NFL with 1,750 yards on 369 carries (4.7 avg.) and 15 rushing touchdowns, to go along with 42 receptions for 287 yards (6.8 avg.). All rushing numbers were career highs and franchise high. He won the AFC rushing crown and finished second in the NFL each for the second straight year and was also second in the AFC and in the NFL in both rushing attempts and touch-downs scored, first in the AFC (2nd NFL) in total yards from scrimmage (2,037) and first in the NFL in rushing first downs and total first downs. Davis tied for first in the NFL in scoring by a non-kicker (96),

and tied the NFL record for two-point conversions scored in a single season, recording three to match the effort of seven previous players. In the sea-son-opener vs. Kansas City (8/31) Davis recorded the 11th 100-yard rushing performance of his brief NFL career, totaling 101 yards on 26 carries and one TD in Denver’s 19-3 win. In that game he passed Bobby Humphrey (593) for sixth place in all-time rushing attempts by a Bronco. At Seattle (9/7) Davis rushed for 108 yards on 21 carries and one TD as the Broncos beat the Seahawks 35-14, and Davis notched his second straight 100-yard effort to mark the first time in his career he had back-to-back 100-yard games to start a season. Davis also tied Jon Keyworth for fifth place on the Broncos’ list for rushing touchdowns with his 22nd. A week later vs.St. Louis Davis made it three straight 100-yard out-puts by rushing for 103 yards on 21 carries in Denver’s 35-14 victory, and he tied the franchise record for the second time in his career the follow-ing week by posting his fourth straight 100-yard effort. This was no ordinary effort, however, as Davis rushed 27 times for a franchise record 215 yards and one TD in Denver’s 38-20 victory over the Bengals (9/21). He totaled a team-record 228 yards from scrimmage and topped the 3,000-yard rushing plateau in just his 34th game to establish another team record, and moved into third place in rushing touchdowns with his 23rd, passing Jon Keyworth.He also passed teammate John Elway for fourth place all-time in rushing yards, moving to 3,181. His efforts against the Bengals earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors as well as Miller Lite NFL Player of the Week honors. A week later at Atlanta (9/28) Davis was held below 100 yards (23-79-1TD) for the first time all season in Denver’s 29-21 victory, but still managed to pass Keyworth (699) for fifth place all-time in career rushing attempts by a Bronco. His explosive start to the season earned him AFC Offensive Player of the Month honors for September, the second time he has won such an award (also in September of 1996).Davis stole the Monday Night spotlight in Week Six vs. New England (10/6), as he continued his mastery of the New England Patriots with a 32-carry, 171-yard, two-touchdown performance in Denver’s 34-13 victory. During the contest, Davis became the fastest Bronco in franchise history to reach 4,000 total yards from scrimmage, moved into fourth place all-time in rushing attempts by a Bronco, rushed for 100 yards for the 15th time, tying the franchise record, and moved into fourth place all-time in rushing touchdowns by a Bronco. His efforts earned him Miller Lite NFL Player of the Week hon-ors for the second time in three weeks. It also upped his rushing total in three career games against the Patriots to 422 yards. Two weeks later, after the

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bye, at Oakland (10/19) he rushed for 85 yards on 23 carries (two touchdowns) and added seven receptions for 70 yards in Denver’s first loss of the season. During the contest, Davis became the ninth player in NFL history to rush for 3,500 yards in his first three seasons. He also reached the 100-recep-tion plateau for his career, equaling his career high with seven catches, and set a career high with 70

receiving yards. Davis also tallied his third two-point conversion of the season, tying a single-season NFL record shared by seven other players. Davis broke new ground again at Buffalo (10/26) when he rushed for 207 yards on a franchise-record 42 car-ries and one touchdown in Denver’s 23-20 overtime victory over the Bills. He also had five receptions for 29 yards, giving him 236 total yards from scrim-

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mage, another franchise record. Also during the contest. Davis set franchise records for most 100-yard rushing games in a career (his 16th), most car-ries in a game (42, breaking Bobby Humphrey’s record of 34 set in 1990 and the 4th-highest total in NFL history) and fewest games needed to reach 1,000 rushing yards in a season (eight, breaking his own record of 10 set in 1996). He handled the ball 47 times during the contest, one off the NFL record, and also passed William Andrews for the eighth-most rushing yards in the first three years of a career. Davis also became the eighth back in NFL history to rush for 1,000 in each of his first three seasons in the league (the first Bronco to ever do so) and the first Bronco to have three 1,000-yard rush-ing seasons in his career. The next week vs. Seattle (11/2) Davis reached the 100-yard plateau once again (21-101) to tie his own team record (1996; also Bobby Humphrey, 1990; Otis Armstrong, 1974) for 100-yard games in a season, as Denver won 30-27. It enabled Davis—in just the ninth game of the year—to pass his rookie rushing total of 1,117 yards, accomplished in 14 games. Davis also had six receptions for 17 yards in the game, making him the team’s leading receiver for the second straight week, and passed Marcus Allen for the 10th-most total yards from scrimmage over the first three years of an NFL career, as well as passing Jim Brown for the seventh-most rushing yards in the first three years of a career. A week later Davis established a new franchise record with his eighth 100-yard game of the season, tallying 104 yards on 21 carries, and passed Walter Payton for the sixth-most rushing yards in the first three years of an NFL career. A week later at Kansas City (11/16) Davis ran his streak of 100-yard games to four as he tied Otis Armstrong’s and Bobby Humphrey’s franchise record for the third time in his young career. He also became the fourth-quickest player in NFL history (and the quickest in franchise history) to rush for 4,000 yards (41 games), and also passed Billy Sims and Thurman Thomas for eighth place in most total yards from scrimmage over the first three years of a career. He was held under 100 yards for just the second time all season vs. Oakland Nov. 24 on Monday Night Football, but tied his own franchise record with three touchdowns, and set a new stan-dard with all three coming via the ground. Davis had twice previously posted two rushing and one receiv-ing touchdown in the same game, but never three rushing. It marked the 19th time in franchise history that a player had scored three touchdowns in a game and the fifth time that all three scores were rushing touchdowns. During the contest, Davis also went over the 5,000-yard mark in total yards from scrimmage in his career faster than any player in franchise history (42 games). He also became just

the eighth player in league history to accomplish this feat in the first three years of his career. Davis continued his assault on the record books the fol-lowing week in his hometown of San Diego (11/30), rushing for more than 150 yards for the fourth time this season—and more than 100 yards for the 10th time—by totaling 178 yards on 26 carries and one TD in Denver’s 38-28 victory over the Chargers. This was Davis’ 20th 100-yard game in just his 43rd NFL contest, making him the fifth fastest player to reach 20 100-yard performances. He also set new sin-gle-season marks in rushing and total yards from scrimmage, surpassing his own team marks set in 1996 (1,538 rushing/1,848 total). He also passed teammate John Elway (32) for third place in career TD runs, passed Emmitt Smith, William Andrews and Herschel Walker for seventh, sixth and fifth place, respectively in total yards from scrimmage during the first three years of a career, and passed Smith for fifth place all-time in rushing yards in the first three years of a career. His rushing touchdown was his 13th, tying his own team record (1996).Davis moved into third place all-time in rushing yards during the first three years of a career (4,333) with his 75-yard output at Pittsburgh (12/7), passing Barry Sanders and Ottis Anderson, and also went over the 2,000-yard mark in single-season total yards from scrimmage (26th time in NFL history), broke his own team mark for rushing touchdowns in a season with his 14th, and broke his own team record for rushing attempts in a season (345). It was only the fourth of five times in 1997 that he would fail to reach 100 rushing yards in a game. This was also Davis’ 14th consecutive game with at least 20 carries, breaking the NFL record previously held by Terry Allen (1995-96). At San Francisco (12/15) on Monday Night Football Davis rushed for just 28 yards on 10 carries and caught two passes for zero yards in just over a quarter of Denver’s 34-17 loss to San Francisco. He left the game in the second quar-ter due to a mild anterior cruciate sprain to his right shoulder, but not before registering his 15th rushing touchdown of the season, tying his own franchise record for total touchdowns in a season (13 rush/2 rec., 1996). The injury forced him to be deactivated for the Broncos’ regular season finale against San Diego. It was only the third game of his career that he had missed, including the two to end the 1995 regular season. In the preseason Davis looked sen-sational in limited duty, starting all five games at halfback and rushing 34 times for a team-leading 211 yards (6.2) with a long of 37 and two touch-downs. He also caught three passes for 46 yards (15.3) with a long of 20. Both rushing TDs came in the finale against San Francisco (8/23) on runs of 6 and 11 yards.

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he has put up some astounding postseason num-bers–most of them in 1997. He finished the 1997 postseason with 112 carries for 581 yards (5.2 avg.) and eight touchdowns in four games–all Broncos wins en route to the World Championship. Davis also had eight catches for 38 yards (4.8 avg.) in the postseason, raising his career postseason numbers (5 games) to 126 carries for 672 yards (5.3 avg.) and nine touchdowns, plus 15 receptions for 62 yards. In Denver’s 42-17 AFC Wild Card Playoff Game victory over Jacksonville (12/27/97) Davis had the longest run in a postseason game by a Bronco (59 yards), and also logged the most carries (31), rushing yards (184), rushing touchdowns (2) and total touch-downs (2) of any Bronco postseason performer ever. His 5.9 yards-per-rush average against the Jaguars was topped only in team postseason annals by teammate Derek Loville’s 9.4-yard average in the same game (11-103) and his own 6.5 average in the 1996 playoff game against the Jaguars. During the contest, he also moved into third place all-time in both carries and rushing yards in the postseason by a Bronco, passing Gaston Green (36) and Bobby Humphrey (38) in attempts and Gene Lang (138) and Humphrey (169) in yards. In Denver’s 14-10 Divisional Playoff win at Kansas City (1/4/98), Davis rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on 25 carries (third-most ever in a postseason game by a Bronco), and added one reception for 17 yards, his longest postseason reception to date. This was Davis’ second career postseason 100-yard game (second in a row), setting a new franchise record for postseason 100-yard games. He also set the fran-chise record for most rushing and total touchdowns by a Bronco in the postseason with five, for the sec-ond consecutive week he tied the team record for most rushing and total touchdowns in a postseason game with two. Davis showed his mettle again the following week in Denver’s 24-21 AFC Championship Game victory at Pittsburgh (1/11/98), rushing for 139 yards on 26 carries, and added his fifth postsea-son touchdown of 1997. It was his third consecutive 100-yard game in the postseason, tying four other NFL players for third place all-time in consecutive postseason 100-yard rushing games. He also passed Freeman McNeil (349 in 1982), Natrone Means (358 in 1996) and Thurman Thomas (390 in 1990) for fifth, fourth and third place respectively in most rushing yards in a single postseason. Teamwise, Davis surpassed David Treadwell (32) for the sec-ond-most points scored in franchise postseason history (38), passed his teammate John Elway (80) for second place in postseason rushing attempts (96), and passed Elway (410) and Sammy Winder (461) to move into first place in postseason rushing yards by a Bronco. Lastly, Davis’ 26 carries equaled the second-most carries in a postseason contest

by a Bronco, tying Sammy Winder and remaining eight carries behind his own record he set in the Wild Card Game against Jacksonville (12/27/97).The 141 total yards represented his second-highest total in the postseason (195 vs. Jax., 12/27/97) and placed him second all-time in postseason total yards from scrimmage by a Bronco to earn NFL Offensive Player of the Week honors. Davis then capped one of the most memorable individual seasons in NFL history by rushing for 157 yards on 30 carries and scoring three touchdowns to earn Most Valuable Player honors in Denver’s 31-24 victory over Green Bay in Super Bowl XXXII, in his hometown of San Diego (1/25/98). Davis also had two receptions for eight yards during the contest. The three TDs (all on the ground) tied a Super Bowl record for most points scored and most touchdowns scored in a single game, and he also set a Super Bowl record with three rushing touchdowns in a single game.The 157 yards ranks fifth all-time in a Super Bowl and the 30 carries ties for fourth all-time in a Super Bowl. Even more remarkable is the fact that Davis missed the entire second quarter while trying to fight off the onset of a migraine headache. He returned to start the second half and helped Denver control the ball and clock the rest of the way. Davis recorded his fourth consecutive 100-yard rushing game in postseason play, tying Thurman Thomas for the second-longest postseason 100-yard game streak in NFL history, and notched his 24th career 100-yard rushing game (fourth in the postseason), with Denver posting a 21-3 mark in those games (4-0 in postseason). It was also Davis’ 14th 100-yard performance of the entire season, tying Barry Sanders (14 in 1997) for the NFL record. Davis also set the single-season record for most postsea-son touchdowns (8) and most postseason rushing touchdowns (8), and passed Marcus Allen (466 in 1983) for second place all-time in rushing yards in one postseason with 581 (John Biggins, 610, 1982).His 56 points scored moved him past Rich Karlis (55) into first on the Broncos’ all-time postseason scoring list. He also passed Sammy Winder and Vance Johnson to move into first place all-time in postseason yards from scrimmage by a Bronco (734 yards in five games: avg. of 146.7 per game), and passed Eric Dickerson and Riggins to move into first place all-time in rushing yards (2,331) and rushing attempts (495) for an entire season (regular and postseason). His regular and postseason total of 23 touchdowns (all on the ground) rank tied for fourth all-time. Davis, who had his high school jersey retired the Tuesday prior to the game became the second player from San Diego’s Lincoln High School to receive Super Bowl MVP honors (Allen in January, 1984), making him the sixth-lowest drafted player to win the MVP award (sixth round in 1995). He also

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became the first player in the 32-year history of the game to earn this award while playing the game in his hometown.

1996: Davis’ list of 1996 honors included Associated Press NFL Offensive Player of the Year, Sports Illustrated and UPI NFL Player of the Year, his first Pro Bowl selection, All-Pro selections from the Associated Press, Sports illustrated, The Sporting News, USA Today, Pro Football Weekly, Football Digest and College & Pro Football Newsweekly, All-AFC nods from UPI and Football News and a third-place showing in the AP NFL Most Valuable Player voting. Davis led the AFC and was second in the NFL in both rushing yards (1,538 yards on 345 carries; 4.5) and total yards from scrimmage (1,848), and led the NFL in first downs earned (108). He was second in the AFC (3rd NFL) in both rushing touchdowns (13) and total touchdowns (15), and set franchise records in both categories. He also set franchise single-season records in rushing attempts, rushing yards and total yards, topping previous standards held by Sammy Winder (296 carries in 1984) and Otis Armstrong (1,407 rushing yards and 1,812 total yards in 1974). With 15 total touchdowns, Davis broke the franchise single-season record of 14 held by Sammy Winder (1986) and Anthony Miller (1995), and joined tight end Shannon Sharpe (10 TDs) to give the Broncos two players with dou-ble-figure touchdowns in the same season for the first time in franchise history. Davis teamed with QB John Elway and TE Shannon Sharpe to make the Broncos only the sixth team in NFL history to have a trio that had a 3,000-yard passer, 1,500-yard rusher, and 1,000-yard receiver. The trio along with WR Rod Smith, duplicated the feat in 1997, becoming the first team do this in back-to-back seasons and only the third team to have two 1,000-yard receivers as part of the group. Davis got off to a quick start in ‘96, putting together a string of five 100-yard games over a six-game span—including four in a row —beginning with Week Two at Seattle when he tallied 111 yards on 28 carries in Denver’s 30-20 victory. A week later vs. Tampa Bay (9/15) he posted the sec-ond-highest rushing total of his young career with 137 yards on 22 carries (6.2) despite missing more than a quarter due to symptoms of a migraine head-ache. He also finished with 23 receiving yards on four catches (5.8). Davis left the game late in the first quarter when his vision became blurred and he felt nauseous, but he returned to start the second half and carried the entire offense to the come-from-behind win. He rushed eight times for 39 yards on the Broncos’ 14-play, 80-yard game-winning drive that consumed 8:11 in the fourth quarter. He capped the drive with a three-yard touchdown run to give Denver the 27-23 win. The following week at Kansas City (9/22) he put together his third straight

100-yard game, rushing for 141 yards (second-high-est in his career at the time) and two touchdowns on 19 carries (7.4). He scored from six yards out in the first quarter, then topped that with a then-ca-reer-best 65-yard scoring run in the second. He had already tallied 130 yards on 14 carries by halftime.The following week at Cincinnati (9/29) he notched his fourth straight 100-yard game with 112 yards on 24 carries (4.7). His long carry was a 19-yarder. His fourth straight game over the century mark tied a Broncos record set by Bobby Humphrey in 1990 and Otis Armstrong in 1974. On Oct. 6 vs. San Diego he rushed 17 times for 50 yards, while suffering the effects of a migraine headache that kept him out of the game for much of the second quarter. The Broncos used primarily a one-back offense during the game due to a knee injury suffered by starting fullback Aaron Craver the week before at Cincinnati.He also caught a season-high six passes for 42 yards after not catching a pass in the previous two games.Davis had the best day of his young career on Oct.20 vs. Baltimore, setting a franchise record with 194 yards on 28 carries (6.9), including a career-best 71-yard touchdown run in the first quarter of Denver’s 45-34 victory. The run was the fourth-lon-gest ever by a Bronco, and the longest since 1973 (Joe Dawkins at K.C., 10/7). He also scored later from four yards out, and caught three passes for 19 yards (6.3). His 213 total yards also were a career high. Davis reached the 2,000-yard rushing mark for his career with his 77-yard effort vs. Kansas City (10/27), making him the fastest to reach that mile-stone in Broncos history. It was his 22nd game, four earlier than Bobby Humphrey who reached the mark in his 26th game. Versus Chicago (11/10) Davis’ 25-yard run in the second quarter pushed him over the 1,000-yard mark for the season, the earliest a Bronco has ever done so (game 10; Otis Armstrong topped 1,000 in the 12th game of the ‘74 season). Nov. 17 at New England he tallied his sixth 100-yard game of 1996, rushing for 154 yards on a career-high 32 carries, and adding 56 yards on four catches for 210 total yards in Denver’s 34-8 victory.The performance earned him not only AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the second in 1996 (also Week Eight), but also the Miller Lite NFL Player of the Week award. His total yardage figure was second-best in his career, trailing only his 213-yard effort vs. Baltimore (10/20). He also tied his own (and several others’) Broncos record with three touchdowns, rushing for two and catching another, matching his effort vs. Washington last year (9/17).Davis’ 68 yards at Minnesota (11/24) allowed him to move past Bobby Humphrey (2,386 yards) on the franchise’s all-time rushing list. Davis’ touchdowns in the game came on a one-yard run and a one-yard pass reception, giving him five scores over a two-

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game stretch. On Dec. 1 vs. Seattle Davis tallied his seventh 100-yard game of the 1996 season, tying Otis Armstrong’s franchise record set in 1974, during Denver’s 34-7 division-clinching victory.Davis carried the ball 26 times for 106 yards and one touchdown, and caught two passes for 15 yards.The following week at Green Bay (12/8) he rushed for 54 yards on 14 carries to establish franchise sin-gle-season records in both categories, topping the previous highs of 1,407 yards (Otis Armstrong, 1974) and 296 carries (Sammy Winder, 1984). Davis’ five-yard carry to end the first half was the run that put him over Armstrong’s yardage record. Against the Raiders (12/15) Davis carried the ball 27 times for 80 yards with a long of 12 and one touchdown, to set a new Broncos single-season record for total yards in a season in Denver’s 24-19 win. He topped the previous standard of 1,812 yards set by Otis Armstrong in 1974. His three-yard touchdown run in the first quarter staked Denver to an early 7-0 lead, and was his 14th of the season, tying a franchise record. At San Diego (12/ 22) he started at tailback but played only into the second quarter. He carried nine times for 21 yards and a touchdown, and caught one pass for nine yards. His one-yard touch-down run in the first quarter put Denver ahead 10-0. In the game Davis surpassed Jon Keyworth (2,653 yards) for fifth place on the Broncos’ career rushing list, and registered his 15th touchdown (13 rushing, two receiving) to establish a new franchise record. In Denver’s AFC Divisional Playoff vs.Jacksonville (1/4/97) Davis started at tailback and rushed 14 times for 91 yards (6.5) with a long of 47 yards and one touchdown, while catching a game-high seven passes for 24 yards with a long of 6. His 47-yard run in the first quarter was the longest ever by a Bronco in the postseason, and set up Denver’s first touchdown. Davis’ 91 rushing yards were the second-most by Bronco in the postseason, trailing only Sammy Winder’s 102-yard effort vs. New England, Jan. 4, 1987, and his seven receptions tied for third-most in a postseason game with Vance Johnson (1/14/90 and 1/12/92), Steve Sewell (1/12/92) and Jesse Myles (12/24/83). Davis scored on a two-yard run with 7:37 remaining in the game to pull Denver within 23-20, and added the two-point conversion himself. Davis mildly sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee in the first quarter, and left the game for several plays before returning.

1995: Davis started 14 of the Broncos’ 16 games, missing the final two (at Kansas City, 12/17 and at Oakland, 12/24) with a hamstring tear suffered in the first quarter vs. Seattle (12/10). For the season he led the team with 1,117 rushing yards on 237 carries (4.7) with seven touchdowns and a long of 60 yards (at Houston, 11/26) that went for a

touchdown. Through the air, Davis caught 49 passes for 367 yards (7.5) with one touchdown and a long reception of 31. He was voted by his teammates as the club’s Offensive MVP for ‘95, and finished second in the voting for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year by a nationwide media panel. He garnered 16 votes, trailing only New England’s Curtis Martin, who tallied 57, but was selected by Football Digest as its NFL Rookie of the Year. Davis was also voted to All-Rookie teams published by Pro Football Weekly and Football News, and was selected as a Pro Bowl alternate at running back. In 1995 Davis became the first Bronco to rush for 1,000 yards in a season since Gaston Green tallied 1,037 in 1991, and the first Broncos rookie to do so since Bobby Humphrey racked up 1,151 in 1989. He is also the lowest-draft-ed player in National Football League history to rush for 1,000 yards in his rookie season. The Chargers’ Don Woods, who rushed for more than 1,000 in 1974, was also a sixth-round pick (by the Packers), but was selected earlier overall in the draft than Davis, the 196th pick in the 1995 draft. His season total of 1,484 total yards from scrimmage ranked fifth in the AFC and 16th in the NFL—despite missing two games—and were the most ever by a Broncos rookie. He finished third in the AFC in rush-ing (1,117 yards; 9th NFL) and fourth in total first downs (76; tied for 18th NFL). In the season opener vs. Buffalo, Davis started at tailback in his first professional game, carrying the ball a team-leading 20 times for 70 yards (3.5) with a long of 17, and catching two passes for nine yards (4.5) with a long of seven. He scored his first professional touchdown on a three-yard run with 3:22 remaining in the game to cap the Broncos scoring. Davis became the sixth Broncos rookie to start at tailback in a season-open-er, and the first since Jeff Alexander in 1989. His statistics were the best of any of the six previous opening-day starters. Against Washington (9/17), Davis tied a Broncos’ record with three touchdowns (2 rushing, 1 receiving) in a 13-carry, 68-yard perfor-mance, and caught a team-leading seven passes for 61 yards. Davis registered his first 100-yard perfor-mance in his ninth professional game, rambling for 135 on 22 carries against Arizona (11/5), including a 34-yarder. Davis’ 135 yards against Arizona were the most by a Broncos running back at Mile High Stadium since Dec. 8, 1974 (Otis Armstrong, 183 yards against Houston), and the most by a Bronco in any game since Sept. 29, 1991 (Gaston Green, 158 yards at Minnesota), as well as the highest single-game total by a rookie in Broncos franchise history. His 34-yard run on the second play from scrimmage was the longest of his career up to that point, and highlighted an opening drive on which he carried the ball six times for 60 yards, capped by a 5-yard TD run that put the Broncos ahead 7-0. He

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also caught three passes for 25 yards, with a long of 18, to give him a then-career-best 160 total yards from scrimmage. He topped that effort in Game 11 vs. San Diego (11/19) when he powered his way to 176 yards on 30 carries—the third-best rushing performance in club history at the time. It was the most yards by a Bronco since Bobby Humphrey gained 177 on 34 carries at Buffalo Sept 30, 1990, and the most by a Bronco at Mile High, again, since Armstrong’s aforementioned effort in 1974. He gained 98 yards in the first half, and also finished strong, carrying the ball six times for 53 yards on the Broncos’ final drive, which was capped by a 32-yard game-winning field goal from Jason Elam with 0:02 remaining. Davis surpassed the 1,000-yard mark against Jacksonville (12/3) on his first carry of the day, a 13-yarder around left end, en route to a 21-carry, 84-yard performance. Davis strung together three 100-yard games in four outings late in the season, going for 135 vs. Arizona (11/5). 176 vs. San Diego (11/19) and 110 at Houston (11/26).His 60-yard scoring jaunt in the second quarter of the Houston game was the longest of his career, and the longest by a Bronco since 1992. He also caught a career-best seven passes for 30 yards. With his 140 total yards from scrimmage, Davis improved his sea-son total to 1,348, surpassing Bobby Humphrey for the most total yards in a season by a Broncos rookie (Humphrey had 1,307 in 1989). Davis began training camp behind several players on the Broncos’ depth chart at running back, but worked his way into the starting lineup by the final preseason game at Jacksonville (8/25/95).

COLLEGE Davis continued a strong tradition of standout tailbacks from Georgia throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s—following in the footsteps of Herschel Walker, Rodney Hampton, Garrison Hearst and Tim Worley—after transferring from Long Beach State.He spent his first collegiate season playing under George Allen for the 49ers, until the program was eliminated following the 1991 sea-son, in which Davis rushed for 262 yards and two touchdowns on 55 carries (4.8). He transferred to Georgia where he played three seasons—the first behind Garrison Hearst, who finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1992. He finished his career at Georgia with 1,657 yards on 317 carries (5.2) and 15 touch-downs. Davis also caught 46 passes for 529 yards (11.5) and four touchdowns. As a senior in 1994 Davis played in eight games as a scatback and started seven. He missed three contests due to a groin injury, but still managed to lead the team with 445 yards and seven touchdowns on 97 carries (4.6 average), in addition to 31 receptions for 330 yards (10.7). He had his finest campaign as a junior when he played in all 11 games and started six at scatback, leading the team with 824 yards on 167 carries (4.9)

and five touchdowns, along with 12 receptions for 161 (13.4) and three scores. Davis played behind Garrison Hearst as a sophomore in his first year at Georgia in ‘92, seeing action in 10 games, and fin-ished the season with 388 yards on 53 carries (7.3) and three touchdowns, plus three receptions for 38 yards (12.7) and one score. He was a consumer economics major at Georgia.

PERSONAL Davis was an All-CIF second-team and all-league first-team selection as a senior at Lincoln Prep in San Diego, Calif., where he played six different positions, including nose guard, and also lettered in track. His No. 7 was retired by the school Tues., Jan. 20, 1998 in a ceremony attended by Davis during preparations for Super Bowl XXXII in San Diego. He is an avid Sony PlayStation video game player. Davis was presented with a 1997 ESPY Award for Best Performance Under Pressure, in recognition of his record-breaking exploits in Super Bowl XXXII and a 1998 ESPY for Pro Football Performer of the Year. Since the 1997 season he has made appearances on The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Live with Regis and Kathy Lee, the WB network sitcom Sister, Sister and Sesame Street. In January, 1998, Davis established the Terrell Davis Salute the Kids Foundation to focus his charitable endeavors toward bettering the lives of children. He traveled to Washington, D.C., April 20, 1999 to testify before the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources about the urgent need for more urban parks and open space. An avid supporter of Pop Warner football, Davis was invited by Jon Butler, executive director of Pop Warner Little Scholars, to testify in favor of a bill that would appropriate a portion of some oil and gas revenues for parks and open space. Davis makes his home in Aurora, Colo.He was born Oct. 28, 1972 in San Diego, Calif.T

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Sept. 3, 1995 Buffalo W 22-7 20 70 3.5 17 1

Sept. 10, 1995 @ Dallas L 21-31 11 61 5.5 21 0

Sept. 17, 1995 Washington W 38-31 13 68 5.2 9 2

Sept. 24, 1995 @ San Diego L 6-17 7 27 3.9 13 0

Oct. 1, 1995 @ Seattle L 10-27 15 61 4.1 31 0

Oct. 8, 1995 @ New England W 37-3 24 97 4.0 32 1

Oct. 16, 1995 Oakland W 27-0 18 34 1.9 12 0

Oct. 22, 1995 Kansas City L 7-21 18 69 3.8 12 0

Nov. 5, 1995 Arizona W 38-6 22 135 6.1 34 1

Nov. 12, 1995 @ Philadelphia L 13-31 14 85 6.1 36 0

Nov. 19, 1995 San Diego W 30-27 30 176 5.9 19 1

Nov. 26 1995 @ Houston L 33-42 19 110 5.8 60T 1

Dec. 3, 1995 Jacksonville W 31-23 21 84 4.0 13 0

Dec. 10, 1995 Seattle L 27-31 5 40 8.0 28 0

Dec. 17, 1995 @ Kansas City L 17-20 -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 24, 1995 @ Oakland W 31-28 -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 237 1,117 4.7 60 7


Sept. 1, 1996 N.Y. Jets W 22-7 19 72 3.8 10 1

Sept. 8, 1996 @ Seattle L 21-31 28 111 4.0 17 0

Sept. 15, 1996 Tampa Bay W 38-31 22 137 6.2 18 1

Sept. 22, 1996 @ Kansas City L 14-17 19 141 7.4 65T 2

Sept. 29, 1996 @ Cincinnati L 14-10 24 112 4.7 19 0

Oct. 6, 1996 San Diego W 37-3 17 50 2.9 8 0

Oct. 20, 1996 Baltimore W 27-0 28 194 6.9 71T 2

Oct. 27, 1996 Kansas City L 34-7 21 77 3.7 25 0

Nov. 4, 1996 @ Oakland W 38-6 19 85 4.5 16 0

Nov. 10, 1996 Chicago L 13-31 21 76 3.6 25 1

Nov. 17, 1996 @ New England W 30-27 32 154 4.8 15 2

Nov. 24, 1996 @ Minnesota L 33-42 19 68 3.6 13 1

Dec. 1, 1996 Seattle W 31-23 26 106 4.1 16 1

Dec. 8, 1996 @ Green Bay L 27-31 14 54 3.9 10 0

Dec. 15, 1996 Oakland L 17-20 27 80 3.0 12 1

Dec. 22, 1996 @ San Diego W 31-28 9 21 2.3 13 1

TOTALS 345 1,538 4.5 71 13


Aug. 31, 1997 Kansas City W 19-3 26 101 3.9 16 1

Sept. 7, 1997 @ Seattle W 35-14 21 107 5.1 14 1

Sept. 14, 1997 St. Louis W 35-14 21 103 4.9 12 0

Sept. 21, 1997 Cincinnati W 38-20 27 215 8.0 50T 1

Sept. 28, 1997 @ Atlanta W 29-21 23 79 3.4 13T 1

Oct. 6, 1997 New England W 34-13 32 171 5.3 34 2

Oct. 19, 1997 @ Oakland L 25-28 23 85 3.7 19 2

Oct. 26, 1997 @ Buffalo W 23-20 42 207 4.9 29 1

Nov. 2, 1997 Seattle W 30-27 21 101 4.8 19 0

Nov. 9, 1997 Carolina W 34-0 21 104 5.0 14 0

Nov. 16, 1997 @ Kansas City L 22-24 34 127 3.7 18 0

Nov. 24, 1997 Oakland W 31-3 21 69 3.3 19T 3

Nov. 30, 1997 @ San Diego W 38-28 26 178 6.8 24 1

Dec. 7, 1997 @ Pittsburgh L 24-35 21 75 3.6 8 1

Dec. 15, 1997 @ San Francisco L 17-34 10 28 2.8 7 1

Dec. 21, 1997 San Diego W 38-3 -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 369 1,750 4.7 50 15

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Sept. 7, 1998 New England W 27-21 22 75 3.4 9T 2

Sept. 13, 1998 Dallas W 42-23 23 191 8.3 63T 3

Sept. 20, 1998 @ Oakland W 34-17 28 104 3.7 17 0

Sept. 27, 1998 @ Washington W 38-16 21 119 5.7 42T 1

Oct. 4, 1998 Philadelphia W 41-16 20 168 8.4 57 2

Oct. 11, 1998 @ Seattle W 21-16 30 208 6.9 70 1

Oct. 25, 1998 Jacksonville W 37-24 31 136 4.4 37T 3

Nov. 1, 1998 @ Cincinnati W 33-26 27 149 5.5 18 2

Nov. 8, 1998 San Diego W 27-10 20 69 3.5 24T 1

Nov. 16, 1998 @ Kansas City W 30-7 18 111 6.2 41T 1

Nov. 22, 1998 Oakland W 40-14 31 162 5.2 20 1

Nov. 29, 1998 @ San Diego W 31-16 24 74 3.1 18 0

Dec. 3, 1998 Kansas City W 35-31 24 88 3.7 21 3

Dec. 13, 1998 @ N.Y. Giants L 16-20 28 147 5.3 27T 1

Dec. 21, 1998 @ Miami L 21-31 16 29 1.8 9 0

Dec. 27, 1998 Seattle W 28-21 29 178 6.1 21 0

TOTALS 392 2,008 5.1 70 21


Sept. 4, 2000 @ St. Louis L 36-41 9 34 3.8 12 0

Sept. 10, 2000 Atlanta W 42-14 -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 17, 2000 @ Oakland W 33-24 -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 24, 2000 Kansas City L 22-23 6 41 6.8 24 0

Oct. 1, 2000 New England L 19-28 9 24 2.7 11 0

Oct. 8, 2000 @ San Diego W 21-7 -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 15, 2000 Cleveland W 44-10 -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 22, 2000 @ Cincinnati L 21-31 -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 5, 2000 @ N.Y. Jets W 30-23 33 115 3.5 13 1

Nov. 13, 2000 Oakland W 27-24 21 68 3.2 14 1

Nov. 19, 2000 San Diego W 38-37 -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 26, 2000 @ Seattle W 38-31 -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 3, 2000 @ New Orleans W 38-23 -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 10, 2000 Seattle W 31-24 -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 17, 2000 @ Kansas City L 7-20 -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 23, 2000 San Francisco W 38-9 -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 78 282 3.6 24 2


Sept. 13, 1999 Miami L 21-38 19 61 3.2 13 0

Sept. 19, 1999 @ Kansas City L 0-26 21 79 3.8 26 1

Sept. 26, 1999 @ Tampa Bay L 10-13 19 53 2.8 8 0

Oct. 3, 1999 N.Y. Jets L 13-21 8 18 2.3 6 1

TOTALS 67 211 3.1 26 2

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Sept. 10, 2001 N.Y. Giants W 31-20 21 101 4.8 26 0

Sept. 23, 2001 @ Arizona W 38-17 -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 30, 2001 Baltimore L 13-20 -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 7, 2001 Kansas City W 20-6 -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 14, 2001 @ Seattle L 21-34 -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 21, 2001 @ San Diego L 10-27 -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 28, 2001 New England W 31-20 -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 5, 2001 @ Oakland L 28-38 17 70 4.1 16 0

Nov. 11, 2001 San Diego W 26-16 33 83 2.5 13 0

Nov. 18, 2001 Washington L 10-17 -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 22, 2001 @ Dallas W 26-24 -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 2, 2001 @ Miami L 10-21 20 97 4.9 14 0

Dec. 9, 2001 Seattle W 20-7 19 109 5.7 57 0

Dec. 16, 2001 @ Kansas City L 23-26 21 70 3.3 16 0

Dec. 30, 2001 Oakland W 23-17 18 89 4.9 34 0

Jan. 6, 2002 @ Indianapolis L 10-29 18 82 4.6 13 0

TOTALS 167 701 4.2 57 0


Sept. 21, 1997 Cincinnati W 38-20 27 215 8.0 50T 1

Oct. 11, 1998 @ Seattle W 30 208 6.9 70 1

Oct. 26, 1997 @ Buffalo W 23-20 42 207 4.9 29 1

Oct. 20, 1996 Baltimore W 27-0 28 194 6.9 71T 2

Sept. 13, 1998 Dallas W 42-23 23 191 8.3 63T 3

Nov. 30, 1997 @ San Diego W 38-28 26 178 6.8 24 1

Dec. 27, 1998 Seattle W 28-21 29 178 6.1 21 0

Nov. 19, 1995 San Diego W 30-27 30 176 5.9 19 1

Oct. 6, 1997 New England W 34-13 32 171 5.3 34 2

Oct. 4, 1998 Philadelphia W 41-16 20 168 8.4 57 2

Nov. 22, 1998 Oakland W 40-14 31 162 5.2 20 1

Nov. 17, 1996 @ New England W 30-27 32 154 4.8 15 2

Nov. 1, 1998 @ Cincinnati W 33-26 27 149 5.5 18 2

Dec. 13, 1998 @ N.Y. Giants L 16-20 28 147 5.3 27T 1

Sept. 22, 1996 @ Kansas City L 14-17 19 141 7.4 65T 2

Sept. 15, 1996 Tampa Bay W 38-31 22 137 6.2 18 1

Oct. 25, 1998 Jacksonville W 37-24 31 136 4.4 37T 3

Nov. 5, 1995 Arizona W 38-6 22 135 6.1 34 1

Nov. 16, 1997 @ Kansas City L 22-24 34 127 3.7 18 0

Sept. 27, 1998 @ Washington W 38-16 21 119 5.7 42T 1

Nov. 5, 2000 @ N.Y. Jets W 30-23 33 115 3.5 13 1

Sept. 29, 1996 @ Cincinnati W 14-10 24 112 4.7 19 0

Sept. 8, 1996 @ Seattle W 30-20 28 111 4.0 17 0

Nov. 16, 1998 @ Kansas City W 30-7 18 111 6.2 41T 1

Nov. 26 1995 @ Houston L 33-42 19 110 5.8 60T 1

Dec. 9, 2001 Seattle W 20-7 19 109 5.7 57 0

Sept. 7, 1997 @ Seattle W 35-14 21 107 5.1 14 1

Dec. 1, 1996 Seattle W 31-23 26 106 4.1 16 1

Nov. 9, 1997 Carolina W 34-0 21 104 5.0 14 0

Sept. 20, 1998 @ Oakland W 34-17 28 104 3.7 17 0

Sept. 14, 1997 St. Louis W 35-14 21 103 4.9 12 0

Aug. 31, 1997 Kansas City W 19-3 26 101 3.9 16 1

Nov. 2, 1997 Seattle W 30-27 21 101 4.8 19 0

Sept. 10, 2001 N.Y. Giants W 31-20 21 101 4.8 26 0

100-YARD RUSHING PERFORMANCES

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SAFETY1981-87

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (SEVEN PLAYING

SEASONS)

Pro Career: 7 seasons, 89 gamesDrafted: 1st round (4th overall) in 1981 by SeattleUniform Number: 45

Full Name: Kenneth Mason Easley, Jr.Birthdate: January 15, 1959Birthplace: Chesapeake, VirginiaHigh School: Oscar F. Smith (Chesapeake, VA)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, Jerry Jones, Jason Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner

CAREER STATISTICS

Additional Career Statistics: Sacks: 8.0; Punt Returns: 26-302

ALL-LEAGUE TEAMS All-Pro: 1982 (NEA, PW); 1983 (AP, PFWA, NEA, PW); 1984 (AP, PFWA, NEA, SN, PW); 1985 (AP, PFWA, NEA, SN)

All-Pro Second Team: 1987 (NEA)

All-AFC: 1982 (UPI); 1983 (UPI, PW); 984 (UPI, PW); 1985 (UPI); 1987 (PW)

All-AFC Second Team: 1986 (UPI); 1987 (UPI)

PRO BOWLS(5) – 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988

TEAM RECORDSSeahawks records held by Easley(Records through the 1988 season, Easley’s final season with Seattle)

• [1st] Most Interceptions, Game – 3(vs. San Diego, Oct. 29, 1984)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Interceptions, Season – 10(1984)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Interceptions Returned for TD, Season – 2 (1984)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games with an Interception – 4 (1984)

• [3rd] Most Interceptions, Career – 32


Interceptions Titles: 1984

AFC Statistical ChampionshipsInterceptions Titles: 1984

Team Statistical ChampionshipsInterceptions Titles: 1982, 1983, 1984, 1987

Kenny Easley was selected in the first round, 4th overall, out of UCLA by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1981 NFL Draft. The Seahawks safety was an intimidating defensive force during his

seven-year tenure in Seattle.Easley made an immediate impact on the

Seahawks’ defense earning AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 1981 after returning three inter-ceptions for 155 yards, including one for an 82-yard touchdown. He also made a career-high four fumble recoveries. Easley rightfully earned his nickname as “The Enforcer” for this style of play on the field.

An all-around great athlete, he continued to earn recognition for his abilities including AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1983. That season, he recorded seven interceptions which he returned for 106 yards and posted a career-high three sacks.

The safety was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1984 by the Associated Press when he registered a league-leading and career-best 10 interceptions and two pick-sixes. Easley earned first-team All-Pro honors in four straight seasons from 1982 to 1985.

During his career, Easley amassed 32 intercep-tions which he returned for 538 yards and three touchdowns in 89 career games. He was also a domi-nating tackler before the stat was readily tracked and had eight career sacks.

In all, Easley was named to five Pro Bowls and was a member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s in addition to his many other honors he earned along his relatively short but highly impactful career.

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1981 Seattle 14 3 155 51.7 1

1982 Seattle 8 4 48 12.0 0

1983 Seattle 16 7 106 15.1 0

1984 Seattle 16 10 126 12.6 2

1985 Seattle 13 2 22 11.0 0

1986 Seattle 10 2 34 17.0 0

1987 Seattle 12 4 47 11.8 0

Career Total 89 32 538 16.8 3

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AWARDS AND HONORS• 1984 Defensive Player of the Year (AP)• NFL All-Decade Team of the 1980s


* AFC regular season finish in strike-shortened season.(Division Finish in Parentheses) Qualified for Postseason in Bold

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES1983 AFC – Los Angeles Raiders 30, Seattle Seahawks 14Easley started at strong safety. He had one tackle and two assists.

MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTS1987 Seattle Seahawks Media Guide biography

(BEFORE EASLEY’S LAST SEASON)

1986: Started 10-of-16 games at strong safety.Missed the New York Giants game because of a knee injury. Spent the last five weeks of the season on injured reserve with an ankle injury. Credited with 59 tackles, according to unofficial press box statistics.Had nine at Los Angeles versus the Raiders and against the New York Jets. Had seven stops at New England and at Cincinnati and six in two other games. Had one sack and two forced fumbles. Picked off two passes, one in each Kansas City game.

PRO CAREER Ranks tenth among active AFC inter-ceptors with 28. Led the entire NFL in interceptions and tied John Harris’ 1981 team record with 10 in 1984. Returned two for touchdowns, a 25-yarder at New England and a 58-yarder against Kansas City.His return versus the Chiefs with 1:35 left allowed the Seahawks to set a new NFL record with four interception returns for touchdowns in one game.Had a streak of seven interceptions in four games that season, topped by a team record three in a Monday night game in San Diego. Had two versus the Raiders, also on Monday night two weeks later. Was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year for his efforts and was one of three unanimous Pro Bowl selections.Has two of the top four single-season interception


1981 Seattle Seahawks 6-10-0 (5th)1982 Seattle Seahawks 4-5-0* (10th)1983 Seattle Seahawks 9-7-0 (2nd)1984 Seattle Seahawks 12-4-0 (2nd)1985 Seattle Seahawks 8-8-0 (3rd)1986 Seattle Seahawks 10-6-0 (3rd)1987 Seattle Seahawks 9-6-0 (2nd)

totals in team history, 10 in 1984 and eight in 1983.Led Seattle in interceptions from 1982-1984, finishing third in the AFC in 1983, when he was named AFC Defensive Player of the Year, and fifth in 1982. Has three touchdowns on interception returns in his career, including an 82-yarder versus Cleveland as a rookie, and two in 1984. Has 481 yards in returns, second only to Dave Brown’s 643. Ranks seventh in career tackles with 457, according to unofficial press box statistics, topped by his 107 as a rookie. Totals 10 games with 10 or more tackles, with a career high 13 at Kansas City in 1981, and four with 12. Was used as a secondary punt returner in 1984 and 1985 and aver-age 11.6 yards on 26 returns. Has been voted into the Pro Bowl in four of the last five seasons (1982-1985) and was picked as a starter the last three times. Was a unanimous pick after the 1984 season and was voted a defensive co-captain by his AFC teammates. Picked by Seattle with the fourth choice on the first round of 1981 draft. Fourth is the highest that a pure defensive back has ever been chosen in the draft.

HONORS: 1981, AFC Defensive Rookie of the Year (NFL Players’ Association); First-team All-Rookie (UPI, Pro Football Writers, Pro Football Weekly, and Football Digest). 1982, First-team All-NFL (Pro Football Weekly, Football Digest, NEA); First-team All-AFC (UPI); AFC Pro Bowl squad; Seahawks Most Valuable Player (voted by teammates). 1983, First-team All-NFL (Pro Football Writers’ Assoc., Pro Football Weekly, AP); First-team All-AFC (Pro Football Weekly, UPI); AFC Defensive Player of the Year (Football News); AFC Pro Bowl started. 1984, NFL Defensive Player of the Year (AP, Pro Football Weekly, Kansas City 101 Club); NFL Alumni Association Defensive Back

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of the Year; First-team All-NFL (Pro Football Writers, Sports Illustrated, NFL Films, Sporting News, AP, Pro Football Weekly, NEA, Football Digest, College & Pro Football Newsweekly, Seagram Sports Award); First-team All-AFC (Pro Football Weekly, UPI); Seahawks Most Valuable Player (voted by teammates); AFC Pro Bowl unanimous selection; AFC Defensive Co-Captain (voted by teammates). 1985, AFC Pro Bowl starter; First-team All-NFL (AP, NEA, Pro Football Writers’ Assn., Sporting News); First-team All-AFC (UPI, Football News). 1986, Second-team All-AFC (UPI).

COLLEGE Three-time consensus All-American. First player in Pac-10 history to be named all-conference four years. Holds UCLA career interception record with 19. Most Valuable Player in both Hula Bowl and Japan Bowl. Intercepted two passes in Hula Bowl and inter-cepted two and recovered a fumble in the Japan Bowl.Set a school record with 336 yards in punt returns as a junior when he averaged 12.4 on 27 returns. Had a career high 105 tackles as a senior, caused two fumbles, recovered three fumbles and intercepted two passes – returning one 62 yards for a touchdown against Oregon State. ABC-TV Defensive Player of the Game three times – 1978 against Washington, and 1979 against Ohio State and Washington. Played one year of junior varsity basketball at UCLA. Graduated with a degree in Political Science.

PERSONAL Attended Oscar Smith High in Chesapeake, Virginia, lettering in football (as a quar-terback and defensive back), basketball and track.Received college basketball scholarship offers from teams in the Atlantic Coast Conference and Big Ten before deciding to play football at UCLA. Has done volunteer work for United Way and United Cerebral Palsy. Hosted a celebrity golf tournament for Muscular Dystrophy in 1986. Kenny, and his wife, Gail, have a son, Kendrick.


Dec. 13, 1981 @ Denver L 13-23 1 30 30.0 30 0

Dec. 20, 1981 Cleveland W 42-21 2 125 62.5 82T 1

Nov. 21, 1982 @ Denver W 17-10 1 44 44.0 44 0

Nov. 28, 1982 Pittsburgh W 16-0 1 0 0.0 0 0

Oct. 9, 1983 @ San Diego L 21-28 1 0 0.0 0 0

Oct. 16, 1983 L.A. Raiders W 38-36 1 31 31.0 31 0

Oct. 30, 1983 @ L.A. Raiders W 34-21 1 12 12.0 12 0

Nov. 6, 1984 Denver W 27-19 1 0 0.0 0 0

Nov. 20, 1984 @ Denver L 27-38 1 0 0.0 0 0

Dec. 4, 1984 Dallas L 10-35 1 48 48.0 48 0

Dec. 18, 1984 New England W 24-6 1 15 15.0 15 0

Sept. 16, 1984 @ New England L 23-38 1 25 25.0 25T 1

Oct. 29, 1984 @ San Diego W 24-0 3 33 11.0 30 0

Nov. 4, 1984 Kansas City W 45-0 1 58 58.0 58T 1

Nov. 12, 1984 L.A. Raiders W 17-14 2 1 0.5 1 0

Nov. 18, 1984 @ Cincinnati W 26-6 1 0 0.0 0 0

Dec. 2, 1984 Detroit W 38-17 1 9 9.0 9 0

Dec. 15, 1984 Denver L 14-31 1 0 0.0 0 0

Sept. 29, 1985 @ Kansas City L 7-28 1 16 16.0 16 0

Oct. 13, 1985 Atlanta W 30-26 1 6 6.0 6 0

Sept. 14, 1986 Kansas City W 23-17 1 24 14.0 14 0

Nov. 9, 1986 @ Kansas City L 7-27 1 10 10.0 10 0

Sept. 13, 1987 @ Denver L 17-40 1 0 0.0 0 0

Oct. 25, 1987 @ L.A. Raiders W 35-13 2 25 12.5 22 0

Dec. 13, 1987 Denver W 28-21 1 22 22.0 22 0

GAME-BY-GAME INTERCEPTION TOTALS

Team Record in Games Easley logged an INT: 16-9-0

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OWNER/PRESIDENT/GENERAL MANAGER –

ARKANSAS

1989-PRESENT DALLAS COWBOYS

Full Name: Jerral Wayne JonesBirthdate: October 13, 1942Birthplace: Los Angeles, CaliforniaHigh School: North Little Rock (Ark.)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, Kenny Easley, Jason Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner

The co-captain of the 1964 Nation Champion Arkansas Razorbacks has contributed as a member of wide range of league committees and his innova-tions in areas of marketing, sponsorship, television, stadium management, labor negotiations and tele-vision has shaped and enhanced the NFL’s standing as the premiere sports league in the world.



Jerry Jones stewardship of the Dallas Cowboys has led to unprece-dented results and success for one of the most notable sports franchises in the world. Jones’s leadership in areas

of sports marketing and promotion have not only profoundly impacted the Cowboys but has influ-enced the landscape of the entire National Football League and America’s sports culture.

The Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager, took over the franchise in 1989 and quickly restored the winning tradition in Dallas.Jones became the first owner in NFL history to lead his team to three Super Bowl titles in his first seven years of ownership.

The first decade of the Cowboys under Jones’s guidance resulted in seven playoff appearances, six division titles, four conference championship games and becoming the first team ever to claim three Super Bowls in a four-season span. With Jones at the helm, the Cowboys earned victories in Super Bowls XXVII, XXVIII and XXX.

The commitment to winning continues as the Cowboys advanced to the postseason in 2016 which marked the team’s 13th postseason appearance in the Jones’s era.

His vision extends far beyond success on the football field. He was the driving influence behind the creation and development of AT&T Stadium, considered the “crown jewel” of all sports venues, which opened in 2009. Millions of fans have attend-ed a multitude of sports and entertainment events and tours to experience the grand 100,000 plus seat stadium.

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1989 Dallas Cowboys 1-15-0 (5th)1990 Dallas Cowboys 7-9-0 (4th)1991 Dallas Cowboys 11-5-0 (2nd)1992 Dallas Cowboys 13-3-0 (1st)1993 Dallas Cowboys 12-4-0 (1st)1994 Dallas Cowboys 12-4-0 (1st)1995 Dallas Cowboys 12-4-0 (1st)1996 Dallas Cowboys 10-6-0 (1st)1997 Dallas Cowboys 6-10-0 (4th)1998 Dallas Cowboys 10-6-0 (1st)1999 Dallas Cowboys 8-8-0 (2nd)2000 Dallas Cowboys 5-11-0 (4th)2001 Dallas Cowboys 5-11-0 (5th)2002 Dallas Cowboys 5-11-0 (4th)2003 Dallas Cowboys 10-6-0 (2nd)2004 Dallas Cowboys 6-10-0 (3rd)2005 Dallas Cowboys 9-7-0 (3rd)2006 Dallas Cowboys 9-7-0 (2nd)2007 Dallas Cowboys 13-3-0 (1st)2008 Dallas Cowboys 9-7-0 (3rd)2009 Dallas Cowboys 11-5-0 (1st)2010 Dallas Cowboys 6-10-0 (3rd)2011 Dallas Cowboys 8-8-0 (3rd)2012 Dallas Cowboys 8-8-0 (3rd)2013 Dallas Cowboys 8-8-0 (2nd)2014 Dallas Cowboys 12-4-0 (1st)2015 Dallas Cowboys 4-12-0 (4th)2016 Dallas Cowboys 13-3-0 (1st)

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CHAMPIONSHIP TEAMS• 1992 Dallas Cowboys

(NFC Eastern Division, NFC, Super Bowl XXVII champions)

• 1993 Dallas Cowboys (NFC Eastern Division, NFC, Super Bowl XXVIII champions)

• 1994 Dallas Cowboys (NFC Eastern Division champions)

• 1995 Dallas Cowboys (NFC Eastern Division, NFC, Super Bowl XXX champions)



• 2007 Dallas Cowboys (NFC East Division champions)




MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTSBiography from Dallas Cowboys

In one of the most dramatic eras of ownership in professional sports, Jerry Jones’ stewardship of the Dallas Cowboys has brought unprecedented results and success to one of the world’s most popular sports entities.

Aside from being one of only four current owners to guide their franchises to at least three Super Bowl titles, Jones’ efforts in the areas of sports marketing, promotion and the development of AT&T Stadium have created a vivid imprint on the landscape of the NFL and the American sports culture.

Highlighted by Super Bowl victories following the 1992, 1993 and 1995 seasons, Jones became the first owner in NFL history to guide his team to three league championships in his first seven years of ownership. In 1995 Dallas also became the first team in NFL history to win three Super Bowls in four seasons while tying the then-NFL record for most Super Bowl victories by an organization with five.

The first decade of Jones’ ownership closed with eight playoff appearances, six division titles, four conference championship game appearances and three world crowns as the Cowboys were named the NFL’s Team of the 1990s. Dallas closed the first decade of the new millennium with division titles in 2007 and 2009 while the 2009 club secured the

11th playoff appearance in Jones’ 22 seasons of leadership.

Along with the success of the Dallas Cowboys on the field, Jones’ vision and leadership provided the driving influence behind the concept, design, and construction of AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas - a venue that is recognized internationally as perhaps the most spectacular and state-of-the-art sports stadium in the world.

Opened to the public in May of 2009, AT&T Stadium’s dramatic first season of operation result-ed in the venue being named the Sports Facility of the Year by the Sports Business Journal in May of 2010. Along with that achievement for the team’s new home, Jones was also named the 2009 Sports Executive of the Year by the SBJ.

The 100,000 plus seat AT&T Stadium established the attendance record for an NFL regular season game as 105,121 witnessed the September 20, 2009 home opener, while the 108,713 who attended the NBA All-Star Game on February 14, 2010 became the largest crowd to witness a basketball game in the history of the sport.

In just over two years of operation, more than four million fans have attended events that includ-ed high school and collegiate football, major col-lege basketball, professional bull riding, Motocross, world championship boxing and a handful of con-certs that featured world renowned recording art-ists. Another million visitors have passed through the twelve-story-high doors of the stadium for daily public tours of the venue.

With its architectural versatility and cutting edge media capabilities, AT&T Stadium has become a visible beacon that has established North Texas as a major focal point on the sports and entertainment canvas of North America.

The brilliant home of the Cowboys has become a powerful catalyst in attracting a wide range of national and international events that will define the future of the region for generations to come.After already playing host to Super Bowl XLV in February of 2011, other top flight events for the future include the annual AT&T Cotton Bowl, the 2014 NCAA Final Four in men’s basketball and the annual Texas A&M-Arkansas football series just to name a few.

Since he took over as general manager in 1989, the Cowboys have drafted 25 different players who have gone on to appear in a combined total of 95 Pro Bowls. Dallas has also signed 11 free agent play-ers who have made 28 Pro Bowl appearances while representing the Dallas Cowboys. Since 1989 the Cowboys have made 129 trades, the most celebrat-ed of which was the 1989 deal that sent Herschel Walker to the Minnesota Vikings and provided the personnel foundation for three league titles.

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In selecting the on-the-field leadership for the Cowboys, Jones hired a pair of coaches who won three Super Bowls in Dallas: Jimmy Johnson (1992-1993) and Barry Switzer (1995). Chan Gailey fol-lowed with a division title and playoff appearanc-es in 1998 and 1999. In 2003 Jones successfully recruited two-time Super Bowl winner Bill Parcells to Dallas, and Parcells directed the team to three winning seasons and two playoff trips in four sea-sons. In February of 2007, Jones added another suc-cessful NFL head coach in Wade Phillips who guided the club to a pair of division titles in his first three years (2007 and 2009) and a playoff victory in 2009.In 2011, Jones named Jason Garrett as the team’s eighth head coach after the former Cowboys’ quar-terback guided the club to a 5-3 record as the interim coach in the second half of the 2010 season.

In the last 33 years, 34 different owners have entered the National Football League. Of that group, only Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft of New England have guided their franchises to more than two Super Bowl championships. Moreover, Jones joins Art Rooney, Jack Kent Cooke, Al Davis, Eddie DeBartolo and Kraft as the only men to have won at least three Super Bowls as NFL owners.

On the league front, he actively contributes his vision and enthusiasm to enhancing the NFL’s status as the world’s premier professional sports league by serving on a wide range of league committees.He was recently very involved as a member of the Management Council Executive Committee--in the labor negotiations that resulted in the most

recent Collective Bargaining Agreement between the NFL and its players. In addition to the CEC, Jones is currently the Chairman of the NFL Network Committee, and he is a member of the NFL Broadcasting Committee, the Pro Football Hall of Fame Committee and the NFL Player Dire-Need Committee. Jones also served on the committee that was charged with overseeing the search for a suc-cessor to retired NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue -- a search that successfully landed current NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell in September of 2006.In addition, Jones has served two prior terms as a member of the NFL’s Competition Committee as well as a stint on the Business Ventures Committee.

His contributions and innovations in the areas of marketing, corporate sponsorships, television, stadium management, stadium development, labor negotiations and community service have made a visible imprint on the ever evolving face of profes-sional sports in America. Since becoming involved with the Cowboys, Jones’ accomplishments have been recognized through his induction into the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Hall of Fame, the Texas Sports Hall of Fame (2007), the Texas Business Hall of Fame (2005), the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame (1999) and the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame (1998).In August of 2007, he served as the presenter for Michael Irvin’s induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame -- a recognition he was also named for by Emmitt Smith as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher was enshrined in Canton in August of 2010.

As a co-captain of the 1964 National Championship

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Arkansas Razorbacks, Jones is one of a very small number of NFL owners who actually earned a sig-nificant level of success as a football player. He is the only man in the history of the National Football League to play for a collegiate national champion-ship football team and own a Super Bowl winner. In addition, Jones and the legendary George Halas are the only two men to become NFL owners after play-ing in a major college football bowl game. His cur-rent ties to the college game include membership on the Board of Directors for the National Football Foundation and College Football Hall of Fame.

A man of varied interests who will not rest on yesterday’s achievements, he is a dedicated busi-nessman and family man - sharing a vivid enthusi-asm for both. Although Jones and his family are very involved in numerous civic and charitable causes, the Joneses have left an indelible local and national impression on the philanthropic landscape with their love and dedication to The Salvation Army.

For the past 14 seasons, the Jones family has ded-icated the Cowboys Thanksgiving Day halftime show as a national showcase to kick off The Salvation Army’s annual Red Kettle Drive. Through the dona-tion of national television air-time, the event has created a new holiday tradition, while helping to increase donations to The Salvation Army’s annual fund raising efforts by hundreds of millions of dollars. Major George Hood of The Salvation Army states that “by presenting the National

Kettle Kickoff on Thanksgiving Day, the Dallas Cowboys have helped the Army raise over one billion dollars in the past 14 years.” Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Clint Black, Jessica Simpson, Billy Gilman, Creed, LeAnn Rimes, Toby Keith, Destiny’s Child, Sheryl Crow, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, The Jonas Brothers, Daughtry and Keith Urban have provided the entertainment for the holiday extravaganzas.

The Salvation Army points to the annual Cowboys kickoff event as one of the most effective, creative and important innovations that has been developed in the long and storied history of the organization.

The Joneses received the Evangeline Booth Award in 1999, one of the Army’s highest national community service awards and have been selected for membership into the prestigious Salvation Army William Booth Society. Gene and Jerry were also named to the Army’s National Advisory Board in April of 1998 shortly after being named the orga-nization’s Partners of the Year in 1997. In April of 2007, Gene and Jerry Jones served as the honor-ary chairpersons for the Salvation Army’s National Advisory Organizations Conference (NAOC) that was held in Dallas.

For 10 years, Gene and Jerry Jones served as hosts and underwrote the costs for the Super

Lunch, a fundraising event for The Salvation Army Irving Corps Community Center. In 1998 the Gene and Jerry Jones Family Center for Children opened in conjunction with The Army.

As part of the Jones Family and the Dallas Cowboys commitment to Arlington, Texas, the home of the club’s new stadium, Gene and Jerry Jones Family Charities will donate a total of $16.5 million to non-profit organizations serving youth in Arlington from 2009-2041.

In 2001 the Joneses were awarded the Chairman’s Award by The Boys and Girls Clubs of America. In June of 2002, Gene and Jerry Jones were recog-nized as the recipients of the Children’s Champion Award for Philanthropy that was presented by the Dallas for Children organization. In 2003 the Family Gateway organization of Dallas presented Gene and Jerry with the Annette G. Strauss Humanitarian Award. In April of 2005, Gene and Jerry were recipi-ents of the Hope Award, the highest community ser-vice recognition awarded by the Lone Star Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. In 2010 the Jones Family and the Cowboys were selected by the Boys and Girls Clubs of America to receive the prestigious Chairman’s Award that recognized the Cowboys long and dedicated history of supporting that organization.

The Jones family is very involved with several other community-related organizations, including Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, Happy Hill Farm Academy/Home, the National Board for The Boys and Girls Clubs of America, the Kent Waldrep Paralysis Foundation, The Rise School of Dallas, The Family Place and The Family Gateway. In 2010, the Jones family endowed the North Texas Youth Education Town with a $1 million grant. Created as a lasting legacy of Super Bowl XLV, the North Texas YET will be administered by The Salvation Army and provide North Texas youth with education, mento-ring, fitness and character enrichment programs.

Jerry (10/13/42) and Gene live in Dallas. They have three children, Stephen, Charlotte and Jerry, Jr., and nine grandchildren.

Stephen (6/21/64) is a graduate of the University of Arkansas and serves as the Cowboys Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President/ Director of Player Personnel. Charlotte (7/26/66) is a Stanford graduate and serves as the Cowboys Executive Vice President/VP of Brand Management/President Charity Foundation. Jerry Jr. (9/27/69), a graduate of Georgetown University who earned his law degree from Southern Methodist University, is the Cowboys Executive Vice President/ Chief Sales and Marketing Officer.

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DEFENSIVE END

1997-2007, 2009, 2011 MIAMI DOLPHINS,

2008 WASHINGTON REDSKINS,

2010 NEW YORK JETS (15 PLAYING SEASONS)

Height: 6-6; Weight: 260College: AkronPro Career: 15 seasons, 233 gamesDrafted: 3rd round (73rd player overall) in 1997 by Miami DolphinsUniform Number: 99 (MIA – 1997-2007, 2009, 2011, NYJ – 2010), 55 (WAS – 2008)

Full Name: Jason Paul TaylorBirthdate: September 1, 1974Birthplace: Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaHigh School: Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh, Pa.)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, Kenny Easley, Jerry Jones, LaDainian Tomlinson, Kurt Warner

Taylor team MVP honors and was the first of six seasons in which he logged double-digits in sacks.

Taylor, who led the league in sacks with 18.5 in 2002, enjoyed his finest season in 2006 when he was named the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year.That season, he terrorized offenses with 62 total tackles, a team-high 13.5 sacks, two interceptions returned for scores, 11 passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles, and two fumble recoveries.

A three-time first-team All Pro (2000, 2002, 2006) recipient and a four-time All-AFC choice (2000, 2002, 2004, 2006), Taylor had brief stints with the Washington Redskins (2008) and New York Jets (2010).

Taylor was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s.

CAREER STATISTICS

Additional Career Statistics: Interceptions: 8-110, 3 TDsFumble Recovery for TD: 6

ALL-LEAGUE TEAMSAll-Pro: 2000 (AP, PFWA, SN); 2002 (AP, PFWA, SN); 2006 (AP, PFWA, SN)

All-Pro Second Team: 2001 (AP)

All-AFC: 2000 (PW); 2002 (PW); 2004 (PW); 2006 (PW)

PRO BOWLS(6) – 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006*, 2007, 2008* * Did not play

Defensive End Jason Taylor was selected in the third round, 73rd player overall, in the 1997 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins. Taylor was no stranger to sacking the quarterback as

evidenced by his school-record 21 career quarter-back takedowns at the University of Akron. That did not change at the pro level and by the time Taylor’s 15-year career was over, he had tallied 139.5 career sacks which ranked sixth in league annals at the time of his retirement.

Taylor earned a role as a starter early in his rookie season and tallied 5.0 sacks, 50 total tackles, two fumble recoveries and three passes defensed.He logged these numbers despite missing three games due to a fractured forearm. His dominant play helped pave the way for the first of five straight postseason berths for Miami.

Taylor quickly became the anchor of the Dolphins’ tough and aggressive defense. In 1998, he recorded nine sacks and a team-high four forced fumbles. Taylor earned the first of six career Pro Bowl invitations after the 2000 season when he recorded 14.5 sacks along with 68 total tackles, an interception, four fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and five passes defensed. The effort earned

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Year Team G Sacks

1997 Miami 13 5.0

1998 Miami 16 9.0

1999 Miami 15 2.5

2000 Miami 16 14.5

2001 Miami 16 8.5

2002 Miami 16 18.5

2003 Miami 16 13.0

2004 Miami 16 9.5

2005 Miami 16 12.0

2006 Miami 16 13.5

2007 Miami 16 11.0

2008 Washington 13 3.5

2009 Miami 16 7.0

2010 N.Y. Jets 16 5.0

2011 Miami 16 7.0

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• [1st] Most Fumbles Recovered for Touchdown, Career – 6

• [1st] Most Opponents’ Fumbles Recovered for Touchdown, Career – 6

• [Tied for 1st] Most Opponents’ Fumbles Recovered, Career – 29

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Safeties, Career – 3

TEAM RECORDSDolphins records held by Taylor(Records through the 2011 season, Taylor’s final season with Miami)

• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Played – 130• [1st] Most Consecutive Starts, Career – 130• [1st] Most Sacks, Career – 131• [1st] Most Opponents’ Fumbles Recovered,

Career – 27• [1st] Longest Fumble Return for Touchdown – 85

(vs. Denver, Sept. 11, 2005)• [Tied for 1st] Most Interceptions Returned for

Touchdown, Season – 2 (2006) • [1st] Most Fumbles Recovered for Touchdown,

Career – 6• [Tied for 1st] Most Sacks, Season – 18.5 (2002) • [Tied for 1st] Most Opponents’ Fumbles

Recovered, Game – 2(vs. New England, Oct. 7, 2001)

• [2nd] Most Games Played, Career – 204• [2nd] Most Starts, Career – 186• [Tied for 2nd] Most Pro Bowl Starts – 5• [Tied for 2nd] Most Interceptions Returned for

Touchdown, Career – 3• [Tied for 3rd] Most Pro Bowls – 6• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Pro Bowl Starts

– 3• [Tied for 3rd] Most Opponents’ Fumbles

Recovered, Season – 4 (2001)

AWARDS AND HONORS• 1997 Miami Dolphins Newcomer of the Year • 2000 Nat Moore Community Service Award• 2000 Dan Marino Team Most Valuable Player

of the Year • 2002 Don Shula Leadership Award• 2002 NFL Alumni Pass Rusher of the Year• 2002 AFC Defensive Player of the Year (SI)• 2002 Dan Marino Team Most Valuable Player

of the Year• 2002 AFC Defensive Player of the Month

(October)• 2002 AFC Defensive Player of the Month

(November)

• 2004 Dan Marino Team Most Valuable Player of the Year

• 2005 NFL Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year• 2006 NFL Defensive Player of the Year (AP)• 2006 Don Shula Leadership Award• 2006 NFL Alumni Defensive Lineman of the Year • 2006 Dan Marino Team Most Valuable Player

of the Year• 2006 AFC Defensive Player of the Month

(November)• 2007 Don Shula Leadership Award• 2007 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year• 2009 Don Shula Leadership Award• NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s




Sack Leader: 2002

AFC Statistical ChampionshipsSack Leader: 2002

Team Statistical ChampionshipsSack Leader: 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007Interception Leader: 2006

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES2010 AFC – Pittsburgh Steelers 24, New York Jets 19Taylor didn’t start the game, but played outside linebacker. He recorded two tackles.


1997 Miami Dolphins 9-7-0 (2nd)1998 Miami Dolphins 10-6-0 (2nd)1999 Miami Dolphins 9-7-0 (3rd)2000 Miami Dolphins 11-5-0 (1st)2001 Miami Dolphins 11-5-0 (2nd)2002 Miami Dolphins 9-7-0 (3rd)2003 Miami Dolphins 10-6-0 (2nd)2004 Miami Dolphins 4-12-0 (4th)2005 Miami Dolphins 9-7-0 (2nd)2006 Miami Dolphins 6-10-0 (4th)2007 Miami Dolphins 1-15-0 (4th)2008 Washington Redskins 8-8-0 (4th)2009 Miami Dolphins 7-9-0 (3rd)2010 New York Jets 11-5-0 (2nd)2011 Miami Dolphins 6-10-0 (3rd)

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MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTS2011 Miami Dolphins Media Guide biography

DOES NOT INCLUDE TAYLOR’S FINAL SEASON (2011)

FINS FACT While Jason has accumulated count-less awards and records he is most proud of in the world of sports is a title closer to home these days. Taylor has spent the past several years coaching his sons, Isaiah (8) and Mason (7) in flag football and basketball in the local YMCA leagues. “Being named the Defensive Player of the Year or the NFL Man of the Year are without a doubt tremendous honors that are incredibly meaningful to me,” Taylor said. “But nothing compares to seeing the smiles on the faces of my boys and their friends when they score on a long touchdown run or pull a flag on the goal line. Win or lose, to watch these little guys learn a little technique, apply it to a game and have fun while doing it is about as special as it gets.”

PRO CAREER Career Pro Bowl Selections: 6 (2000, 2002, 2004,

2005, 2006, 2007).Career Transactions: Signed with Dolphins as a

free agent on August 1, 2011 ... Released by the N.Y. Jets on February 28, 2011 ... Signed with the N.Y. Jets on April 20, 2010 ... Signed with Dolphins as a free agent on May 13, 2009, after release by Washington on March 2 ... Traded by Dolphins to the Redskins for a second-round pick in 2009 and a sixth-round pick in 2010 on July 20, 2008 ... Was the first of four third-round draft choices (73rd overall) of the Dolphins in 1997.

2010: Played in all 16 regular season games with five starts for the N.Y. Jets ... Finished with 36 tackles (25 solo) and five sacks ... Added six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and two fum-bles recoveries ... Recorded four tackles, a sack of Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and a forced fum-ble vs. New England (9/19) ... That sack gave him 128.5 for his career, which moved him past Rickey Jackson into 11th place among the NFL’s all-time sack leaders ... Had a sack of Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne in return to Miami (9/26) ... Recovered a fumble at Buffalo (10/3) ... Sacked Vikings quar-terback Brett Favre and added a forced fumble vs.Minnesota (10/11) ... Registered three tackles and a sack at Cleveland (11/14) ... Recovered a fumble vs.Miami (12/12) ... Posted two tackles for loss, includ-ing a safety, at Pittsburgh (12/19) ... The safety came when he dropped Steelers running back Mewelde Moore in his own endzone with less than three min-utes to play, giving the Jets a two-score lead, 22-17 ... It was the third safety of his career, tying him for

the fourth-most in NFL history ... Recorded three tackles and a sack vs. Buffalo (1/2/11) ... That sack gave him 132.5 for his career, moving him into a tie with Lawrence Taylor and Leslie O’Neal for eighth place in NFL annals.

Playoffs: Played in all three playoff games as Jets advanced to AFC Championship game ...Finished with 13 tackles (eight solo) in postseason ...Recorded eight tackles (four solo) in AFC Wild Card win at Indianapolis (1/8/11) ... Had three tackles in AFC Championship game at Pittsburgh (1/23/11).

Sacks Since 2000: Taylor has amassed 116.0 sacks since 2000, including double-digit totals on six occa-sions (2000, 2002-03, 2005-07) ... His sack total over this 11-year span is most in the NFL.

Career Sacks: His 132.5 career sacks is the high-est total among players who were active in the NFL in 2010. With a sack of Bears quarterback Rex Grossman on November 5, 2006 at Chicago, Taylor became the 23rd NFL player to record 100 career sacks since the statistic became official in 1982 ...Taylor’s total of 132.5 is now tied for eighth in NFL annals ... His is the only active player to appear among the NFL’s all-time top 20 quarterback sack leaders.

Sacks by Quarterback: Taylor’s 132.5 career sacks have been spread among 70 different quarterbacks ... The quarterback against whom he has recorded the most sacks is Tom Brady, with 10.5 ... His total includes sacks against a pair of brother tandems, having recorded two sacks of the Hasselbecks (Tim and Matt, 1 each) and the McCowns (Josh and Luke, 1 each).

Career Safeties: Taylor has three safeties in his career, including one with the Jets in 2010 and two with the Dolphins ... He is the only player in Dolphins history to post more than one safety in a career ...When Taylor tackled Raiders QB Kerry Collins in the endzone on November 27, 2005, it marked the sec-ond safety of his career ... His first came on October 27, 2003 against the Chargers in Tempe, Ariz., when he tackled Damion McIntosh in the endzone follow-ing a Drew Brees fumble ... Taylor’s three career safeties are tied for the fourth most in NFL history.

2009: Played in all 16 games with 15 starts at strongside linebacker for the Dolphins ... Finished with 42 tackles (33 solo) and was tied for second on the team with seven sacks for 37 yards in loss-es ... Also had three forced fumbles, five passes defensed, one interception without a return and a fumble recovery that he returned for a touchdown ... Had two tackles, including a sack of Falcons quar-terback Matt Ryan for an eight-yard loss, at Atlanta (9/13) ... It was the 121.5th sack of his career, tying him with Clyde Simmons for 13th place among the all-time NFL sack leaders ... Recorded four tackles, including 2.5 sacks for 19.5 yards in losses,

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sacking Bills quarterback Trent Edwards twice for a total of 17 yards and sharing a five-yard sack of Edwards with Cameron Wake vs. Buffalo (10/4) ...It was his 24th game in his career with two or more sacks ... In the contest, he passed Clyde Simmons and Simeon Rice to move into 12th place among the NFL’s all-time leading sack leaders ... Had five tackles, including two sacks of Saints quarterback Drew Brees for a total of five yards in losses vs.New Orleans (10/25) ...Also forced Brees to fumble following both sacks, with the Dolphins recovering one of them ... It was his second game of two or more sacks on the season and the 25th such game in his career ... Posted four tackles and a fumble recovery, picking up a Shonn Greene fumble that he returned 48 yards for a touchdown at N.Y. Jets (11/1) ... It was his ninth career touchdown and his sixth career fumble recovery for a score, breaking Jessie Tuggle’s NFL record for most career fumble recoveries returned for touchdowns ... Had two tackles and two passes defensed including an inter-ception vs. Tampa Bay (11/15), picking off a Josh Freeman pass without a return for his eighth career interception ... Registered three tackles including 0.5 sacks for 4.5 yards in losses, combining with Ryan Baker on a nine-yard sack of Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick at Buffalo (11/29) ... He moved into a tie with Derrick Thomas (126.5 sacks) for 11th place among the NFL’s all-time career sack leaders.

Multiple Sack Games: In his career, Taylor has recorded 30 multiple sack games (1.5 or more), including one game with two sacks for the Redskins in 2008 ... He has amassed two or more sacks in a game 24 times for the Dolphins in his career and Miami has posted a record of 16-8 in those games ...He has tallied three sacks in a game on six occasions for the Dolphins and Miami has emerged victorious each time.

Service: Taylor has played 12 seasons with the Dolphins, one of 11 players in club history to attain that plateau ... He has appeared in 188 regular sea-son games for Miami, third on the Dolphins’ all-time chart and first among defensive players ... Taylor’s 184 starts are the second-most in franchise annals and first among defensive players.

Career Touchdowns: Taylor has nine touchdowns in his career, including six on fumble returns and three via interceptions ... His most recent touch-down came on November 1, 2009, when he picked up a Shonn Greene fumble that he returned 48 yards for a touchdown at the N.Y. Jets ... He inter-cepted a Matt Cassel pass against New England and went 36 yards for a score on October 21, 2007 ... He tallied a pair of interception returns for scores in 2006, including a 20-yarder at Chicago on November 5 (Rex Grossman) and a 51-yard return against Minnesota (Brad Johnson) on November 19,

both Dolphin wins ... In addition, he had an 85-yard fumble return on the final play of a 34-10 win over Denver on September 11, 2005 at Dolphins Stadium after he stripped the ball from Jake Plummer; a 34-yard return of a Quincy Carter fumble on November 27, 2003 at Dallas; a 1-yard touchdown return after recovering a Tom Brady fumble on October 7, 2001 against New England; a 29-yard touchdown return following an Akili Smith fumble that he forced at Cincinnati on October 1, 2000; and a 4-yard TD return off of a Brian Griese fumble at Denver on September 13, 1999 ... The Dolphins have won eight of the nine games in which Taylor has scored a touchdown.

Touchdowns Among NFL Linemen: Taylor’s nine career touchdowns are the most among all NFL defensive linemen who entered the NFL after 1970 ... He tied former New York Giant George Martin’s mark with a 51-yard interception return of a Brad Johnson pass against Minnesota at Dolphin Stadium on November 19, 2006 ... He set the standard with a 36-yard return off an interception of a Matt Cassel pass against New England on October 21, 2007.

Most Touchdowns by Dolphins Defensive Players: Taylor’s nine career touchdowns is a record for a Dolphins defensive player ... He set the record with an 85-yard fumble return for a score on September 11, 2005 against Denver for his fifth career TD.

Career Fumble Recoveries: Taylor has recov-ered 27 opponents’ fumbles as a member of the Dolphins, the most in team history ... He also recovered two fumbles with the Jets in 2010 ... He tied the previous Dolphins standard of 17 when he recovered a Mack Strong fumble at Seattle on November 21, 2004 ... He eclipsed the mark the following week at San Francisco on November 28 when he recovered a Tim Rattay fumble.

Fumble Returns for Touchdowns: Taylor’s six fumble returns for touchdowns are the most-ever in team annals ... Taylor’s 85-yard fumble return for a touchdown on September 11, 2005 against Denver at Dolphins Stadium is the longest in club history ...In additions, Taylor’s six fumble returns for touch-downs are the most in NFL history.

Career Interceptions: Taylor has come up with eight interceptions in his Dolphins career, the high-est figure among Dolphins defensive linemen, one ahead of Kim Bokamper ... He equaled Bokamper’s mark with a 51-yard return for a score off a Brad Johnson pass on November 19, 2006 against Minnesota, and surpassed the figure with a 36-yard return for a touchdown off a Matt Cassel pass against New England on October 21, 2007 ... Of Taylor’s total, three have been returned for touch-downs, all during the 2006-07 seasons ... His total of two INTs returned for scores in 2006 is tied for

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the highest single-season figure in Dolphins history while his career figure of three is tied for the sec-ond-highest total in franchise annals.

2008: Played in 13 regular season games with eight starts for Washington ... Was inactive for three additional contests due to injury ... Finished season with 29 tackles (21 solo), 3.5 sacks, nine passes defensed and one forced fumble ... Had three tackles, one sack and one pass defensed vs.New Orleans (9/14), posting his first career sack as a member of the Redskins and was part of a defen-sive front that limited RB Reggie Bush to 28 rushing yards on 10 carries (2.8 avg.) ... Posted a tackle and three pass deflections vs. Arizona (9/21), including a pair on consecutive plays on the goal line to hold the Cardinals to a field goal ... Sustained a left calf injury against the Cardinals ...Had surgery on September 22 on his left calf to avoid potential nerve damage ... Injury ended starting streak at 133 consecutive games — the sev-enth-longest streak among active play-ers at that point ...Started at SLB but played the major-ity of the game at DE at Seattle (11/23), totaling five tackles (one tackle for loss) and providing pressure which limited QB Matt Hasselbeck to 12-of-24 passing for just 103 yards and two interceptions with a passer rating of 54.7 ... Totaled five tackles, a forced fumble and a season-high two sacks vs. Philadelphia (12/21) and helped limit RB Brian Westbrook to 45 rushing yards on 12 carries (3.8 avg.) ... The forced fumble, which came on one of his two sacks of Donovan McNabb, was recovered by London Fletcher and helped set up a 1-yard Clinton Portis touchdown ... Marked his 23rd career game with at least two sacks.

2007: Started all 16 games at one defensive end spot, the only Dolphins defensive lineman and one of only two on defense (CB Will Allen) to open every contest in ‘07 ... Registered 56 tackles, 11 sacks, an interception, four forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries and four passes defensed ... Was the

lone Dolphin voted to the AFC Pro Bowl squad ... His sack total ranked seventh in the AFC and 13th in the NFL ... It represented the third year in a row and the sixth time overall that he reached the double-digit sack plateau ... Three opponents’ fumble recoveries tied for first in the AFC and third in the NFL ... All three of his recoveries led to a Dolphins score, total-ing 17 points (2 TDs, 1 FG) ... Had three games with two sacks, including contests at Houston (10/7), vs.N.Y. Jets (12/2) and vs. Baltimore (12/16) ... In fact, of his 11 sacks on the year, six came over the final six contests ... Sack in opener at Washington (9/9) gave him 107 in his career and moved him past Trace Armstrong into 17th on the NFL’s all-time list ... The Texans game marked the 119th straight game in which he had started and played ... It moved

him past Richmond Webb (118) for the longest games started streak in club history while he surpassed Webb into fourth on the team’s all-time chart for consecu-tive games played ... Also had a forced fumble on one of his sacks in the contest, which was recovered by Rodrique Wright and led to a Jay Feely field goal seven plays later ...Sack at Cleveland (10/14) was the 110th of his career as he overtook Greg Townsend for sole possession of

15th on the NFL’s all-time list ... Also recovered a Jason Wright fumble in the game, leading to a 4-yard TD pass from Cleo Lemon to David Martin four plays later ... The following week vs. New England (10/21), picked off a Matt Cassel pass and went 36 yards for a touchdown ... It was the seventh interception of his career as he set the club’s all-time record for interceptions by a lineman, which he had shared with Kim Bokamper ... In addition, it was his eighth career touchdown, setting a new stan-dard for NFL linemen (since 1970), as he had been tied with George Martin ... It was his third career interception return for a touchdown, tying him with Dick Anderson and Terrell Buckley for second on the Dolphins’ all-time list, trailing only Zach Thomas (4) ... Pounced on an Eli Manning fumble against the

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Giants in London (10/28), leading to a Feely field goal eight plays afterward ... His two sacks vs. N.Y.Jets (12/2) gave him 114 for his career as he moved past Sean Jones into 14th on the NFL’s career chart ... Contest at Buffalo (12/9) was the 169th of his career in the regular season, moving him past Zach Thomas into first on the team’s all-time chart for games played among defensive players ... Also in the Bills game, recovered a Marshawn Lynch fumble at the Buffalo 31, leading to a Samkon Gado 20-yard TD run three plays later ... In addition to recording a pair of sacks, blocked a Matt Stover 50-yard field goal attempt in 22-16 overtime win over Baltimore (12/16) ... Contest at New England (12/23), in which he had a sack among a season-high seven tackles, was the 129th straight league game in which he had played, moving him past Jim Langer into first on the Dolphins’ all-time list ... Finale vs. Cincinnati (12/30) marked his 169th start in the regular season, mov-ing him past Thomas into first for games started among Dolphins defensive players.

Pro Bowl: Taylor was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad following the 2007 season, the sixth such honor of his career ... He was also picked as an AFC All-Star following the 2000, 2002, 2004, 2005 and 2006 seasons ... He did not play in the game following the 2007 season because of a foot injury ... Taylor’s six selections are second-most among Dolphins defenders all-time, trailing only the seven by LB Zach Thomas.

Consecutive Games Played and Started: Taylor played and started in 130 straight games from 1999 through the end of the 2007 season ... Both streaks are the longest in club history, as he set the standard in both categories during the 2007 season ... He set the mark for consecutive games played (119) at Houston on October 7, 2007 as he surpassed Richmond Webb ... He established the record for consecutive starts (129) at New England on December 23, 2007, eclipsing the former mark of 128 by Jim Langer.

2006: Started all 16 games at right defensive end, one of three linemen to start every contest for the Dolphins in ‘06 ... Posted 62 tackles, a team-high 13.5 sacks, two interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 10 forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries ...Sack total was third in the AFC and fourth in the NFL, marked the third-highest total in his career and represented the fifth time in his 10 NFL seasons that he attained double-digit totals in sacks ... Tied for the team lead in interceptions (Renaldo Hill) and tied for second in passes defensed ... Recorded at least one sack in 11 games ... Produced six tackles and a pair of sacks at Houston (10/1) ... Had a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play, the fifth time in his career he accomplished that feat ... That play led to a Dolphins field goal ...

The Texans game marked the first of five in a row in which he accounted for a sack, during which time he totaled seven ... Had a sack and forced fumble of Tom Brady vs. New England (10/8) ... Recorded a pair of sacks and a forced fumble vs. Green Bay (10/22) ... Went over the 100-sack mark for his career in game at Chicago (11/5) when he tackled Rex Grossman for an 8-yard loss in the second quarter, a play in which he also forced a fumble ...On the Bears’ offensive series prior to that, Taylor picked off a Grossman pass and went 20 yards for a touchdown, putting the Dolphins ahead 14-3 as they went on for a 31-13 victory over the previously unbeaten Bears ... It was the sixth touchdown of Taylor’s career and his first via an interception return ... For his performance that day, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for the sixth time in his career ... In 13-10 win over Kansas City the following week (11/12), blocked a Lawrence Tynes 48-yard field goal attempt in the second quarter, the first block of his career, snapping a string of 73 straight games in which the Dolphins had gone without blocking a field goal, PAT or punt ... Had a sack, an interception, two forced fumbles and two passes defensed in 24-20 win over Minnesota (11/19) ... With the Dolphins holding a 17-13 lead, picked off a Brad Johnson pass and returned it 51 yards for a TD with 3:25 to play in the game ... It was the sixth interception of his career, tying him with Kim Bokamper for the most-ever by a Dolphins lineman in a career ... For his effort that day was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week ... Overall in four games in November, tallied nine tackles, two sacks, two interceptions (both for TDs) and three forced fumbles, earning him AFC Defensive Player of the Month accolades ... Recorded 1.5 sacks and a pair of passes defensed vs. Jacksonville (12/3) ...Posted five tackles, a sack, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed at Buffalo (12/17).

Pro Bowl: Was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad following the 2006 season, the fifth such honor of his career ... He was voted as a starter, also the fifth occasion he earned that honor.

Postseason Honors: Named as the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, the third Dolphin to earn that accolade, joining S Dick Anderson (1973) and DE Doug Betters (1983) ... Was a consensus All-Pro pick following the season ... Also was the NFL Alumni Association’s Defensive Lineman of the Year as well as the AFC Defensive Player of the Year by the 101 Awards of Kansas City ... In a vote of South Florida media and fans, was the winner of the “Dan Marino MVP Award” for the fourth time in his career, the most by a Dolphins defender ...Was selected by his teammates as the winner of the “Don Shula Leadership Award” for the second time in his career ... Named as an ESPY Award nominee

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for Best NFL Player of 2006.Player of the Week/Month: In his career, Taylor

has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Week on seven occasions, including at least once each year from 2002-06 ... He also has been cited as AFC Defensive Player of the Month on three occasions, including twice in 2002 and once in 2006 ... In fact, since the Player of the Week Award was first insti-tuted by the NFL in 1984, Taylor is the only player to win Defensive Player of the Week accolades in five straight seasons ... In addition, his seven weekly awards are tied for the fifth-most by a defensive player over this span ... In addition, since the Player of the Month Award was first instituted in 1986, only four players have won this more than Taylor.

Trifecta: At Houston on October 1, 2006, Taylor produced his 18th career game with two or more sacks ... On his initial sack in the Texans game, he stripped David Carr of the ball, recovered and returned it 19 yards to set up a field goal ... It marked the fifth time in his career that he had a sack, forced fumble and fumble recovery on the same play.

2005: Started all 16 games at right defensive end, one of three linemen to start every contest for the Dolphins in ‘05 ... Recorded 77 total tackles, a figure which ranked third on the squad and first among linemen ... Led the team and tied for third in the AFC and fifth in the NFL with 12 sacks, as the Dolphins tied a team single-season record with 49 sacks ...It marked the fourth time in his nine NFL seasons that he topped the Dolphins’ sack chart ... Tied for the team lead with four forced fumbles while also recovering a pair ... Batted down 11 passes on the year, the third-highest total on the team ... In season-opening 34-10 victory over Denver (9/11), posted seven tackles, including his first sack of the season ... That came on the game’s final play when he stripped the ball from Jake Plummer, recovered and returned it 85 yards for a touchdown, the fifth fumble return for a touchdown of his career, tying the NFL record also held by Jessie Tuggle ...It also was the longest fumble return in Dolphins history, surpassing the 68-yard return by A.J. Duhe on October 15, 1978 at San Diego ... Recorded a season-high nine tackles the following week at N.Y.Jets (9/18) ... After being held to one sack over the first three games of the year, broke through with two sacks at Buffalo (10/9), the 15th time in his career that he tallied two or more sacks in a game ... Tied a career-high with three sacks at Oakland (11/27), which were among a season-high seven by the Dolphins that day ... Also forced a fumble, recovered one and knocked down a pass ... Came up with two key plays in the second half of the 33-21 win ... With the Dolphins holding a 13-7 lead in the third quarter, sacked Kerry Collins in the end zone

for the second safety of his career ... With just less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter and the Dolphins leading 30-21, recovered a Collins fumble, leading to a an Olindo Mare field goal four plays later ... For his efforts in the Raiders game, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the fifth such honor of his career and the fourth straight year in which he came away with the award at least once ... Matched his career-high sack total once again in a 24-20 win over N.Y. Jets (12/18) when he tackled Brooks Bollinger three times as the Dolphins collected six sacks as a team that day ... Registered a sack, a forced fumble and a pass defensed the week afterwards vs. Tennessee (12/24). PRO BOWL: Was selected to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, the fourth such honor of his career ... Was named as a starter for the fourth time as well ... Was not able to play in the game because of an injury.

2004: Started all 16 games at right end, one of only four Dolphins defenders to open every con-test in ‘04, along with LB Morlon Greenwood, CB Sam Madison and SS Sammy Knight ... Recorded a career-high 90 tackles, a figure which ranked fifth on the squad ... Also registered 9.5 sacks, 42 QB hurries, three fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and nine passes defensed ... Was named as a starter to the AFC Pro Bowl squad ... Sack total led the team and tied for seventh in the AFC ...Had at least one sack in seven games on the year ... Had a season-high 10 tackles on two occasions; at Cincinnati (9/19) and at Denver (12/12) ... Also came up with a sack and an interception of a Carson Palmer pass in the Bengals game ... Had four tackles, a half-sack and a fumble recovery at Seattle (11/21).Fumble recovery came in the first quarter when he recovered a Mack Strong fumble, which led to an A.J. Feeley 7-yard TD run six plays later ... It also was the 17th fumble recovery of his career, as he tied Dick Anderson and Bob Baumhower for the Dolphins’ all-time lead in that category ... Registered a season-high three sacks at San Francisco (11/28), a figure that tied a single-game career-high achieved on three previous occasions, most recently on December 21, 2003 at Buffalo ... Also defensed two passes, recovered a fumble and forced a fumble in the Dolphins’ 24-17 win over the 49ers ... Forced fumble occurred when he stripped the ball from QB Tim Rattay in the fourth quarter, and Derrick Pope recovered, taking it in one yard for a touchdown ...Earlier in the final quarter, recovered a Rattay fum-ble, leading to an Olindo Mare field goal ... That was the 18th fumble recovery of his career, as he moved past Anderson and Baumhower as the Dolphins’ all-time leader in that category ... For his performance, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week, the fourth such honor of his NFL career ... In a vote of media and fans, was named the winner of the

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team’s Dan Marino MVP Award for 2004.2003: Started all 16 games at right defensive end,

marking the fourth straight year in which he opened all 16 games ... Recorded 71 tackles (50 solo), 13 sacks for 70 yards in losses, six additional tackles for loss, two fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, five passes defensed and 36 quarterback hurries ...Also recorded a safety on the season, the first of his career ... Sack total was second on the club, second in the AFC and fourth in the NFL ... Registered 10.5 sacks over the final nine games of the season ... Was credited with eight tackles and two forced fumbles at Jacksonville (10/12) ... Registered three tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble, vs. New England (10/19), giving him 60.5 career sacks and moving him past Jeff Cross into sole spot of fourth on the Dolphins’ all-time list ... The following week, in Monday night game against San Diego (10/27) in Tempe, Ariz., posted a season-high nine tackles as the Dolphins held the Chargers to just 250 yards of total offense in a 26-10 win ... Also registered the

first safety of his career, as he tackled Chargers tack-le Damion McIntosh in the end zone after McIntosh recovered a Drew Brees fumble resulting from a Rob Burnett sack ... It was the first safety registered by the Dolphins since October 8, 2000 vs. Buffalo ...Game vs. Indianapolis (11/2) marked the 100th of his career during the regular season ...Tied a sea-son-high with nine tackles in 24-23 Sunday night vic-tory over Washington (11/23) ... Included in his total were two sacks, his first multiple-sack game of the season and the 15th of his career ... It also began a string of six straight games in which he would record a sack ... Both sacks in the Redskins game came on third-down plays, with the second occurring in the fourth quarter, and which was followed by the Dolphins’ game-winning touchdown drive ... For his performance in the Redskins contest, he was named as AFC Defensive Player of the Week for games of November 23-24 ... On Thanksgiving Day at Dallas (11/27), had two tackles, including one sack, as he tackled Cowboys quarterback Quincy Carter for an

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8-yard loss ... Also had a fumble return for a touch-down, when he recovered a Carter fumble forced by an Adewale Ogunleye sack and brought it back 34 yards for a touchdown ... Taylor’s sack of Carter gave him 64.5 for his career, moving him ahead of Vern Den Herder into sole possession of third place among the Dolphins’ all-time sack leaders ...His fumble return for a touchdown was the fourth TD he scored on a fumble recovery in his career, moving him into a tie for second place in NFL history (along with Bill Thompson and Derrick Thomas) for most touchdowns scored on fumble recoveries, trailing only Jessie Tuggle ... Produced five tackles, including three sacks at Buffalo (12/21) ... Sack total tied a career high that he had achieved twice previously, most recently on December 15, 2002 against Oakland ... All three sacks, which totaled 20 yards in losses, came against Drew Bledsoe ... When he sacked Bledsoe for a 4-yard loss in the second quarter, it gave Taylor 68 career sacks, breaking Bill Stanfill’s former team record of 67.5 career sacks ...Finished the season by recording four tackles and a sack vs. N.Y. Jets (12/28), the sixth game in a row in which he tallied a sack, tying for the second-longest sack streak in Dolphins history.

2003 Sack Total: Taylor tallied 13 sacks in 2003, one year after he led the team and the NFL with 18.5 sacks ... He became the first Dolphin to record double-digit sack totals in consecutive seasons since Jeff Cross had 10 in 1989 and 10.5 in 1990.

Consecutive Games with a Sack: Taylor finished the 2003 season by recording a sack in each of the last six games ... During this span, he accounted for 9.5 sacks ... This streak is tied for the second-longest in Dolphins history, and Taylor now owns three of the four-longest such streaks in team history ... He established the longest sack streak in team history with a sack in eight consecutive contests in 2002.

Sack Tandems: Along with DE Adewale Ogunleye’s 15 sacks, Taylor was part of the top sack tandem in the NFL in 2003, 4.5 ahead of their nearest competitors (Giants’ Michael Strahan and Kenny Holmes, 23.5) ... It was the second straight year that this tandem achieved this total and that they led the NFL ... In addition, Ogunleye led the AFC in sacks while Taylor finished second, marking just the third time since sacks became official in 1982 that teammates have finished 1-2 in a conference in sacks ... They joined Carolina’s Kevin Greene (14.5) and Lamar Lathon (13.5) in 1996, and the Dolphins’ Trace Armstrong (16.5) and Taylor (14.5) in 2000 ...With 28 combined sacks, Taylor and Ogunleye tied their own figure from 2002 as the third-highest total ever among Dolphins sack tandems ... In addition, it is just the second time in Dolphins history that two players have accounted for double-digit sack totals ... In 2000, DE Trace Armstrong tallied 16.5 sacks

while Taylor notched 14.5 ... Taylor now has been a part of three of the five highest single-season sack tandems in club history.

2002: Started all 16 games at right defensive end ... Along with CB Sam Madison and LB Zach Thomas, served as a tri-captain on defense ... Had 76 tackles, a team-high 18.5 sacks for 162.5 yards in losses, eight passes defensed, seven forced fum-bles and two fumble recoveries ... Added one stop on special teams ... Tackle total was good for fifth on the team and first among defensive linemen ... Ranked first in the AFC and in the NFL in sacks, becoming the first Dolphin in club history to lead the NFL in sacks ... Had six tackles, including two sacks, vs. New England (10/6) in a 26-13 Miami win ... It was his first multiple-sack game of the season and the eighth of his career ... Also forced Tom Brady to fumble on one of those sacks, which was recovered by Adewale Ogunleye and led to a Dolphins touchdown ... In 24-22 victory at Denver (10/13), posted six tackles, including two sacks, as he tackled Broncos quarterback Brian Griese twice for a total of 30 yards in losses ... It was his second multiple sack game of the season and the ninth of his career ... Also added two passes defensed and one forced fumble, when he stripped the ball from Mike Anderson on the Dolphins’ one-yard line, which was recovered by Larry Chester ... As a result of his play in that contest, he was named as AFC Defensive Player of the Week ... It was the first such honor of Taylor’s career ... He also was the first Dolphins defensive lineman to earn Defensive Player of the Week accolades during the regular season since the award was instituted in 1984 (Trace Armstrong did win the honor following a 1999 First-Round Playoff game at Seattle) ... Began a streak of eight straight games with a sack at Green Bay (11/4) ... Had three tackles, including two sacks, tackling Chargers quarterback Drew Brees twice for a total of 16 yards in losses, in a 30-13 win over San Diego (11/24) ... His second sack of Brees in that contest gave him 50.5 sacks in his career, becoming the sixth Dolphin to record 50 career sacks ... Had two tackles, including one sack, as he dropped Bears quarterback Jim Miller for a 7-yard loss, in a 27-9 win over Chicago (12/9) on a Monday night ...It marked his sixth consecutive contest with at least one sack, tying the club record held by both Doug Betters (1983) and Taylor (2000) ... Tied a season high with eight tackles in 23-17 victory over Oakland (12/15) ... Included in that total were three sacks for a total of 25 yards in losses and two forced fumbles ... All three sacks came against Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon, causing Gannon to fumble twice ...Taylor’s three sacks tied his single-game career high, which he first set on December 3, 2000 at Buffalo ...It also was the seventh straight game in which he

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recorded at least one sack, breaking the former club record of six straight games ... For his performance, was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week ...Notched seven tackles, 1.5 sacks for a total of seven yards in losses, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery at Minnesota (12/21) ... It represented his eighth game in a row with at least one sack ...Sacked Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper for a 4-yard loss, causing Culpepper to fumble ... That sack of Culpepper gave Taylor 57.5 in his career and moved him past Trace Armstrong into fifth place among the Dolphins’ all-time sack leaders ... His shared sack of Culpepper gave him 18.5 sacks for the season, tying him for the Dolphins’ all-time sin-gle season sack record along with Bill Stanfill, who had 18.5 sacks in 1973.

Sacks: With 18.5 sacks in 2002, Taylor became the first Dolphin ever to lead the NFL in this cat-egory ... He tallied at least a half-sack in 12 of 16 contests, while accounting for 1.5 or more on seven occasions, including a season-high three vs. Oakland (12/15) ... With 18.5 sacks in 2002, Taylor tied for the highest single-season sack total in Dolphins his-tory, along with Bill Stanfill, who also had 18.5 sacks in 1973 ... Taylor tied Stanfill’s club record when he shared a 6-yard sack of Vikings quarterback Daunte Culpepper with Adewale Ogunleye at Minnesota on December 21.

Consecutive Games with a Sack: Included in Taylor’s record-setting performance of 2002 was a streak of eight consecutive games (Games 8-15) that he recorded at least one sack, breaking the former club record of six consecutive games with at least one sack (since 1982), which was first set in 1983 by Doug Betters and then equaled by Taylor in 2000 ... Taylor’s streak was snapped when he was held without a sack in the season finale at New England on December 29 ... During this eight-game span, Taylor totaled 13 sacks, including five contests in which he had more than one sack ... Taylor’s streak of at least one sack in eight consecutive games is tied for the fourth-longest such streak in the NFL since the statistic became official in 1982.

Sack Tandems: Along with DE Adewale Ogunleye’s 9.5 sacks, Taylor was part of the top sack tandem in the NFL in 2002, five ahead of their nearest competitors (Tampa Bay’s Simeon Rice and Warren Sapp, 23.0) ... Their figure tied for the third-highest by a tandem in Dolphins history.

Player of the Week/Month: Taylor was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week on two occasions in 2002 ... He was cited for his performances in wins at Denver (10/13) and vs. Oakland (12/15) ... They marked the first two Player of the Week awards in his career ... He also became the first Dolphin defensive lineman to earn Defensive Player of the Week accolades during the regular season since the

award was instituted in 1984 (Trace Armstrong did win the honor following a 1999 First-Round Playoff game at Seattle) ... Taylor also was named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for both October and November ... In three games in October, he had 15 tackles, four sacks for 52 yards in losses, two forced fumbles and a pass defensed ... It was Taylor’s first Defensive Player of the Month Award of his career ... Overall since the NFL first instituted the award in 1984, Taylor became the seventh Dolphin to be named AFC Defensive Player of the Month and the second lineman (defensive lineman Jeff Cross shared that award with linebacker John Offerdahl in October, 1990) ... Followed that by being named as AFC Defensive Player of the Month for November ... In four games in November, Taylor posted 15 tackles, 5.5 sacks for 33 yards in losses, two passes defensed, and a forced fumble ... It marked the first time ever that a player earned AFC or NFC Defensive Player of the Month honors in back-to-back months ... It also is the first time that a Dolphin earned an NFL monthly award twice in the same season ...In fact, only one other Dolphin, quarterback Dan Marino (November, 1986; October, 1988), has won a monthly honor twice in a career.

Pro Bowl: Was named as a starter to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, as he was joined on the team by six other Dolphins, the most in the AFC ... It was his second time being named to the Pro Bowl team, along with his selection in 2000 ... Along with Tim Bowens, who also was named to his second Pro Bowl team, Taylor and Bowens became the third and fourth Dolphins defensive linemen in club histo-ry to record multiple Pro Bowl appearances, joining Bob Baumhower (5 – 1979, 1981-84) and Bill Stanfill (4 – 1971-74) ... The seven Pro Bowl selections by the Dolphins tied for the second-most in team histo-ry (2000), trailing only the eight that went following the 1984 season ... Six of the seven selections were defensive players, the most in team history, sur-passing the previous high of five from 2000.

Postseason Honors: Earned numerous honors following the season ... Was a first-team All-Pro selection by Associated Press, Sports Illustrated, Pro Football Weekly, Football Digest, The Sporting News and College & Pro Football Newsweekly ... Also was named the Defensive Player of the Year by Sports Illustrated, Kansas City 101, and the Touchdown Club of Columbus (Ohio) ... Was chosen as the Pass Rusher of the Year by the NFL Alumni Association ...Along with Ricky Williams, was named as the team’s co-MVP in a vote of South Florida media and fans ...Was the winner of the team’s Leadership Award, as voted on by his teammates.

2001: Started all 16 regular season games at right defensive end ... Was fourth on the club with 86 tackles (60 total), a career high to that point,

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which ranked first among the team’s linemen and surpassed his previous career high of 68 set in 2000 ... Led team in sacks with 8.5 for 44.5 yards in losses and collected a team-best 25 quarterback hurries ...Also produced an interception, four fumble recov-eries including one for a touchdown, four forced fumbles and seven passes defensed, which led Dolphins’ linemen ... Four fumble recoveries tied for the third-highest single-season total in franchise history ... Was named a second-team All-Pro by the Associated Press ... Recorded four tackles, a sack and two fumble recoveries in 31-10 win over New England (10f7), when he picked up a Tom Brady fumble at the Patriots’ 1 on the final play of the third quarter and scored the third touchdown via a fum-ble return in his career ... Posted a season-high nine tackles at N.Y. Jets (10/14) ... Notched four tackles, a sack, a pass defensed and a forced fumble vs.Carolina (11/4) ... The sack in the Panthers contest was the 35th of his career, tying him with Manny Fernandez for ninth on the Dolphins’ all-time chart ... The following week at Indianapolis (11/11), tallied five tackles, a sack, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery ... In the Colts game, recovered a Dominic Rhodes fumble at the Dolphins’ 41 with 10:50 to play and Miami trailing 24-20 ... The Dolphins then embarked on a seven-play drive which ended with a 29-yard TD pass from Jay Fiedler to Chris Chambers for the winning score in a 27-24 victory ... Posted four tackles, a season-high 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble at Buffalo (11/25) ... Recorded four tackles, a sack and an interception in Monday night win over Indianapolis (12/10), as he picked off a Peyton Manning pass ... Had a half-sack in season finale vs.Buffalo (1/6/02), giving him 39.5 in his career and tying him with Kim Bokamper and Bob Baumhower for the sixth-highest total in Dolphins history ...Started First-Round Playoff game vs. Baltimore (1/13/02) ... Recorded 10 tackles (six solo) .

2000: Started all 16 games at right defensive end ... Registered 68 total tackles (46 solo), including 14.5 sacks for 92 yards lost ... Also had an intercep-tion, four fumble recoveries, a forced fumble and five passes defensed ... Tackle total ranked sixth on the team and first among linemen ... Sack total was second on the squad, trailing only DE Trace Armstrong, who tallied 16.5 ... It also was the sec-ond-highest figure in the AFC and fifth in the NFL in 2000 ... Against Baltimore (9/17), tallied six tackles, including 2.5 sacks, the second-highest single-game total of his NFL career to that point and his fourth career game with two or more sacks ... Part of a defensive effort that held the Ravens to six points and 262 total net yards in Miami’s 19-6 victory ...Had six tackles, a sack, a fumble recovery and a forced fumble, and was awarded a defensive game ball at Cincinnati (10/1) ... That game began a streak

of six consecutive contests in which he had at least one sack ... The sack, fumble recovery and forced fumble all came on the same play as he stripped the ball from Bengals QB Akili Smith, picked it up at the Bengals’ 29 and raced into the end zone as time expired in the first half ... The touchdown brought the Dolphins to within three points of the lead at 13-10 ... The play was voted as the best defensive play of the year in the NFL in a vote of fans on NFL.com ... It was the second touchdown of Taylor’s career, with the first being a 4-yard fumble return for a score on September 13, 1999 at Denver after picking up a Brian Griese fumble ... Notched five tackles, including a pair of sacks for the fifth multiple sack game of his career, at Detroit (11/5) . Had four tackles, a sack and a pass defensed at San Diego (11/12) ... It marked the sixth straight game in which he had a sack, tying Doug Betters’ club record for most consecutive contests with a sack (now second) ... At Buffalo (12/3), posted six tackles, including a career-high three sacks, surpassing his previous best of 2.5, which he accounted for in week three of the ‘00 season against Baltimore ... Part of a defense that held Buffalo to just 196 yards of total offense ... In season-ending win at New England (12/24), posted his first interception of the season and the second of his career, as he picked off a Drew Bledsoe pass in the second quarter and returned it two yards to the Patriots’ 12, setting up an Olindo Mare field goal ... Tallied three passes defensed on the day ... Started both playoff games following the 2000 season at right end ... Collected nine tackles.

Sacks: Recorded a sack in 11 of Miami’s 16 games in 2000, including three contests with two or more ... Sack total of 14.5 established a new career high to that point, surpassing his previous best of nine, which he first set in 1998 ... Taylor’s sack total was the fourth-highest single-season figure in club histo-ry at that time, and now sixth.

Sack Streak: Taylor recorded a sack in six straight games in 2000 (5-10), tying the Dolphins team record for most consecutive games with a sack to that point, and now tied for the second-longest such streak ... The record of six was first set by Doug Betters, who accomplished the feat in 1983 (games 7-12).

Sack Tandem: In 2000, Trace Armstrong (16.5) and Taylor (14.5) totaled 31 sacks, the highest sack total by a duo in Dolphins history ... Armstrong and Taylor ranked first and second, respectively, in the AFC in sacks in 2000, marking only the second time since sacks became an official statistic in 1982 that teammates finished 1-2 in a conference in sacks ...In 1996, Carolina’s Kevin Greene finished first in the NFC with 14.5 sacks while Lamar Lathon tied for second with 13.5 sacks: In addition, Armstrong and Taylor’s total of 31.0 sacks also were the most sacks

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by a tandem from the same team in the NFL in 2000.Fumble Recoveries: Taylor established a career

high with four fumble recoveries in 2000, one of which he returned for a touchdown ... The four fumble recoveries tied for the third-highest sin-gle-season total in franchise history and were the most since Louis Oliver had four in 1996.

Pro Bowl: Was voted as a starter to the AFC Pro Bowl squad, the first such honor of his NFL career ...Was one of seven Dolphins to be voted to the game, the most representatives from the team since the 1984 season ... Was voted as a starter along with Armstrong, the first time that teammates were chosen to start at defensive end in the Pro Bowl since the 1992 season (1993 Pro Bowl) when Philadelphia’s Reggie White and Clyde Simmons were picked.

Postseason Honors: Following the season Taylor was selected as a first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press, Pro Football Weekly, The Sporting News and USA Today ... Was a first-team All-AFC choice by Football News ... Was a second-team All-Pro by College & Pro Football Newsweekly ...Was named the Dolphins’ Most Valuable Player in a vote of South Florida media and the fans ... His sack of Akili Smith at Cincinnati (10/1/00) and subse-quent forced fumble, fumble recovery and 29-yard touchdown return was voted as the Outstanding Defensive Play of the 2000 season in a vote of fans on NFL.com.

1999: Started all 15 games in which he played at right defensive end ...Was inactive for one contest ...Finished the year with 55 total tackles (32 solo), 2.5 sacks for 19.5 yards in losses, one interception, two fumble recoveries, including one for a touchdown, and four passes defensed ... Also added seven special teams tackles over the course of the season ... First NFL touchdown came in season-opener at Denver (9/13) when he recovered a Brian Griese fumble forced by Rich Owens and returned it four yards for a score ... Posted a season-high seven tackles at Buffalo (11/14) ... First career interception occurred when he picked off a Drew Bledsoe pass vs. New England (11/21) ... Was inactive vs. San Diego (12/19) with a sprained right ankle sustained the previous week vs. N.Y. Jets ... Started both play-off games following the 1999 season at right end ...Totaled three tackles.

1998: Played in all 16 regular season games, starting 15 of them ... Opened 14 contests at right end and one on the left side ... Finished with 52 total tackles, nine sacks for 37 yards lost, a team-high four forced fumbles and nine passes defensed ... Nine sacks were second on the club, trailing only Trace Armstrong’s 10.5 ... The total also was ninth-most in the AFC ... Nine passes defensed were fifth on the club and the most among linemen

... Put together three multiple-sack games on the year ... Played in a reserve role in season-opener at Indianapolis (8/31) due to a partial tear of the distal third of the sartorius tendon in his left knee (tendon located behind the knee) that he sustained during the preseason ... Tallied three tackles and a sack in the Colts game ... Notched seven tackles, including two sacks, vs. Buffalo (9/13), marking the first multiple-sack game of his career ... His two sacks were among eight by the Dolphins that day, tied for the second-highest single-game total in club history ... Posted three tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble at N.Y. Jets (10/4) ... Registered a season-high eight tackles and a pass defensed vs.New England (10/25), when the Dolphins held the Patriots without a touchdown in a 12-9 overtime victory ... Recorded five tackles, a sack and two passes defensed at Carolina (11/15) as the Dolphins held the Panthers without a touchdown in a 13-9 win ... Had five tackles, two sacks and a forced fumble at Oakland (12/6) ... His two sacks were among eight on the day by Miami as a team, tied for the second-highest single-game total in franchise history ... Sustained a fractured right clavicle in the first half of season finale at Atlanta (12/27) ... Was placed on Injured Reserve on December 29, and missed both of Miami’s playoff games following the 1998 season.

1997: Played in 13 games with 11 starts at right defensive end as a rookie ... Was inactive for three contests with a fractured right forearm ... Finished with 50 total tackles (43 solo), five sacks for 37 yards lost, two fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and three passes defensed ... Also came up with six spe-cial teams tackles on the year ... Sack total tied with Derrick Rodgers and Tim Bowens for second on the squad ... His five sacks tied Rodgers for the fourth-most ever by a Dolphins rookie at the time (now fifth), and they tied for fourth among NFL rookies in 1997, along with Minnesota’s Dwayne Rudd ... In addition, Taylor and Rodgers’ combined ten sacks made them the second-most productive rookie sack tandem in Dolphins history (now tied with Lorenzo Bromell and Kenny Mixon, who also tallied ten sacks in 1998), trailing only A.J. Duhe (7) and Bob Baumhower (4), who combined for 11 in 1977 ...Their total was second among rookie sack tandems in the NFL in 1997, trailing only Baltimore’s Peter Boulware and Jamie Sharper, who combined for 14.5 sacks ... Made his NFL debut in season-opener against Indianapolis (8/31) when he started at right defensive end ... Tied for second on the team with a season-high ten total tackles ... Included in that total was the first sack of his career, as he dropped Jim Harbaugh for an 8-yard loss ... Sustained a fractured right forearm during practice on October 16 ... Underwent surgery to reduce and stabilize

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the fracture on October 17 by Dr. John Uribe at HealthSouth Doctors Hospital in Coral Gables ... Was inactive for each of the next three games with the injury ... Returned to action in a reserve role vs. N.Y.Jets (11/9), wearing a cast to protect the fracture ...Recorded a pair of tackles in the game ... Suffered a dislocated left thumb in practice on November 19 ... Returned to starting lineup at right end at New England (11/23), while wearing a cast on his right forearm and another to protect his left thumb ...Came up with six tackles, including a sack, in the Patriots game ... Registered three tackles, including a sack and a forced fumble, at Indianapolis (12/14) ... The sack and the forced fumble occurred on the same play, as he stripped the ball from Harbaugh after a 2-yard loss, and the loose ball was recovered by Shawn Wooden ... Opened at right end in First-Round Playoff game at New England (12/28) ... Was credited with three tackles.

Postseason Rookie Honors: Earned several post-season all-rookie accolades ... Was named to the all-rookie teams for Pro Football Weekly, College & Pro Football Newsweekly and Football News ... Was also named as the Dolphins’ Newcomer of the Year in a vote of the South Florida media.

COLLEGE Was a four-year letterman (1993-96) and three-year starter at Akron ... In his collegiate career, collected 279 tackles, 41 stops for loss, 21 sacks, seven fumble recoveries, eight forced fum-

bles and three interceptions ... Was a first-team All-Mid-American Conference choice as a senior, when he started at left defensive end ... Tallied 64 tackles (43 solo), and led team with 10 sacks and 18 stops for loss ... Added four fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles, six passes defensed and also had a 1-yard reception for a score against Illinois ... Earned National Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance against Virginia Tech when he posted 12 tackles, two sacks, two fumble recover-ies, three stops for loss and tackled a punt returner in the end zone for a safety ...Was an honorable mention All-America pick and a first-team All-MAC selection as a junior, when he started at weakside linebacker ... Led team with 99 tackles ... Added five sacks, 11 tackles for loss, three forced fumbles, a fumble recovery, five passes defensed and an inter-ception ... Played in all 11 contests with nine starts at weakside linebacker in his sophomore campaign ... Had 70 tackles, and led team with six sacks and four stops for loss ... Also had an interception ... Saw reserve action as a redshirt freshman ... Finished with 46 tackles, including two for loss, one fumble recovery, one forced fumble, an interception and two passes defensed ... Also lettered on the Akron basketball team ... Majored in political science/criminal justice.

PERSONAL Married to Katina, couple resides in Weston, Fla., with their two sons, Isaiah Paul and Mason Paul, and daughter, Zoe Grace ... Was home-schooled during high school, although he played sports for Woodland Hills High School in Pittsburgh, Pa ... Earned All-Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League honors by Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and Gateway Press his senior sea-son as a tight end and free safety ... Also lettered in basketball ... Following the 2007 season, he became the first active NFL player to participate as a contestant on ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” ... Paired with professional dancer Edyta Sliwinska, he finished as the runner-up to Olympic Gold Medal figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi and professional dancer Mark Ballas ... Was also named to People Magazine’s “100 Most Beautiful” list for 2008 and one of “TV’s New Top-10 Dream Men” by US Weekly ... Also appeared on the children’s television program “Sesame Street” with popular character Elmo ... In July of 2004, established the Jason Taylor Foundation (website: www.jasontay-lorfoundation.org) with a mission of “supporting and creating programs that facilitate the personal growth and empowerment of South Florida’s chil-dren in need by focusing on improved health care, education and quality of life” ... Since opening its doors, the Jason Taylor Foundation has contributed nearly $2,250,000 in grants and program services to local organizations dedicated to helping children

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... Was named the 2007 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his off-the-field community service as well as his playing excellence ... Received the award from NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell just prior to kickoff of Super Bowl XLII ... Has also been named a recipient of the 2011 Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Award, a 2006 JB Award and a 2005 and 2006 “Good Guy Award” by The Sporting News for his charitable work ... In August of 2007, launched the Jason Taylor Reading Room in Miramar, Fla., an after-school program designed to address the problem of illiteracy among inner-city youth ...Served as the spokesperson in a public service announcement for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) ... Was part of the Dolphins’ “All-Community Team” from 2005-07 and in 2009 in which the Foundation donated 20 tickets for every home game, which was split among the Urban League, His House, Overtown Youth Center and The Haven ... The past eight offseasons, has hosted the “Jason Taylor Celebrity Golf Classic,” which has raised more than $500,000 for the Holtz Children’s Hospital at the University of Miami Jackson Memorial Medical Center ... In February of 2005, the hospital renamed its learning center The Jason Taylor Children’s Learning Center in recognition of his contributions and support ...In addition, the golf classics have committed more than $260,000 to “Take Stock in Children,” funding seven years of mentoring and four-year college tuition scholarships for 35 deserving sixth-grade students ... Currently sits on the “Take Stock in Children” statewide Board of Directors ... Funded two additional scholarships after hosting benefits with Tiffany & Co. over the summers of 2005 and 2006 and another 14 scholarships through a part-nership with the Office Depot Foundation ... The 2005 Tiffany & Co. event was attended by Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx, rap artist Trick Daddy and Grammy Award-winning music producer Timbaland ... Created the “Big Screens-Big Dreams” program to inspire and motivate area youth through feature film ... More than 1,000 student-athletes have participated in the program since 2004, enjoy-ing private screenings of films such as “Friday Night Lights,” “Coach Carter,” “Glory Road,” “Invincible,” “We Are Marshall,” “PRIDE,” “The Great Debaters” and “The Express”... Has held his “Cool Gear for the School Year” event the past six Septembers at which more than 400 children have now each been given a $300 back-to-school shopping opportunity at Old Navy to purchase school clothes ... Hosted “JT’s Ping-Pong Smash” each of the past seven Decembers ... The first-of-its-kind celebrity doubles table tennis tournament has raised nearly $315,000 ... On June 16, 2008, joined former Dolphins great Dan Marino and Samsung President & CEO DJ

Oh in ringing the closing bell at the NASDAQ ... In May of 2003, along with former teammate Zach Thomas, was part of a USO/NFL Tour in which he visited various military bases and hospitals in Germany ... Was part of a similar tour in June 2003, in which he visited Kuwait and Iraq, including Baghdad, along with a group of entertainers which included Robert De Niro, Alyssa Milano, Gary Sinise, John Stamos, Rebecca Romijn, Wayne Newton, Kid Rock and Lee Ann Womack ... Entered into a partnership with South Florida-based smoothie company JUICEBLENDZ in 2007, taking on the role of an equity partner and President of Franchise Development ... Currently sits on the Board of Advisors, along with Marino and former Apple Computer and Pepsi-Cola CEO John Sculley, for 3Cinteractive, an industry leading mobile marketing and technology firm ... In June 2003, became the first spokesman for the Neutrogena Men brand of skin, hair and body care products ... Made a cameo appearance in box office hit “Jackass: Number Two” in 2006 ... He and his Davie home were featured on “MTV Cribs” in 2002 ... Has also done work with children’s hospitals in Pittsburgh and Akron ... Prior to the 1999 season, released his own calendar with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit First Book, a national non-profit organization commit-ted to giving children the opportunity to read and own their first new books ... From 2000-03, was a member of the “Crunch on Paralysis” team, along with Trace Armstrong and Zach Thomas, that made a donation for every sack and tackle they made to the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis ... Combined, the three donated nearly $180,000 to the Miami Project during that span with Smirnoff doubling that amount ... For their efforts, the three were named the winner of the team’s Community Service Award for 2000 ... Served as Grand Marshal for the 2006 Toyota Indy 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway ... Enjoys boating, fishing and playing golf in spare time ... Set a Highbourne Key (Bahamas) record during the 2005 offseason by catching a 70-pound bull dolphin ... Lists “The Godfather, The Complete Epic” as favorite movie, “The Sopranos” as favorite television shows and The Bible as favorite book ... Full name is Jason Paul Taylor, born September 1, 1974 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

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Date Opponent Result Score Sacks

Aug. 31, 1997 Indianapolis Colts W 16-10 1.0

Oct. 12, 1997 @ N.Y. Jets W 31-20 1.0

Dec. 14, 1997 @ Indianapolis Colts L 0-41 1.0

Sept. 6, 1998 @ Indianapolis Colts W 24-15 1.0

Sept. 13, 1998 Buffalo Bills W 13-7 2.0

Oct. 4, 1998 N.Y. Jets L 9-20 2.0

Nov. 15, 1998 @ Carolina Panthers W 13-9 1.0

Dec. 6, 1998 @ Oakland Raiders W 27-17 2.0

Dec. 21, 1998 Denver Broncos W 31-21 1.0

Oct. 24, 1999 Philadelphia Eagles W 16-13 1.0

Oct. 31, 1999 @ Oakland Raiders W 16-9 1.0

Nov. 21, 1999 New England Patriots W 27-17 0.5

Sept. 3, 2000 Seattle Seahawks W 23-0 0.5

Sept. 17, 2000 Baltimore Ravens W 19-6 2.5

Oct. 1, 2000 Cincinnati Bengals W 31-16 1.0

Oct. 8, 2000 Buffalo Bills W 22-13 1.0

Oct. 23, 2000 @ N.Y. Jets L 37-40 1.0

Oct. 29, 2000 Green Bay Packers W 28-20 1.0

Nov. 5, 2000 @ Detroit Lions W 23-8 2.0

Nov. 12, 2000 @ San Diego Chargers W 17-7 1.0

Dec. 3, 2000 @ Buffalo Bills W 33-6 3.0

Dec. 10, 2000 Tampa Bay Buccaneers L 13-16 0.5

Dec. 17, 2000 Indianapolis Colts L 13-20 1.0

Sept. 9, 2001 @ Tennessee Titans W 31-23 1.0

Oct. 7, 2001 New England Patriots W 30-10 1.0

Oct. 28, 2001 @ Seattle Seahawks W 24-20 1.0

Nov. 4, 2001 Carolina Panthers W 23-6 1.0

Nov. 11, 2001 @ Indianapolis Colts W 27-24 1.0

Nov. 25, 2001 @ Buffalo Bills W 43-27 1.5

Dec. 10, 2001 Indianapolis Colts W 41-6 1.0

Dec. 30, 2001 Atlanta Falcons W 21-14 0.5

Jan. 6, 2002 Buffalo Bills W 34-7 0.5

Sept. 8, 2002 @ Detroit Lions W 49-21 0.5

Sept. 22, 2002 N.Y. Jets W 30-3 1.0

Oct. 6, 2002 New England Patriots 2 26-13 2.0

Oct. 13, 2002 @ Denver Broncos W 24-22 2.0

Nov. 4, 2002 @ Green Bay Packers L 10-24 1.0

Nov. 10, 2002 @ N.Y. Jets L 10-13 1.0

Nov. 17, 2002 Baltimore Ravens 2 26-7 1.5

Nov. 24, 2002 San Diego Chargers W 30-3 2.0

Dec. 1, 2002 @ Buffalo Bills L 21-38 2.0

Dec. 9, 2002 Chicago Bears W 27-9 1.0

Dec. 15, 2002 Oakland Raiders W 23-17 3.0

Dec. 21, 2002 @ Minnesota Vikings L 17-20 1.5

Sept. 14, 2003 @ N.Y. Jets W 21-10 0.5

Oct. 12, 2003 @ Jacksonville Jaguars W 24-10 1.0

Oct. 19, 2003 New England Patriots L 13-19 1.0

Nov. 2, 2003 Indianapolis Colts L 17-23 1.0

Nov. 23, 2003 Washington Redskins W 24-23 2.0

Nov. 27, 2003 @ Dallas Cowboys W 40-21 1.0

Dec. 7, 2003 @ New England Patriots L 0-12 1.5

Dec. 15, 2003 Philadelphia Eagles L 27-34 1.0

Dec. 21, 2003 @ Buffalo Bills W 20-3 3.0

Dec. 28, 2003 N.Y. Jets W 23-21 1.0

Sept. 19, 2004 @ Cincinnati Bengals L 13-16 1.0

GAME-BY-GAME SACKS

Games with a sack: 107 Multi-sack games: 31 (MIA 30; WAS 1)Record when Taylor recorded a sack: 63-44 (MIA 58-43; WAS 2-1; NYJ 3-0)

Oct. 3, 2004 N.Y. Jets L 9-17 1.0

Oct. 24, 2004 St. Louis Rams W 31-14 1.0

Nov. 7, 2004 Arizona Cardinals L 23-24 1.0

Nov. 21, 2004 @ Seattle Seahawks L 17-24 0.5

Nov. 28, 2004 @ San Francisco 49ers W 24-17 3.0

Dec. 20, 2004 New England Patriots W 29-28 1.0

Dec. 26, 2004 Cleveland Browns W 10-7 1.0

Sept. 11, 2005 Denver Broncos W 34-10 1.0

Oct. 9, 2005 @ Buffalo Bills L 14-10 2.0

Nov. 6, 2005 Atlanta Falcons L 10-17 1.0

Nov. 13, 2005 New England Patriots L 16-23 1.0

Nov. 27, 2005 @ Oakland Raiders W 33-21 3.0

Dec. 18, 2005 N.Y. Jets W 24-20 3.0

Dec. 24, 2005 Tennessee Titans W 24-10 1.0

Sept. 7, 2006 @ Pittsburgh Steelers L 17-28 1.0

Oct. 1, 2006 @ Houston Texans L 15-17 2.0

Oct. 8, 2006 @ New England Patriots L 10-20 1.0

Oct. 15, 2006 @ N.Y. Jets L 17-20 1.0

Oct. 22, 2006 Green Bay Packers L 24-34 2.0

Nov. 5, 2006 @ Chicago Bears W 31-13 1.0

Nov. 19, 2006 Minnesota Vikings W 24-20 1.0

Dec. 3, 2006 Jacksonville Jaguars L 10-24 1.5

Dec. 10, 2006 New England Patriots W 21-0 1.0

Dec. 17, 2006 @ Buffalo Bills L 0-21 1.0

Dec. 25, 2006 N.Y. Jets L 10-13 1.0

Sept. 9, 2007 @ Washington Redskins L 13-16 1.0

Oct. 7, 2007 @ Houston Texans L 19-22 2.0

Oct. 14, 2007 @ Cleveland Browns L 31-41 1.0

Nov. 11, 2007 Buffalo Bills L 10-13 1.0

Nov. 26, 2007 @ Pittsburgh Steelers L 0-3 1.0

Dec. 2, 2007 N.Y. Jets L 13-40 2.0

Dec. 16, 2007 Baltimore Ravens W 22-16 2.0


Sept. 14, 2008 New Orleans Saints W 29-24 1.0

Dec. 14, 2008 @ Cincinnati Bengals L 13-20 0.5

Dec. 21, 2008 Philadelphia Eagles W 10-3 2.0

Sept. 13, 2009 @ Atlanta Falcons L 7-19 1.0

Oct. 4, 2009 Buffalo Bills W 38-10 2.5

Oct. 25, 2009 New Orleans Saints L 34-46 2.0

Nov. 29, 2009 @ Buffalo Bills L 14-31 0.5

Dec. 20, 2009 @ Tennessee Titans L 24-27 1.0

Sept. 19, 2010 New England Patriots W 28-14 1.0

Sept. 26, 2010 @ Miami Dolphins W 31-23 1.0

Oct. 11, 2010 Minnesota Vikings W 29-20 1.0

Nov. 14, 2011 @ Cleveland Browns W 26-20 1.0

Jan. 2, 2011 Buffalo Bills W 38-7 1.0

Sept. 18, 2011 Houston Texans L 13-23 1.0

Oct. 23, 2011 Denver Broncos L 15-18 1.0

Nov. 13, 2011 Washington Redskins W 20-9 1.0

Nov. 20, 2011 Buffalo Bills W 35-8 1.0

Dec. 11, 2011 Philadelphia Eagles L 10-26 2.0


Miami Dolphins 131.0

Washington Redskins 3.5

N.Y. Jets 5.0

Career Total 139.5

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RUNNING BACK

2001-09 SAN DIEGO CHARGERS;

2010-11 NEW YORK JETS

(11 PLAYING SEASONS)

Height: 5-10; Weight: 221College: Texas ChristianPro Career: 11 seasons, 170 gamesDrafted: 1st round (5th player overall) in 2001 by San Diego ChargersUniform Number: 21

Full Name: LaDainian T. Tomlinson Birthdate: June 23, 1979 Birthplace: Rosebud, TexasHigh School: University (Waco, Texas)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, Kenny Easley, Jerry Jones, Jason Taylor, Kurt Warner

halfback Lenny Moore in 1965 of 18 straight games scoring a touchdown. That high-octane production resulted in five AFC West Division titles for the Chargers in a six-season span between 2004 and 2009.

Tomlinson was tabbed as the NFL’s Most Valuable Player in 2006 when he rushed for a career-best 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns. Along with his three receiving touchdowns, Tomlinson’s 31 TDs and 186 points that season established new single-season NFL records.

Prior to the 2010 season, Tomlinson signed with the New York Jets as an unrestricted free agent where he continued to play for two more seasons.

A five-time Pro Bowl choice, Tomlinson’s career stats include 13,684 yards rushing (5th all-time) on 3,174 carries and 624 receptions for 4,772 yards and 17 touchdowns. His 145 career rushing touch-downs ranks 2nd in the NFL’s record book and his 163 total touchdowns rank third behind Jerry Rice (208) and Emmitt Smith (175). His 18,456 yards from scrimmage are 5th all-time.

A four-time All-Pro choice (2004-07) and All-AFC twice (2006-07), Tomlinson was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s.

ALL-LEAGUE TEAMSAll-Pro: 2004 (AP); 2005 (SN); 2006 (AP, PFWA, SN); 2007 (AP, PFWA, SN, US)

All-Pro Second Team: 2002 (AP); 2005 (AP)

All-AFC: 2006 (PW); 2007 (PW)

PRO BOWLS(5) – 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008


• [1st] Most Points, Season – 186 (2006)• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Season – 31 (2006)• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season – 28

(2006)• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Rushing

Touchdown – 18 (2004-05)• [Tied for 1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Game – 48

(vs. Denver, Dec. 1, 2002 OT)• [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games Scoring

Touchdown – 18 (2004-05)• [2nd] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career – 145• [3rd] Most Touchdowns, Career – 162• [Tied for 3rd] Most Season Leading League in

Running Back LaDainian Tomlinson was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the fifth overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft. It was an easy choice based on Tomlinson’s exploits

at Texas Christian. As a senior, he became just the second player in college football history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season and 5,000 in a career. A year earlier, he had set the NCAA single-game rushing record when he piled up 406 yards against UTEP.

Tomlinson immediately proved his worth at the pro level when he rushed for 412 yards and 6 TDs in his first four NFL games. He finished his rookie season with 1,236 yard and 10 TDs. The 1,000-yard effort was the first of eight straight campaigns in which he surpassed the mark.

An elusive and powerful runner, Tomlinson also was a very skilled receiver. He caught 59 passes his rookie year and had 50 or more catches in nine of his 11 seasons. In 2003, Tomlinson achieved a rare feat for running backs when he pulled in 100 recep-tions for 725 yards and four touchdowns.

Finding the end zone was a regularity for Tomlinson. The dynamic back scored 10 or more rushing TDs every season he played in San Diego (2001-09). Between 2004 and ’05, he tied a long-standing NFL record set by Baltimore Colts

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Touchdowns – 3 (2004, 2006-07)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons 1,000 or More Yards

Rushing – 8• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Seasons 1,000 or

More Yards Rushing – 8 (2001-08)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 200 or More Yards

Rushing, Career – 4• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 200 or More Yards

Rushing, Season – 2 (2002, 2003)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Season Leading League,

Rushing Touchdowns – 3• [4th] Most Yards From Scrimmage,

Season – 2,370 (2003)• [4th] Most Combined Net Yards Attempts,

Career – 3,807• [4th] Most Combined Net Yards Attempts,

Season – 451 (2002)• [4th] Most Combined Net Yards Attempts,

Rookie Season – 398 (2001)• [5th] Most Rushing Attempts, Career – 3,174• [5th] Most Rushing Attempts,

Rookie Season – 339 (2001)• [5th] Most Rushing Yards, Career – 13,684• [5th] Most Yards From Scrimmage,

Career – 18,456

Pro Bowl Records• [Tied for 1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns,

Career – 2

TEAM RECORDSChargers records held by Tomlinson (Records through the 2009 season, Tomlinson’s final season with San Diego)

• [1st] Most Points, Season – 186 (2006)• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Career – 153• [1st] Most Touchdowns, Season – 31 (2006)• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Scoring

Touchdown – 18 (2004-05)• [1st] Most Seasons Leading League in Rushing – 2• [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Career – 12,490• [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Season – 1,815 (2006)• [1st] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 243

(vs. Oakland, Dec. 28, 2003)• [1st] Most Seasons Leading League in Rushing

Touchdowns – 3 (2004, 2006, 2007)• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career – 138• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season – 28

(2006)• [1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Career – 2,880• [1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Season – 372

(2002)• [1st] Most Receptions, Season – 100• [1st] Total Yards From Scrimmage,

Career – 16,445

• [1st] Total Yards From Scrimmage, Season – 2,370 (2003)

• [1st] Games, 100 or More Yards Rushing, Career – 46

• [1st] Games, 100 or More Yards Rushing, Season – 10 (2006)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns, Game – 4(vs. Oakland, Oct. 14, 2007)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Game – 39(at Oakland, Oct. 20, 2002)

• [2nd] Most Season Leading League in Touchdowns – 1 (2006)

• [2nd] Most Touchdowns, Season – 20 (2005)• [2nd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring

Touchdown – 10 (2006)• [2nd] Most Rushing Yards, Season – 1,683 (2002)• [2nd] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 220

(vs. Denver, Dec. 1, 2002)• [2nd] Most Rushing Attempts, Season – 348

(2006)• [2nd] Most Points Scored, Career – 918• [2nd] Total Yards From Scrimmage,

Season – 2,323 (2006)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Points, Game – 24

(vs. Oakland, Oct. 14, 2007) • [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdowns, Game – 4

(vs. Oakland, Oct. 14, 2007) • [Tied for 2nd] Most Rushing Attempts,

Game – 37 (at Oakland, Nov. 21, 2004)• [Tied for 2nd] Games, 100 or More Yards

Rushing, Season – 7 (2002)• [3rd] Most Rushing Yards, Season – 1,645 (2003)• [3rd] Long Rush – 85t

(vs. Kansas City, Dec. 17, 2006)• [3rd] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Season – 18

(2005)• [3rd] Most Receptions, Career – 530 • [3rd] Total Yards From Scrimmage,

Season – 2,172 (2002)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Points, Game – 18

(vs. Denver, Dec. 28, 2008) • [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdowns, Game – 3

(vs. Denver, Dec. 28, 2008) • [Tied for 3rd] Most Rushing Yards, Game – 217

(vs. New England, Sept. 29, 2002)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdowns, Game – 3

(vs. Denver, Dec. 28, 2008) • [Tied for 3rd] Most Rushing Attempts,

Game – 36 (vs. Washington, Sept. 9, 2001)• [Tied for 3rd] Games, 100 or More Yards

Rushing, Season – 6 (2003, 2004, 2008)

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Postseason Records• [1st] Most Rushing Attempts, Game – 26

(vs. N.Y. Jets, Jan. 8, 2005)• [1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Career – 4• [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns, Career – 4• [Tied for 1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns,

Game – 2 (vs. New England, Jan. 14, 2007)• [2nd] Most Rushing Attempts, Career – 96• [3rd] Most Rushing Yards, Career – 327

AWARDS AND HONORS• 2001 AFC Offensive Rookie of the Month

(September)• 2001 Chargers Offensive Player of the Year • 2002 AFC Offensive Player of the Week

(Weeks 4, 13)• 2002 Chargers Most Valuable Player• 2002 Chargers Offensive Player of the Year • 2003 AFC Offensive Player of the Week (Week 7)• 2003 Chargers Most Valuable Player• 2003 Chargers Most Inspirational Player• 2003 Chargers Offensive Player of the Year • 2005 AFC Offensive Player of the Week

(Weeks 3, 6, 12)• 2005 Chargers Most Valuable Player• 2005 Chargers Offensive Player of the Year • 2006 NFL Most Valuable Player (AP)• 2006 AFC Offensive Player of the Week

(Weeks 9, 11, 14, 15)• 2006 AFC Offensive Player of the Month

(November)• 2006 Chargers Most Valuable Player• 2006 Offensive Player of the Year (AP)• 2006 Walter Payton Man of the Year • 2007 Chargers Most Valuable Player• 2007 Chargers Offensive Player of the Year • NFL All-Decade Team of the 2000s




Rushing Leader: 2006, 2007Touchdown Leader: 2006Scoring Leader: 2006

AFC Statistical ChampionshipsRushing Leader: 2006, 2007Receiving Leader: 2003Touchdown Leader: 2004, 2006Scoring Leader: 2006

Team Statistical ChampionshipsRushing Leader: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010NYJ

Receiving Leader: 2002, 2003Touchdown Leader: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009Scoring Leader: 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006

NYJNew York Jets, All other titles with Chargers

CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES2007 AFC – New England Patriots 21, San Diego Chargers 12Tomlinson started the game at running back. He carried the ball two times for five yards. He also had one reception for one yard.

2010 AFC – Pittsburgh Steelers 24, New York Jets 19Tomlinson started the game at running back. He rushed nine times for 16 yards.


2001 San Diego Chargers 5-11-0 (5th)2002 San Diego Chargers 8-8-0 (3rd)2003 San Diego Chargers 4-12-0 (4th)2004 San Diego Chargers 12-4-0 (1st)2005 San Diego Chargers 9-7-0 (3rd)2006 San Diego Chargers 14-2-0 (1st)2007 San Diego Chargers 11-5-0 (1st)2008 San Diego Chargers 8-8-0 (1st)2009 San Diego Chargers 13-3-0 (1st)2010 New York Jets 11-5-0 (2nd)2011 New York Jets 8-8-0 (2nd)

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Rushing Receiving

Year Team G No. Yds. Avg. TD No. Yds. Avg. TD F

2001 San Diego 16 339 1,236 3.6 10 59 367 6.2 0 8

2002 San Diego 16 372 1,683 4.5 14 79 489 6.2 1 3

2003 San Diego 16 313 1,645 5.3 13 100 725 7.3 4 2

2004 San Diego 15 339 1,335 3.9 17 53 441 8.3 1 6

2005 San Diego 16 339 1,462 4.3 18 51 370 7.3 2 3

2006 San Diego 16 348 1,815 5.2 28 56 508 9.1 3 2

2007 San Diego 16 315 1,474 4.7 15 60 475 7.9 3 0

2008 San Diego 16 292 1,110 3.8 11 52 426 8.2 1 1

2009 San Diego 14 223 730 3.3 12 20 154 7.7 0 2

2010 N.Y. Jets 15 219 914 4.2 6 52 368 7.1 0 3

2011 N.Y. Jets 14 75 280 3.7 1 42 449 10.7 2 0

Career Total 170 3,174 13,684 4.3 145 624 4,772 7.6 17 30

Additional Career Statistics: Passing: 12-8-143, 7 TDs

CAREER STATISTICS

MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTS2011 New York Jets Media Guide biography

DOES NOT INCLUDE TOMLINSON’S FINAL SEASON (2011)

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Received numerous awards in his career including the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award by the Associated Press (2006), the Associated Press Offensive Player of the Year (2006) and shared the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year award (2006)...Named Associated Press first-team All-Pro three times (2004, 2006 and 2007) and sec-ond-team All-Pro twice (2002 and 2003) ... Five-time Pro Bowl selection (2002, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007) ... Named to NFL.com’s All-Interview team twice (2005 and 2006) ... Named AFC Offensive Player of the Month (November 2006), AFC Rookie of Month (September 2001) and AFC Offensive Player of the Week six times, including four times in his record setting 2006 season.

• Holds the NFL single-season record for most touchdowns (31 – breaking the mark set by RB Shaun Alexander (28) in 2005) and most rushing touchdowns (28 – breaking the mark set by Alexan-der (27) in 2005 and RB Priest Holmes (27) in 2003).

• Has started all but two of his career 156 games, missing just four games, two of which he sat out to rest for the postseason.

• Has surpassed 1,600 yards rushing three times in his career (2002, 2003 and 2006) and broken 2,000 all-purpose yards in each of those seasons as well.

• Ranks third on the NFL’s all-time list for career touchdowns (159), trailing only Jerry Rice (207) and Emmitt Smith (175) despite 10 and five fewer sea-sons respectively, and ranks second behind Smith

(164) on the all-time rushing touchdown list.• Ranks sixth on the NFL’s all-time rushing list,

258 yards behind fifth place RB Jerome Bettis and 697 yards behind fourth-place RB Curtis Martin and sixth-place on the NFL’s career all-purpose yardage list, 453 yards behind fifth-place RB Barry Sanders and 1,427 yards behind fourth-place RB Marshall Faulk. In his first season with the Jets, finished tied for third with 52 receptions, the ninth time in his career his has caught 50-or-more passes in a season, matching Faulk and leaving him one season from tying FB Larry Centers’ all-time record of 10 seasons ... His 582 career receptions are the most of any active running back and rank sixth in NFL history ... Caught 100 passes in the 2003 season, the second-most in league history behind Centers’ 101 receptions in 1995. His career 6.1 points per game are the second-most of any non-kicker in league history, trailing only RB Jim Brown’s 6.4 points per game.

CAREER TRANSACTIONS• 03/16/10, NYJ, Signed, FA • 02/22/10, SD, Released • 08/16/04, SD, Signed, Contract Extension • 04/21/01, SD, D1 (5)PRO CAREER 2010: (JETS) Started 13-of-15 games as he came

off the bench for the first time in his career in the season’s first two contests and was inactive in the season finale...Led the team with 914 yards rush-ing and six touchdowns on 219 carries, the fewest carries in his career...Moved past RBs Tony Dorsett (12,739) and Eric Dickerson (13,259) for sixth-place on the all-time rushing list ... Averaged 4.2 yards per carry, the most since he gained 4.7 yards per run in 2007...Lead the team in rushing in 10-of-15 games, including the season’s first eight contests ... Added 52 receptions for 368 yards ... His 52 receptions were

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the most by a Jets runner since 2001 when Martin caught 53. POSTSEASON: Started all three postsea-son games, gaining 141 yards and two touch-downs on 35 carries and adding 19 yards and his first career postseason touchdown catch on six receptions...His 141 rushing yards, 35 rushing attempts and three total touchdowns are all the most he’s had in a single postseason in his career. (Divisional: 1/16 at NE)...Hauled in the first postseason touchdown reception of his career when he caught a seven-yard pass from QB Mark Sanchez in the second quarter to start the Jets scoring. (Wild Card: 1/8 at IND)...Made his Jets postseason debut and collected a pair of touchdown runs in the victory...Finished the game with 99 yards of total offense, 82 coming on his 16 rushing attempts (5.1 avg.)...Registered the longest postsea-son run of his career when he carried 23 yards on the Jets first possession. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (1/2 vs.BUF)...Missed only the fourth-regular-season game of his career as he rested for the postseason. (11/21 vs. HST)...Caught seven passes for a 71 yards, both season-highs and the most receptions and he had in a game since the season opener vs. CHI, 09/09/07.(10/17 at DEN)...Marked the second game of the sea-son and 38th time in his career that he scored two rushing touchdowns in a game...Both scores came in the fourth quarter, first from 20 yards with 8:36 remaining to tie the game at 17-17 and later from two yards out with 1:13 remaining to put the Jets ahead to stay, 24-20. (10/3 at BUF)...Went over 100 yards rushing for the first time since he collected 105 yards at NO, 10/26/08... Finished the game with 133 yards and two touchdowns on 19 carries... His 7.0 yard-per-carry average was the best since he aver-aged 7.7 yards per vs. DET, 12/16/07...Represented the 25th game in his career with 100-or-more yards rushing and two touchdowns, tying RB Jim Brown for the most in league history...Notched a season-long 26-yard touch-down run, the longest touchdown run since he scored from 41 yards out at OAK, 09/28/08.(9/13 vs. BLT)...Made his Jets debut on Monday Night Football and collected 62 yards on 11 carries (5.6 avg.) to finish as the game’s leading rusher.

2009: (SD) Registered 730 yards and 12 touch-downs on a career-low 223 attempts...Added 154 more yards on 20 receptions...Missed two games in Weeks Two and Three to snap his career-long streak of 65-straight games started. POSTSEASON:(Divisional: 1/17 vs. NYJ)...Ran 12 times for 24 yards and caught three passes for zero yards. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/25 at TEN)...Notched his fourth multi-touchdown effort of the season when he scored twice on one-yard runs in the 25-point win on Christmas Night. (12/20 vs. CIN)...Registered a season-high 117 all-purpose yards, adding 59 yards on 16 rushing attempts and 58 yards on four receptions...Pulled in a QB Philip Rivers pass for 36

yards to set up a field goal. (11/29 vs. KC)...Scored on touchdown runs in the second and third quarters in the 29-point blowout win. (11/15 vs. PHI)...Posted a season-high 96 yards rushing and two touchdowns on his 24 carries. (9/20 vs. BLT)...Missed only the second game of his career and snapped his career-best streak of 65-straight games started when he was inactive.

2008: (SD) Broke 1,000 yards rushing for the eighth-straight season as he collected 1,110 yards and 11 touchdowns on 292 carries...Added another 426 yards and a touchdown on his 52 receptions...Started all 16 games for the seventh time in his career. POSTSEASON: Injuries limited him to five carries total in the postseason as he left the Wild Card Game vs. IND, 01/03/09, early and was inactive for the Divisional Game at PIT, 01/17/09. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/28 vs. DEN)...Helped SD book a return trip to the postseason after recording three rushing touchdowns in a 31-point blowout win in the season finale. (10/26 at NO)...Combined for a season-high 170 all-purpose yards gaining 105 yards on 19 carries and adding another 65 yards and a touchdown on five receptions. (9/28 at OAK)...Recorded a season-high 106 yards rushing and scored twice in the fourth quarter as SD secured a 10-point win.

2007: (SD) Named Associated Press first-team All-Pro for the second consecutive year and to the Pro Bowl for the fourth-straight season... Finished the season with 1,474 yards and 15 touchdowns on 315 rushing attempts and added 475 yards and three touchdowns on his 60 receptions...Started all 16 reg-ular-season games and all three postseason games.POSTSEASON: Started all three postseason games collecting 75 yards on 30 carries and one touch-down on the ground and pulling in five passes for 40 yards...Left both the Divisional Game win at IND and the AFC Championship loss at NE with injuries.(AFC Championship: 1/20 at NE)...Exited after the second series with a knee injury... Finished the game with two carries for five yards and one reception for one yard. (Divisional: 1/13 at IND)...Rushed seven times for 28 yards and added another 20 yards on one reception...Injured in the second quarter and left the game...Fumbled on the play in which he was injured, snapping a streak of 708 consecutive carries without a fumble, the longest such streak in league history, (Wild Card: 1/6 vs. TEN) ... Gained 42 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and added 19 more yards on three receptions in his first-career postsea-son victory. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/16 vs. DET)...Registered his third-straight game with two touch-downs as he scored twice on the ground in the first quarter of the 37-point win. (12/9 at TEN)...Rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries and added 27 more yards and another score on his five

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receptions...Ended the game with his 16-yard touch-down run in overtime. (12/2 at KC) ... Provided the margin of victory when he scored on a 31-yard run in the third quarter and again on a 28-yard run in the second quarter as part of a rushing effort that saw him gain 177 yards on 23 carries. (10/14 vs. OAK)...Scored twice in the first quarter en route to his third-career-game with four rushing touchdowns...Added a season-high 198 yards rushing on 24 carries as his four scores accounted for all the SD points. (9/9 vs.CHI)...Accounted for all 14 SD points in the win...Threw the seventh touchdown pass of his career when he connected with TE Antonio Gates for 17 yards in the third quarter.

2006: (SD) There were no shortage of acco-lades accrued in his record-setting season as he was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player, the NFL’s Offensive Player of the Year, selected as an Associated Press first-team All-Pro and made his third Pro Bowl appearance ... Shared the NFL’s Man of the Year award with former teammate QB Drew Brees ... Named NFL Player of the Month for November and was named NFL Offensive Player of the Week four times...Named to NFL.com’s All-Interview team for the second-straight season...Started all 16 games, finishing the season with an NFL-record 31 touchdowns and 28 rushing touch-downs...Gained a career-best 1,815 yards rushing and added 508 yards receiving on 56 receptions...His 2,323 all-purpose yards were the second-most of his career and the third time he topped 2,000 all-pur-

pose yards in a season. POSTSEASON: (Divisional: 1/14 vs. NE)...Put up 187 total yards in the playoff loss...Rushed 23 times for 123 yards and his first two postseason touchdowns and pulled in two passes for 64 more yards...Scored the first SD points of the game with a two-yard run in the second quarter and put SD up eight in the fourth quarter with a three-yard run...Set up the third SD touchdown taking a QB Philip Rivers pass 58 yards down to the six-yard line before a RB Michael Turner touchdown on the next play. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/24 at SEA)...Recorded his ninth-straight 100-yard rushing performance, the longest streak of his career, when he rushed for 123 yards on 22 carries. (12/17 vs.KC)...Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second-consecutive week after rushing for a season-high 199 yards and two more touchdowns...With two more rushing touchdowns, established a new NFL single-season high of 28 rushing touch-downs, again breaking Shaun Alexander’s mark set in 2005...The second touchdown came in dramatic fashion on a career-long 85-yard run on the first play of scrimmage...Marked the eighth-straight game in which he recorded at least two rushing touchdowns, finishing with 23 total touchdowns (21 rushing, two receiving) in those eight games. (12/10 vs. DEN)...Was again named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after a rushing performance that saw him gain 103 yards and three touchdowns... The third touch-down, which came on a seven-yard run following a LB Shawn Merriman strip-sack, was his 29th score of the season, breaking Alexander’s mark of 28 touch-downs in 2005, (11/26 vs. OAK)...Recorded another two rushing touchdowns and threw for one more...Tied the game in the fourth quarter with a 19-yard pass to TE Antonio Gates and gave SD the lead late with a 10-yard run. (11/19 at DEN)...Garnered AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time that season as he scored four touchdowns for the second-consecutive week... Recorded three rushing touchdowns and scored on 51-yard reception from Rivers. (11/12 at CIN)...Scored four rushing touch-downs for the second time in the season to match his career-high...Amassed 158 total yards, 104 on the ground and 54 on his six receptions... Scored two of his four touchdowns in the fourth quarter to put SD ahead to stay. (11/5 vs. CLV)...Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week recognition for his efforts that produced 172 yards rushing and three touchdowns, the first a 41-yard run on the drive’s first play that gave SD a lead they wouldn’t relinquish. (10/29 vs. SL)...Recorded a season-high 240 total yards, 183 rushing and 57 receiving...Added three total touchdowns, two first-quarter rushing touchdowns and one fourth-quarter receiv-ing touchdown to put the cap on the 14-point win.(10/22 at KC)... Scored twice in the fourth quarter to

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tie the game, first on a 37-yard pass from Rivers and again on a one-yard touchdown pass to TE Brandon Manumaleuna. (10/15 at SF)...Registered his first-ca-reer game with four rushing touchdowns as he scored twice from one-yard out and twice from five yards out in a 29-point victory.

2005: (SD) Earned a return trip to the Pro Bowl for a season that saw him collect 1,462 yards and 18 touchdowns on the ground and 51 receptions, 370 yards and two touchdowns through the air...Started all 16 games after missing his first-career game the year before...Added a career-high with three passing touchdowns as he was 3-of-4 passing for 47 yards and a quarterback rating of 153.1...Two-time AFC Offensive Player of the Week winner...Matched an NFL record by scoring rushing touchdowns in 18 con-secutive games to tie RB Lenny Moore’s 40-year-old mark set in 1965...Named to NFL.com’s All-Interview team. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (11/27 at WAS)...Posted his fifth-career game with three rushing touchdowns, scoring from 32 yards out to tie the game late in the fourth and again on the second play of over-time to give SD the win...Rushed for 184 yards on 25 car-ries. (11/6 at NYJ)...Rushed for 107 yards and three touch-downs and added three receptions for 46 yards and a touch-down marking his fourth-career game with three rushing touchdowns and the first time in his career he record-ed a four-touchdown performance. (10/30 vs. KC)...Found WR Eric Parker with a 17-yard pass to mark his fifth-career passing touchdown...The score was also his third passing touchdown of the season, establish-ing a career-high. (10/23 at PHI)...Saw his worst game as a pro when he was held to just seven yards on 17 carries...Failed to score a rushing touchdown for the first time in 18 games, the longest streak of his career, dating back to Week Four of the previous season...Those 18-straight games with a rushing touchdown matched an NFL record set from 1963-65 by Moore.(10/16 at OAK)...Earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for the second time that season after he caught, ran and threw for a touchdown in the same game for the first time in his career...Scored from 35 yards out on a Drew Brees pass, ran from seven yards out and connected with TE Justin Peelle for four yards. (9/25 vs. NYG)...Posted his third-career

game with three rushing touchdowns as he ran 21 times for a season-high 192 yards earning him AFC Offensive Player of the Week recognition...Added another touchdown on a 26-yard pass to WR Keenan McCardell, his second-career passing touchdown.

2004: (SD) Started the season’s first 15 games before missing his first-career game after a string of 63 consecutive starts as he rested for the postsea-son in the season finale...Ran 339 times for 1,335 yards and 17 touchdowns and added 441 yards and one touchdown on his 53 receptions...Finished the regular season scoring touchdowns in the final 12 games in which he was active...Returned to the Pro Bowl after one season as a first-alternate and garnered his first Associated Press first-team All-Pro honor. POSTSEASON: (Wild Card: 1/8 vs.NYJ)...Made his postseason debut rushing for 80 yards on 26 carries in the loss...Added another 53 yards on nine receptions. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:

(1/2 vs. KC)...Missed his first-career game after 63 consecu-tive starts to begin his career as he was resting for the post-season. (12/26 at IND) ... Collected a season-high 95 yards receiving, 74 of which came on the longest touchdown reception of his career, a first-quar-ter reception from Brees ... Added a 16-yard rushing touchdown. (12/19 at CLV) ... Scored on

a pair of one-yard touchdown runs as SD clinched the division and returned to the postseason for the first time since 1995...Finished the game with 26 carries for 111 yards and two touchdowns. (11/21 at OAK)...Registered a season-high 164 yards rushing and a touchdown on a season-high 37 carries.

2003: (SD) Went over 1,600 yards for the sec-ond-straight season as he gained 1,645 yards and 13 touchdowns on 313 carries, with his 5.3 yards per-carry average a career-high...Also set career-highs with 100 receptions, 725 receiving yards and four receiving touchdowns... Started all 16 games and set a career mark by combining for 2,370 all-purpose yards, the second time in his career he surpassed the 2,000-yard plateau...Became one of just 10 running backs in NFL history to record at least two games of 140-or-more receiving yards...Attempted and completed his first-career pass, a 21-yard touchdown to Brees...Selected as a first-al-

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ternate to the Pro Bowl and was named Associated Press second-team All-Pro for the second-straight season. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/28 vs. OAK)...Two weeks after back-to-back 140-plus yard receiving games, set a career-high with 243 rushing yards on 31 carries... Scored on a pair of two-yard touch-down runs, the first to open the scoring in the first quarter and the second to cap it, putting SD ahead in the fourth, (12/14 vs. GB)...For the sec-ond-straight week, amassed over 140 receiving yards when he pulled in 11 passes for 144 yards and two touchdowns...Became the first running back since Herschel Walker in 1986 to record two games of at least 140 receiving yards in the same season...Scored twice in the fourth quarter, first on a seven-yard Brees touchdown pass and again on a 68-yard Brees throw, (12/7 at DET)...Accounted for the only SD points on a pair of touchdown recep-tions from QB Doug Flutie...Scored on a 16-yard Flutie pass in the first quarter and added a 73-yard touchdown reception in the second...Caught nine passes total for a career-high 148 receiving yards and two touchdowns, (11/9 vs. MIN)...Scored a pair of touchdowns, the first a 73-yard score in the first quarter and the second a one-yard plunge in the third... Amassed 162 yards on just 16 carries posting the best rushing average (10.1 yards per carry) of his career, (10/19 at CLV)...Recorded his third-ca-reer 200-yard performance and his third-career AFC Offensive Player of the Week award when he gained 200 yards and a touchdown on 26 carries...The touchdown came on a 70-yard run in the third quarter, (9/28 at OAK)...Rushed 28 times and gained 187 yards and one touchdown...Recorded the first SD score when he completed his first-career pass for a 21-yard touchdown to Brees on a third-and-six...Later added a 55-yard touchdown run in the second quarter, (9/22 at ARZ)...Posted his second-career multi-touchdown game scoring twice on runs of two and four yards in the second quarter.

2002: (SD) Started all 16 games en route to collecting 1,683 yards and 14 touchdowns on 372 carries and 489 yards and his first-career receiv-ing score on 79 receptions...His 2,172 yards of total offense marked the first time he surpassed 2,000 total yards in his career... Earned Pro Bowl recognition and was named Associated Press sec-ond-team All-Pro. SEASON HIGHLIGHTS: (12/1 vs.DEN)... Racked up his second-career 200-yard per-formance when he rushed for a season-high 220 yards and three touchdowns...Named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the second time...Marked the first time in his career he had a game with at least three touchdowns... Added another 57 yards on 11 receptions...Those 271 yards on 48 touches both represented a career-high, (10/20 at OAK)...Ran a career-high 39 times for 153 yards and a

touchdown...Caught a four-yard pass from Brees for his first-career receiving touchdown...Ended the game with a 19-yard touchdown run in overtime, (9/29 vs. NE)... Earned AFC Offensive Co-Player of the Week recognition after posting his first-career 200-yard game after rushing for 217 yards on 27 carries...Scored twice, once from 37 yards out to tie the game at 14-14 and again from 58 yards out to put SD ahead to stay in the fourth quarter, (9/22 at ARZ)...Posted his second-career multi-touchdown game, and first since the first game of his career, vs.WAS, 09/09/01, when he scored twice on runs of two and four yards in the second quarter.

2001: (SD) Started all 16 games in his rookie season racking up 1,236 yards and 10 touchdowns on his 339 carries...Added 59 receptions for 367 yards, including a career-high 13 catches vs. ARZ, 11/25/01... Earned Rookie of the Month honors for September before finishing second for the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year award (RB Anthony Thomas, CHI) SEASON HIGHLIGHTS:(12/23 at KC)... Posted a season-high 145 yards and 27 carries. (11/25 at ARZ)...Recorded a career-and SD franchise-best 13 receptions for 72 yards. (9/9 vs. WAS)...Gained 113 yards and two touchdowns on 36 carries in his NFL debut...His first NFL carry gained one yard and his first NFL touchdown came on a three-yard run up the middle.

COLLEGE• At TCU, became the second player in college

football history to rush for 2,000 yards in season and 5,000 in career.

• Became the ninth player in NCAA history to rush for more than 5,000 yards, finishing his career sixth in I-A history with 5,263 rushing yards.

• Combined for 4,008 yards and led nation as junior and senior, becoming third player to lead the nation in rushing back-to-back years.

• His 2,158 yards as senior were fourth-best in NCAA history.

• Set an NCAA single-game record rushing for 406 yards vs. UTEP as junior.

• Owns a school-record 54 TDs, the eighth most in NCAA history and has school records for 100-yard games (21), all purpose yards (6,337) and longest run (89t).

• Received the Doak Walker Award in 2000 and was a consensus All-America as senior and Associated Press second-team as junior.

• Was a two-time WAC Offensive Player of the Year and three-time all-conference selection in addition to being named WAC Player of Week 11 times.

• Was named second-team all-state, district MVP and offensive Player of the Year as senior in high school.

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Sept. 9, 2001 Washington W 30-3 36 113 3.1 9 2 1 12 12.0 12 0

Sept. 23, 2001 @ Dallas W 32-21 27 90 3.3 16 0 2 27 13.5 27 0

Sept. 30, 2001 Cincinnati W 28-14 21 107 5.1 23 3 1 15 15.0 15 0

Oct. 7, 2001 @ Cleveland L 16-20 19 102 5.4 54 1 2 12 6.0 6 0

Oct. 14, 2001 @ New England L 26-29 24 74 3.1 14 1 3 13 4.3 7 0

Oct. 21, 2001 Denver W 27-10 25 58 2.3 20 0 1 11 11.0 11 0

Oct. 28, 2001 Buffalo W 27-24 16 76 4.8 20 0 1 9 9.0 9 0

Nov. 4, 2001 Kansas City L 20-25 13 31 2.4 8T 1 2 20 10.0 14 0

Nov. 11, 2001 @ Denver L 16-26 14 75 5.4 22 0 3 21 7.0 9 0

Nov. 18, 2001 @ Oakland L 24-34 22 68 3.1 10 1 3 14 4.7 7 0

Nov. 25, 2001 Arizona L 17-20 21 75 3.6 13 0 13 72 5.5 9 0

Dec. 2, 2001 @ Seattle L 10-13 24 87 3.6 19 1 4 26 6.5 15 0

Dec. 9, 2001 @ Philadelphia L 14-24 19 51 2.7 13 0 4 13 3.3 9 0

Dec. 15, 2001 Oakland L 6-13 17 46 2.7 9 0 6 23 3.8 7 0

Dec. 23, 2001 @ Kansas City L 17-20 27 145 5.4 34 0 3 11 3.7 6 0

Dec. 30, 2001 Seattle L 22-25 14 38 2.7 9 0 10 68 6.8 13 0

TOTALS 339 1,236 3.6 54 10 59 367 6.2 27 0

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Sept. 8, 2002 @ Cincinnati W 34-6 21 114 5.4 17 1 3 45 15.0 30 0

Sept. 15, 2002 Houston W 24-3 27 84 3.1 10 0 1 6 6.0 6 0

Sept. 22, 2002 @ Arizona W 23-15 26 91 3.5 17 2 5 25 5.0 9 0

Sept. 29, 2002 New England W 21-14 27 217 8.0 58T 2 4 20 5.0 8 0

Oct. 6, 2002 @ Denver L 9-26 14 48 3.4 17 0 7 49 7.0 10 0

Oct. 13, 2002 Kansas City W 35-34 20 78 3.9 11 1 9 78 8.7 22 0

Oct. 20, 2002 @ Oakland W 27-21 39 153 3.9 19T 1 5 28 5.6 11 1

Nov. 3, 2002 N.Y. Jets L 13-44 12 60 5.0 15 1 2 13 6.5 10 0

Nov. 10, 2002 @ St. Louis L 24-28 24 120 5.0 30 1 3 24 8.0 11 0

Nov. 17, 2002 San Francisco W 20-17 24 88 3.7 27 0 8 57 7.1 16 0

Nov. 24, 2002 @ Miami L 3-30 14 45 3.2 9 0 2 14 7.0 12 0

Dec. 1, 2002 Denver W 30-27 37 220 5.9 76 3 11 51 4.6 14 0

Dec. 8, 2002 Oakland L 7-27 18 57 3.2 15 1 4 22 5.5 8 0

Dec. 15, 2002 @ Buffalo L 13-20 28 110 3.9 31 1 3 13 4.3 7 0

Dec. 22, 2002 @ Kansas City L 22-24 24 131 5.5 34 0 9 26 2.9 13 0

Dec. 29, 2002 Seattle L 28-31 17 67 3.9 21 0 3 18 6.0 12 0

TOTALS 372 1,683 4.5 76 14 79 489 6.2 30 1

GAME-BY-GAME RUSHING TOTALS

PERSONAL• Joined childhood idol, Walter Payton, as the only

players to be named MVP of league on the field and Man of the Year off it in the same season when he accomplished the feat in 2006.

• Together with wife LaTorsha, the two oversee the Tomlinson Touching Lives Foundation. The foun-dation hosts events through-out the year, including youth football camps in San Diego and Texas, a golf tournament, a fishing trip for kids from The Monarch School for homeless and at-risk teens, a Thanksgiving program in which they provide more than 2,100 families with complete holiday dinners and a Christmas program in which they give away more than 1,500 holiday gifts to the patients at San

Diego’s Children’s Hospital and Health Center.• Another important branch of the Touching

Lives Foundation is the “School is Cool Scholarship Fund,”which awards 30 annual scholarships to col-lege-bound students based on academics, com-munity involvement and volunteerism. Of the 30 students selected by Tomlinson each year, 15 are selected from San Diego and 15 are chosen from LT’s alma mater, University High School in Waco, TX. Proceeds from his annual golf tournament help support the scholarship fund.

• In 2009, Tomlinson and Arizona Cardinals quar-terback Kurt Warner were selected as Most Caring Athletes by USA Weekend Magazine.

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Sept. 7, 2003 @ Kansas City L 14-27 13 34 2.6 8 0 5 27 5.4 10 0

Sept. 14, 2003 Denver L 13-37 16 93 5.8 23 0 5 27 5.4 11 0

Sept. 21, 2003 Baltimore L 10-24 23 105 4.6 17 1 8 51 6.4 14 0

Sept. 28, 2003 @ Oakland L 31-34 28 187 6.7 55T 1 7 24 3.4 10 0

Oct. 5, 2003 @ Jacksonville L 21-27 10 38 3.8 12 0 4 30 7.5 20 0

Oct. 19, 2003 @ Cleveland W 26-20 26 200 7.7 70T 1 3 21 7.0 11 0

Oct. 27, 2003 Miami L 10-26 24 62 2.6 8 1 11 80 7.3 18 0

Nov. 2, 2003 @ Chicago L 7-20 16 61 3.8 14 1 4 21 5.3 10 0

Nov. 9, 2003 Minnesota W 42-28 16 162 10.1 73T 2 6 45 7.5 23 0

Nov. 16, 2003 @ Denver L 8-37 8 29 3.6 16 0 4 16 4.0 9 0

Nov. 23, 2003 Cincinnati L 27-34 16 95 5.9 38 1 4 49 12.3 15 0

Nov. 30, 2003 Kansas City L 24-28 19 106 5.6 55 1 5 17 3.4 9 0

Dec. 7, 2003 @ Detroit W 14-7 25 88 3.5 14 0 9 148 16.4 73T 2

Dec. 14, 2003 Green Bay L 21-38 20 51 2.6 12 0 11 144 13.1 68T 2

Dec. 21, 2003 @ Pittsburgh L 24-40 22 91 4.1 20 2 6 8 1.3 10 0

Dec. 28, 2003 Oakland W 21-14 31 243 7.8 35 2 8 17 2.1 8 0

TOTALS 313 1,645 5.3 73 13 100 725 7.2 73 4

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Sept. 12, 2004 @ Houston W 27-20 26 121 4.7 32 1 3 -4 -1.3 0 0

Sept. 19, 2004 N.Y. Jets L 28-34 19 87 4.6 19 1 3 76 25.3 59 0

Sept. 26, 2004 @ Denver L 13-23 22 60 2.7 16 0 3 10 3.3 7 0

Oct. 3, 2004 Tennessee W 38-17 17 147 8.6 42 1 2 13 6.5 7 0

Oct. 10, 2004 Jacksonville W 34-21 19 56 2.9 22 1 4 78 19.5 54 0

Oct. 17, 2004 @ Atlanta L 20-21 23 64 2.8 10 1 4 16 4.0 8 0

Oct. 24, 2004 @ Carolina W 17-6 17 47 2.8 16 1 3 13 4.3 7 0

Oct. 31, 2004 Oakland W 42-14 19 71 3.7 15 1 1 7 7.0 7 0

Nov. 7, 2004 New Orleans W 43-17 17 36 2.1 8 1 4 40 10.0 13 0

Nov. 21, 2004 @ Oakland W 23-17 37 164 4.4 16 1 1 9 9.0 9 0

Nov. 28, 2004 @ Kansas City W 34-31 21 46 2.2 14 2 10 57 5.7 10 0

Dec. 5, 2004 Denver W 20-17 30 113 3.8 15 2 5 17 3.4 7 0

Dec. 12, 2004 Tampa Bay W 31-24 25 131 5.2 35 1 4 19 4.8 10 0

Dec. 19, 2004 @ Cleveland W 21-0 26 111 4.3 20 2 1 -5 -5.0 -5 0

Dec. 26, 2004 @ Indianapolis L 31-34 21 81 3.9 16T 1 5 95 19.0 74T 1

January 2, 2005 Kansas City W 24-17 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 339 1,335 3.9 42 17 53 441 8.3 74 1

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Sept. 11, 2005 Dallas L 24-28 19 72 3.8 10 1 0 0 -- -- 0

Sept. 18, 2005 @ Denver L 17-20 19 52 2.7 16T 2 -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 25, 2005 N.Y. Giants W 45-23 21 192 9.1 62 3 6 28 4.7 9 0

Oct. 2, 2005 @ New England W 41-17 25 134 5.4 11 2 3 34 11.3 21 0

Oct. 10, 2005 Pittsburgh L 22-24 18 62 3.4 14 1 7 68 9.7 41 0

Oct. 16, 2005 @ Oakland W 27-14 31 140 4.5 29 1 2 39 19.5 35T 1

Oct. 23, 2005 @ Philadelphia L 17-20 17 7 0.4 7 0 4 26 6.5 11 0

Oct. 30, 2005 Kansas City W 28-20 17 69 4.1 15 0 3 23 7.7 16 0

Nov. 6, 2005 @ N.Y. Jets W 31-26 25 107 4.3 16 3 3 46 15.3 25T 1

Nov. 20, 2005 Buffalo W 48-10 19 67 3.5 19 1 3 22 7.3 12 0

Nov. 27, 2005 @ Washington W 23-17 25 184 7.4 41T 3 6 29 4.8 14 0

Dec. 4, 2005 Oakland W 34-10 25 86 3.4 13 0 5 24 4.8 16 0

Dec. 11, 2005 Miami L 21-23 21 75 3.6 16 0 1 0 0.0 0 0

Dec. 18, 2005 @ Indianapolis W 26-17 24 76 3.2 12 0 4 9 2.3 6 0

Dec. 24, 2005 @ Kansas City L 7-20 14 47 3.4 20 0 3 18 6.0 9 0

Dec. 31, 2005 Denver L 7-23 19 92 4.8 28 1 1 4 4.0 4 0

TOTALS 339 1,462 4.3 62 18 51 370 7.3 41 2

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Sept. 11, 2006 @ Oakland W 27-0 31 131 4.2 58 1 3 18 6.0 10 0

Sept. 17, 2006 Tennessee W 40-7 19 71 3.7 15 2 7 51 7.3 14 0

Oct. 1, 2006 @ Baltimore L 13-16 26 98 3.8 29 0 1 7 7.0 7 0

Oct. 8, 2006 Pittsburgh W 23-13 13 36 2.8 12 0 8 34 4.3 19 0

Oct. 15, 2006 @ San Francisco W 48-19 21 71 3.4 9 4 7 64 9.1 16 0

Oct. 22, 2006 @ Kansas City L 27-30 15 66 4.4 19 0 6 72 12.0 37T 1

Oct. 29, 2006 St. Louis W 38-24 25 183 7.3 51 2 3 57 19.0 26 1

Nov. 5, 2006 Cleveland W 32-25 18 172 9.6 41T 3 3 20 6.7 7 0

Nov. 12, 2006 @ Cincinnati W 49-41 22 104 4.7 17 4 6 54 9.0 19 0

Nov. 19, 2006 @ Denver W 35-27 20 105 5.3 24 3 3 74 24.7 51T 1

Nov. 26, 2006 Oakland W 21-14 19 109 5.7 44 2 1 5 5.0 5 0

Dec. 3, 2006 @ Buffalo W 24-21 28 178 6.4 51T 2 3 14 4.7 7 0

Dec. 10, 2006 Denver W 48-20 28 103 3.7 17 3 1 9 9.0 9 0

Dec. 17, 2006 Kansas City W 20-9 25 199 8.0 85T 2 1 5 5.0 5 0

Dec. 24, 2006 @ Seattle W 20-17 22 123 5.6 62 0 1 10 10.0 10 0

Dec. 31, 2006 Arizona W 27-20 16 66 4.1 11 0 2 14 7.0 12 0

TOTALS 348 1,815 5.2 85 28 56 508 9.1 51 3

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Sept. 9, 2007 Chicago W 14-3 17 25 1.5 10 1 7 51 7.3 20 0

Sept. 16, 2007 @ New England L 14-38 18 43 2.4 11 0 4 15 3.8 6 0

Sept. 23, 2007 @ Green Bay L 24-31 22 62 2.8 11 0 3 33 11.0 21T 1

Sept. 30, 2007 Kansas City L 16-30 20 132 6.6 37 1 5 22 4.4 10 0

Oct. 7, 2007 @ Denver W 41-3 21 67 3.2 11 0 3 73 24.3 36 0

Oct. 14, 2007 Oakland W 28-14 24 198 8.3 41T 4 3 16 5.3 12 0

Oct. 28, 2007 Houston W 35-10 17 90 5.3 20 0 1 1 1.0 1 0

Nov. 4, 2007 @ Minnesota L 17-35 16 40 2.5 11 1 6 37 6.2 10 0

Nov. 11, 2007 Indianapolis W 23-21 21 76 3.6 16 1 4 21 5.3 12 0

Nov. 18, 2007 @ Jacksonville L 17-24 16 62 3.9 19 1 5 93 18.6 35 0

Nov. 25, 2007 Baltimore W 32-14 24 77 3.2 36 0 6 45 7.5 15 0

Dec. 2, 2007 @ Kansas City W 24-10 23 177 7.7 34 2 3 20 6.7 15 0

Dec. 9, 2007 @ Tennessee W 23-17 26 146 5.6 32 1 5 27 5.4 9 1

Dec. 16, 2007 Detroit W 51-14 15 116 7.7 49 2 2 7 3.5 7 0

Dec. 24, 2007 Denver W 23-3 19 107 5.6 17T 1 2 7 3.5 5 0

Dec. 30, 2007 @ Oakland W 30-17 16 56 3.5 12 0 1 7 7.0 7T 1

TOTALS 315 1,474 4.7 49 15 60 475 7.9 36 3

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Sept. 7, 2008 Carolina L 24-26 21 97 4.6 14 0 3 15 5.0 9 0

Sept. 14, 2008 @ Denver L 38-39 10 26 2.6 6 0 2 14 7.0 16 0

Sept. 22, 2008 N.Y. Jets W 48-29 26 67 2.6 5 2 3 20 6.7 9 0

Sept. 28, 2008 @ Oakland W 28-18 20 106 5.3 41T 2 2 9 4.5 6 0

Oct. 5, 2008 @ Miami L 10-17 12 35 2.9 11 0 5 22 4.4 11 0

Oct. 12, 2008 New England W 30-10 20 74 3.7 27 0 3 44 14.7 28 0

Oct. 19, 2008 @ Buffalo L 14-23 14 41 2.9 9 0 6 26 4.3 9 0

Oct. 26, 2008 @ New Orleans L 32-37 19 105 5.5 40 0 5 65 13.0 32 1

Nov. 9, 2008 Kansas City W 20-19 22 78 3.5 17 0 4 39 9.8 11 0

Nov. 16, 2008 @ Pittsburgh L 10-11 18 57 3.2 12 1 3 45 15.0 26 0

Nov. 23, 2008 Indianapolis L 20-23 21 84 4.0 20 0 3 30 10.0 15 0

Nov. 30, 2008 Atlanta L 16-22 14 24 1.7 6 1 5 42 8.4 15 0

Dec. 4, 2008 Oakland W 34-7 25 91 3.6 9 1 0 0 -- -- 0

Dec. 14, 2008 @ Kansas City W 22-21 15 39 2.6 7 1 6 35 5.8 9 0

Dec. 21, 2008 @ Tampa Bay W 41-24 21 90 4.3 13 0 2 20 10.0 22 0

Dec. 28, 2008 Denver W 52-21 14 96 6.9 45 3 -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 292 1,110 3.8 45 11 52 426 8.2 32 1

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Sept. 14, 2009 @ Oakland W 24-20 13 55 4.2 13 1 1 1 1.0 1 0

Sept. 20, 2009 Baltimore L 26-31 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 27, 2009 Miami W 23-13 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 4, 2009 @ Pittsburgh L 28-38 7 15 2.1 5 0 1 -1 -1.0 -1 0

Oct. 19, 2009 Denver L 23-34 18 70 3.9 17 0 3 30 10.0 25 0

Oct. 25, 2009 @ Kansas City W 37-7 23 71 3.1 36 0 2 2 1.0 1 0

Nov. 1, 2009 Oakland W 24-16 18 56 3.1 13 2 -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 8, 2009 @ N.Y. Giants W 21-20 12 22 1.8 5 0 2 8 4.0 8 0

Nov. 15, 2009 Philadelphia W 31-23 24 96 4.0 20T 2 0 0 -- -- 0

Nov. 22, 2009 @ Denver W 32-3 20 73 3.7 21 1 -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 29, 2009 Kansas City W 43-14 13 39 3.0 8 2 1 5 5.0 5 0

Dec. 6, 2009 @ Cleveland W 30-23 20 64 3.2 11 1 1 21 21.0 21 0

Dec. 13, 2009 @ Dallas W 20-17 21 50 2.4 11 1 1 9 9.0 9 0

Dec. 20, 2009 Cincinnati W 27-24 16 59 3.7 13 0 4 58 14.5 36 0

Dec. 25, 2009 @ Tennessee W 42-17 16 59 3.7 9 2 2 4 2.0 2 0

January 3, 2010 Washington W 23-20 2 1 0.5 1 0 2 17 8.5 15 0

TOTALS 223 730 3.3 36 12 20 154 7.7 36 0

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Sept. 13, 2010 Baltimore L 9-10 11 62 5.6 21 0 2 16 8.0 9 0

Sept. 19, 2010 New England W 28-14 11 76 6.9 31 0 4 26 6.5 9 0

Sept. 26, 2010 @ Miami W 31-23 15 70 4.7 21 1 3 18 6.0 9 0

Oct. 3, 2010 @ Buffalo W 38-14 19 133 7.0 26T 2 3 22 7.3 10 0

Oct. 11, 2010 Minnesota W 29-20 20 94 4.7 17 0 5 13 2.6 10 0

Oct. 17, 2010 @ Denver W 24-20 16 55 3.4 20T 2 2 12 6.0 8 0

Oct. 31, 2010 Green Bay L 0-9 16 54 3.4 8 0 5 37 7.4 12 0

Nov. 7, 2010 @ Detroit W 23-20 15 55 3.7 10 0 6 47 7.8 14 0

Nov. 14, 2010 @ Cleveland W 26-20 18 57 3.2 9 0 6 53 8.8 21 0

Nov. 21, 2010 Houston W 30-27 12 36 3.0 8 0 7 71 10.1 21 0

Nov. 25, 2010 Cincinnati W 26-10 13 49 3.8 9 0 2 14 7.0 9 0

Dec. 6, 2010 @ Cincinnati L 3-45 10 47 4.7 14 0 2 14 7.0 8 0

Dec. 12, 2010 Miami L 6-10 19 49 2.6 8 0 2 5 2.5 6 0

Dec. 19, 2010 @ Pittsburgh W 22-17 11 49 4.5 11 0 1 6 6.0 6 0

Dec. 26, 2010 @ Chicago L 34-38 13 28 2.2 8 1 2 14 7.0 7 0

January 2, 2011 Buffalo W 38-7 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 219 914 4.2 31 6 52 368 7.1 21 0

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Sept. 11, 2011 Dallas W 27-24 5 16 3.2 7 0 6 73 12.2 32 0

Sept. 18, 2011 Jacksonville W 32-3 6 8 1.3 4 0 1 7 7.0 7 0

Sept. 25, 2011 @ Oakland L 24-34 6 38 6.3 20 0 5 116 23.2 74 1

Oct. 2, 2011 @ Baltimore L 17-34 3 -3 -1.0 1 0 1 4 4.0 4 0

Oct. 9, 2011 @ New England L 21-30 2 13 6.5 9 0 1 2 2.0 2 0

Oct. 17, 2011 Miami W 24-6 7 25 3.6 12 0 3 21 7.0 9 0

Oct. 23, 2011 San Diego W 27-21 5 14 2.8 9 0 3 37 12.3 19 0

Nov. 6, 2011 @ Buffalo W 27-11 5 18 3.6 8 1 3 30 10.0 14 0

Nov. 13, 2011 New England L 16-37 7 38 5.4 15 0 2 22 11.0 16 0

Nov. 17, 2011 @ Denver L 13-17 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 27, 2011 Buffalo W 28-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 4, 2011 @ Washington W 34-19 1 5 5.0 5 0 1 16 16.0 16 0

Dec. 11, 2011 Kansas City W 37-10 9 14 1.6 7 0 2 50 25.0 31 1

Dec. 18, 2011 @ Philadelphia L 19-45 3 9 3.0 8 0 4 12 3.0 9 0

Dec. 24, 2011 N.Y. Giants L 14-29 5 29 5.8 11 0 6 36 6.0 9 0

January 1, 2012 @ Miami L 17-19 11 56 5.1 11 0 4 23 5.8 9 0

TOTALS 75 280 3.7 20 1 42 449 10.7 74 2

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Dec. 28, 2003 Oakland W 21-14 31 243 7.8 35 2

Dec. 1, 2002 Denver W 30-27 37 220 5.9 76 3

Sept. 29, 2002 New England W 21-14 27 217 8.0 58T 2

Oct. 19, 2003 @ Cleveland W 26-20 26 200 7.7 70T 1

Dec. 17, 2006 Kansas City W 20-9 25 199 8.0 85T 2

Oct. 14, 2007 Oakland W 28-14 24 198 8.3 41T 4

Sept. 25, 2005 N.Y. Giants W 45-23 21 192 9.1 62 3

Sept. 28, 2003 @ Oakland L 31-34 28 187 6.7 55T 1

Nov. 27, 2005 @ Washington W 23-17 25 184 7.4 41T 3

Oct. 29, 2006 St. Louis W 38-24 25 183 7.3 51 2

Dec. 3, 2006 @ Buffalo W 24-21 28 178 6.4 51T 2

Dec. 2, 2007 @ Kansas City W 24-10 23 177 7.7 34 2

Nov. 5, 2006 Cleveland W 32-25 18 172 9.6 41T 3

Nov. 21, 2004 @ Oakland W 23-17 37 164 4.4 16 1

Nov. 9, 2003 Minnesota W 42-28 16 162 10.1 73T 2

Oct. 20, 2002 @ Oakland W 27-21 39 153 3.9 19T 1

Oct. 3, 2004 Tennessee W 38-17 17 147 8.6 42 1

Dec. 9, 2007 @ Tennessee W 23-17 26 146 5.6 32 1

Dec. 23, 2001 @ Kansas City L 17-20 27 145 5.4 34 0

Oct. 16, 2005 @ Oakland W 27-14 31 140 4.5 29 1

Oct. 2, 2005 @ New England W 41-17 25 134 5.4 11 2

Oct. 3, 2010 @ Buffalo W 38-14 19 133 7.0 26T 2

Sept. 30, 2007 Kansas City L 16-30 20 132 6.6 37 1

Dec. 22, 2002 @ Kansas City L 22-24 24 131 5.5 34 0

Dec. 12, 2004 Tampa Bay W 31-24 25 131 5.2 35 1

Sept. 11, 2006 @ Oakland W 27-0 31 131 4.2 58 1

Dec. 24, 2006 @ Seattle W 20-17 22 123 5.6 62 0

Sept. 12, 2004 @ Houston W 27-20 26 121 4.7 32 1

Nov. 10, 2002 @ St. Louis L 24-28 24 120 5.0 30 1

Dec. 16, 2007 Detroit W 51-14 15 116 7.7 49 2

Sept. 8, 2002 @ Cincinnati W 34-6 21 114 5.4 17 1

Sept. 9, 2001 Washinton W 30-3 36 113 3.1 9 2

Dec. 5, 2004 Denver W 20-17 30 113 3.8 15 2

Dec. 19, 2004 @ Cleveland W 21-0 26 111 4.3 20 2

Dec. 15, 2002 @ Buffalo L 13-20 28 110 3.9 31 1

Nov. 26, 2006 Oakland W 21-14 19 109 5.7 44 2

Sept. 30, 2001 Cincinnati W 28-14 21 107 5.1 23 3

Nov. 6, 2005 @ N.Y. Jets W 31-26 25 107 4.3 16 3

Dec. 24, 2007 Denver W 23-3 19 107 5.6 17T 1

Nov. 30, 2003 Kansas City L 24-28 19 106 5.6 55 1

Sept. 28, 2008 @ Oakland W 28-18 20 106 5.3 41T 2

Sept. 21, 2003 Baltimore L 10-24 23 105 4.6 17 1

Nov. 19, 2006 @ Denver W 35-27 20 105 5.3 24 3

Oct. 26, 2008 @ New Orleans L 32-37 19 105 5.5 40 0

Nov. 12, 2006 @ Cincinnati W 49-41 22 104 4.7 17 4

Dec. 10, 2006 Denver W 48-20 28 103 3.7 17 3

Oct. 7, 2001 @ Cleveland L 16-20 19 102 5.4 54 1

100-YARD RUSHING PERFORMANCES

Games: 47Results: 37-10-0 (Chargers: 36-10-0; Jets 1-0-0)

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1998-2003 ST. LOUIS RAMS,

2004 NEW YORK GIANTS,

2005-09 ARIZONA CARDINALS (12 PLAYING SEASONS)

Height: 6-2; Weight: 220College: Northern IowaPro Career: 12 seasons, 124 gamesUniform Number: 10 (STL – 1998), 13 (STL – 1999-2003, NYG – 2004, ARIZ – 2005-09)

Full Name: Kurtis Eugene WarnerBirthdate: June 22, 1971Birthplace: Burlington, IowaHigh School: Regis (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)

Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Feb. 4, 2017Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame: Aug. 5, 2017Other Members of the Class of 2017:Morten Andersen, Terrell Davis, Kenny Easley, Jerry Jones, Jason Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson

His season totals included a league-leading and career-high 4,830 yards and 36 touchdowns to post a 101.4 passer rating.

Warner made a third trek to the Super Bowl during the 2008 season when he led the Arizona Cardinals to the franchise’s first division title since 1975 and its first-ever Super Bowl appearance.He sparked the Cardinals attack that season as he established numerous club records when he completed 401 of 598 passes for 4,583 yards, 30 TDs, and 96.9 passer rating. Warner then guided the Cardinals through the playoffs as he engineered wins over the Atlanta Falcons and the Carolina Panthers. He then led Arizona to a thrilling 32-25 win over the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game as he completed 21 of 28 passes for 279 yards and 4 TDs. He followed that performance by throwing for 377 yards and 3 TDs in a narrow loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII. He was the first quarterback to throw for 300 or more yards in three Super Bowls and the three single-game totals ranked as the top three Super Bowl passing marks at the time of his retirement.

Named first-team All-Pro twice and selected to four Pro Bowls, Warner racked up 32,344 career yards, threw 208 touchdowns and recorded a 93.7 career passer rating.

ALL-LEAGUE TEAMSAll-Pro: 1999 (AP, PFWA, SN); 2001 (AP, PFWA, SN)

All-NFC Team: 1999 (PW); 2001 (PW)

PRO BOWLS(4) – 2000, 2001*, 2002, 2009* Did not play


• [1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Game – 92.31 (vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 20, 2009)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing – 6 (2000)

• [2nd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career – 65.50

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Season – 9 (1999, 2001)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing – 5 (2008)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Fumbles, Game – 6(vs. New York Giants, Sept. 7, 2003)

• [3rd] Most Passing Yards, Season – 4,830 (2001)

Kurt Warner’s unique path to the National Football League started with several seasons of play in the Arena Football League and NFL Europe. He signed as free agent with the St. Louis

Rams in 1998 and saw only brief action in the last game of the season when injuries ravaged the Rams quarterbacks.

Warner was abruptly handed the reins as the starting quarterback in 1999 when Trent Green, the Rams’ big free agent acquisition in the offseason, suffered a season-ending knee injury in the pre-season. Warner made the most of the opportunity and began a “Cinderella Story” for the ages. With Warner at the helm, he led an explosive offense that scored 526 points. Warner passed for 4,353 yards and a league-leading 41 TDs to post a 109.2 rating, the first of two career passing crowns. He was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player that year as the Rams posted a 13-3-0 mark. The team cruised through the playoffs and capped the magical season with a 23-16 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Super Bowl XXXIV. Warner set a Super Bowl record with 414 passing yards and threw a pair of touchdowns to lead the Rams to their first Super Bowl title and was named the game’s MVP.

He recorded another MVP season two years later when he guided the Rams back to the Super Bowl.

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• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League, Completion Percentage – 3 (1999-2001)

• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Season – 8 (2000)

• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing – 4 (1999)

• [Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons Leading League in Average Gain Passing – 3 (1999-2001)

• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading League in Average Gain Passing – 3 (1999-2001)

Postseason Records• [1st] Highest Average Passing Gain, Career – 8.55 • [2nd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Career – 66.5• [Tied for 2nd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards

Passing, Career – 6• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Passes,

Game – 5 (vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000, Green Bay, Jan. 10, 2010)

• [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career – 102.8 • [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 87.9 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 10, 2010) • [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or

More Yards Passing – 2 (1999-2000, 2008-09)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes,

Game – 4 (vs. Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 2009)

Super Bowl Records• [1st] Most Yards Passing, Career – 1,156 • [1st] Most Yards Passing, Game – 414

(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)• [Tied for 1st] Most Fumbles Recovered,

Career – 2• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 377

(vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)• [2nd] Most Passing Attempts Without and

Interception, Game – 45 (vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Completed, Career – 83

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Completed, Game – 31 (vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game – 10 (vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Fumbles, Career – 4• [Tied for 2nd] Most Fumbles, Game – 2

(vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)• [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 365

(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

TEAM RECORDSRams records held by Warner (Records through the 2003 season, Warner’s final season with St. Louis)

• [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Career – 97.2

• [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Season – 109.2 (1999)• [1st] Most Pass Completions, Season – 375 (2001)• [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Career – 66.4 • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Season – 67.7 (2000) • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 86.9 (vs. San Francisco, Oct. 10, 1999)• [1st] Most Yards Passing, Season – 4,830 (2001) • [1st] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing,

Career – 30• [1st] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing,

Season – 9 (1999, 2001) • [1st] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More

Yards Passing – 6 (2000) • [1st] Highest Average Gain Passing, Career – 8.56 • [1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Season – 41

(1999) • [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Touchdowns,

Game – 5 (vs. San Francisco, Oct. 10, 1999) • [Tied for 1st] Most Games, Four or More

Touchdown Passes, Career – 6• [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 546 (2001)• [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 54

(at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 7, 2003)• [2nd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Season – 65.1 (1999)• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Season – 4,353 (1999) • [2nd] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Yards

Passing – 3 (1999-2001)• [2nd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing,

Season – 7 (2000) • [2nd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More

Yards Passing – 4 (1999) • [2nd] Highest Average Gain Passing,

Season – 9.88 (2000) • [2nd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Season – 36

(2001) • [2nd] Most Games, Four or More Touchdown

Passes, Season – 3 (2001)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Pass Completions,

Game – 35 (at Seattle, Sept. 10, 2000)• [3rd] Lowest Interception Percentage,

Career – 3.85• [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Season – 101.4

(2001)• [3rd] Most Pass Completions, Career – 1,121• [3rd] Most Pass Completions, Season – 325 (1999)• [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 84.4 (vs. Minnesota, Dec. 10, 2000)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Pass Completions, Game – 34

(at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 7, 2003)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Pass

Completions – 15 (at Washington, Nov. 24, 2002)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, Four or More

Touchdown Passes, Season – 2 (2000)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Interceptions, Season – 22 (2001)

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Postseason Records• [1st] Most Passing Completions, Game – 28

(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI) • [1st] Most Consecutive Pass Completions – 12

(vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000) • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 84.4 (vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000) • [1st] Most Yards Passing, Game – 414

(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)• [1st] Most Games, Four or More Touchdown

Passes, Career – 4• [1st] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 5

(vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000) • [1st] Most Consecutive Games with a

Touchdown Pass – 7 (1998-2003)• [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Without an

Interception – 72 (2001)• [1st] Most Passes Without an Interception,

Game – 45 (vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 391

(vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000)• [2nd] Longest Pass Completion – 77t

(to Isaac Bruce, vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000)• [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Without an

Interception – 63 (1999)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Passing Attempts,

Game – 45 (vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV) • [Tied for 2nd] Most Passing Completions,

Game – 27 (vs. Minnesota, Jan. 16, 2000) • [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Passes,

Game – 3 (at New Orleans, Dec. 30, 2000) • [3rd] Most Passing Completions, Game – 26

(vs. Tampa Bay, Jan. 23, 2000) • [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 365

(at New Orleans, Dec. 30, 2000, vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [3rd] Most Passes Without an Interception, Game – 33 (vs. Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 2002)

• [Tied for 3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 44(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [Tied for 3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Game – 66.7 (vs. Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 2002)

• [Tied for 3rd] Longest Pass Completion – 73t(to Isaac Bruce, vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

Super Bowl Records• [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 45

(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV) • [1st] Most Pass Completions, Game – 28

(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI) • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 63.6 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI) • [1st] Most Yards Passing, Game – 414

(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)• [1st] Longest Pass Completion – 73t

(to Isaac Bruce, vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

• [1st] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game – 2(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

• [1st] Most Interceptions, Game – 2(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [1st] Most Passing Attempts Without an Interception, Game – 45 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns, Game – 1(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [Tied for 1st] Most Rushing Touchdowns, Game – 1 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 44(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game – 24(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 365(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [2nd] Longest Pass Completion – 52 (to Marshall Faulk, vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

• [2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game – 3(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Points, Game – 6(vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [Tied for 2nd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game – 1 (vs. New England, Super Bowl XXXVI)

• [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Game – 53.3 (vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

• [3rd] Most Times Sacked, Game – 1(vs. Tennessee, Super Bowl XXXIV)

Cardinals records held by Warner(Records through the 2009 season, Warner’s final season with Arizona)

• [1st] Most 300 Yard Passing Game, Career – 22• [1st] Most Pass Attempts, Season – 598 (2008) • [1st] Most Pass Completions, Season – 401

(2008) • [1st] Most Pass Completions, Game – 40

(at N.Y. Jets, Sept. 28, 2008)• [1st] Most Touchdown Passes, Season – 30

(2008) • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Season – 67.1 (2008) • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 92.31 (vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 20, 2009)• [1st] Most Consecutive Pass Completions,

Game – 15 (vs. Jacksonville, Sept. 20, 2009)• [1st] Most Consecutive Games Throwing a

Touchdown Pass – 22 (2007-08)• [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Season – 96.9 (2008)• [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Game – 158.3

(vs. Miami, Sept. 14, 2008)• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 484

(vs. San Francisco, Nov. 25, 2007)• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Season – 4,583 (2008)• [2nd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Season – 66.1 (2009)

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• [2nd] Highest Passer Rating, Career – 93.2 (2009) • [2nd] Highest Passer Rating, Game – 150.0

(at Baltimore, Sept. 23, 2007)• [Tied for 2nd] Most Touchdown Passes,

Game – 5 (at Chicago, Nov. 8, 2009) • [3rd] Most Pass Completions, Season – 339

(2009)• [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 472

(at N.Y. Jets, Sept. 28, 2008)• [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Season – 3,753 (2009)• [3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Season – 27

(2007) • [3rd] Lowest Interception Rate, Season – 2.3

(2008) • [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Season – 64.5 (2005)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Pass Completions, Game – 35

(at Carolina, Oct. 26, 2008; vs. Atlanta, Dec. 23, 2007)• [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes,

Game – 4 (vs. Seattle, Dec. 28, 2008) • [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Pass

Completions, Game – 13 (at San Francisco, Sept. 7, 2008; vs. Miami, Sept. 14, 2008)

Postseason Records• [1st] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 5

(Green Bay, Jan. 10, 2010) • [1st] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 87.9 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 10, 2010) • [1st] Longest Pass Completion – 71t

(to Anquan Boldin vs. Atlanta, Jan. 3, 2009)• [2nd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 379

(vs. Green Bay, Jan. 10, 2010)• [2nd] Most Pass Attempts, Game – 43

(vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII) • [2nd] Most Passes Completed, Game – 31

(vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII) • [2nd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 4

(vs. Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 2009) • [2nd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 75.0 (vs. Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 2009) • [2nd] Longest Pass Completion – 64t (to Larry

Fitzgerald vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)• [3rd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 377

(vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)• [3rd] Most Passes Completed, Game – 29

(vs. Green Bay, Jan. 10, 2010)• [3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 3

(vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)• [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage,

Game – 72.1 (vs. Pittsburgh, Super Bowl XLIII)• [3rd] Longest Pass Completion – 62t (to Larry

Fitzgerald vs. Philadelphia, Jan. 18, 2009)


Passing Titles: 1999, 2001Passing TD Titles: 1999, 2001

NFC Statistical ChampionshipsPassing Titles: 1999, 2001, 2008Passing TD Titles: 1999, 2001

Team Statistical ChampionshipsPassing Titles: 1999, 2001, 2005AZ, 2007AZ, 2008AZ, 2009AZ

AZArizona CardinalsAll other titles won with St. Louis Rams



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1998 St. Louis Rams 4-12-0 (5th)1999 St. Louis Rams 13-3-0 (1st)2000 St. Louis Rams 10-6-0 (2nd)2001 St. Louis Rams 14-2-0 (1st)2002 St. Louis Rams 7-9-0 (2nd)2003 St. Louis Rams 12-4-0 (1st)2004 New York Giants 6-10-0 (2nd)2005 Arizona Cardinals 5-11-0 (3rd)2006 Arizona Cardinals 5-11-0 (4th)2007 Arizona Cardinals 8-8-0 (2nd)2008 Arizona Cardinals 9-7-0 (1st)2009 Arizona Cardinals 10-6-0 (1st)

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Passing Rushing

Year Team G Att. Comp. Yds. TDs Int. Rating No. Yds. Avg. TD F

1998 St. Louis 1 11 4 39 0 0 47.2 -- -- -- -- --

1999 St. Louis 16 499 325 4,353 41 13 109.2 23 92 4.0 1 9

2000 St. Louis 11 347 235 3,429 21 18 98.3 18 17 0.9 0 4

2001 St. Louis 16 546 375 4,830 36 22 101.4 28 60 2.1 0 10

2002 St. Louis 7 220 144 1,431 3 11 67.4 8 33 4.1 0 8

2003 St. Louis 2 65 38 365 1 1 72.9 1 0 0.0 0 6

2004 N.Y. Giants 10 277 174 2,054 6 4 86.5 13 30 2.3 1 12

2005 Arizona 10 375 242 2,713 11 9 85.8 13 28 2.2 0 9

2006 Arizona 6 168 108 1,377 6 5 89.3 13 3 0.2 0 10

2007 Arizona 14 451 281 3,417 27 17 89.8 17 15 0.9 1 12

2008 Arizona 16 598 401 4,583 30 14 96.9 18 -2 -0.1 0 11

2009 Arizona 15 513 339 3,753 26 14 93.2 21 10 0.5 0 11

Career Total 124 4,070 2,666 32,344 208 128 93.7 173 286 1.7 3 102

Additional Career Statistics: Receiving: 1-0

CAREER STATISTICS

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CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES1999 NFC – St. Louis Rams 11, Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6Warner started at quarterback. He completed 26 of 43 passes for 258 yards, one TD and three inter-ceptions. He had two rushes for minus-one yard and one fumble.

2001 NFC – St. Louis Rams 29, Philadelphia Eagles 24Warner started at quarterback. He completed 22 of 33 passes for 212 yards and one TD. He had two rushes for two yards and one fumble.

2008 NFC – Arizona Cardinals 32, Philadelphia Eagles 25Warner started at quarterback. He completed 21 of 28 passes for 279 yards and four TDs.

SUPER BOWLSSuper Bowl XXXIV – St. Louis Rams 23, Tennessee Titans 16Warner started at quarterback. He completed 24 of 45 passes for Super Bowl record 414 yards and two TDs. He also had one rush for one yard, one fumble and one fumble recovery. Warner was named MVP of the game.

Super Bowl XXXVI – New England Patriots 20, St. Louis Rams 17Warner started at quarterback. He completed 28 of 44 passes for 365 yards, one TD and two inter-ceptions. He had three rushes for six yards, one fumble and one fumble recovery.

Super Bowl XLIII – Pittsburgh Steelers 27, Arizona Cardinals 23Warner started at quarterback. He completed 31 of 43 passes for 377 yards, three TDs and one interception. He also had one rush for zero yards, and two fumbles.

AWARDS AND HONORS• 1999 NFL Most Valuable Player

(Philadelphia Maxwell Club, AP, PFW, PFWA, IFA)• 1999 ESPN’s Pro Football Player of the Year • 1999 ESPN’s Breakthrough Athlete of the Year• 1999 Miller Lite NFL Player of the Year• 1999 NFL Player of the Year (FD, SI, TSN)• 1999 Quarterback of the Year

(IFA, NFL Alumni, NQC)• 1999 Week 3 NFC Offensive Player of the Week• 1999 NFC Offensive Player of the Month (Sept.)• Super Bowl XXXIV MVP• 2000 Week 5 NFC Offensive Player of the Week• 2000 NFC Offensive Player of the Month (Sept.)• 2001 NFL Most Valuable Player (AP)• 2001 NFL Player of the Year (FD)• 2001 Week 3 NFC Offensive Player of the Week• 2001 Week 12 NFC Offensive Player of the Week• 2008 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year

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MEDIA GUIDE EXCERPTSBiography provided by the Arizona Cardinal

NFL OVERVIEW• Played 12 seasons in the NFL with the Rams (1998-

03), Giants (2004) and Cardinals (2005-09). Appeared in 124 games (116 starts) and threw for 32,344 yards, 208 TDs and had a career passer rating of 93.7.

• Four-time Pro Bowler (1999-01, ’08) and two-time All-Pro (1999, ’01), led the NFL in completion percent-age and average gain per attempt three times, led the NFL in passer rating and TDs twice and led the league in passing yards once.

• Established an NFL single-game record for com-pletion percentage (92.3% on 24-of-26 attempts) at Jacksonville on 9/20/09.

• Reached 50 career 300-yard games in his 113th career game. He became the fastest QB in NFL history to reach 50 300-yard games, shattering the former record held by Marino (176 games).

• Threw for 300 yards 52 times in his 124-game career. Only Drew Brees (106), Peyton Manning (93), Tom Brady (76), Dan Marino (63) and Brett Favre (62) have more career 300-yard games.

• Threw his 200th career TD in his 118th career game.Only Marino, Aaron Rodgers, Peyton Manning, Brett Favre and Tom Brady reached 200 passing TDs in fewer career games.

• Joins Peyton Manning (Indianapolis/Denver) and Carson Palmer (Cincinnati/Arizona) as the only players in NFL history to throw for 14,000+ yards for two dif-ferent teams.

• His 9.88 yards per pass attempt during the 2000 season ranks as the highest single-season total of the modern era and highest total since Norm Van Brocklin averaged 10.14 yards per attempt in 1954.

• In 2008, was honored as the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year for his community service and was also awarded the “Good Guy Award” from the Pro Football Writers Association for the player who most helps the media do its job.

CARDINALS CAREER• Posted three of the five highest single-season com-

pletion percentage totals in Cardinals history, including the top three totals in club annals (67.1% in 2008; 66.1% in 2009; 64.5% in 2005).

• Ranks fourth in franchise history in career pass attempts (2,105), fourth in completions (1,371), first in completion percentage (65.1), fourth in passing yards (15,843), fourth in TD passes (100), and second in passer rating (91.9).

• His 22 300-yard outings are tied with Carson Palmer for the most in franchise history.

• Warner (3) joins Neil Lomax (4) and Carson Palmer (3) as the only QBs in franchise history with at least three 3,000-yard seasons and is the only QB in franchise

history to throw for 3,000+ yards in three consecutive seasons.

• Is the only QB in franchise history to throw for 20+ TDs in three consecutive seasons (27 in 2007; 30 in 2008; 26 in 2009).

• Posted a 100.0+ passer rating 24 times as a member of the Cardinals. The team had a 19-5 record in those games, winning the final 14 straight.

A CAREER LIKE NO OTHERKurt Warner’s career is arguably the most incredible

in the nearly 100-year history of the National Football League. His improbable journey began with a quick training camp stop as an undrafted NFL rookie free agent out of Northern Iowa and was followed by stints in the Arena League and NFL Europe, not to mention as the most-famous shelf-stocker in supermarket history.

Fate and faith would lead him back to the NFL where he achieved unimaginable and unprecedented success, frequently on the game’s biggest stage. Few have ever combined Hall of Fame-caliber on-field play with an even greater level of off-field excellence the way Kurt Warner has. As such, his place among the game’s all-time greats is undeniable.

THE HIGHLIGHTS• A two-time NFL MVP (1999 and 2001); was also

named Super Bowl XXXIV MVP after leading the Rams to a victory over the Tennessee Titans.

• One of three players in NFL history (Craig Morton and Peyton Manning) to start at QB in the Super Bowl for two different team. The two teams Warner led the Super Bowl (Rams/Cards) hadn’t earned a playoff berth in the decade prior; in that span the Rams had eight seasons with 10+ losses in the prior decade and the Cardinals had seven.

• One the list of the top passing performances in Super Bowl history, Warner owns spots 1, 2 and 3 (414 yards vs. Tennessee in Super Bowl XXXIV; 377 yards vs. Pittsburgh in Super Bowl XLIII; 365 yards vs. New England in Super Bowl XXXVI).

• In NFL history, only Tom Brady (1,605 yards in six games) has more career passing yards in the Super Bowl than Warner (1,156 in three games).

• One of eight QBs in history to win multiple league MVP awards. Four are already in the Pro Football Hall of Fame (Unitas, Montana, Young and Favre). The other four are Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Aaron Rodgers and Warner.

• In NFL history, only Drew Brees (66.6) has a better career completion percentage than Warner’s 65.5 (Min.2,500 attempts).

• Posted three career games with a perfect passer rating of 158.3, tied with Peyton Manning for the most ins NFL history.

• With 100 TD passes with the Cardinals and 102 TDs with the Rams, joins Fran Tarkenton (NYG & MIN) and Peyton Manning (IND & DEN) as the only players in NFL history with 100+ TD passes for two separate teams.

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POSTSEASON NOTES• In NFL postseason history, only Bart Starr (104.8)

has a better passer rating than Warner (102.8). Only Tom Brady (11) and Peyton Manning (9) have more 300-yard passing games than Warner (6) and only Matt Ryan (67.6) has a better completion percentage than Warner (66.5).

• Despite playing in just 13 career postseason games, his 31 TD passes rank seventh all time behind Tom Brady (61 in 33 games), Joe Montana (45 in 23 games), Brett Favre (44 in 24 games), Peyton Manning (40 in 27 games), Aaron Rodgers (36 in 17 games) and Dan Marino (32 in 18 games).

• Threw for at least 365 yards in an NFL-record six postseason contests.

• Warner and Daryle Lamonica are the only QBs in NFL history to throw for 5+ TD passes in multiple post-season games (each did so twice).

• In Arizona’s 2009 Wild Card win over the Packers, completed 80+ percent of his passes (87.8%), threw for over 300 yards (379) and threw five TD passes, a feat that has been accomplished just three times in NFL postseason history. Warner is the architect of two of those three performances.

• Warner is one of nine quarterbacks in NFL history to start a conference championship game for two different teams.

• Warner (7) joins John Elway (8) and Craig Morton (7) as the only QBs in NFL history to go at least seven years between Super Bowl appearances.

PRO CAREEROriginally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an

undrafted free agent on 4/28/94 but was released on 8/17/94.

Went on to play in the Arena Football League with the Iowa Barnstormers (1995-97) before signing as a free agent with the St. Louis Rams on 12/26/97. Allocated to NFL Europe where he played for the Amsterdam Admirals during the 1998 NFL Europe season.

Played six seasons for the Rams (1998-2003) before signing with the Giants on 6/3/04 as an unrestricted free agent.

Signed a one-year contract with the Cardinals on 3/6/05 as an unrestricted free agent and inked a three-year pact with Arizona on 2/14/06, following the 2005 season. Re-signed with the Cardinals on 3/4/09, agree-ing to a two-year contract as an unrestricted free agent.Retired following the 2009 season.

2009: CARDINALSStarted 15 of 16 games in the regular season and

both postseason contests … named a Pro Bowl alter-nate after throwing for 3,753 yards and 26 TDs …voted a team captain by his teammates and started the first 10 games of the season, setting a new career-high with 41 consecutive games started (including postseason) … completed an NFL record 92.3%of his passes @ Jax (9/20); completed the first 15 passes of the game to set

a franchise record for consecutive completions to start a game and tied Jake Plummer (vs. Washington, 11/8/98) for the franchise consecutive completions record ... reg-istered a 109.8 passer rating and 302 passing yards after completing 20-23 passes for 262 yards and two TDs in the first half vs. Hou (10/11); became one of five QBs in NFL history to throw for 300+yards at least 50 times during their career and became the fastest to reach 50, doing it in just 113 career games, surpassing Dan Marino (176 games) … totaled 276 yards passing and a QB rating of 100.8 @ Sea (10/18); surpassed 30,000 career passing yards in 114th career game, tying Marino as the fastest QB in NFL history to reach 30,000 career passing yards; helped offense possess the ball for 42:50, marking the first time since 12/18/94 (41:31 vs. Cin) that Arizona held the ball for at least 40:00 … registered a passer rating of 132.9 and tied career-high with five TDs while becoming the third Cardinals QB since 1965 to throw for four TDs in the first half @ Chi (11/8); named “NFC Offensive Player of the Week”; marked second time he has thrown for five TDs (10/10/99 vs. SF), set-ting an NFL record for the longest time between five TD games (10 years, 29 days); became the first Cardinals QB since Charley Johnson (6 TDs-vs. NO, 11/2/69) to throw for at least five TDs in a game … completed 29-of-38 passes (76.3%) for a season-high 340 yards, two TDs and a passer rating of 120.5 vs. Sea (11/15); became 29th player in NFL history to reach 200 career TD passes and was the fifth fastest to reach the mile-stone (118 games) … for only the second time in NFL history (Johnny Unitas-1965), registered a passer rating of 120.0+ (127.7) for the fourth consecutive game by completing 22-32 passes for 285 yards and three TDs vs.Min (12/6); became the first QB in franchise history with a passer rating of 100.0 or better in four consecutive games; became the second QB in franchise history with at least three 3,000-yard seasons (Neil Lomax-4) and the first with three consecutive 3,000+ yard seasons; for the second time in ‘09 (ninth time in his career) was named “NFC Offensive Player of the Week” … totaled 313 pass-ing yards on 24-38 passing for a passer rating of 106.6 after a 2nd quarter where he completed 14-18 passes for 196 yards, two TDs and a season long 45-yard pass vs. StL (12/27); recorded 100th passing TD as a member of the Cardinals, making him the second QB in NFL history to throw at least 100 TD passes for two different teams (Fran Tarkenton, Vikings/Giants) … recorded the second highest passer rating (154.1) in NFL postseason history by completing 29 of 33 passes for 379 yards, five TDs and no INTs vs. GB (1/10/10); finished with a completion percentage of 87.9, the third highest in NFL postseason history (min. 20 attempts); became the first player in the Super Bowl era with two separate streaks of 11 consecutive completions in a postseason game.

2008: CARDINAL Started all 16 regular season and four post season

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and earning his fourth career trip to the Pro Bowl …named NFC Offensive Player of the Week after posting a perfect passer rating of 158.3 vs. Mia (9/14), became the first Cardinal QB to post a perfect passer rating since Jim Hart @ NYJ 11/23/75 ... in 100th career game totaled 381 yards on 35-of-49 passing vs. Car (10/26) ...surpassed 10,000 passing yards as a Cardinal with 328 yards vs. SF (11/10); became the fifth QB in Cardinals history to eclipse 10,000 passing yards ... became first QB in franchise history with four consecutive 300-yard games by registering 395 yards @ Sea (11/16)...against former team totaled 351 yards vs. NYG (11/23); eclipsed 40,000 career passing yards as a pro QB ... recorded 235 passing yards @ Phi (11/27) which gave him 3,741 passing yards for the season, the second highest total in franchise history ...against former team com-pleted 24-of-33 passes for completion percent-age of 72.7 vs. StL (12/7); with 347 completions on the season surpassed Neil Lomax (345 in 1984) for the franchise record ... registered one TD vs.Min (12/14); marked the franchise record 22nd consecutive game he had thrown at least one TD pass ... recorded a passer rating of 117.1 and for the first time since 12/17/01 (vs. NO), registered four TD passes vs. Sea (12/28); gave him a franchise record 30 TD passes on the season ... recorded two long pass plays with a 42-yard TD to Fitzgerald and a 71-yard TD to Boldin vs. Atl (1/3/09) in the Wild Card matchup ... for the second straight week helped set a then franchise postseason-high with 33 points scored while throwing two TDs @ Car (1/10/09) ... recorded a career playoff best passer rating of 145.7 and the second best postseason completion percentage of his career (75.0) vs. Phi (1/18/09); improved to 3-0 in Conference Championships... registered 377 yards pass-ing and two TDs vs. Pit (2/1/09) to record the second-highest total in Super Bowl history, behind the 414 yards he threw for against Tennessee in Super Bowl XXXIV.

2007: CARDINALSBegan season as a backup but started final 11 games

after Matt Leinart suffered season ending collarbone injury in week five … before Leinart’s injury, the two split duties in games three and four when Warner came in to run a special “no huddle” package … played most of the season with a brace on his left elbow after tearing a

ligament vs. Car (10/14) … 27 TDs was the third highest single season total in team history … saw action in his 80th career game as part of no huddle package and reg-istered 258 yards on 15-of-20 passing with two TDs and a passer rating of 150.0 @ Bal (9/23) … shared time with Leinart for the second straight week, recording a team-high 132 yards and one TD vs. Pit (9/30) … started vs. Car (10/14) and completed both passes before injuring left elbow on sack by Julius Peppers in the first quarter … despite torn ligament, started next week @ Was (10/21) with heavily braced arm and completed 27-of-41 passes for 282 yards with two TDs and two INTs … totaled a

career-high 484 yards (2nd most in franchise history) on 34-of-48 passing with two TDs and two INTs vs.SF (11/25); 484 passing yards was the highest sin-gle-game total in the NFL in 2007 … in 90th career game eclipsed 23,000 career passing yards @ Sea (12/9) … recorded 233 yards, three TDs and a QB rat-ing of 106.7 @ NO (12/16); marked his 34th career game with a QB rating over 100 and became the first Cardinals QB to throw for 20 TDs in a season since Neil Lomax in 1988 and the eighth time in team history a QB has thrown for 20+ TDs … tied a career-high with 35 pass completions with 369 passing yards and

three TDs vs. Atl (12/23); recorded a QB rating of 105.9, which was his fifth start of 2007 and 35th career start where he finished with a passer rating over 100 … threw 41st 300-yard passing game of career with three TDs vs.StL (12/30) to mark a career-high eighth consecutive multi-TD game; his 10 multi-TD games in 2007 were the most since he recorded 10 in 2001.

2006: CARDINALSSaw action in six games with five starts in his second

season with the Cardinals … completed 23-of-37 passes for 301 yards, three TDs and a 114.8 passer rating in the season opener vs. SF (9/10), his sixth 300-yard day of his Cardinals career and 36th overall; named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance, his sixth career Player of the Week honor and second with the Cardinals ... completed 19-of-28 passes for 256 yards and a TD vs.StL (9/24); in 76 career games, became the second fastest QB to reach 20,000 yards in NFL history, with only Dan Marino, 74 games, doing it faster … saw his first action since Oct. 1, coming in the game after Matt Leinart suffered a shoulder sprain in

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the second quarter, completing nine-of-13 passes for 105 yards @ SF (12/24) … in his first start since week four, completed 22-of-32 passes for 356 yards and one TD @ SD (12/31); his 64-yard completion to Anquan Boldin in the fourth quarter established a new team long for the season while his 68.8% completion per-centage also established a season-high for a starting QB.

2005: CARDINALSSaw action in 10 games with 10starts in his first

season with the Cardinals … recorded his first 300-yard passing game since he threw for 342 yards for the Rams@ NYG (9/7/03) … completed 28-of-41 passes for 307 yards in the home opener vs. StL (9/18); in the final drive of the game connected on six-of-six passes for 76 yards … suffered a groin injury @Sea (9/25) and did not return in the second half of the game … inactive vs. SF (10/2); vs. Car (10/9) due to the groin injury … did not play as the back-up QB vs. Ten (10/23); @ Dal (10/30) … recorded his 32nd career 300+ passing day vs. Sea (11/6) connecting on 29-of-48 passes for 334 yards, one TD and three INTs; found WR Bryant Johnson for a six-yard TD pass … had his second consecutive 300-yard passing day, completing 29-of-45 passes for 359 yards and one TD for a 96.4 passer rating, his highest since 2004 … recorded first win as a Cardinal in a 38-28 victory over his former team @ StL (11/20) completing 27-of-39 passes for 285 yards and three TDs … completed 10-of-10 passes for 115 yards and a TD before leaving the game @ Hou (12/18) with a sprained MCL … placed on injured reserve (knee) on 12/20 and missed the final two games of the season.

2004: GIANTSPlayed in 10 games with nine starts for the Giants

before being replaced as the starter, after posting a 5-4 record, by rookie Eli Manning … started vs. Was (9/19) and completed 22-of-33 attempts for 232 yards with one TD; opened the game with eight straight comple-tions, the seventh of those eight was a 38-yard TD pass to Tim Carter … completed 20 passes on 26 attempts for 187 yards with one TD and one INT @ GB (10/3); streak of passes thrown without an INT ended at 126 when he was picked off by safety Darren Sharper late in the first quarter; four-yard TD pass to Shockey in the fourth quarter was his second TD of the season and gave the Giants a 14-7 lead … finished with 18 comple-tions on 33 attempts for 217 yards with one TD in a win @ Dal (10/10); became the first Giants QB since Danny Kanell in 1997 to win four of his first five starts … in his final game as the starter @ Arz (11/14), finished with 19 completions on 30 attempts for 193 yards, one TD and no INTs … did not see action for next three games before replacing Eli Manning @ Bal (12/12) in the fourth quarter completing six-of-nine attempts for 127 yards.

2003: RAMSPlayed in two games with one start for the Rams …

threw for 342 yards while completing 34-of-54 @ NYG (9/7) with one TD and an INT; the 54 attempts were a

career-high, and second most in Rams franchise history; it marked his 30th career 300-yard passing game; was sacked six times and fumbled and suffered a concussion … did not play again until regular season finale @ Det (12/28), completing four-of-11 passes for 23 yards.

2002: RAMSPlayed in seven games with six starts during inju-

ry-plagued season in St. Louis… started first four games, leaving the game vs. Dal (9/29) with a finger injury that would sideline him for the next five games … saw limit-ed action vs. Chi (11/18) … returned to starting lineup for the next two games, @ Was (11/24)and @ Phi (12/1) … missed final four games with a hand injury, and was placed on injured reserve (12/12) … recorded three 300-yard passing games, including a season-high 315 yards @ Den (9/8) … reached several milestones @ TB (9/23), where he completed his 1,000th career pass, becoming the fastest to reach the milestone in terms of games (47, one game fewer than Drew Bledsoe and Peyton Manning), and attempts (1,487, 84 fewer attempts than Joe Montana - 1,571); his 17th attempt (an incomple-tion) was the 1,500th of his career, qualifying him for the NFL’s career list of leading lifetime passers; became the third QB to enter the list at No. 1, following Joe Montana (1983) and Dan Marino (1986), and first QB to enter the list with a rating of over 100.0 … opened game @ Was (11/24) by completing a career-high 15 consecutive passes, tying for third-longest streak in team history; a 4-yard TD pass to Troy Edwards was his 100th career TD pass, moving him into 4th place in Rams history, surpassing Hall of Famer Bob Waterfield, and tying Brett Favre for the 5th-fastest to reach the milestone (50 games) in NFL history.

2001: RAMS (NFL MVP)Started all 16 regular season and three postseason

games for the Rams …earned NFL MVP honors for sec-ond time in three seasons, edging teammate Marshall Faulk by one vote … led the NFL in completions (375), completion percentage (68.7), passing yards (4,830), TD passes (36), average yards per attempt (8.85), passer rating (101.4), third down passing (109.5), and was third in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in fourth quarter passer rating (101.4) while throwing a career-high 564 passes … became third quarterback in Rams history to earn three or more consecutive Pro Bowl berths (Norm VanBrocklin 6, 1950-55; Roman Gabriel 3, 1967-69) … set team records for completions, completion percent-age, passing yards, most seasons with 4,000 or more passing yards (two), and most games with 300 or more passing yards in career (26) … tied then-NFL record for 300-yard passing games in a season (nine) and tied a team record for most games with four or more TD pass-es in career (6) … became the fastest player to reach 10,000 passing yards in NFL history, accomplishing the feat vs. Car (11/11), in his 36th game … 375 ranked 6th on NFL’s all-time single-season list … had one of the best games of his career vs. Mia (9/30), completing

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24-of-31 passes (77.4 percent) for 328 yards, four TDs and no INTs (150.3 rating) … in three postseason games, completed 68-of-107 passes for 793 yards, four TDs and three INTs … led Rams from a 14-point deficit in Super Bowl XXXVI vs. NE (2/3), directing two TD drives in fourth quarter to tie score at 17-17 before the Rams lost on a last-second FG by the Patriots’ Adam Vinatieri.

2000: RAMSStarted all 11 games in which he played, helping

Rams set NFL records for passing yards and total yards … earned second straight Pro Bowl berth … led NFL in completion percentage (67.7) and average gain (9.88) … his 1,557 passing yards after four games set NFL record for most passing yards in four consecutive games … completed 25-of-35 passes while passing for career-high 441 yards with three TDs and three INTs vs. Den (9/4) in leading Rams to first Monday Night Football win since 1988; his passing yardage was the third highest opening-game total in NFL history … set career-high and tied team record with 35 completions (in 47 attempts) for 386 yards @ Sea (9/10) … became first player in NFL history to record perfect passer rating of 158.3 twice vs. SD (10/1); completed 24-of-30 passes for 390 yards, four TDs and no INTs in earning NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors … tied NFL record with sixth consec-utive 300-yard passing game vs. Atl (10/15), when he completed 24-of-40 passes for 313 yards and three TDs; it was the 1st time in NFL history a team had 300-yard passer (Warner) and 200-yard rusher (Faulk, 208 yards)in same game … broke pinky finger on right hand on center snap on last playoff 1st half @ KC (10/22) … start-ed NFC Wild Card Game @ NO (12/30) and completed 24-of-40 passes for 365 yards, three TDs and three INTs.

1999: RAMS (NFL MVP)Started all 16 regular season and three postseason

games while producing one of the most memorable and improbable stories in NFL history … was named the league’s MVP and Super Bowl MVP while leading Rams to their first championship since 1951 … earned first Pro Bowl invitation … re-wrote Rams’ single season passing records by completing 325-of-499 passes for 4,353 yards, 41 TDs and 13 INTs … his passer rating of 109.2 was the fifth-highest in NFL history … led NFL in TD pass-es, completion percentage (65.1), third down passer rating (137.3), fourth quarter passer rating (116.0), and was second in the league in passing yards … set eight team records: QB rating, passing yards, completions, completion percentage/season, completion percent-age/game (86.9), most games with 300 passing yards in a season (9), most consecutive 300-yard passing games (4), and most TD passes in a season, while tying record for most TD passes in a game (5) and tying NFL record for most 300 yards passing games in a season (since passed by Oakland’s Rich Gannon in 2002) … threw more TD passes in first four starts (14) than any player in NFL history, throwing three TD passes in opening vic-tories vs. Bal (9/12), vs. Atl (9/26), and @ Cin (10/3) and

throwing a career-high five scoring passes in win vs. SF (10/10) … threw for more passing yards (1,217) in first four starts than any player in NFL history … led Rams on 19 scoring drives (17 TDs) between 71-80 yards (team had four in 1998) and 11 TD drives between 81-90 yards (team had five in 1998) … threw for then career-high 351 yards in division title-clinching win @ Car (12/5) … had streak of 133 consecutive passes thrown without an INT in Games 4-8, third longest in team history … com-pleted 27-of-33 passes for 391 yards and five TDs in NFC Divisional Game vs. Min (1/16) ... threw game-winning 30-yard TD pass to Ricky Proehl with 4:44 remaining to give Rams 11-6 win vs. TB in NFC Championship Game (1/23) … passed for Super Bowl record 424 yards in win over Tennessee (1/30); threw game-winning 73-yard TD pass to WR Isaac Bruce with 1:54 to play in the game.

1998: RAMSSaw first career action in the 4th quarter of Rams’

final game vs. SF (12/27); completed 4-of-11 passes for 39 yards … assumed the backup role behind Steve Bono for the final two games after a season-ending knee injury suffered by Tony Banks vs. NE (12/13) … DNP @ Car (12/20) … inactive as third QB for the first 14 games.

1998 (NFL EUROPE)Started all 10 games for the Amsterdam Admirals

… led league in passing yards (2,101), attempts (326), completions (165), and TDs (15).

1995-97 (ARENA LEAGUE)Passed for 10,486 yards and 183 TDs in three seasons

with the Iowa Barnstormers (which became the New York Dragons) … led Iowa to two straight Arena Bowl appearances … named one of the top-ten players in Arena Football history to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the league.

COLLEGEGateway Conference Offensive Player of the Year as

a senior at Northern Iowa… led the conference in total offense and passing efficiency … passed for more than 300 yards four times … two-time Gateway Player of the Week … started only as a senior.

PERSONALFull name Kurtis Eugene Warner … he and his wife,

Brenda, have seven children: sons Zachary, Kade and Elijah and daughters Jesse, Jada and twins Sienna and Sierra … graduated with a degree in communications … attended Cedar Rapids Regis (IA) High School, where he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball … Des Moines Register all-state selection in football during his senior season ... established the First Things First Foundation in the spring of 2001 with wife Brendato promote Christian values and bless the lives of those less fortunate with projects such as trips to Disney World for ill children, building recreation centers in children’s hospitals, helping single moms achieve the dream of homeownership, and teaching Special Olympians the football basics … all projects are centered on Kurt and Brenda’s life theme: faith and family come first.

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Date Opponent Result Score Comp. Att. Yards TD Int. Sck. Rtg.

Sept. 6, 1998 New Orleans L 17-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 13, 1998 Minnesota L 31-38 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 20, 1998 @ Buffalo W 34-33 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 27, 1998 Arizona L 17-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 11, 1998 N.Y. Jets W 30-10 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 18, 1998 @ Miami L 0-14 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 25, 1998 San Francisco L 10-28 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 1, 1998 @ Atlanta L 15-37 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 8, 1998 @ Chicago W 20-12 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 15, 1998 @ New Orleans L 3-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 22, 1998 Carolina L 20-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 29, 1998 Atlanta L 10-21 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 3, 1998 @ Philadelphia L 14-17 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 13, 1998 New Engl and W 32-18 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 20, 1998 @ Carolina L 13-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 27, 1998 @ San Francisco L 19-38 4 11 39 0 0 0 47.7

TOTALS 4 11 39 0 0 0 47.7


Sept. 12, 1999 Baltimore W 27-10 28 44 309 3 2 3 88.2

Sept. 26, 1999 Atlanta W 35-7 17 25 275 3 0 0 144.2

Oct. 3, 1999 @ Cincinnati W 38-10 17 21 310 3 0 2 158.3

Oct. 10, 1999 San Francisco W 42-20 20 23 323 5 1 1 140.2

Oct. 17, 1999 @ Atlanta W 41-13 13 20 111 1 0 2 96.0

Oct. 24, 1999 Cleveland W 34-3 23 29 203 3 0 1 130.3

Oct. 31, 1999 @ Tennessee L 21-24 29 46 328 3 0 6 106.1

Nov. 7, 1999 @ Detroit L 27-31 25 42 305 3 2 4 85.9

Nov. 14, 1999 Carolina W 35-10 19 29 284 2 1 0 106.1

Nov. 21, 1999 @ San Francisco W 23-7 22 40 201 1 1 3 66.8

Nov. 28, 1999 New Orleans W 43-12 15 27 213 2 0 2 105.9

Dec. 5, 1999 @ Carolina W 34-21 22 31 351 3 2 1 113.8

Dec. 12, 1999 @ New Orleans W 30-14 21 31 346 2 1 1 113.1

Dec. 19, 1999 N.Y. Giants W 31-10 18 32 319 2 0 1 111.3

Dec. 26, 1999 Chicago W 34-12 24 35 334 3 1 0 115.7

Jan. 2, 2000 @ Philadelphia L 31-38 12 24 141 2 2 2 61.3

TOTALS 325 499 4,353 41 13 29 109.2


Sept. 4, 2000 Denver W 41-36 25 35 441 3 3 2 106.5

Sept. 10, 2000 @ Seattle W 37-34 35 47 386 1 1 1 96.6

Sept. 17, 2000 San Francisco W 41-24 23 34 394 2 2 1 101.8

Sept. 24, 2000 @ Atlanta W 41-20 12 19 336 4 1 3 124.5

Oct. 1, 2000 San Diego W 57-31 24 30 390 4 0 2 158.3

Oct. 15, 2000 Atlanta W 45-29 24 40 313 3 1 3 99.3

Oct. 22, 2000 @ Kansas City L 34-54 15 25 185 1 2 2 62.9

Oct. 29, 2000 @ San Francisco W 34-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 5, 2000 Carolina L 24-27 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 12, 2000 @ N.Y Giants W 38-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 20, 2000 Washington L 20-33 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 26, 2000 New Orleans L 24-31 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 3, 2000 @ Carolina L 3-16 18 36 189 0 4 2 26.0

Dec. 10, 2000 Minnesota W 40-29 27 32 346 0 0 0 111.7

Dec. 18, 2000 @ Tampa Bay L 35-38 20 32 316 2 3 2 77.1

Dec. 24, 2000 @ New Orleans W 26-21 12 17 133 1 1 2 88.6

TOTALS 235 347 3,429 21 18 20 98.3

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Sept. 9, 2001 @ Philadelphia W 20-17 28 42 308 1 2 4 76.3

Sept. 23, 2001 @ San Francisco W 30-26 24 35 321 3 1 1 114.1

Sept. 30, 2001 Miami W 42-10 24 31 328 4 0 1 150.3

Oct. 8, 2001 @ Detroit W 35-0 29 37 291 3 0 1 126.5

Oct. 14, 2001 N.Y. Giants W 15-14 28 46 316 0 1 6 72.4

Oct. 21, 2001 @ N.Y. Jets W 34-14 18 27 215 1 0 2 103.2

Oct. 28, 2001 New Orleans L 31-34 29 47 385 1 4 2 59.3

Nov. 11, 2001 Carolina W 48-14 14 20 144 1 3 0 67.5

Nov. 18, 2001 @ New England W 24-17 30 42 401 3 2 1 105.4

Nov. 26, 2001 Tampa Bay L 17-24 19 39 291 1 2 3 61.0

Dec. 2, 2001 @ Atlanta W 35-6 17 23 342 4 0 2 155.3

Dec. 9, 2001 San Francisco W 27-14 26 42 294 2 1 4 88.8

Dec. 17, 2001 @ New Orleans W 34-21 23 32 338 4 0 4 145.6

Dec. 23, 2001 @ Carolina W 38-32 18 23 217 2 2 3 98.7

Dec. 30, 2001 Indianapolis W 42-17 23 30 359 3 1 2 135.3

Jan. 6, 2002 Atlanta W 31-13 25 30 280 3 3 2 99.3

TOTALS 375 546 4,830 36 22 38 101.4


Sept. 8, 2002 @ Denver L 16-23 32 41 315 0 1 3 88.5

Sept. 15, 2002 N.Y. Giants L 21-26 26 39 266 1 2 1 73.2

Sept. 22, 2002 @ Tampa Bay L 14-26 30 45 301 0 4 5 48.5

Sept. 29, 2002 Dallas L 10-13 1 2 17 0 1 0 39.6

Oct. 6, 2002 @ San Francisco L 13-37 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 13, 2002 Oakland W 28-13 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 20, 2002 Seattle W 37-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 3, 2002 @ Arizona W 27-14 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 10, 2002 San Diego W 28-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 18, 2002 Chicago W 21-16 1 2 13 0 0 1 70.8

Nov. 24, 2002 @ Washington L 17-20 34 49 301 2 1 3 90.6

Dec. 1, 2002 @ Philadelphia L 3-10 20 42 218 0 2 8 43.6

TOTALS 325 499 4,353 41 13 29 109.2


Sept. 7, 2003 @ N.Y. Giants L 13-23 34 54 342 1 1 6 79.4

Sept. 14, 2003 San Francisco W 27-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Sept. 21, 2003 @ Seattle L 23-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Sept. 28, 2003 Arizona W 37-13 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Oct. 13, 2003 Atlanta W 36-0 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Oct. 19, 2003 Green Bay W 34-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Oct. 26, 2003 @ Pittsburgh W 33-21 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Nov. 2, 2003 @ San Francisco L 10-30 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Nov. 9, 2003 Baltimore W 33-22 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Nov. 16, 2003 @ Chicago W 23-21 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Nov. 23, 2003 @ Arizona W 30-27 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Nov. 30, 2003 Minnesota W 48-17 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Dec. 8 , 2003 @ Cleveland W 26-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Dec. 14, 2003 Seattle W 27-22 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Dec. 21, 2003 Cincinnati W 27-10 -- -- -- -- -- -- 0

Dec. 28, 2003 @ Detroit L 20-30 4 11 23 0 0 0 44.9

TOTALS 38 65 365 1 1 6 72.9

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Sept. 12, 2004 @ Philadelphia L 17-31 16 28 203 0 0 4 79.9

Sept. 19, 2004 Washington W 20-14 22 33 232 1 0 2 97.0

Sept. 26, 2004 Cleveland W 27-10 19 27 286 0 0 2 104.9

Oct. 3, 2004 @ Green Bay W 14-7 20 26 187 1 1 4 92.9

Oct. 10, 2004 @ Dallas W 26-10 18 33 217 1 0 3 85.0

Oct. 24, 2004 Detroit L 13-28 23 34 270 1 1 6 89.1

Oct. 31, 2004 @ Minnesota W 34-13 13 21 144 0 0 5 82.2

Nov. 7, 2004 Chicago L 21-28 18 36 195 1 2 7 52.4

Nov. 14, 2004 @ Arizona L 14-17 19 30 193 1 0 6 92.8

Nov. 21, 2004 Atlanta L 10-14 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 28, 2004 Philadelphia L 6-27 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 5, 2004 @ Washington L 6-31 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 12, 2004 @ Baltimore L 14-37 6 9 127 0 0 0 109.7

Dec. 18, 2004 Pittsburgh L 30-33 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 26, 2004 @ Cincinnati L 22-23 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Jan. 2, 2005 Dallas W 28-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 174 277 2,054 6 4 39 86.5


Sept. 11, 2005 @ N.Y. Giants L 19-42 27 46 264 1 1 3 73.1

Sept. 18, 2005 St. Louis L 12-17 29 42 327 0 1 5 82.1

Sept. 25, 2005 @ Seattle L 12-37 8 13 105 0 0 1 87.0

Oct. 2, 2005 San Francisco W 31-14 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 9, 2005 Carolina L 20-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 23, 2005 Tennessee W 20-10 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 30, 2005 @ Dallas L 13-34 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 6, 2005 Seattle L 19-33 29 48 334 1 3 4 62.3

Nov. 13, 2005 @ Detroit L 21-29 29 45 359 1 0 0 96.4

Nov. 20, 2005 @ St. Louis W 38-28 27 39 285 3 0 1 115.9

Nov. 27, 2005 Jacksonville L 17-24 29 46 315 2 1 3 88.6

Dec. 4, 2005 @ San Francisco W 17-10 29 45 354 1 2 2 77.5

Dec. 11, 2005 Washington L 13-17 25 41 255 1 1 2 76.8

Dec. 18, 2005 @ Houston L 19-30 10 10 115 1 0 2 147.9

Dec. 26, 2004 @ Cincinnati L 22-23 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Jan. 2, 2005 Dallas W 28-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

TOTALS 242 375 2,713 11 9 23 85.8



Sept. 17, 2006 @ Seattle L 10-21 24 38 231 1 1 5 77.9

Sept. 24, 2006 St. Louis L 14-16 19 28 256 1 3 1 69.0

Oct. 1, 2006 @ Atlanta L 10-32 11 20 128 0 1 3 53.8

Oct. 8, 2006 Kansas City L 20-23 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 15, 2006 Chicago L 23-24 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Oct. 29, 2006 @ Oakland L 9-22 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 5, 2006 @ Green Bay L 14-31 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 12, 2006 Dallas L 10-27 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 19, 2006 Detroit W 17-10 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Nov. 26, 2006 @ Minnesota L 26-31 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 3, 2006 @ St. Louis W 34-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 11, 2006 Seattle W 27-21 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 17, 2006 Denver L 20-37 -- -- -- -- -- -- --


Dec. 31, 2006 @ San Diego L 20-27 22 32 356 1 0 1 116.1

TOTALS 108 168 1,377 6 5 14 89.3

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Sept. 10, 2007 @ San Francisco L 17-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 16, 2007 Seattle W 23-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Sept. 23, 2007 @ Baltimore L 23-26 15 20 258 2 0 0 150.0

Sept. 30, 2007 Pittsburgh W 21-14 14 21 132 1 0 1 99.7

Oct. 7, 2007 @ St. Louis W 34-31 14 28 190 1 1 0 69.0

Oct. 14, 2007 Carolina L 10-25 2 2 21 0 0 2 110.4

Oct. 21, 2007 @ Washington L 19-21 27 41 282 2 2 1 81.6

Nov. 4, 2007 @ Tampa Bay L 10-17 10 30 172 0 2 0 26.0

Nov. 11, 2007 Detroit W 31-21 26 36 259 3 1 2 108.4

Nov. 18, 2007 @ Cincinnati W 35-27 16 28 211 2 0 3 104.9

Nov. 25, 2007 San Francisco L 31-37 34 48 484 2 2 4 99.7

Dec. 2, 2007 Cleveland W 27-21 18 30 169 2 1 0 83.9

Dec. 9, 2007 @Seattle L 21-42 28 46 337 3 5 5 65.5

Dec. 16, 2007 @ New Orleans L 24-31 19 30 233 3 1 2 106.7

Dec. 23, 2007 Atlanta W 30-27 35 52 369 3 0 0 105.9

Dec. 30, 2007 St. Louis W 48-19 23 39 300 3 2 0 87.6

TOTALS 281 451 3,417 27 17 20 89.8



Sept. 14, 2008 Miami W 31-10 19 24 361 3 0 2 158.3

Sept. 21, 2008 @ Washington L 17-24 16 30 192 2 1 2 81.5

Sept. 28, 2008 @ N.Y. Jets L 35-56 40 57 472 2 3 5 84.8

Oct. 5, 2008 Buffalo W 41-17 33 42 250 2 0 0 107.3

Oct. 12, 2008 Dallas W 30-24 22 30 236 2 1 1 104.3

Oct. 19, 2008 @ Carolina L 23-27 35 49 381 2 1 2 99.1

Oct. 26, 2008 @ St. Louis W 34-13 22 33 343 2 0 1 121.1

Nov. 10, 2008 San Francisco W 29-24 32 42 328 3 0 0 121.9

Nov. 16, 2008 @ Seattle W 26-20 32 44 395 1 1 2 98.2

Nov. 23, 2008 N.Y Giants L 29-37 32 52 351 1 1 1 79.9

Nov. 30, 2008 @ Philadelphia L 20-48 21 39 235 3 3 0 65.7

Dec. 7, 2008 St. Louis W 34-10 24 33 279 1 1 1 95.4

Dec. 14, 2008 Minnesota L 14-35 29 45 270 1 1 4 78.9

Dec. 21, 2008 @ New England L 7-47 6 18 30 0 0 1 42.4

Dec. 28, 2008 Seattle W 34-21 19 30 263 4 1 1 117.1

TOTALS 401 598 4,583 30 14 26 96.9


Sept. 13, 2009 San Francisco L 16-20 26 44 288 1 2 3 67.2

Sept. 20, 2009 @ Jacksonville W 31-17 24 26 243 2 0 0 131.2

Sept. 27, 2009 Indianapolis L 10-31 30 52 332 1 2 4 67.1

Oct. 11, 2009 Houston W 28-21 26 38 302 2 0 1 109.8

Oct. 18, 2009 @ Seattle W 27-3 32 41 276 2 1 2 100.8

Oct. 25, 2009 @ N.Y. Giants W 24-17 20 36 231 1 1 2 72.8

Nov. 1, 2009 Carolina L 21-34 27 46 242 2 5 2 47.8

Nov. 8, 2009 @ Chicago W 41-21 22 32 261 5 0 1 132.9

Nov. 15, 2009 Seattle W 31-20 29 38 340 2 0 0 120.5

Nov. 22, 2009 @ Seattle W 21-13 15 19 203 2 0 1 146.3

Nov. 29, 2009 @ Tennessee L 17-20 -- -- -- -- -- -- --

Dec. 6, 2009 Minnesota W 30-17 22 32 285 3 0 0 127.7

Dec. 14, 2009 @ San Francisco L 9-24 16 29 178 0 2 4 44.9

Dec. 20, 2009 @ Detroit W 31-24 22 36 228 1 1 2 77.1

Dec. 27, 2009 St. Louis W 31-10 24 38 313 2 0 2 106.6

Jan. 3, 2010 Green Bay L 7-33 4 6 31 0 0 0 79.2

TOTALS 339 513 3,753 26 14 24 93.2

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Nov. 25, 2007 San Francisco L 31-37 34 48 484 2 2 4 99.7

Sept. 28, 2008 @ N.Y. Jets L 35-56 40 57 472 2 3 5 84.8

Sept. 4, 2000 Denver W 41-36 25 35 441 3 3 2 106.5

Nov. 18, 2001 @ New England W 24-17 30 42 401 3 2 1 105.4

Nov. 16, 2008 @ Seattle W 26-20 32 44 395 1 1 2 98.2


Oct. 1, 2000 San Diego W 57-31 24 30 390 4 0 2 158.3

Sept. 10, 2000 @ Seattle W 37-34 35 47 386 1 1 1 96.6

Oct. 28, 2001 New Orleans L 31-34 29 47 385 1 4 2 59.3

Oct. 26, 2008 @ Carolina L 23-27 35 49 381 2 1 2 99.1

Dec. 23, 2007 Atlanta W 30-27 35 52 369 3 0 0 107.0

Sept. 14, 2008 Miami W 31-10 19 24 361 3 0 2 158.3


Nov. 13, 2005 @ Detroit L 21-29 29 45 359 1 0 0 96.4

Dec. 31, 2006 @ San Diego L 20-27 22 32 356 1 0 1 116.1


Dec. 5, 1999 @ Carolina W 34-21 22 31 351 3 2 1 113.8

Nov. 23, 2008 N.Y Giants L 29-37 32 52 351 1 1 1 79.9

Dec. 12, 1999 @ New Orleans W 30-14 21 31 346 2 1 1 113.1

Dec. 10, 2000 Minnesota W 40-29 27 32 346 0 0 0 111.7

Nov. 2, 2008 @ St. Louis W 34-13 22 33 343 2 0 1 121.1

Dec. 2, 2001 @ Atlanta W 35-6 17 23 342 4 0 2 155.3

Sept. 7, 2003 @ N.Y. Giants L 13-23 34 54 342 1 1 6 79.4

Nov. 15, 2009 Seattle W 31-20 29 38 340 2 0 0 120.5

Dec. 17, 2001 @ New Orleans W 34-21 23 32 338 4 0 4 145.6

Dec. 9, 2007 @Seattle L 21-42 28 46 337 3 5 5 65.5

Sept. 24, 2000 @ Atlanta W 41-20 12 19 336 4 1 3 124.5

Dec. 26, 1999 Chicago W 34-12 24 35 334 3 1 0 115.7

Nov. 6, 2005 Seattle L 19-33 29 48 334 1 3 4 62.3

Sept. 27, 2009 Indianapolis L 10-31 30 52 332 1 2 4 67.1

Oct. 31, 1999 @ Tennessee L 21-24 29 46 328 3 0 6 106.1

Sept. 30, 2001 Miami W 42-10 24 31 328 4 0 1 150.3


Sept. 18, 2005 St. Louis L 12-17 29 42 327 0 1 5 82.1



Dec. 19, 1999 N.Y. Giants W 31-10 18 32 319 2 0 1 111.3

Dec. 18, 2000 @ Tampa Bay L 35-38 20 32 316 2 3 2 77.1

Oct. 14, 2001 N.Y. Giants W 15-14 28 46 316 0 1 6 72.4

Sept. 8, 2002 @ Denver L 16-23 32 41 315 0 1 3 88.5

Nov. 27, 2005 Jacksonville L 17-24 29 46 315 2 1 3 88.6

Oct. 15, 2000 Atlanta W 45-29 24 40 313 3 1 3 99.3

Dec. 27, 2009 St. Louis W 31-10 24 38 313 2 0 2 106.6

Oct. 3, 1999 @ Cincinnati W 38-10 17 21 310 3 0 2 158.3

Sept. 12, 1999 Baltimore W 27-10 28 44 309 3 2 3 88.2

Sept. 9, 2001 @ Philadelphia W 20-17 28 42 308 1 2 4 76.3

Nov. 7, 1999 @ Detroit L 27-31 25 42 305 3 2 4 85.9

Oct. 11, 2009 Houston W 28-21 26 38 302 2 0 1 109.8

Sept. 22, 2002 @ Tampa Bay L 14-26 30 45 301 0 4 5 48.5

Nov. 24, 2002 @ Washington L 17-20 34 49 301 2 1 3 90.6


Dec. 30, 2007 St. Louis W 48-19 23 39 300 3 2 0 87.6

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Nov. 8, 2009 @ Chicago W 41-21 22 32 261 5 0 1 132.9

Sept. 24, 2000 @ Atlanta W 41-20 12 19 336 4 1 3 124.5

Oct. 1, 2000 San Diego W 57-31 24 30 390 4 0 2 158.3

Sept. 30, 2001 Miami W 42-10 24 31 328 4 0 1 150.3

Dec. 2, 2001 @ Atlanta W 35-6 17 23 342 4 0 2 155.3

Dec. 17, 2001 @ New Orleans W 34-21 23 32 338 4 0 4 145.6

Dec. 28, 2008 Seattle W 34-21 19 30 263 4 1 1 117.1

Sept. 12, 1999 Baltimore W 27-10 28 44 309 3 2 3 88.2

Sept. 26, 1999 Atlanta W 35-7 17 25 275 3 0 0 144.2

Oct. 3, 1999 @ Cincinnati W 38-10 17 21 310 3 0 2 158.3

Oct. 24, 1999 Cleveland W 34-3 23 29 203 3 0 1 130.3

Oct. 31, 1999 @ Tennessee L 21-24 29 46 328 3 0 6 106.1

Nov. 7, 1999 @ Detroit L 27-31 25 42 305 3 2 4 85.9

Dec. 5, 1999 @ Carolina W 34-21 22 31 351 3 2 1 113.8

Dec. 26, 1999 Chicago W 34-12 24 35 334 3 1 0 115.7

Sept. 4, 2000 Denver W 41-36 25 35 441 3 3 2 106.5

Oct. 15, 2000 Atlanta W 45-29 24 40 313 3 1 3 99.3


Oct. 8, 2001 @ Detroit W 35-0 29 37 291 3 0 1 126.5

Nov. 18, 2001 @ New England W 24-17 30 42 401 3 2 1 105.4


Jan. 6, 2002 Atlanta W 31-13 25 30 280 3 3 2 99.3

Nov. 20, 2005 @ St. Louis W 38-28 27 39 285 3 0 1 115.9


Nov. 11, 2007 Detroit W 31-21 26 36 259 3 1 2 108.4

Dec. 9, 2007 @Seattle L 21-42 28 46 337 3 5 5 65.5

Dec. 16, 2007 @ New Orleans L 24-31 19 30 233 3 1 2 106.7

Dec. 23, 2007 Atlanta W 30-27 35 52 369 3 0 0 107.0

Dec. 30, 2007 St. Louis W 48-19 23 39 300 3 2 0 87.6

Sept. 14, 2008 Miami W 31-10 19 24 361 3 0 2 158.3


Nov. 27, 2008 @ Philadelphia L 20-48 21 39 235 3 3 0 65.7

Dec. 6, 2009 Minnesota W 30-17 22 32 285 3 0 0 127.7

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Each member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame receives his Hall of Fame Gold Jacket during the Enshrinees’ Gold Jacket Dinner in Canton during the annual Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls.

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Arizona .................................Kent Somers, Arizona Republic Atlanta ......... Darryl Ledbetter, Atlanta Journal Constitution Baltimore ..................................... Scott Garceau, WMAR-TVBuffalo ...........................................Vic Carucci, Buffalo NewsCarolina ..................................Darin Gantt, Pro Football TalkChicago .................................Dan Pompei, Bleacher Report*Cincinnati ..................................Geoff Hobson, Bengals.comCleveland......... Tony Grossi, ESPN Cleveland (WKNR Radio)Dallas ........................Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News*#Denver ................................. Jeff Legwold, ESPN/ESPN.com*Detroit .................................Dave Birkett, Detroit Free PressGreen Bay ..........Pete Dougherty, Green Bay Press-GazetteHouston.......................... John McClain, Houston Chronicle*Indianapolis ...........................Mike Chappell , FOX 59, CBS 4Jacksonville .................Sam Kouvaris, WJXT-TV, JacksonvilleKansas City ............................. Terez Paylor, Kansas City StarLos Angeles ......................................................................TBDMiami .............................. Armando Salguero, Miami HeraldMinnesota ..........Mark Craig, The Minneapolis Star Tribune New England ............................ Ron Borges, Boston Herald*New Orleans ........................... Jeff Duncan, Times-Picayune New York (Giants) .............................Bob Glauber, NewsdayNew York (Jets) .............. Gary Myers, New York Daily NewsOakland .............................. Frank Cooney, Sports Xchange*Philadelphia .......Paul Domowitch, Philadelphia Daily News

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Charged with the vital task of continuing to be certain that new enshrinees are the finest the game has produced is the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 48-person Selection Committee.

The Committee consists of one media representative from each pro football city with two from New York, inasmuch as that city has two teams in the National Football League. A 33rd member is a representative of the Pro Football Writers of America and there are 15 at-large delegates.

With the exception of the PFWA representative who is appointed for a two-year term, all appointments are of the open-end variety and can be terminated only by retirement or resignation, as long as the member continues to attend meetings regularly.

The Selection Committee meets annually at the time of the Super Bowl to elect new members. There is no set number for any class of enshrinees but, the Committee’s current ground rules do stipulate that between four and eight new members will be selected each year. The 1973 and 1976 classes of three were the smallest ever named.

Every candidate is carefully scrutinized and must receive at least 80 percent approval of the Committee at the annual meeting before he can be elected. A scale of negative votes for elimination that will vary depending on the number of Selectors in attendance is used.

When the Selectors meet in February to name the Class of 2018, they will have before them a roster of 18 final candi-dates, along with detailed biographies on each. To assure that older players will be considered along with the younger breed, the Seniors Committee - made up of nine veteran members of the overall Selection Committee - will name two nominees from the pre-1993 era to be included on the final list.

A bylaws change to the selection process was approved by the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Board of Trustees in August 2014 by which a Contributor – defined as an individual who has “made outstanding contributions to professional football in capacities other than playing or coaching” – will automati-cally be included among the annual list of finalists for election.

Pittsburgh ................ Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette San Diego .................. Kevin Acee, San Diego Union Tribune San Francisco ....................Matt Maiocco, CSNBayArea.comSeattle .............................................. Mike Sando, ESPN.comTampa Bay ............................ Ira Kaufman, JoeBucsFan.comTennessee .....................................Paul Kuharsky, ESPN.comWashington ..................David Elfin, DavidElfinonSports.comPFWA ..................... Mary Kay Cabot, Cleveland Plain DealerAt Large ......................Howard Balzer, The Sports Xchange#At Large ..........................................Jarrett Bell, USA Today #At Large .................................................John Clayton, ESPN# At Large ............................. Jason Cole, BleacherReport.comAt Large ............................John Czarnecki, FOX Sports.com* At Large .............................................. Dan Fouts, CBS Sports At Large ......................... Clark Judge, Talk of Fame Network

and Yahoo Sports Radio#At Large ................................. Peter King, Sports Illustrated#At Large ................................. James Lofton, Westwood OneAt Large ............................... Ira Miller, The Sports Xchange*At Large ............................................ Sal Paolantonio, ESPN#At Large ............................Vito Stellino, Florida Times UnionAt Large ....................................................Jim Trotter, ESPN#At Large ....... Charean Williams, Fort Worth Star Telegram#At Large ................................ Barry Wilner, Associated Press*Senior Committee member, #Contributor Committee member

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE

The Contributor finalist will also be voted on for election independent of all other finalists.

The Board, in an effort to address the backlog of deserving Contributor candidates, also approved a temporary measure allowing for two Contributor finalists in years one (starting with the Class of 2015), three and five, of the next five years.In years two and four of that same period, there will be just one Contributor finalist. At the end of the five-year period, the number of Contributor finalists going forward will be one per year.

To keep the maximum number of nominees elected at no more than eight per year, the Senior finalists will be reduced from two to one per year in years one, three and five of the same five-year period. In years two and four and each year thereafter, there will be two Senior finalists, as is now the practice.

The Contributor finalists will be selected annually, by five members, on a rotational basis, of a nine-member subcom-mittee of the Selection Committee.

The other finalists will be the survivors from a preliminary list of candidates that the Committee will have screened by mail ballot. That original list will have been in part provided by the fans themselves.

Any fan may nominate any qualified person who has been connected with pro football in any capacity simply by writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only restriction is that a player and coach must have last played or coached at least five seasons before he can be considered. For example, a candidate for the 2018 class must have concluded his career no later than the 2012 season.

There is no mandatory retirement period for a contributor.Every nomination received will be processed and forwarded to the Selection Committee.

It is important to emphasize that the Hall of Fame itself has no say whatsoever as to who is or is not elected to member-ship. The only function of the staff is to process the nomina-tions as they arrive and to coordinate the annual meeting.

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Does the Hall of Fame Nominate individuals?

The Hall of Fame receives nominations but does not make them. Any person, including the 48 elite members of the Selection Committee may place in nomination any eligible players, coaches or con-tributors.

What Happens After Someone is Nominated as a Modern-Era

Nominee?

A nomination is NOT a vote for election. The Hall of Fame’s selection process includes multiple steps in which the nominees are scrutinized. The Hall facilitates the procedure of three successive reviews of increasing scrutiny with its 48 selectors. The first is a vote to reduce the long list of Modern-Era nominees (typically around 100) to 25 semifinalists, followed by a later vote to reduce to 15 finalists. At the annual “Selection Saturday” Meeting, the final-ists are scrutinized even further by the Selectors, who after a thorough discussion of each nominee reduce the list from 15 to 10 and then 10 to 5. At that point, the five remaining nominees are voted on for membership on a yes or no basis. A minimum positive vote of 80 percent is necessary for election.

Who Selects New Hall of Fame Members

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 48-person Selection Committee is charged with the vital task of continuing to be sure that new enshrinees are the finest the game has produced.

The Committee consists of one media represen-tative from each pro football city with two from New York, inasmuch as that city has two teams in the National Football League. There are 16 at-large selectors, all of whom are also active members of the media including one representative of the Pro Football Writers of America, and two members of the Hall of Fame.

The Selection Committee meets annually on “Selection Saturday,” the day before the Super Bowl in the host city to elect new members to the Hall of Fame. There is no set number of new enshrinees, but the Committee’s current ground rules do stipu-late that between four and eight new members will be selected each year. Every candidate is carefully scrutinized and must receive at least 80 percent approval of the Committee at the annual meeting before he can be elected.

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Any fan may nominate any player, coach or con-tributor who has been connected with pro football simply by writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only restriction is that a player and coach must have been retired at least five years before he can be considered. There is no mandatory retirement period for a contributor before he may be consid-ered. Every nomination of an eligible candidate received will be processed and forwarded to the Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee.

Each year, the Selection Committee will be polled three times before the Final List of Modern-Era Preliminary Nominees is determined. The Initial Preliminary List of nominations is compiled and sent to the Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee by March 1. The list is provided so that the selectors can study the nominees and then request the addition of any other candidates that may have been overlooked. Included on this list are first-time eligible candidates who have strong enough credentials to give them even a remote chance of eventual Hall of Fame election. Also included are all other eligible candidates nominated by any person. Additionally, those Modern-Era nominees from the previous year’s final preliminary list who received at least four votes in the balloting to determine the modern-era finalists are automatically included on this preliminary list.

The Second Preliminary List is sent to the selec-tors during the month of July and includes all the nominees named on the initial list plus any addition-al nominations received from any source since the first list was compiled.

The Third Preliminary List of eligible candidates is sent to the Selection Committee during the month of September for the purpose of the selection of the Modern-Era Semifinalists for election. From the Third Preliminary List the Selection Committee is asked to vote for 25 Modern Era Nominees who become Semifinalists for election.

The Final Preliminary List of 25 Modern-Era nomi-nees plus all ties (if any) for the twenty fifth position shall be distributed to the Selection Committee during the month of November for the purpose of the selection of 15 Modern-Era Nominees. The 16th, 17th, and 18th finalists are the recommend-ed candidates of the Seniors and Contributors Committees, that on alternating years present one or two nominees to the Selection Committee.

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In advance of both meetings, each selector is provided with detailed biographical information on the candidates.

Seniors Committee members are assisted during their annual meeting by two Hall of Fame consul-tants, chosen by the Hall’s President, who were con-temporaries of the majority of the nominees. The consultants offer only their opinions and are not entitled to vote. After each candidate is discussed thoroughly, the consultants are excused from the meeting. Additional discussion is conducted fol-lowed by a series of reduction votes that results in the naming of the Senior Nominee(s).

Contributors Committee members are also assist-ed during their annual meeting by two consultants and follow the same guidelines as described above for the Seniors Committee consultants.

Although the Senior Nominee(s) and Contributor Nominee(s) will be presented to the full Selection Committee as finalists, their election to the Hall of Fame is not automatic. The Senior Nominee(s) and Contributor Nominee(s) must receive the same min-imum 80% of the vote as a Modern-Era candidate to be elected.

Is a New Hall of Fame Member Enshrined as a Member of a Team?

Obviously, teams take great pride in the accom-plishments of individuals who have been a part of their organization. Often individual teams and even the Hall of Fame will list enshrinees according to the team or teams on which they spent a significant period of time. An enshrinee, however, is not asked to “declare,” nor does the Hall of Fame “choose” a team under which a new member is enshrined. When elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, an individual is recognized for accomplishments as a player, coach, or contributor.

In advance of the Hall of Fame Selection Meeting in February, the selectors are provided detailed biographies on each of the 18 finalists. At the annu-al meeting on “Selection Saturday,” each finalist is thoroughly discussed by the committee before a series of reduction votes are taken. First, the senior candidate(s) and Contributor candidate(s) are discussed and voted on for election. They must receive the same 80 percent affirmative vote as the Modern-Era candidates. Next, there is a vote that reduces the Modern-Era finalists list from 15 to 10. Following that, a vote is taken to reduce the list from 10 to 5 names. The five remaining candidates for Hall of Fame election are then voted on individ-ually (yes or no) for membership.

In order to be elected a finalist must receive a minimum of 80% of the vote. All ballots are col-lected and counted by the firm Deloitte & Touche. No vote totals are announced – only the winners of the various reduction ballots are revealed to the selectors and the Hall’s representatives.

How Are Senior and Contributor Candidates Chosen?

To assure that older players, whose active careers have been completed at least 25 years, as well as those individuals who contributed to the game in ways other than playing and coaching will be considered along with the Modern-Era players and coaches, a Seniors Committee and a Contributors Committee, have been established. Each of these committees are made up of nine veteran members of the overall Selection Committee.

Like the full Committee, the members of the Seniors Committee and the Contributors Committee are provided a preliminary list of eligible nominees. The list, which is compiled and mailed to the selectors, includes carry-over nominations from the previous year, first-time eligible candidates, and nominations from any outside source.

By way of a mail ballot, the Senior Committee members reduce the list to 15 Senior Nominee final-ists. The Contributors Committee reduces their list to 10 Contributor Nominee finalists. Five members of the nine-man Seniors Committee, selected on a rotating basis, are designated to attend the annual Seniors Committee meeting held in Canton, where they are charged with the responsibility of nominat-ing candidate(s) from that list to be among the 18 finalists for Hall of Fame election. The same pro-cedure is followed by the Contributors Committee who also meet annually in Canton.

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ELIGIBILITY CHARTA player or coach must not have played or coached for five full seasons before he is eligible for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The chart below can be used as a quick reference to determine when a player or coach will be, was, or is first eligible for the Hall of Fame. For instance, 2014 enshrinee Andre Reed last played in 2000. Therefore, he was first eligible for the Class of 2006. Counting upward from 2006, one can determine that he was elected in his ninth year of eligibility.

First Year of Eligibility Last Season Played(Class Year)2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20182023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20172022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20162021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20152020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20142019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20132018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20122017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20112016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20102015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20092014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20082013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20072012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20062011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20052010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20042009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20032008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20022007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20012006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20002005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19992004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19982003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19972002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19962001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19952000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19941999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19931998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19921997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19911996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19901995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19891994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19881993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19871992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986

SENIOR FINALISTSHere is a look at the year-by-year senior finalists. Those elected are indicated in caps.

1972 – ACE PARKER 1973 – Ole Haugsrud1974 – TONY CANADEO1975 – No senior candidate selected.1976 – RAY FLAHERTY1977 – BILL WILLIS1978 – TUFFY LEEMANS1979 – Marshall Goldberg1980 – Lou Creekmur1981 – RED BADGRO1982 – GEORGE MUSSO1983 – Mac Speedie1984 – ARNIE WEINMEISTER1985 – FRANK GATSKI1986 – DOAK WALKER1987 – JOHN HENRY JOHNSON1988 – Lou Rymkus1989 – Henry Jordan1990 – BOB ST. CLAIR1991 – STAN JONES1992 – Willie Galimore1993 – Dick Stanfel1994 – LEROY KELLY1995 – HENRY JORDAN1996 – LOU CREEKMUR1997 – Jerry Kramer1998 – TOMMY McDONALD1999 – BILLY SHAW2000 – DAVE WILCOX2001 – NICK BUONICONTI2002 – GEORGE ALLEN2003 – HANK STRAM2004 – BOB BROWN, Bob Hayes2005 – BENNY FRIEDMAN, FRITZ POLLARD2006 – JOHN MADDEN, RAYFIELD WRIGHT2007 – GENE HICKERSON, CHARLIE SANDERS2008 – Marshall Goldberg, EMMITT THOMAS2009 – BOB HAYES, Claude Humphrey2010 – DICK LeBEAU, FLOYD LITTLE2011 – CHRIS HANBURGER, LES RICHTER2012 – JACK BUTLER, Dick Stanfel2013 – CURLEY CULP, DAVE ROBINSON2014 – RAY GUY, CLAUDE HUMPHREY2015 – MICK TINGELHOFF2016 – KEN STABLER, DICK STANFEL2017 – KENNY EASLEY

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TROY AIKMAN Enshrined in 2006(Oklahoma, UCLA) Quarterback 6-4, 2191989-2000 Dallas CowboysTroy Kenneth Aikman ... Cowboys’ first-round draft pick (1st player overall), 1989 ... Led team to three Super Bowl wins ... Winningest starting quarterback of 1990s with 90 of 94 career wins occurring in the decade ... Held or tied 47 Dallas passing records ...Posted 13 regular season and four playoff 300-yard passing games ... Named to six Pro Bowls, All-Pro 1993, All-NFC Second Team 1994, 1995 ... Born November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California.

HERB ADDERLEY Enshrined in 1980(Michigan State) Cornerback 6-0, 2051961-69 Green Bay Packers, 1970-72 Dallas CowboysHerbert A. Adderley ... First-round draft pick, 1961, as offensive back ... Switched to cornerback late in rookie season ... Played in five NFL, two NFC title games, four Super Bowls ... Had 60-yard TD inter-ception in Super Bowl II ... All-NFL five times, played in five Pro Bowls, seven College All-Star games ...Career record: 48 interceptions for 1,046 yards, 7 TDs; 120 kickoff returns for 3,080 yards, 2 TDs ...Born June 8, 1939, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

*Other major pro leagues that rivaled the NFL. 1926 American Football League; 1936-37 American Football League; 1946-49 All-America Football Conference.

Players nominated as Senior Finalist twice

Lou Creekmur - 1980, 1996Marshall Goldberg - 1979, 2008

Bob Hayes - 2004, 2009Claude Humphrey - 2009, 2014

Henry Jordan - 1989, 1995Dick Stanfel - 1993, 2012, 2016

CONTRIBUTOR FINALISTSHere is a look at the year-by-year contributor finalists. Those elected are indicated in caps.

2015 – BILL POLIAN, RON WOLF2016 – EDWARD DeBARTOLO, JR.2017 – JERRY JONES, Paul Tagliabue

The selection of a senior finalist, known as

the old-timer candidate until 1990, was added to the process in 1972. In 1990, Bob St. Clair semi-

seriously stated he didn’t like being called an “old-timer.” The Hall reacted to his “complaint” and

the term was changed to “senior.”


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GEORGE ALLEN Enshrined in 2002(Alma, Eastern Michigan, Marquette, Michigan) Coach1966-1970 Los Angeles Rams, 1971-77 Washington RedskinsGeorge Herbert Allen ... Ranked 10th all-time in coaching victories at time of retirement ... Had overall record of 118-54-5 ... Adopted “Future is Now” theme, made 131 trades in career ... Never had a losing season in 12 years as NFL head coach ... Named Coach of the Year, 1967, 1971 ... Born April 29, 1918, in Detroit, Michigan ... Died Decem-ber 31, 1990, at age of 72.

LARRY ALLEN Enshrined in 2013(Sonoma State, Butte Junior College) Guard-Tackle 6-3, 3251994-2005 Dallas Cowboys, 2006-07 San Francisco 49ersLarry Christopher Allen ... Drafted by Cowboys in 2nd round (46th player overall) in 1994 … Versatile, played every position on offensive line except center during 12 seasons with Dallas … Led way for Cowboys and 49ers single-season rushing records (Emmitt Smith in 1996 and Frank Gore in 2006) … Named first-team All-Pro seven straight years … First-team All-NFC six times … Elected to 11 Pro Bowls … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Teams of 1990s and 2000s … Born November 27, 1971 in Los Angeles, California.

MARCUS ALLEN Enshrined in 2003(Southern California) Running Back 6-2, 2101982-1992 Los Angeles Raiders, 1993-97 Kansas City ChiefsMarcus LeMarr Allen ... Selected by Raiders in first round, 1982 draft ... 1981 Heisman Trophy winner ... NFL Rookie of the Year, 1982 ... Super Bowl XVIII MVP ... NFL MVP in 1985 ... First player in NFL history to rush for 10,000-plus yards and catch passes for 5,000 more ... Career totals: 12,243 yards rushing, 5,411 yards receiving, 145 TDs ... All-Pro 1982, 1985 ... All-AFC four times ... Named to six Pro Bowls ... Born March 26, 1960, in San Diego, California.

LANCE ALWORTH Enshrined in 1978(Arkansas) Flanker 6-0, 1841962-1970 San Diego Chargers, 1971-72 Dallas CowboysLance Dwight Alworth ... 1961 Arkansas All-Ameri-can ... First AFL star to be enshrined ... All-AFL seven times, 1963-1969 ... Played in seven AFL All-Star games ... Caught passes in 96 straight games ... AFL receiving leader three years ... Scored first Dallas TD in Super Bowl VI win ... Nicknamed “Bambi” for smooth, graceful, spectacular moves ... Career re-cord: 542 receptions, 10,266 yards, 85 TDs ... Born August 3, 1940, in Houston, Texas.

MORTEN ANDERSEN Enshrined in 2017(Michigan State) Kicker 6-2, 218 1982-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-2000, 2006-07 Atlanta Falcons, 2001 New York Giants, 2002-03 Kansas City Chiefs, 2004 Minnesota VikingsMorten Andersen ... Fourth round pick of the Saints in 1982 … Scored more than 90 points 22 times … Topped 100 points in 14 seasons … All-Time leading scorer for Saints and Falcons … All-Pro five times … Voted to seven Pro Bowls … NFL All-Decade Teams of the 1980s and 1990s … First player to kick three 50-yard field goals in same game, 1995 ... Scored 2,544 points via 565 field goals, 849 extra points … Born August 19, 1960 in Struer, Denmark.

DOUG ATKINS Enshrined in 1982(Tennessee) Defensive End 6-8, 2571953-54 Cleveland Browns, 1955-1966 Chicago Bears, 1967-69 New Orleans SaintsDouglas Leon Atkins ... All-American tackle at Tennessee ... Browns No. 1 draft pick, 1953 ...Ring-leader of powerful Bears defensive units for 12 years ... Exceptionally strong, agile, earned legendary acclaim as devastating pass rusher ...Often leap-frogged blockers to get at passer ...Scrimmage-line regular for then-record 17 years, 205 games ... All-NFL four years ... Played in eight Pro Bowls ... Born May 8, 1930, in Humboldt, Ten-nessee ... Died December 30, 2015, at age of 85.

MORRIS (RED) BADGRO Enshrined in 1981(Southern California) End 6-0, 1911927-28 New York Yankees, 1930-35 New York Giants, 1936 Brooklyn DodgersMorris Hiram Badgro ... Three-sport star at USC ...Rookie with Red Grange-led 1927 Yankees ... In pro baseball with St. Louis Browns two years, returned to NFL, 1930 ... Superior defender, excellent blocker, big-play receiver ... Tied for NFL pass-re-ceiving title, 1934 ... First- or second-team All-NFL 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934 ... Scored first TD in NFL championship game series, 1933 ... Oldest player ever elected to Hall at the time... Born December 1, 1902, in Orillia, Washington ... Died July 13, 1998, at age of 95.

LEM BARNEY Enshrined in 1992(Jackson State) Cornerback 6-0, 1881967-1977 Detroit LionsLemuel Jackson Barney ... Second-round draft pick, 1967 ... NFL interception co-leader, defensive Rook-ie of Year, 1967... Fifth cornerback to enter Hall ...Returned kicks, emergency punter ... Career record: 1,077 yards on 56 interceptions, 1,312 yards on punt returns, 1,274 yards on kickoff returns ...Scored 11 career touchdowns ... In seven Pro Bowls, All-NFL/NFC four times ... Born September 8, 1945, in Gulfport, Mississippi.


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CLIFF BATTLES Enshrined in 1968(West Virginia Wesleyan) Halfback 6-1, 1951932/1933-36/1937 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/ Washington RedskinsClifford Franklin Battles ... Phi Beta Kappa scholar, triple-threat grid star at West Virginia Wesleyan ...NFL rushing champ, 1932, 1937 ... All-NFL choice, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937 ... Six-year career rushing - 3,511 yards ... First to gain over 200 yards in one game, 1933 ... Scored three spectacular TDs in division-clinching win over Giants, 1937 ...Retired after 1937 season when salary was frozen at $3,000 ... Born May 1, 1910, in Akron, Ohio ...Died April 28, 1981, at age of 70.

SAMMY BAUGH Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Texas Christian) Quarterback 6-2, 1821937-1952 Washington RedskinsSammy Adrian Baugh ... Two-time TCU All-Amer-ican ... No. 1 draft choice, 1937 ... Split career between tailback, T-quarterback ... Premier passer who influenced great offensive revolution ... All-NFL seven years ... NFL passing, punting, interception champ, 1943 ... Six-time NFL passing leader ...Career records: 21,886 yards, 187 TDs passing, 45.1-yard punting average, 31 interceptions ... Born March 17, 1914, in Temple, Texas ... Died Decem-ber 17, 2008, at age of 94.

CHUCK BEDNARIK Enshrined in 1967(Pennsylvania) Center-Linebacker 6-3, 2331949-1962 Philadelphia EaglesCharles Philip Bednarik ... Two-time Pennsylvania All-American ... Eagles’ bonus draft choice, 1949 ... NFL’s last “iron man” star ... Rugged, durable, bulldozing blocker, bone-jarring tackler ... Missed only three games in 14 years ... Nine times All-NFL ... Played in eight Pro Bowls, MVP in 1954 game ... Named NFL’s all-time center, 1969 ... Played 58 minutes, made gamesaving tackle, 1960 NFL title game ... Born May 1, 1925, in Bethlehem, Pennsyl-vania. Died March 21, 2015, at age of 89.

BERT BELL Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Pennsylvania) Commissioner-Owner1933-1940 Philadelphia Eagles; 1941-46 Pittsburgh Steelers; 1946-1959 National Football League De Benneville Bell ... Weathered heavy financial losses as Eagles owner, 1933-1940, Steelers co-owner, 1941-1946 ... Built NFL image to unprecedented heights as commissioner, 1946-1959 ... Generalled NFL’s war with AAFC ... Set up far-sighted television policies ... Established strong anti-gambling controls ... Recognized NFL Players Association ... Born February 25, 1895, in Philadel-phia, Pennsylvania ... Died October 11, 1959, at age of 64.

BOBBY BELL Enshrined in 1983(Minnesota) Linebacker-Defensive End 6-4, 2281963-1974 Kansas City ChiefsBobby Lee Bell ... All-state prep quarterback, All-American tackle at Minnesota ... Big early prize in AFL-NFL war ... All-AFL/AFC nine times ...All-time AFL choice, 1969 ... Extremely versatile, determined, rugged, fast, smart ... Played in last six AFL All-Star games, first three AFC-NFC Pro Bowls ... Scored nine career touchdowns, one on onside kickoff return, two on fumble returns ... Had 26 interceptions for 479 yards, six TDs ... Born June 17, 1940, in Shelby, North Carolina.

RAYMOND BERRY Enshrined in 1973(Southern Methodist) End 6-2, 1871955-1967 Baltimore ColtsRaymond Emmett Berry ... Formed exceptional pass-catch team with Johnny Unitas ... Caught then-record 631 passes for 9,275 yards, 68 touch-downs ... All-NFL in 1958, 1959, 1960 ... Elected to six Pro Bowl games ... Set NFL title game mark with 12 catches for 178 yards in 1958 overtime game ... Colts’ 20th-round future choice in 1954 ... Born February 27, 1933, in Corpus Christi, Texas.

ELVIN BETHEA Enshrined in 2003(North Carolina A&T) Defensive End 6-2, 2601968-1983 Houston OilersElvin Lamont Bethea ... Oilers’ third-round draft pick, 1968 ... At time of retirement, held three team records relating to service: most seasons (16), most career regular season games played (210), most consecutive regular season games played (135) ...Although not an official NFL statistic until 1982, unofficial 105-career sack total still ranks as team best, as are the 16 sacks in 1973 ... Selected to play in eight Pro Bowls ... All-AFC and All-Pro (second team) four times ... Born March 1, 1946, in Trenton, New Jersey.

JEROME BETTIS Enshrined in 2015(Notre Dame) Running Back 5-11, 2431993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh SteelersJerome Abram Bettis … Selected by Rams in 1st round (10th player overall) in 1993 … Earned Rook-ie of Year honors ... Finished second in rushing, third in total yards from scrimmage first season ...Leading rusher for Rams three seasons, Steelers eight times … Eight 1,000-plus yard seasons tied for third-best in NFL history at retirement … His 13,662 ranked fifth all-time in career rushing yards … Six Pro Bowls … All-Pro: 1993, 1996; All-Pro second-team 1997 … Born February 16, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan.


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CHARLES BIDWILL, SR. Enshrined in 1967(Loyola of Chicago) Owner1933-1946 Chicago CardinalsCharles W. Bidwill, Sr. ... Purchased Cardinals’ franchise, 1933 ... Staunch faith in NFL stood as guiding light during dark depression years ... Dealt AAFC most stunning blow with $100,000 signing of Charley Trippi, 1947 ... Built famous “Dream Back-field” but died before it could bring him a Cardinals championship ... Financial help saved Bears’ own-ership for George Halas, 1932 ... Born September 16, 1895, in Chicago, Illinois ... Died April 19, 1947, at age of 51.

FRED BILETNIKOFF Enshrined in 1988(Florida State) Wide Receiver 6-1, 1901965-1978 Oakland RaidersFrederick S. Biletnikoff ... Florida State All-Ameri-can ... No. 2 draft pick, 1965 ... Career record: 589 receptions, 8,974 yards, 76 TDs ... Had 40 or more catches 10 straight years ... Durable with fluid moves, deceptive speed, great hands ... All-AFL/AFC four times ... 1971 NFL receiving champion ...Played in two AFL All-Star games, four AFC-NFC Pro Bowls, eight AFL/AFC title games, two Super Bowls ... MVP in Super Bowl XI ... Born February 23, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania.

GEORGE BLANDA Enshrined in 1981(Kentucky) Quarterback-Kicker 6-2, 2151949 Chicago Bears, 1950 Baltimore Colts, 1950-58 Chicago Bears, 1960-66 Houston Oilers, 1967-1975 Oakland RaidersGeorge Frederick Blanda ... Famous for last-min-ute heroics in five straight 1970 games ... Scored then-record 2,002 points ... Held or tied for 21 title game, 16 regular-season marks ... Passed for 7 TDs one game, 36 in season, 1961 ... 1961 AFL, 1970 AFC Player of the Year ... Career passing totals: 4,007 attempts, 26,920 yards, 236 TDs ...26-season, 340-game career longest ever at time of retirement ... Played until age 48 ... Born Septem-ber 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania ... Died September 27, 2010, at age of 83.

MEL BLOUNT Enshrined in 1989(Southern University) Cornerback 6-3, 2051970-1983 Pittsburgh SteelersMelvin Cornell Blount ... Third-round draft pick, 1970 ... Prototype cornerback of his era with superior speed, strength, intelligence ... All-Pro four years ... NFL Defensive MVP, 1975 ... Started in four Super Bowl victories ... Five Pro Bowls, 200 of 201 regular-season games ... Career totals: 57 intercep-tions, 736 yards, 13 opponents’ fumble recoveries ... Had key interception in Super Bowl IX ... Born April 10, 1948, in Vidalia, Georgia.

TERRY BRADSHAW Enshrined in 1989(Louisiana Tech) Quarterback 6-3, 2151970-1983 Pittsburgh SteelersTerry Paxton Bradshaw ... First player in NFL draft, 1970 ... Excellent throwing arm, called own plays ...Led Steelers to eight AFC Central, four Super Bowl titles ... MVP in Super Bowls XIII, XIV ... Held Super Bowl records: nine TDs, 932 yards; post-season records: 30 TDs, 3,833 yards ... Career stats: 27,989 yards, 212 TDs passing, 2,257 yards, 32 TDs rushing ... NFL MVP, 1978 ... Born September 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana.

DERRICK BROOKS Enshrined in 2014(Florida State) Linebacker 6-0, 2321995-2008 Tampa Bay BuccaneersDerrick Dewan Brooks ... Selected by Buccaneers in 1st round (28th player overall) … Never missed game in career … Earned All-Rookie honors … Elected to 11 Pro Bowls … In 1997, led Bucs to first postseason appearance since 1981 ... NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year, 2002 … Helped Tampa Bay post top defense in NFL twice, NFC five times … Named All-Pro six times, All-NFC eight times … Selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born April 18, 1973 in Pensacola, Florida.

BOB (THE BOOMER) BROWNEnshrined in 2004(Nebraska) Tackle 6-4, 280 1964-68 Philadelphia Eagles, 1969-1970 Los Ange-les Rams, 1971-73 Oakland RaidersRobert Stanford Brown ... First-round draft pick (2nd overall), 1964 draft ... Aggressive blocker who utilized great size and strength ... Battled knee injury for much of career ... Named first-team All-NFL seven times ... Earned NFL/NFC offensive lineman of the year three times ... Elected to six Pro Bowls – three with Eagles, two with Rams, and one with Raiders ... Named to the NFL’s All-Decade team of the 1960s ... Born December 8, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio.

JIM BROWN Enshrined in 1971(Syracuse) Fullback 6-2, 2321957-1965 Cleveland BrownsJames Nathaniel Brown ... Syracuse All-American, 1956 ... Browns’ No. 1 draft pick, 1957 ... Awesome runner, led NFL rushers eight years ... All-NFL eight of nine years ... NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1957, 1958 and 1965 ... Rookie of the Year, 1957 ... Played in nine straight Pro Bowls ... Career marks: 12,312 yards rushing, 262 receptions, 15,459 combined net yards, 756 points scored ... Born February 17, 1936, in St. Simons, Georgia.


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PAUL BROWN Enshrined in 1967(Miami - OH) Coach1946-1962 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL)Paul Eugene Brown ... Exceptionally successful coach at all levels of football ... Organized Browns in AAFC, 1946 ... Built great Cleveland dynasty with 167-53-8 record, four AAFC titles, three NFL crowns, only one losing season in 17 years ... A revolutionary innovator with many coaching “firsts” to his credit ... Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame before Cincinnati Bengals tenure began ... Born September 7, 1908 in Norwalk, Ohio ... Died August 5, 1991, at age of 82.

ROOSEVELT BROWN Enshrined in 1975 (Morgan State) Tackle 6-3, 2551953-1965 New York GiantsRoosevelt Brown, Jr. ... Black All-American at Morgan State, 1951-1952 ... Giants’ 27th pick in 1953 draft ... Joined Giants as green 20-year old ...Quickly won starting role, held it for 13 seasons ...Excellent downfield blocker, classic pass protector, fast, mobile ... All-NFL eight straight years, 1956-1963 ... Played in nine Pro Bowl games ... Named NFL’s Lineman of Year, 1956 ... Born October 20, 1932, in Charlottesville, Virginia ... Died June 9, 2004, at age of 71.

TIM BROWN Enshrined in 2015(Notre Dame) Wide Receiver/Kick Returner/Punt Returner 6-0, 1951988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay BuccaneersTimothy Donell Brown … Heisman Trophy Winner … Selected by Raiders in 1st round (6th player overall) of 1988 draft … Set Raiders franchise records for receptions, receiving yards, and punt return yards … At time of retirement his 14,934 receiving yards were second-highest total in NFL history; 1,094 receptions were 3rd; and 100 touchdown catches were tied for 3rd … Total of 19,682 combined net yards, 5th all-time at time of retirement … Voted to Pro Bowl nine times … Born July 22, 1966 in Dallas, Texas.

WILLIE BROWN Enshrined in 1984(Grambling) Cornerback 6-1, 1951963-66 Denver Broncos, 1967-1978 Oakland RaidersWilliam Ferdie Brown ... Undrafted, cut by Oilers, joined 1963 Broncos, All-AFL in second season ...Traded to Raiders, 1967 ... Fast, mobile, aggressive ... All-AFL/AFC seven times ... All-time AFL team, 1969 ... Played in five AFL All-Star games, four AFC-NFC Pro Bowls, nine AFL/AFC title games, two Super Bowls ... Career totals: 54 interceptions, 472 yards, two TDs ... Scored on 75-yard interception, Super Bowl XI ... Born December 2, 1940, in Yazoo City, Mississippi.

JUNIOUS (BUCK) BUCHANAN Enshrined in 1990(Grambling) Defensive Tackle 6-7, 2701963-1975 Kansas City ChiefsJunious Buchanan ... NAIA All-American at Gram-bling ... First player selected in 1963 AFL Draft ...Possessed speed, size, determination, durability ... Missed only one game in 13 years ... Excelled at intimidating passer, batted down 16 passes, 1967 ... Four-time All-AFL, All-AFC in 1970, 1971 ... Led Chiefs defensive efforts in Super Bowl I, IV ... Played in six AFL All-Star games, two AFC-NFC Pro Bowls ...Born September 10, 1940, in Gainesville, Alabama ... Died July 16, 1992, at age of 51.

NICK BUONICONTI Enshrined in 2001(Notre Dame) Linebacker 5-11, 2201962-68 Boston Patriots, 1969-1974, 1976 Miami DolphinsNicholas Anthony Buoniconti ... Thirteenth-round AFL draft pick, 1962 ... Made immediate impact with Patriots ... Played in five AFL All-Star Games with Patriots, one with Dolphins ... Following AFL-NFL merger, named to two Pro Bowls ... Driving force behind Miami’s famed “No-Name Defense”...Played in three Super Bowls ... Named first team All-AFL/AFC eight times ... Voted to All-Time AFL team, 1969 ... Born December 15, 1940, in Spring-field, Massachusetts.

DICK BUTKUS Enshrined in 1979(Illinois) Middle Linebacker 6-3, 2451965-1973 Chicago BearsRichard Marvin Butkus ... Two-time Illinois All-American ... First-round draft pick, 1965 ...Exceptional defensive star with speed, quickness, instinct, strength ... Great leader, tremendous com-petitor, adept at forcing fumbles ... Had 22 lifetime interceptions, 25 opponent fumble recoveries ...Serious knee injury ended brilliant career ... All-NFL six years ... In eight straight Pro Bowls ... Born December 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois.

JACK BUTLER Enshrined in 2012(St. Bonaventure) Cornerback 6-1, 2001951-59 Pittsburgh SteelersJohn Bradshaw Butler ... Free agent signee with Steelers, 1951 … Intercepted five passes as rookie … Record-tying four interceptions vs. Redskins, Dec.13, 1953 … Set then record with two interception returns for TDs, 1954 … Retired as the game’s sec-ond all-time leading interceptor … 52 career picks for 827 yards, 4 TDs … Named to four Pro Bowls … First-team All-NFL three straight seasons … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1950s … Born November 12, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ...Died May 11, 2013, at age of 85.


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EARL CAMPBELL Enshrined in 1991(Texas) Running Back 5-11, 2321978-1984 Houston Oilers, 1984-85 New Orleans SaintsEarl Christian Campbell ... First player taken in 1978 NFL Draft ... Texas All-American, Heisman Trophy winner ... NFL rushing champion, Player of Year, All-Pro, Pro Bowl choice, 1978, 1979, 1980 ... Career high 1,934 yards rushing including four 200-yard rushing games, 1980 ... Career stats: 9,407 yards, 74 TDs rushing, 121 receptions, 806 yards ... Played in five Pro Bowls... Born March 29, 1955, in Tyler, Texas.

TONY CANADEO Enshrined in 1974(Gonzaga) Halfback 5-11, 1901941-44, 1946-1952 Green Bay PackersAnthony Robert Canadeo ... Gonzaga Little All-American, 1939 ... Multi-talented two-way performer ... Averaged 75 yards all categories in 116 NFL games ... Led Packers air game, 1943 ...Used as heavy-duty runner on return from service, 1946 ... Became third back to pass 1,000-yard mark in one season, 1949 ... All-NFL, 1943, 1949 ... Career record: 4,197 yards rushing, 1,642 yards passing, 186 points, 69 pass receptions ... Born May 5, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois ... Died November 29, 2003 at age of 84.

JOE CARR Charter Enshrinee, 1963(No College) League President1921-1939 National Football LeagueJoseph Francis Carr ... Sportswriter, promoter who founded Columbus Panhandles team, 1904 ... NFL co-organizer, 1920 ... NFL president, 1921-1939 ...Gave NFL stability, integrity with rigid enforcement of rules ... Introduced standard player’s contract ... Barred use of collegians in NFL play ... Worked tirelessly to interest financially-capable new owners ... Born October 23, 1879, in Columbus, Ohio ...Died May 20, 1939, at age of 59.

HARRY CARSON Enshrined in 2006(South Carolina State) Linebacker 6-2, 237 1976-1988 New York GiantsHarry Donald Carson ... Giants’ fourth-round draft pick, 1976 draft ... Became Giants’ starting middle linebacker halfway through rookie season ... Earned All-Rookie honors ... Led Giants defenders in tackles five seasons ... Ferocious run stopper ... Had 14 career fumble recoveries ... Selected to nine Pro Bowls, including seven straight (1982-1988) ... All-Pro (first-team) 1981, 1984; Second-team All-Pro five times ... All-NFC five times ... Born November 26, 1953, in Florence, South Carolina.

CRIS CARTER Enshrined in 2013(Ohio State) Wide Receiver 6-3, 202 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minneso-ta Vikings, 2002 Miami DolphinsChristopher Darin Carter ... Fourth round pick by Philadelphia in the 1987 Supplemental Draft ...Durable, played full 16-game schedule 13 of 16 seasons ... Recorded eight straight 1,000-yard seasons ... Caught 70-plus passes in 10 seasons ...Scored 130 career touchdowns, amassed 1,101 receptions - both second most ever at time of retirement ... Had 100-yard receiving games 42 times ... Selected to eight Pro Bowls (1994-2001) ...Named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s ... Born November 25, 1965, in Troy, Ohio.

DAVE CASPER Enshrined in 2002(Notre Dame) Tight End 6-4, 2401974-1980/1984 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1980-83 Houston Oilers, 1983 Minnesota VikingsDavid John Casper ... Raiders’ second-round draft pick, 1974 ... Nicknamed “The Ghost,” earned start-ing tight end spot in 1976, finished season with im-pressive 53 catches for 691 yards, 10 touchdowns ... Named All-Pro and All-AFC four consecutive years, 1976-1979 ... Outstanding blocker as well as receiver ... Career record: 378 receptions, 5,216 yards, 52 touchdowns ... Named to five Pro Bowls ... Born February 2, 1952 in Bemidji, Minnesota.

GUY CHAMBERLIN Enshrined in 1965(Nebraska) End-Coach 6-2, 1961919 Canton Bulldogs (pre-NFL), 1920-21 Decatur/Chicago Staleys, 1922-23 Canton Bulldogs, 1924 Cleveland Bulldogs, 1925-26 Frankford Yellowjack-ets, 1927-28 Chicago CardinalsBerlin Guy Chamberlin ... Legendary grid hero at Nebraska ... Became premier end of the NFL in the 1920s ... Extremely-durable two-way performer ... Player-coach of four NFL championship teams: 1922-1923 Canton Bulldogs, 1924 Cleveland Bulldogs, 1926 Frankford Yellowjackets ... Six-year coaching record 58-16-7 for a remarkable .759 per-centage ... Born January 16, 1894, in Blue Springs, Nebraska ... Died April 4, 1967, at age of 73.

JACK CHRISTIANSEN Enshrined in 1970(Colorado State) Safety 6-1, 2051951-58 Detroit LionsJohn Leroy Christiansen ... Left safety stalwart on three title teams ... All-NFL six straight years, 1952-1957 ... Played in five Pro Bowls ... Formidable defender, return specialist ... Foes’ standard rule: “Don’t pass in his area, don’t punt to him” ... NFL interception leader, 1953, co-leader in 1957 ...Career marks: 46 steals for 717 yards, three TDs ...85 punt returns for 1,084 yards, eight TDs ... Born December 20, 1928, in Sublette, Kansas ... Died June 29, 1986, at age of 57.


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EARL (DUTCH) CLARK Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Colorado College) Quarterback 6-0, 1851931-32/1934-38 Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit LionsEarl Harry Clark ... Colorado College All-Ameri-can, 1928 ... Called signals, played tailback, did everything superbly well... Quiet, quick-thinking, exceptional team leader ... NFL’s last dropkicking specialist ... All-NFL six of seven years ... NFL scoring champ three years ... Generalled Lions to 1935 NFL title ... Scored 354 points on 42 TDs, 72 PATs, 10 FGs ... Player-coach final two seasons ... Born Octo-ber 11, 1906, in Fowler, Colorado ... Died August 5, 1978, at age of 71.

GEORGE CONNOR Enshrined in 1975(Holy Cross, Notre Dame) Tackle-Linebacker 6-3, 2401948-1955 Chicago BearsGeorge Leo Connor ... All-American at both Holy Cross, Notre Dame ... New York Giants’ No. 1 draft pick, 1946 ... Rights traded to Boston Yanks and then to Bears ... All-NFL at three positions - offen-sive tackle, defensive tackle, linebacker ... All-NFL five years ... Two-way performer throughout career ... First of big, fast, agile linebackers ... Exceptional at diagnosing enemy plays ... Played in four Pro Bowl games, 1950-1953 ... Born January 21, 1925, in Chi-cago, Illinois ... Died March 31, 2003, at age of 78.

JIMMY CONZELMAN Enshrined in 1964(Washington of St. Louis) Quarterback-Coach-Owner 6-0, 1751920 Decatur Staleys, 1921-22 Rock Island Inde-pendents, 1922-24 Milwaukee Badgers, 1925-26 Detroit Panthers, 1927-1930 Providence Steam Roller, 1940-42, 1946-48 Chicago CardinalsJames Gleason Conzelman ... Multi-talented ath-lete, editor, executive, songwriter, orator ... Began NFL career with Staleys, 1920 ... Player-coach of four NFL teams in the 1920s, including 1928 cham-pion Providence ... Player-coach-owner of Detroit team, 1925-1926 ... Knee injury ended 10-year play-ing career, 1929 ... Coached Cardinals to 1947 NFL, 1948 division crowns ... Born March 6, 1898, in St.Louis, Missouri ... Died July 31, 1970, at age of 72.

LOU CREEKMUR Enshrined in 1996(William & Mary) Tackle-Guard 6-4, 2461950-59 Detroit LionsLouis Creekmur ... No. 2 draft pick, 1950 ... Pri-marily an offensive lineman, used on defense in short-yardage situations ... Flamboyant, versatile, strong blocker ... Workhorse, played in 165 straight games, 1950-1958 (includes preseason, regular season and playoffs) ... All-NFL guard, 1951, 1952 ...All-NFL tackle, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957 ... Selected for eight Pro Bowls, twice as guard, six times as tackle ... Played on three Lions NFL title teams ...Born January 22, 1927, in Hopelawn, New Jersey ...Died July 5, 2009, at age of 82.

LARRY CSONKA Enshrined in 1987(Syracuse) Fullback 6-3, 2371968-1974, 1979 Miami Dolphins, 1976-78 New York GiantsLawrence Richard Csonka ... Syracuse All-American, 1967 ... No. 1 draft pick, 1968 ... Powerhouse run-ner, excellent blocker, receiver ... Only 21 fumbles in 1,891 carries ... Surpassed 1000 yards rushing three seasons ... Four-time All-AFC, picked for five Pro Bowls ... All-Pro 1971, 1972, 1973 ... MVP in Super Bowl VIII ... Made great comeback with 1979 Dolphins ... Career stats: 8,081 yards rushing, 106 receptions, 68 touchdowns ... Born December 25, 1946, in Stow, Ohio.

CURLEY CULP Enshrined in 2013(Arizona State) Defensive Tackle 6-2, 2651968-1974 Kansas City Chiefs, 1974-1980 Houston Oilers, 1980-81 Detroit LionsCurley Culp ... Selected in 2nd round (31st player overall) in 1968 draft by Broncos … Traded during training camp and became key member of KC defense that guided team to Super Bowl IV win two seasons later … Leader of 1975 Oilers, helped team to first winning season in eight years and just sec-ond in 13 seasons … Named NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Pro, 1975 … First- or second-team All-AFC five times … Six Pro Bowls … Born March 10, 1946 in Yuma, Arizona.

AL DAVIS Enshrined in 1992(Wittenberg, Syracuse) Coach-Owner-Commissioner1963-65 Oakland Raiders, 1966 American Football League, 1966-2011 Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersAllen Davis ... As AFL commissioner, forced quick merger with NFL, 1966 ... Davis-led Raiders had best record in pro sports, 1963-1991, won Super Bowls XI, XV, XVIII ... AFL Coach of the Year, 1963 ...Only person to serve in pros as personnel assistant, scout, assistant coach, head coach, general man-ager, commissioner, team owner/chief executive officer ... Born July 4, 1929, in Brockton, Massachu-setts ... Died October 8, 2011, at age of 82.

Only two tandems of Hall of Famers who were in inducted in the same class, played together in college and were drafted into the NFL in the same year.

*Russ Grimm & Rickey Jackson - enshrined in 2010; drafted in 1981 out of University of Pittsburgh.

*Gino Marchetti & Ollie Matson - enshrined in 1972; drafted in 1952 out of University of San Francisco.


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TERRELL DAVIS Enshrined in 2017 (Long Beach State, Georgia) 5-11, 2061995-2001 Denver BroncosTerrell Lamar Davis ... Sixth round pick, 1995 ...Increased season rushing totals in each of first four seasons ... Became fourth player in history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, 1998... MVP of Super Bowl XXXII with 157 yards, 3 TDS ... All-Pro three times ... Severe knee injury limited career to 78 games; Career rushing total: 7,607 yards, 60 TDS ...Named to the NFL’s All-Decade Teams of the 1990s ... Born October 28, 1972 in San Diego, California.

WILLIE DAVIS Enshrined in 1981(Grambling) Defensive End 6-3, 2431958-59 Cleveland Browns, 1960-69 Green Bay PackersWilliam Delford Davis ... 15th-round draft pick, 1956 ... Played Army football prior to joining 1958 Browns ... Career turning point came with 1960 trade to Green Bay, where he became a defensive standout ... Had speed, agility, size ... Great team leader, dedicated, intelligent ... All-NFL five seasons ... In five Pro Bowls, six NFL title games, two Super Bowls ... Didn’t miss a game in 12-year, 162-game career. . .Born July 24, 1934, in Lisbon, Louisiana.

DERMONTTI DAWSON Enshrined in 2012(Kentucky) Center 6-2, 2881988-2000 Pittsburgh SteelersDermontti Fara Dawson ... Steelers’ second-round draft pick (44th player overall), 1988 NFL Draft ...Became starting center in 1989 replacing future Hall of Famer Mike Webster ... Named Co-AFC Offensive Lineman of the Year by NFL Players Association, 1993 ... Selected as NFL Alumni Of-fensive Lineman of the Year, 1996 ... Played in 170 consecutive games ... Named first-team All-Pro six consecutive years (1993-1998) ... Selected to play in seven consecutive Pro Bowls (1993-99) ... Born June 17, 1965 in Lexington, Kentucky.

LEN DAWSON Enshrined in 1987(Purdue) Quarterback 6-0, 1901957-59 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1960-61 Cleveland Browns, 1962/1963-1975 Dallas Texans/Kansas City ChiefsLeonard Ray Dawson ... Pittsburgh’s No. 1 draft pick, 1957 ... Led 1962 Texans, 1966, 1969 Chiefs to AFL titles ... AFL Player of Year, 1962 ... Won four AFL passing crowns ... MVP, Super Bowl IV ...Selected to six AFL All-Star games, 1972 Pro Bowl ... Pin-point passer, astute field general ... Career passing stats: 28,711 yards, 239 touchdowns, 82.6 rating ... Rushed for 1,293 yards, 9 TDs ... Born June 20, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio.

FRED DEAN Enshrined in 2008(Louisiana Tech) Defensive End 6-3, 230 1975-1981 San Diego Chargers, 1981-85 San Francisco 49ersFredrick Rudolph Dean ... Selected in the second round in 1975 draft by Chargers ... Played lineback-er in college ... Quickness, speed, strength made him a feared pass rusher ... Career sack total near 100, but unofficial since sacks were not an official NFL statistic until 1982 ... Career best 17.5 sacks, 1983 ... Named All-Pro in 1980 and 1981, All-AFC twice, All-NFC twice ... Name to four Pro Bowls ...Born February 24, 1952 in Arcadia, Louisiana.

EDWARD J. DEBARTOLO, JR. Enshrined in 2016(Notre Dame) Owner1977-2000 San Francisco 49ersEdward John DeBartolo, Jr. … Purchased 49ers, 1977 … Quickly built atmosphere conducive to winning … DeBartolo-led 49ers averaged 13 wins per season, including playoffs, from 1981-1998 (not including strike-shortened ‘82 season) … During De-Bartolo tenure team made 16 playoff appearances; won 13 division titles, played in 10 championship games … 49ers first team to win five Super Bowls (XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIX) … Born November 6, 1946 in Youngstown, Ohio.

JOE DELAMIELLEURE Enshrined in 2003(Michigan State) Guard 6-3, 254 1973-79, 1985 Buffalo Bills, 1980-84 Cleveland BrownsJoseph Michael DeLamielleure ... Selected by Bills in first round, 1973 draft ... All-American at Michigan State ... Won All-Rookie honors ... Durable, played in 185 consecutive games ... Anchored Bills’ famed “Electric Company” offensive line ... Best known as lead blocker for O. J. Simpson, NFL’s first 2000-yard rusher, 1973 ... Selected All-Pro and All-AFC 1975 through 1980 ... Named to six Pro Bowls ... Named to NFL’s 1970s All-Decade Team ... Born March 16, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan.

RICHARD DENT Enshrined in 2011(Tennessee State) Defensive End 6-5, 2651983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francis-co 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadel-phia Eagles Richard Lamar Dent ... Selected by Chicago in eighth round, 1983 draft ... An intimidating player, could speed rush or power rush quarterback ... Amassed 137.5 career sacks ... Recorded double-digit sacks eight seasons ... Led NFC with team record 17.5 sacks, 1984 ... Following year, led NFL with 17 sacks ... Super Bowl XX MVP ... Named first- or second-team All-Pro four times, All-NFC five times ... Selected to four Pro Bowls ... Born December 13, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia.


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ERIC DICKERSON Enshrined in 1999(Southern Methodist) Running Back 6-3, 2201983-87 Los Angeles Rams, 1987-1991 Indianap-olis Colts, 1992 Los Angeles Raiders, 1993 Atlanta FalconsEric Demetric Dickerson ... Rams’ first-round draft pick, second player overall, 1983 draft ... Rushed for NFL-record 2,105 yards, 1984 ... Gained 1,800 or more rushing yards three of first four seasons ... Retired as the second all-time leading rusher with 13,259 yards on 2,996 carries ... Named to six Pro Bowls ... All-Pro five times ... Led the league in rushing three times with Rams, once with Colts ...Born September 2, 1960, in Sealy, Texas.

DAN DIERDORF Enshrined in 1996(Michigan) Tackle 6-3, 2751971-1983 St. Louis CardinalsDaniel Lee Dierdorf ... No. 2 draft pick, 1971 ...Michigan All-American ... Possessed size, speed, quickness, discipline, intelligence, consistency ...Equally effective as passing, rushing blocker ... Right tackle who anchored line that led NFL three years, NFC five years in fewest sacks allowed ... All-Pro five years ... Played in six Pro Bowls ... Named best blocker three years by NFL Players Association. . .Born June 29, 1949, in Canton, Ohio.

MIKE DITKA Enshrined in 1988(Pittsburgh) Tight End 6-3, 2281961-66 Chicago Bears, 1967-68 Philadelphia Eagles, 1969-1972 Dallas CowboysMichael Keller Ditka ... Consensus All-American, 1960 ... Bears’ No. 1 pick, 1961 ... First tight end elected to Hall ... Fast, rugged, outstanding blocker, great competitor ... Big-play star of Bears’ 1963 title team ... Scored final touchdown in Cowboys’ Super Bowl VI win ... Rookie of the Year, 1961 ... All-NFL four years, in five straight Pro Bowls ... Career record: 427 receptions, 5,812 yards, 43 TDs ... Born October 18, 1939, in Carnegie, Pennsylvania.

CHRIS DOLEMAN Enshrined in 2012(Pittsburgh) Defensive End-Linebacker 6-5, 2701985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ersChristopher John Doleman ... Drafted as linebacker in 1st round by Vikings in 1985 … Moved to starting defensive end late in second season … Eight team sack titles (six with Vikings, once each with Falcons and 49ers) … Led NFL with 21 sacks, one shy of record at time, 1989 ... Career sack total of 150.5 sacks was fourth best at retirement … Eight seasons with 10 or more sacks … Eight Pro Bowls … Born October 16, 1961 in Indianapolis, Indiana.

ART DONOVAN Enshrined in 1968(Boston College) Defensive Tackle 6-2, 2631950 Baltimore Colts, 1951 New York Yanks, 1952 Dallas Texans, 1953-1961 Baltimore ColtsArthur James Donovan, Jr. ... First Colt to enter Pro Football Hall of Fame ... Began NFL play as 26-year-old rookie in 1950 ... Vital part of Baltimore’s climb to powerhouse status in 1950s ... All-NFL, 1954 through 1958 ... Played in five Pro Bowls ... Great morale builder on Colts teams ... Son of famous boxing referee of same name ... Played at Boston College after World War II Marines service ... Born June 5, 1925, in Bronx, New York ... Died August 4, 2013, at age of 88.

TONY DORSETT Enshrined in 1994(Pittsburgh) Running Back 5-11, 1921977-1987 Dallas Cowboys, 1988 Denver BroncosAnthony Drew Dorsett, Sr. ... 1976 Heisman Trophy winner ... Draft-day trade made him Cowboys’ No.1 pick, 1977 ... Played in two Super Bowls, five NFC championship games, four Pro Bowls ... All-NFL, 1981 ... NFC rushing champion, 1982 ... Career to-tals: 12,739 yards rushing; 398 receptions for 3,554 yards, 16,293 combined net yards, 91 touchdowns ... Ran record 99 yards for TD vs. Minnesota, 1982 season finale ... Born April 7, 1954, in Rochester, Pennsylvania.

JOHN (PADDY) DRISCOLL Enshrined in 1965(Northwestern) Quarterback 5-11, 1601919 Hammond Pros (pre-NFL), 1920/1926-29 Decatur Staleys/Chicago Bears, 1920-25 Chicago Cardinals John Leo Driscoll ... Triple-threat on attack, flawless on defense ... Dropkicked record four field goals one game, 1925 ... Dropkicked 50-yard field goal, 1924 ... Scored 27 points one game, 1923 ... 23 pre-cision punts stymied Grange’s NFL debut, 1925 ...Sold by Cards to Bears, 1926, to thwart signing with rival AFL ... Sparked Bears four years ... All-NFL six times ... Born January 11, 1895, in Evanston, Illinois ... Died June 29, 1968, at age of 73.

BILL DUDLEY Enshrined in 1966(Virginia) Halfback 5-10, 1821942, 1945-46 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1947-49 Detroit Lions, 1950-51, 1953 Washington RedskinsWilliam McGarvey Dudley ... Virginia’s first All-American, 1941 ... Steelers’ No. 1 draft choice, 1942 ... Unorthodox style, but exceptionally versa-tile, awesomely efficient ... Won rare “triple crown” (NFL rushing, interception, punt return titles), 1946 ... All-NFL, 1942, 1946 ... Most Valuable Player, 1946 ... Gained 8,217 combined net yards, scored 478 points, had 23 interceptions in career ... Born December 24, 1921, in Bluefield, Virginia ... Died February 4, 2010, at age of 88.


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TONY DUNGY Enshrined in 2016(Minnesota) Coach1996-2001 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2002-08 Indianapolis ColtsAnthony Kevin Dungy ... Took over Bucs team in 1996 that had suffered 12 double-digit loss seasons in previous 13 years ... By second season earned playoff berth first of four times under his leadership … Colts advanced to playoffs each season during his tenure … Indy won 10 games his first year, 12 or more every season after … First African American head coach to win Super Bowl … Overall record as head coach, 148-79-0 ... Born October 6, 1955 in Jackson, Michigan.

KENNY EASLEY Enshrined in 2017(UCLA) Safety 6-3, 206 1981-87 Seattle SeahawksKenneth Mason Easley, Jr.… Selected fourth overall by Seahawks in 1981 … Had reputation as punishing tackler … 1981 Defensive Rookie of the Year … Registered 7 interceptions for 106 yards to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Year honors, 1983 … Named Defensive Player of the Year in 1984 after league-high and career-best 10 interceptions … All-Pro, 1982-85 … Named to five Pro Bowls … Member of NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1980s … Intercepted passes in each season … Career stats: 32 intercep-tions, 538 yards and 3 TDs … Born January 15, 1959 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

ALBERT GLEN (TURK) EDWARDSEnshrined in 1969(Washington State) Tackle 6-2, 2551932/1933-36/1937-1940 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/Washington RedskinsAlbert Glen Edwards ... Rose Bowl star, Washington State All-American, 1930 ... Joined new Boston team for $150 a game, 1932 ... Giant of his era ...Immovable, impregnable 60-minute workhorse ...Steamrolling blocker, smothering tackler ... Official All-NFL, 1932, 1933, 1936, 1937 ... Bizarre knee injury suffered at pre-game coin toss ended career, 1940 ... Born September 28, 1907, in Mold, Wash-ington ... Died January 12, 1973, at age of 65.

CARL ELLER Enshrined in 2004(Minnesota) Defensive End 6-6, 2471964-1978 Minnesota Vikings, 1979 Seattle SeahawksCarl Lee Eller ... Selected in 1st round of NFL draft by Minnesota and AFL draft by Buffalo, 1964 ...Quickly established himself at left defensive end on the Vikings’ “Purple People Eaters” defensive line ...Excellent at stopping run, devastating pass rusher ... Amassed 44 sacks, 1975-1977 ... Named first- or second-team All-NFL each season, 1967-1973 ...Played in six Pro Bowls ... Born January 25, 1942, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

JOHN ELWAY Enshrined in 2004(Stanford) Quarterback 6-3, 2151983-1998 Denver BroncosJohn Albert Elway ... First overall pick of 1983 draft by Colts, traded to Broncos ... Led Denver to record 47 fourth quarter comebacks ... NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1987 ... Named All-Pro, 1987, sec-ond-team All-NFL three times ... All-AFC four times ... Elected to nine Pro Bowls ... Career stats: 51,475 yards, 300 touchdowns ... Started five Super Bowls ... MVP, Super Bowl XXXIII ... Born June 28, 1960, in Port Angeles, Washington.

WEEB EWBANK Enshrined in 1978(Miami - OH) Coach1954-1962 Baltimore Colts, 1963-1973 New York JetsWilbur Charles Ewbank ... Only coach to win world championships in both NFL, AFL ... His 1958, 1959 Colts won NFL crowns, 1968 Jets AFL, Super Bowl III titles ... Took first pro head coach job at age of 47 ...Led both Colts, Jets to championships with patient, effective building programs paced by brilliant quarterbacks ... Possessed great ability to judge, handle young talent ... Coached 130 career wins ... Born May 6, 1907, in Richmond, Indiana ... Died November 17, 1998, at age of 91.

MARSHALL FAULK Enshrined in 2011(San Diego State) Running Back 5-10, 2081994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams Marshall William Faulk ... Colts’ first-round pick (second player overall), 1994 … Rushed for 143 yards, scored three touchdowns in rookie debut … Rushed for 1,000 yards in seven of first eight sea-sons … Second in NFL history to eclipse 1,000-yard mark in both rushing and receiving in same season, set then-record for yards from scrimmage (2,429), 1999 … NFL’s MVP, 2000 … First player in NFL histo-ry to gain 2,000 yards from scrimmage four straight seasons (1998-2001) … Born February 26, 1973 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

BRETT FAVRE Enshrined in 2016(Southern Mississippi) Quarterback 6-2, 225 1991 Atlanta Falcons, 1992-2007 Green Bay Packers, 2008 New York Jets, 2009-2010 Minnesota VikingsBrett Lorenzo Favre … Falcons’ second round pick, 1991 … Traded to Packers after rookie season … Recorded 4,000-yard season six times … Retired as the NFL’s all-time leading passer (6,300 comple-tions; 10,169 attempts; 71,838 yards; 508 TDs) … First-team All-Pro three straight seasons … All-NFC six times … 11 Pro Bowls … NFL’s MVP three consecutive times, 1995-97 … Member of NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1990s … Born October 10, 1969 in Gulfport, Mississippi.


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TOM FEARS Enshrined in 1970(Santa Clara, UCLA) End 6-2, 2161948-1956 Los Angeles RamsThomas Jesse Fears ... Led NFL receivers first three seasons, 1948-1950 ... Top season mark: 84 catches, 1950 ... Had three TD receptions in 1950 division title game ... Caught 73-yard pass to win 1951 NFL title ... Caught then-record 18 passes one game, 1950 ... All-NFL, 1949, 1950 ... Career mark: 400 catches for 5,397 yards, 38 TDs ... Precise pattern-runner, specialized in button-hook route ...Born December 3, 1922, in Guadalajara, Mexico ...Died January 4, 2000, at age of 77.

JIM FINKS Enshrined in 1995(Tulsa) Administrator1964-1973 Minnesota Vikings, 1974-1982 Chicago Bears, 1986-1992 New Orleans SaintsJames Edward Finks ... Top-flight administrator ...Developed Vikings, Bears, Saints - all teams with losing records - into winners ... Worked with NFL Management Council during 1974 strike ... Long-time member of NFL competition committee ...Serious NFL Commissioner candidate, 1989 ... Also played defensive back, quarterback for Steelers, 1949-1955 ... Born August 31, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri ... Died May 8, 1994, at age of 66.

RAY FLAHERTY Enshrined in 1976(Gonzaga) Coach1936-1942 Boston/Washington Redskins, 1946-48 New York Yankees (AAFC*), 1949 Chicago Hornets (AAFC*)Raymond Paul Flaherty ... Compiled 80-37-5 coach-ing record ... Won four Eastern division, two NFL ti-tles with Redskins, two AAFC divisional crowns with Yankees ... Introduced behind-the-line screen pass in 1937 NFL title game ... Two-platoon system with one rushing, one passing unit also a Flaherty first ... Played end with Los Angeles Wildcats (first AFL), New York Yankees, New York Giants ... All-NFL, 1928, 1932 ... Born September 1, 1903 in Spokane, Washington ... Died July 19, 1994, at age of 90.

LEN FORD Enshrined in 1976(Morgan State, Michigan) Defensive End 6-4, 2451948-49 Los Angeles Dons (AAFC*), 1950-57 Cleve-land Browns, 1958 Green Bay PackersLeonard Guy Ford, Jr. ... Caught 67 passes as two-way end with Dons, 1948-1949 ... After AAFC folded, Browns converted him to full-time defen-sive end, altered defenses to take advantage of his exceptional pass-rushing skills ... Overcame serious injuries in 1950 to earn All-NFL honors five times, 1951-1955 ... Played in four Pro Bowls ... Recovered 20 opponents’ fumbles in career ... Born February 18, 1926, in Washington, D.C. ... Died March 14, 1972, at age of 46.

DAN FORTMANN Enshrined in 1965(Colgate) Guard 6-0, 2101936-1943 Chicago BearsDaniel John Fortmann ... Bears’ No. 9 pick in first NFL draft, 1936 ... At 20, became youngest starter in NFL ... 60-minute line leader, battering-ram blocker ... Deadly tackler, genius at diagnosing enemy plays ... First- or second-team All-NFL every season of career ... Phi Beta Kappa scholar at Colgate ... Earned medical degree while playing in NFL ... Born April 11, 1916, in Pearl River, New York ... Died May 23, 1995, at age of 79.

DAN FOUTS Enshrined in 1993 (Oregon) Quarterback 6-3, 2041973-1987 San Diego ChargersDaniel Francis Fouts ... Third-round draft pick, 1973 ... Played major role in transforming Chargers from also-ran to three-time AFC West champions ... Third player ever to pass for more than 40,000 yards ... Career stats: 43,040 yards, 254 touchdowns passing; 476 yards, 13 TDs rushing ... Six-time Pro Bowler, three-time All-Pro ... NFL Most Valuable Player, 1982 ... AFC Player of Year, 1979, 1982 ...Born June 10, 1951, in San Francisco, California.

BENNY FRIEDMAN Enshrined in 2005(Michigan) Quarterback 5-10, 1831927 Cleveland Bulldogs, 1928 Detroit Wolverines, 1929-1931 New York Giants,1932-34 Brooklyn Dodgers Benjamin Friedman ... NFL’s first great passer ...Threw league record 11 touchdown passes as rook-ie, 1927 ... Set another record with 20 TDs, 1929 ...Led league in touchdown passes four consecutive years (1927-1930) ... His 66 career touchdown passes was an NFL record for years ... Triple-threat player, could run, pass, kick ... Born March 18, 1905 in Cleveland, Ohio ... Died November 23, 1982, at age of 77.

FRANK GATSKI Enshrined in 1985(Marshall, Auburn) CENTER 6-3, 2331946-1956 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL), 1957 Detroit LionsFrank Gatski ... Anchored powerful offensive line during Browns’ dominant years in AAFC, NFL ...Strong, consistent, exceptional pass blocker who never missed a game or practice in high school, college or pro football ... Played in 11 championship games in 12 years with his teams winning eight times ... Played as linebacker early in career ... All-NFL four years ... Played in 1956 Pro Bowl ... Born March 18, 1919 in Farmington, West Virginia ...Died November 22, 2005, at age of 86.


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OTTO GRAHAM Enshrined in 1965(Northwestern) Quarterback 6-1, 1961946-1955 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL)Otto Everett Graham, Jr. ... College tailback, switched to T-quarterback in pros ... Guided Browns to 10 division or league crowns in 10 years ... Topped AAFC passers four years, NFL two years ... All-league nine of 10 years ... Four TD passes in 1950 NFL title win ... Had three TDs running, three TDs passing in 1954 NFL title game ... Career passes for 23,584 yards, 174 TDs ... Scored 276 points on 46 TDs ... Born December 6, 1921, in Waukegan, Illinois ... Died December 17, 2003 at age of 82.

HAROLD (RED) GRANGE Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Illinois) Halfback 6-0, 1801925, 1929-1934 Chicago Bears, 1926 New York Yankees (AFL*), 1927 New York Yankees (NFL)Harold Edward Grange ... Three-time All-Ameri-can, 1923-1925 ... Earned “Galloping Ghost” fame as whirling dervish runner at Illinois ... Joined Bears on Thanksgiving Day, 1925 ... Magic name produced first huge pro football crowds on 17-game barnstorming tour ... With manager, founded rival American Football League, 1926 ... Missed entire 1928 season with injury ... Excelled on defense in latter years ... Born June 13, 1903, in Forksville, Pennsylvania ... Died January 28, 1991, at age of 87.

BUD GRANT Enshrined in 1994(Minnesota) Coach1967-1983, 1985 Minnesota VikingsHarold Peter Grant, Jr. ... NFL coaching tenure be-gan in 1967 ... NFL record: 168-108-5 ... Led Vikings to 11 divisional championships in 1968 through 1971, 1973 through 1978, 1981 ... Won 1969 NFL championship, NFC titles in 1973, 1974, 1976 ...Nine-letter athlete at Minnesota ... Played in NBA, NFL, CFL before embarking on coaching career in Winnipeg ... Born May 20, 1927, in Superior, Wisconsin.

DARRELL GREEN Enshrined in 2008(Texas A&I) Cornerback 5-8, 176 1983-2002 Washington RedskinsDarrell Ray Green ... First round pick by Washing-ton, 28th overall, 1983 ... Intercepted pass in NFL record 19 straight seasons ... Known for great speed ... Intercepted 54 career passes for 621 yards, 6 TDs ... Also returned 51 punts for 611 yards ... Holds team record for longest fumble return, 78 yards ... Named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s ... Selected to seven Pro Bowls ... Named All-Pro in 1986, 1987, 1990, and 1991 ... Born February 15, 1960 in Houston, Texas.

BILL GEORGE Enshrined in 1974(Wake Forest) Linebacker 6-2, 2371952-1965 Chicago Bears, 1966 Los Angeles RamsWilliam J. George ... Bears’ No. 2 future draft choice, 1951 ... One of first great middle linebackers ... Called Bears’ defensive signals eight years ... Ex-ceptionally astute strategist, on-the-field innovator ... All-NFL eight years ... Played in eight straight Pro Bowls, 1955-1962 ... Career record: 18 intercep-tions, 19 fumbles recovered ... Born October 27, 1929 in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania ... Died Septem-ber 30, 1982, at age of 52.

JOE GIBBS Enshrined in 1996(Cerritos Junior College, San Diego State) Coach1981-1992 Washington RedskinsJoe Jackson Gibbs ... NFL Coach of Year, 1982, 1983, 1991 ... Noted for motivational skills, work ethic ... Had 124-60-0 regular season record, 16-5-0 in postseason ... Won 1982 NFC title, four NFC East crowns ... Won Super Bowls XVII, XXII, XXVI with three different quarterbacks ... Lost Super Bowl XVIII to Raiders ... Won 10 or more games eight times ... Assistant coach with Cardinals, Buccaneers, Chargers ... Born November 25, 1940, in Mocksville, North Carolina.

FRANK GIFFORD Enshrined in 1977(Southern California) Halfback-Flanker 6-1, 1971952-1960, 1962-64 New York GiantsFrank Newton Gifford ... All-American at USC ...No. 1 draft pick, 1952 ... Starred on both offense, defense, 1953 ... All-NFL four years ... NFL Player of Year, 1956 ... Named to eight Pro Bowls, playing defensive back, halfback, flanker ... Retired in 1961, came back as flanker, 1962 ... Totaled 9,862 com-bined yards ... Record includes 3,609 yards rushing, 367 receptions, 484 points ... Born August 16, 1930, in Santa Monica, California ... Died August 9, 2015, at age of 84.

SID GILLMAN Enshrined in 1983(Ohio State) Coach*1955-59 Los Angeles Rams, 1960/1961-69, 1971 Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers, 1973-74 Houston OilersSidney Gillman ... Innovative coach, dynamic administrator ... Recognized as leading authority on passing theories, tactics ... 18-year pro record: 123-104-7 ... First to win divisional titles in both NFL, AFL ... Won 1963 league, five division crowns in AFL’s first six years ... Major factor in developing AFL’s image, impetus, respect ... AFC Coach of the Year, 1974 ... Played in first College All-Star game, 1934 ...Born October 26, 1911, in Minneapolis, Minnesota ... Died January 3, 2003, at age of 91.


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JOE GREENE Enshrined in 1987(North Texas State) Defensive Tackle 6-4, 2751969-1981 Pittsburgh SteelersCharles Edward Greene ... Consensus All-Amer-ican, 1968 ... No. 1 draft pick, 1969 ... Became “cornerstone of franchise” that dominated the NFL in 1970s ... Exceptional team leader, possessed size, speed, quickness, strength, determination ... NFL Defensive Player of Year, 1972, 1974 ... All-Pro or All-AFC nine years ... Played in four Super Bowls, six AFC title games, 10 Pro Bowls ... Born September 24, 1946, in Temple, Texas.

KEVIN GREENE Enshrined in 2016(Auburn) Linebacker 6-3, 2471985-1992 Los Angeles Rams, 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers, 1997 San Francisco 49ersKevin Darwin Greene ... Drafted by Rams in 5th round, 1985 … Had back-to-back seasons with ca-reer-best 16.5 sacks, 1988-89 … Recorded 4.5 sacks in 1989 finale win to clinch playoff spot for Rams … Double-digit sacks totals 10 seasons, tied for second all-time at retirement … 160 career sacks … Five Pro Bowls, first-team All-NFL with Rams (1989), Steelers (1994) and Panthers (1996) … NFL sack titles in 1994, 1996 … NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1990s … Born July 31, 1962 in New York, New, York.

FORREST GREGG Enshrined in 1977(Southern Methodist) Tackle-Guard 6-4, 2491956, 1958-1970 Green Bay Packers, 1971 Dallas CowboysAlvis Forrest Gregg ... No. 2 draft pick, 1956 ...Lombardi called him “best player I ever coached” ... Versatile, durable, hard-working, intelligent ... Played guard in emergencies ... Played in 188 straight games, 1956-1971 ... All-NFL eight straight years, 1960-1967 ... Played in nine Pro Bowls ...Played on seven NFL championship teams, three Super Bowl winners ... Born October 18, 1933, in Birthright, Texas.

BOB GRIESE Enshrined in 1990(Purdue) Quarterback 6-1, 1901967-1980 Miami DolphinsRobert Allen Griese ... All-American at Purdue ...No. 1 draft pick, 1967 ... Poised leader of classic ball-control offense ... Led Miami to three AFC titles, Super Bowl VII, VIII wins ... NFL Player of the Year, 1971 ... All-Pro twice, All-AFC three times ...Played in two AFL All-Star games, six AFC-NFC Pro Bowls ... Career Stats: 25,092 yards, 192 TDs, 77.1 rating passing; 994 yards, 7 TDs rushing ... Born February 3, 1945, in Evansville, Indiana.

RUSS GRIMM Enshrined in 2010(Pittsburgh) Guard 6-3, 2731981-1991 Washington Redskins Russell Scott Grimm ... Selected in 3rd round, 1981 NFL Draft ... Immediate starter on Redskins offen-sive line that earned nickname “The Hogs” ... Speed and strength crucial to Redskins dominating run-ning attack ... Selected to four straight Pro Bowls ...Named All-Pro and All-NFC, 1983-86 ... Appeared in five NFC championship games and four Super Bowls ... Elected to NFL’s 1980s All-Decade Team ... Born May 2, 1959 in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.

LOU GROZA Enshrined in 1974(Ohio State) Tackle-Placekicker 6-3, 2401946-1959, 1961-67 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL)Louis Roy Groza ... Last of “original” Browns to retire ... Regular offensive tackle, 1947-1959 ... Back injury forced layoff, 1960 ... Kicking specialist only, 1961-67 ... All-NFL tackle six years ... NFL Player of Year, 1954 ... In nine Pro Bowls ... Last-second field goal won 1950 NFL title game ... Scored 1,608 points in 21 years ... Played in four AAFC, nine NFL title games ... Born January 25, 1924, in Martins Ferry, Ohio ... Died November 29, 2000, at age of 76.

RAY GUY Enshrined in 2014(Southern Mississippi) Punter 6-3, 1951973-1986 Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersWilliam Ray Guy ... First punter ever selected in first round, Raiders 1973 (23rd player overall) ... Aver-aged under 40 yards only once in NFL career ... Only three of 1,049 punts blocked ... Career average was 42.4 yards ... All-Pro six straight seasons, 1973-1978 ... All-AFC seven times ... Played in seven Pro Bowls, seven AFC championship games, three Super Bowls ... First punter to hit Louisiana Superdome score-board, 1977 Pro Bowl ... Born December 22, 1949, in Swainsboro, Georgia.

JOE GUYON Enshrined in 1966(Carlisle, Georgia Tech) Halfback 5-10, 1951919-1920 Canton Bulldogs, 1921 Cleveland Indians, 1922-23 Oorang Indians, 1924 Rock Island Independents, 1924-25 Kansas City Cowboys, 1927 New York GiantsJoseph Napoleon Guyon ... Thorpe’s teammate at Carlisle ... All-American tackle at Georgia Tech, 1918 ... Triple-threat halfback in pros ... Extremely fierce competitor ... Played with Thorpe on four NFL teams ... TD pass gave Giants win over Bears for 1927 NFL title ... Professional baseball injury ended gridiron career, 1928 ... Born November 26, 1892, on White Earth Indian Reservation, Minnesota ...Died November 27, 1971, at age of 79.


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GEORGE HALAS Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Illinois) Founder-Owner-Coach1920/1921/1922-1983 Decatur/Chicago Staleys/Chicago BearsGeorge Stanley Halas ... Truly “Mr. Everything” of pro football ... Founded Decatur Staleys, attended league organizational meeting in 1920 ... Only person associated with NFL throughout first 50 years ... Coached Bears for 40 seasons and six NFL titles ... Record mark of 324 coaching wins stood for nearly three decades ... Recorded many “firsts” in pro coaching, administration ... Also played end for nine seasons ... Born February 2, 1895, in Chicago, Illinois ... Died October 31, 1983, at age of 88.

CHARLES HALEY Enshrined in 2015(James Madison) Defensive End/Linebacker 6-5, 2421986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas CowboysCharles Lewis Haley … Selected by 49ers in 4th round (96 player overall), 1986 … Only player to play on five winning Super Bowl teams … Began career at linebacker and led 49ers in sacks in each of first six seasons … Moved to defensive end after trade to Dallas … Twice named NFC Defensive Player of the Year … Five Pro Bowls … All-Pro twice … Member of 10 division championship teams … Recorded six double-digit sack totals; career total: 100.5 …Born Jan. 6, 1964 in Gladys, Virginia.

JACK HAM Enshrined in 1988(Penn State) Linebacker 6-1, 2251971-1982 Pittsburgh SteelersJack Raphael Ham, Jr. ... Consensus All-American, 1970 ... No. 2 draft pick, 1971 ... Won starting left linebacker job as rookie ... Had speed, intelligence, exceptional ability to diagnose plays ... Gained reputation as big-play defender ... Career record: 25 1/2 sacks, 21 opponents’ fumbles recovered, 32 interceptions ... All-AFC or All-Pro seven years, 1973-1979 ... Named to eight straight Pro Bowls ...Born December 23, 1948, in Johnstown, Pennsyl-vania.

DAN HAMPTON Enshrined in 2002(Arkansas) Defensive Tackle-Defensive End 6-5, 264*1979-1990 Chicago BearsDaniel Oliver Hampton ... Bears’ No. 1 pick, fourth player overall, 1979 NFL Draft ... Nicknamed “Dani-mal” for ferocious style of play ... Immediate impact player as a rookie ... A versatile player, played both DT and DE positions ... Named first- or second-team All-Pro choice six times as either DE or DT ... Elected to four Pro Bowls ... Born September 19, 1957, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

CHRIS HANBURGER Enshrined in 2011(North Carolina) Linebacker 6-2, 2181965-1978 Washington RedskinsChristian Hanburger, Jr. ... Selected in 18th round (245th player overall) by Washington, 1965 ...Integral part of dominant Redskins teams of the 1970s … Selected first-team All-NFL four times in five-season span (1972 -76) … Named All-Eastern Conference, 1968 and 1969; All-NFC six times in seven seasons (1970-76) … Voted to nine Pro Bowls ... Registered 19 career interceptions … Three career fumble recoveries for TD, NFL record at time of retirement … Born August 13, 1941 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

JOHN HANNAH Enshrined in 1991(Alabama) Guard 6-2, 2651973-1985 New England PatriotsJohn Allen Hannah ... Two-time All-American ...First-round draft pick, 1973 ... Possessed size, speed, competitiveness ... Hard worker who played in spite of injuries ... Excelled as pass protector, run blocker, pulling guard on sweeps ... Renowned as premier guard of era ... All-Pro 10 years, 1976-1985 ... Elected to nine Pro Bowls ... Four-time NFLPA Offensive Lineman of Year ... Born April 4, 1951, in Canton, Georgia.

FRANCO HARRIS Enshrined in 1990(Penn State) Running Back 6-2, 2301972-1983 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1984 Seattle SeahawksFranco Harris ... No. 1 draft pick, 1972 ... Provided big-back power to Steelers offense ... All-Pro, 1977, All-AFC four times ... Elected to nine Pro Bowls ...158 yards rushing, MVP in Super Bowl IX ... Rushed 1,000 yards eight seasons, 100 yards, 47 games ...Career record: 12,120 yards, 91 TDs rushing; 2,287 yards, 9 TDs receiving; 14,622 combined net yards ... 1,556 yards rushing in 19 post-season games ...Born March 7, 1950, in Fort Dix, New Jersey.

MARVIN HARRISON Enshrined in 2016(Syracuse) Wide Receiver 6-0, 1811996-2008 Indianapolis ColtsMarvin Daniel Harrison...Colts’ first round pick (19th player overall) in 1996 … Three touchdowns in a game nine times … Remarkable string of eight straight years with 1,000-plus yards receiving, 10 or more TDs … Shattered NFL single-season reception record with 143 catches, 2002 … Eight Pro Bowls … All-Pro six times … NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s … Career numbers included 1,102 career recep-tions, 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns ... Born August 25, 1972 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.


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BOB HAYES Enshrined in 2009(Florida A&M) Wide Receiver 5-11, 185 1965-1974 Dallas Cowboys, 1975 San Francisco 49ersRobert Lee Hayes ... Selected as a future pick by Cowboys, seventh round, 1964 NFL Draft ... Also drafted as future choice by Denver (AFL) ... Won a pair of gold medals in the 1964 Olympic Games earning him the title “World’s Fastest Human” ...Four times was named first- or second-team All-NFL ... Three times led the Cowboys in receptions ... Ca-reer stats include 7,414 receiving yards and 71 TDs ... Born December 20, 1942 in Jacksonville, Florida ... Died September 18, 2002, at age of 59.

MIKE HAYNES Enshrined in 1997(Arizona State) Cornerback 6-2, 1921976-1982 New England Patriots, 1983-89 Los Angeles RaidersMichael James Haynes ... Patriots’ No. 1 draft pick, first defensive back selected overall, 1976 ... Sensational rookie season with eight intercep-tions, AFC-high 608 punt return yards ... Career stats: 46 interceptions for 688 yards, two TDs; 112 punt returns for 1,168 yards, two TDs ... Started, intercepted pass, Super Bowl XVIII ... Selected to nine Pro Bowls ... All-Pro four times ... All-AFC eight times ... Born July 1, 1953, in Denison, Texas.

ED HEALEY Enshrined in 1964(Dartmouth) Tackle 6-0, 2071920-22 Rock Island Independents, 1922-27 Chicago BearsEdward Francis Healey, Jr. ... Three-year end at Dartmouth ... Left coaching job to seek tryout with Rock Island in new league, 1920 ... Converted to tackle as pro ... Sold to Bears for $100, 1922 - first player sale in NFL ... Became perennial All-Pro with Bears ... Rugged, two-way star ... Called “most versatile tackle ever” by Halas ... Starred in Bears’ long barnstorming tour after 1925 season ... Born December 28, 1894, in Indian Orchard, Massachu-setts ... Died December 9, 1978, at age of 83.

MEL HEIN Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Washington State) Center 6-2, 2251931-1945 New York GiantsMelvin Jack Hein ... Played 25 years in school, college, pro ... 1930 All-American ... Wrote to three NFL clubs offering his services ... Giants bid high at $150 per game ... 60-minute regular for 15 years ...Injured only once, never missed a game ... All-NFL eight straight years, 1933-1940 ... NFL’s Most Valu-able Player, 1938 ... Flawless ball-snapper, powerful blocker, superior pass defender ... Born August 22, 1909, in Redding, California ... Died January 31, 1992, at age of 82.

TED HENDRICKS Enshrined in 1990 (Miami - FL) Linebacker 6-7, 2201969-1973 Baltimore Colts, 1974 Green Bay Packers, 1975-1981/1982-83 Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersTheodore Paul Hendricks ... Three-time All-Amer-ican ... No. 2 draft pick, 1969 ... Strong, fast, devastating tackler, used height to great advantage ... Played in 215 straight games ... In eight Pro Bowls, seven AFC title games, four Super Bowls ...All-AFC seven times, All-NFC once ... Career record: 25 blocked field goals or PATs, 26 interceptions, 16 opponents’ fumble recoveries, four safeties ... Born November 1, 1947, in Guatemala City, Guatemala.

WILBUR (PETE) HENRY Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Washington & Jefferson) Tackle 5-11, 2451920-23, 1925-26 Canton Bulldogs, 1927 New York Giants, 1927-28 Pottsville MaroonsWilbur Francis Henry ... Three-year Washington and Jefferson All-American ... Signed with Bulldogs same day NFL organized, 1920 ... Largest player of his time, bulwark of Canton’s championship lines, 1922-1923 ... 60-minute performer, also punted, kicked field goals ... Set NFL marks for longest punt (94 yards), longest dropkick field goal (50 yards) ...Born October 31, 1897, in Mansfield, Ohio ... Died February 7, 1952, at age of 54.

ARNIE HERBER Enshrined in 1966(Wisconsin, Regis) Quarterback 5-11, 2031930-1940 Green Bay Packers, 1944-45 New York GiantsArnold Charles Herber ... Joined Packers as 20 year-old rookie ... Threw TD pass first pro game ...Exceptional long passer ... Teamed with Don Hut-son for first great pass-catch combo ... NFL passing leader, 1932, 1934, 1936 ... Triggered four Packers title teams ... Left retirement to lead 1944 Giants to NFL Eastern crown ... Lifetime passes gained 8,041 yards, 81 TDs ... Born April 2, 1910, in Green Bay, Wisconsin . . .Died October 14, 1969, at age of 59.

BILL HEWITT Enshrined in 1971(Michigan) End 5-9, 1901932-36 Chicago Bears, 1937-39 Philadelphia Eagles, 1943 Phil-PittWilliam Ernest Hewitt ... First to be named All-NFL with two teams - 1933, 1934, 1936 Bears, 1937 Eagles ... Famous for super-quick defensive charge ... Fast, elusive, innovative on offense ... Invented many trick plays to fool opposition ... Middle man on forward-lateral that gave Bears 1933 NFL title ... Played without helmet until rules change forced use ... Born October 8, 1909, in Bay City, Michigan ... Died January 14, 1947, at age of 37.


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GENE HICKERSON Enshrined in 2007(Mississippi) Guard 6-3, 248 1958-1973 Cleveland BrownsRobert Eugene Hickerson ... Selected as future choice by Browns, 1957 draft ... A tackle in college, shifted to guard as a rookie to better utilize speed ... Lead blocker for three Hall of Fame running backs – Jim Brown, Bobby Mitchell, and Leroy Kelly ... All-NFL five consecutive seasons, 1966-1970 ...Voted to six straight Pro Bowls ... Browns posted 1,000 yard rusher in 9 of Hickerson’s first 10 sea-sons, featured league’s leading rusher seven times ... Born February 15, 1935, in Trenton, Tennessee ...Died October 20, 2008, at age of 73.

CLARKE HINKLE Enshrined in 1964(Bucknell) Fullback 5-11, 2021932-1941 Green Bay PackersWilliam Clarke Hinkle ... One of the most versatile stars in NFL annals ... Fullback on offense, lineback-er on defense ... Famous for head-on duels with Nagurski ... Did everything well - ran, passed, punt-ed, placekicked, caught passes ... Savage blocker, vicious tackler, adept pass defender ... All-NFL four years ... Rushed 3,860 yards, scored 379 points, averaged 40.8 yards on punts ... Top NFL scorer, 1938 ... Born April 10, 1909, in Toronto, Ohio ...Died November 9, 1988, at age of 79.

ELROY (CRAZYLEGS) HIRSCH Enshrined in 1968(Wisconsin, Michigan) Halfback-End 6-2, 1901946-48 Chicago Rockets (AAFC*), 1949-1957 Los Angeles RamsElroy Leon Hirsch ... Led College All-Stars upset of Rams, 1946 ... Became key part of Rams’ revolu-tionary “three-end” offense, 1949 ... Led NFL in re-ceiving, scoring, 1951 ... 10 of 17 TD catches, 1951, were long-distance “bombs” ... Mixed sprinter speed with halfback elusiveness ... Named all-time NFL flanker, 1969 ... Career record: 387 catches for 7,029 yards, 60 TDs; 399 points scored ... Born June 17, 1923, in Wausau, Wisconsin ... Died January 28, 2004 at age of 80.

PAUL HORNUNG Enshrined in 1986(Notre Dame) Halfback 6-2, 2151957-1962, 1964-66 Green Bay PackersPaul Vernon Hornung ... Heisman Trophy winner, All-American at Notre Dame ... Bonus draft pick, 1957 ... Multi-talented clutch player, at best inside 20-yard line ... NFL Player of Year, 1960, 1961 ...Led NFL scorers three years with then-record 176 points in 1960 ... Career stats: 3,711 yards rushing, 130 receptions, 760 points ... Tallied record 19 points in 1961 NFL title game ... Played in two Pro Bowls ... Born December 23, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky.

KEN HOUSTON Enshrined in 1986(Prairie View A&M) Strong Safety 6-3, 1971967-1972 Houston Oilers, 1973-1980 Washington RedskinsKenneth Ray Houston ... Ninth-round pick, 1967 draft ... Traded to Redskins for five players, 1973 ...Acclaimed NFL’s premier strong safety of 1970s ...Excellent speed, quickness, size, punishing tackler ... Intercepted 49 passes for 898 yards, nine TDs ...Also scored on blocked FG, fumble, punt return ...Named to two AFL All-Star games, 10 Pro Bowls ...All-Pro or All-AFC/NFC eight of nine years, 1971-1979 ... Born November 12, 1944, in Lufkin, Texas.

ROBERT (CAL) HUBBARD Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Centenary, Geneva) Tackle 6-2, 2531927-28, 1936 New York Giants, 1929-1933, 1935 Green Bay Packers, 1936 Pittsburgh PiratesRobert Cal Hubbard ... Most feared lineman of his time ... Rookie star with Giants’ great defensive team, 1927 ... Played end with Giants, switched to tackle with Packers ... Anchored line for Packers’ title teams, 1929-1931 ... Excelled as a blocker, backed up line on defense ... Extremely fast, strong ... All-NFL six years, 1928-1933 ... Named NFL’s all-time offensive tackle, 1969 ... Born October 31, 1900, in Keytesville, Missouri ... Died October 17, 1977, at age of 76.

SAM HUFF Enshrined in 1982(West Virginia) Linebacker 6-1, 2301956-1963 New York Giants, 1964-67, 1969 Wash-ington RedskinsRobert Lee Huff ... All-American guard at West Virginia ... No. 3 draft pick, 1956 ... Inspirational leader, brilliant diagnostician with great speed, tackling ability ... Noted for hard-hitting duels with premier running backs ... Had 30 career inter-ceptions ... Played in six NFL title games, five Pro Bowls ... All-NFL three years ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1950s ... Redskins player-coach, 1969 ... Born October 4, 1934, in Morgantown, West Virginia.

CLAUDE HUMPHREY Enshrined in 2014(Tennessee State) Defensive End 6-4, 2521968-1978 Atlanta Falcons, 1979-1981 Philadel-phia EaglesClaude B. Humphrey ... Falcons’ first-round pick (3rd player overall), 1968 draft ... Recorded 11.5 sacks as rookie ... Named Defensive Rookie of the Year ... Earned first-team All-Pro five times ...Selected to six Pro Bowls ... Team-high 14.5 sacks to help 1980 Eagles advance to Super Bowl XV ...Career stats: 122 quarterback sacks, two intercep-tions, a fumble recovery for TD, and two safeties ...Born June 29, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee.


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LAMAR HUNT Enshrined in 1972(Southern Methodist) League Founder-Owner1960-62/1963-2006 Dallas Texans/Kansas City ChiefsLamar Hunt ... Continually frustrated in attempts to gain NFL franchise ... Developed idea, became driving force behind organization of rival American Football League, 1959 ... Founded Dallas Texans, 1960 ... Moved team to Kansas City, 1963, where solid club, organization provided AFL with stability, strength during AFL-NFL war ... Spearheaded merger negotiations with NFL, 1966 ... Born August 2, 1932, in El Dorado, Arkansas ... Died December 13, 2006, at age of 74.

DON HUTSON Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Alabama) End 6-1, 1831935-1945 Green Bay PackersDonald Roy Hutson . .Alabama All-American, 1934 ... NFL’s first “super end” ... Also placekicked, played safety ... NFL receiving champ eight years ... Topped scorers five times ... All-NFL nine years ... Most Valuable Player, 1941, 1942 ... Had 488 catches for 7,991 yards, 99 TDs ... Scored 823 points ... Held 18 major NFL records at time of retirement ... Named NFL’s all-time end, 1969 ... Born January 31, 1913, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas ... Died June 26, 1997, at age of 84.

MICHAEL IRVIN Enshrined in 2007(Miami - FL) Wide Receiver 6-2, 207 1988-1999 Dallas CowboysMichael Jerome Irvin ... Cowboys’ first round pick in 1988 draft ... Led league with 1,523 yards on 93 catches, 1991 ... Selected to five straight Pro Bowls ... Recorded 1,000-yard seasons in all but one year from 1991-1998 ... Set NFL record eleven 100-yard games, 1995. . 750 career receptions for 11,904 yards, 65 TDs ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s ... Born March 5, 1966 in Ft.Lauderdale, Florida.

RICKEY JACKSON Enshrined in 2010(Pittsburgh) Linebacker 6-2, 2431981-1993 New Orleans Saints, 1994-95 San Francisco 49ers Rickey Anderson Jackson ... Selected by Saints in 2nd round (51st player overall), 1981 … Made immediate impact as rookie when led team with franchise rookie record eight sacks and was leading tackler … Six double-digit sack totals in career … Six Pro Bowls … All-Pro four times … Jackson finished NFL career as defensive end with 49ers … 128 ca-reer sacks does not include rookie total since sack did not become official statistic until 1982 … Born March 20, 1958 in Pahokee, Florida.

JIMMY JOHNSON Enshrined in 1994(UCLA) Cornerback 6-2, 1871961-1976 San Francisco 49ersJames Earl Johnson ... 49ers’ No. 1 draft pick, 1961 ... Played on offense, at safety before moving to cornerback permanently, 1963 ... Blessed with outstanding speed, leaping ability ... Named All-Pro four times ... Selected to five Pro Bowls ... Career record: 47 interceptions, 615 yards (both were 49ers records) ... Opposition passers avoided throwing in his area ... Played in two NFC title games ... Born March 31, 1938, in Dallas, Texas.

JOHN HENRY JOHNSON Enshrined in 1987 (St. Mary’s, Arizona State) Fullback 6-2, 2101954-56 San Francisco 49ers, 1957-59 Detroit Lions, 1960-65 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1966 Houston OilersJohn Henry Johnson ... Steelers’ No. 2 draft pick, 1953 ... Joined 49ers in 1954 after year in Canada ...Completed “Million Dollar Backfield” with McElhen-ny, Perry, Tittle in San Francisco ... Powerful runner, superior blocker ... Had best years in Pittsburgh, surpassing 1,000 yards rushing in 1962, 1964 ... Ca-reer stats: 6,803 yards, 48 touchdowns rushing; 186 receptions for 1,478 yards, 7 TDs ... Born November 24, 1929, in Waterproof, Louisiana ... Died June 3, 2011, at age of 81.

CHARLIE JOINER Enshrined in 1996 (Gram-bling) Wide Receiver 5-11, 188 1969-1972 Houston Oilers, 1972-75 Cincinnati Bengals, 1976-1986 San Diego ChargersCharles Joiner, Jr. ... 4th-round pick, 1969 draft ...Played 18 seasons, 239 games, most ever for wide receiver at time of retirement ... Career record: 750 catches, 12,146 yards, 65 TDs ... Caught 586 passes as Charger ... Key element in vaunted “Air Coryell” offense ... Surpassed 50 catches seven years ...100-yard receiver 29 games ... Intelligent, smart, calculating ... Played in three Pro Bowls ... Durable, missed one game last 13 years ... Born October 14, 1947, in Many, Louisiana.

DAVID (DEACON) JONES Enshrined in 1980 (South Carolina State, Mississippi Vocational) Defensive End 6-5, 2721961-1971 Los Angeles Rams, 1972-73 San Diego Chargers, 1974 Washington RedskinsDavid D. Jones ... Obscure 14th-round draft pick, 1961 ... Among first of fast, tough, mobile defensive linemen ... Noted for clean, but hard-hitting play ... Specialized in quarterback “sacks,” a term he invented ... Innovative, quick-thinking, flamboyant ... Unanimous all-league six straight years, 1965-1970 ... Played in eight Pro Bowls ... NFL Defensive Player of Year, 1967-1968 ... Born December 9, 1938, in Eatonville, Florida ... Died June 3, 2013, at age of 74.


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JERRY JONES Enshrined in 2017(Arkansas) Owner, President & General Manager 1989-Present Dallas Cowboys Jerral Wayne Jones …Purchased Cowboys in 1989, restored winning tradition … First owner to win three Super Bowls in first seven years of ownership … Cowboys made seven playoff appearances, six division titles and three in Super Bowl wins in first decade … Dallas has advanced to postseason 13 times under Jones … Cowboys posted 10-win seasons 12 times during era … Led franchise to 10 division crowns … Vision was driving influence for AT&T stadium … Provides NFL leadership in market-ing, sponsorship, television, stadium management, labor negotiations … Born October 13, 1942 in Los Angeles, California.

STAN JONES Enshrined in 1991(Maryland) Guard-Defensive Tackle 6-1, 2521954-1965 Chicago Bears, 1966 Washington RedskinsStanley Paul Jones ... All-American tackle, 1953 ...Bears’ fifth-round future pick, 1953 ... Played tackle, 1954; guard, 1955-1962 ... Began shift to defensive tackle, 1962 ... Big, quick, disciplined, intelligent, durable ... All-NFL, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960 ... Played in seven straight Pro Bowls, 1956-1962 ... First to rely on weight-lifting to attain football readiness ...Born November 24, 1931, in Altoona, Pennsylvania ... Died May 21, 2010, at age of 78.

WALTER JONES Enshrined in 2014(Holmes Community College, Florida State) Tackle 6-5, 3001997-2008 Seattle SeahawksWalter Junior Jones ... Selected in 1st round (6th player overall) by Seahawks in 1997 … Earned start-ing left tackle spot in rookie training camp … Con-sensus pick for multiple all-rookie teams ... Team leader and integral part of Shaun Alexander’s MVP season in 2005 when RB ran for franchise-record and league-high 1,880 yards and set NFL mark for TDs in season … All-Pro six times … Nine Pro Bowls ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born January 19, 1974 in Aliceville, Alabama.

HENRY JORDAN Enshrined in 1995(Virginia) Defensive Tackle 6-2, 2481957-58 Cleveland Browns, 1959-1969 Green Bay PackersHenry Wendell Jordan ... Cleveland fifth-round draft pick, 1957 ... Traded to Packers for fourth-round pick, 1959 ... Became 11-year fixture at right de-fensive tackle ... Quick, smart defender, specialized in pressuring quarterback ... All-NFL six times ...Played in four Pro Bowls, seven NFL title games, Super Bowls I, II ... Missed only two games first 12 seasons ... Born January 26, 1935, in Emporia, Virginia ... Died February 21, 1977, at age of 42.

SONNY JURGENSEN Enshrined in 1983(Duke) Quarterback 5-11, 2021957-1963 Philadelphia Eagles, 1964-1974 Wash-ington RedskinsChristian Adolph Jurgensen, III ... Exceptional passer, superb team leader, intelligent, deter-mined, competitive, poised against pass rush ...Career 82.625 passing rating ... Won three NFL individual passing titles ... Surpassed 3,000 yards in five seasons, 300 yards in 25 games, 400 yards in five games ... Career totals: 2,433 completions, 32,224 yards, 255 touchdowns ... Excelled in spite of numerous injuries ... Born August 23, 1934, in Wilmington, North Carolina.

JIM KELLY Enshrined in 2002(Miami - FL) Quarterback 6-3, 2251986-1996 Buffalo BillsJames Edward Kelly ... Selected by Bills in 1st round, 1983 draft ... Passed for more than 3,000 yards in season eight times ... Mastered Bills’ “no-huddle” offense ... Guided Buffalo to eight postseason appearances, unprecedented four straight Super Bowls ... Named to four Pro Bowls ... Career stats: 35,467 yards, 237 touchdowns, 84.4 passer rating ... Led NFL with 101.2 rating, 1990 ... Born February 14, 1960 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

LEROY KELLY Enshrined in 1994(Morgan State) Running Back 6-0, 2021964-1973 Cleveland BrownsLeroy Kelly ... Eighth-round draft choice, 1964 ...1,000-yard rusher first three years after becoming regular in 1966 ... Won NFL rushing titles, 1967, 1968 ... Two-time punt return champion: 1965 NFL, 1971 AFC ... All-NFL five years, named to six Pro Bowls ... Career stats: 7,274 yards rushing; 2,281 reception yards; 2,774 return yards; 12,330 com-bined yards; 90 touchdowns ... Born May 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

CORTEZ KENNEDY Enshrined in 2012(Northwest Mississippi Community College, Miami - FL) Defensive Tackle 6-3, 2981990-2000 Seattle SeahawksCortez Kennedy ... Seahawks 1st-round draft pick (3rd player overall), 1990 NFL Draft ... Extremely durable, played in 167 of possible 176 games ... Had streak of 116 straight games played and club record 100 consecutive starts ... First-team All-Rookie by PFWA ... Voted to a team-record eight Pro Bowls (1992-97, 1999, 2000) ... Named first-team (1992, 1993, 1994) or second-team (1991, 1996) All-Pro five times ... Named NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 1992 ... Selected to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s ... Born August 23, 1968 in Osceola, Arkansas.


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WALT KIESLING Enshrined in 1966(St. Thomas of Minnesota) Guard-Coach 6-2, 2491926-27 Duluth Eskimos, 1928 Pottsville Maroons, 1929-1933 Chicago Cardinals, 1934 Chicago Bears, 1935-36 Green Bay Packers, 1937-39/1940-42, 1954-56 Pittsburgh Steelers (coach), Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers, 1943 Phil-Pitt, 1944 Card-PittWalter Andrew Kiesling ... 34-year career as pro player, assistant coach, head coach ... Rugged two-way lineman with six NFL teams ... All-NFL, 1929, 1930, 1932 ... Starred on Bears’ unbeaten jugger-naut, 1934 ... Also co-head coach of 1943 Phil-Pitt, 1944 Card-Pitt teams ... Assistant with Packers, Steelers 14 seasons ... Led Steelers to first winning season, 1942 ... Born May 27, 1903, in St. Paul, Minnesota ... Died March 2, 1962, at age of 58.

FRANK (BRUISER) KINARD Enshrined in 1971(Mississippi) Tackle 6-1, 2161938-1944 Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers, 1946-47 New York Yankees (AAFC)Frank Manning Kinard ... Two-time Mississippi All-American ... Dodgers’ third-round draft pick, 1938 ... Small for tackle position, but tough, aggres-sive, fast, durable ... Out with injuries only once ... 60-minute performer ... Outstanding blocker, smothering tackler ... First man to earn both All-NFL, All-AAFC honors ... All-NFL, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1944 ... All-AAFC, 1946 ... All-service, 1945 ... Born October 23, 1914, in Pelahatchie, Mississippi ...Died September 7, 1985, at age of 70.

PAUL KRAUSE Enshrined in 1998(Iowa) Safety 6-3, 2001964-67 Washington Redskins, 1968-1979 Minnesota VikingsPaul James Krause ... Redskins’ No. 2 draft pick, 1964 ... Outstanding rookie year, led league with 12 interceptions, named All-Pro ... Retired as history’s all-time interception leader with 81 ... Traded to Vikings for player and draft pick, 1968 ... Played in eight Pro Bowls ... All-NFL four times ... All-Eastern Conference 1964, 1965 ... All-NFC five times ...Started at free safety in four Super Bowls, five NFL/NFC championship games ... Born February 19, 1942, in Flint, Michigan.

EARL (CURLY) LAMBEAU Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Notre Dame) Founder-Coach1919-1949 Green Bay Packers, 1950-51 Chicago Cardinals, 1952-53 Washington RedskinsEarl Louis Lambeau ... Founded pre-NFL Packers in 1919 ... Coach-general manager for Packers until 1949 ... Credited with keeping pro football alive in Green Bay ... First coach to make forward pass an integral part of the offense ... 33-year NFL coaching record: 229-134-22 with six championships in Green Bay ... Played halfback for 11 years until 1929 ... Born April 9, 1898, in Green Bay, Wisconsin ...Died June 1, 1965, at age of 67.

JACK LAMBERT Enshrined in 1990(Kent State) Linebacker 6-4, 2201974-1984 Pittsburgh SteelersJohn Harold Lambert ... Second-round draft pick, 1974 ... Prototype middle linebacker - intense, intelligent, fast, quick, durable ... Noted for vicious tackling, great range, superior pass defense ...Two-time NFL Defensive Player of Year ... All-Pro eight times ... In nine straight Pro Bowls, 1976-1984 ... In six AFC title games, four Super Bowls ... Had 28 interceptions, 17 fumble recoveries ... Born July 8, 1952, in Mantua, Ohio.

TOM LANDRY Enshrined in 1990(Texas) Coach1960-1988 Dallas CowboysThomas Wade Landry ... Noted for impassive, sideline demeanor ... Perfected flex defense, multiple offense, revived shotgun (spread) offense ... 29-year tenure with one team tied NFL record ... Career record: 270-178-6 ... 270 wins third most ever ... Had 20 straight winning seasons, five NFC titles, two Super Bowl wins ... Defensive back, punt-er with Yankees (AAFC), Giants (NFL), 1949-1955 ...Born September 11, 1924, in Mission, Texas ... Died February 12, 2000, at age of 75.

DICK (NIGHT TRAIN) LANEEnshrined in 1974(Scottsbluff Junior College) Cornerback 6-1, 1941952-53 Los Angeles Rams, 1954-59 Chicago Cardi-nals, 1960-65 Detroit LionsRichard Lane ... Joined Rams as free agent after four years in Army ... Set NFL interception record (14) as rookie, 1952 ... All-NFL six years ... Named to seven Pro Bowls ... Selected all-time NFL cornerback, 1969 ... Career interception record: 68 for 1,207 yards, five TDs ... Gambler on field who made spectacular plays ... Deadly open-field tackler ... Very fast, agile, aggressive ... Born April 16, 1928, in Austin, Texas ...Died January 29, 2002, at age of 73.

Cal Hubbard is the only person enshrined in

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JIM LANGER Enshrined in 1987(South Dakota State) Center 6-2, 2501970-79 Miami Dolphins, 1980-81 Minnesota VikingsJames John Langer ... Signed as free agent, 1970 ... Became starter, played every offensive down in perfect 1972 season, when he needed help on just three of 500 blocking assignments ... Lauded for “professional, no frills” demeanor ... Hard-working, quick, low-driving blocker ... Rarely made mistake ... First-Team All-Pro four consecutive seasons, All-AFC five straight years ... Played in three AFC title games, three Super Bowls, six Pro Bowls ... Born May 16, 1948, in Little Falls, Minnesota.

WILLIE LANIER Enshrined in 1986(Morgan State) Linebacker 6-1, 2451967-1977 Kansas City ChiefsWillie Edward Lanier ... Chiefs’ No. 2 pick, 1967 draft ... Fast, agile, quick-thinking, anchor of Kansas City’s vaunted defense ... Nicknamed “Contact” be-cause of ferocious tackling ... Durable, missed only one game his last 10 years ... Intercepted 27 passes for 440 yards, two TDs ... Defensive star in Super Bowl IV upset ... All-AFL/AFC eight times ... Elected to two AFL All-Star games, six AFC-NFC Pro Bowls ...Born August 21, 1945, in Clover, Virginia.

STEVE LARGENT Enshrined in 1995(Tulsa) Wide Receiver 5-11, 1871976-1989 Seattle SeahawksStephen Michael Largent ... Acquired in preseason trade with Houston, 1976 ... Had 54 receptions as rookie ... Career stats: 819 catches, 13,089 yards, 100 TDs ... Caught passes in 177 straight games ...Had 70 or more receptions six seasons, 50 or more 10 years ... Led NFL in receiving yards, 1979, 1985 ... All-Pro, 1983, 1985, 1987 ... Picked for seven Pro Bowls ... Missed only four games with injuries first 13 seasons ... Born September 28, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

YALE LARY Enshrined in 1979(Texas A&M) Safety 5-11, 1851952-53, 1956-1964 Detroit LionsRobert Yale Lary ... Major contributor to three Lions championships ... 11-year fixture at right safety, exceptional punter, long-distance threat on kick re-turns ... Lifetime marks show 50 interceptions, 44.3-yard punting average, three NFL punting crowns, three TDs on punt returns ... All-NFL five years ... In nine Pro Bowls ... Third-round pick, 1952 ... Career interrupted by army service ... Born November 24, 1930, in Fort Worth, Texas.

DANTE LAVELLI Enshrined in 1975(Ohio State) End 6-0, 1911946-1956 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL)Dante Bert Joseph Lavelli ... Played only three col-lege games, served in U.S. Infantry before turning pro ... Top AAFC receiver as rookie, scored winning TD in title game, 1946 ... Caught 11 passes in 1950 NFL championship ... All-AAFC, 1946-1947 ... All-NFL, 1951, 1953 ... In three Pro Bowls ... Caught 386 passes for 6,488 yards, 62 TDs ... Had record 24 catches in six NFL title games ... Nicknamed “Glue-fingers” ... Born February 23, 1923, in Hudson, Ohio ... Died January 20, 2009, at age of 85.

BOBBY LAYNE Enshrined in 1967(Texas) Quarterback 6-1, 2011948 Chicago Bears, 1949 New York Bulldogs, 1950-58 Detroit Lions, 1958-1962 Pittsburgh SteelersRobert Lawrence Layne ... Texas All-American, 1947 ... Led Lions to four divisional, three NFL titles in 1950s ... Exceptional field leader, at best in clutch ... Last-second TD pass won 1953 NFL title game ... Also kicked field goals ... All-NFL, 1952, 1956 ... Second-team All-NFL four times ... NFL scoring champ, 1956 ... Career record: 1,814 completions for 26,768 yards, 196 TDs; 2,451 yards rushing; 372 points scored ... Born December 19, 1926, in Santa Anna, Texas ... Died December 1, 1986, at age of 59.

DICK LEBEAU Enshrined in 2010(Ohio State) Cornerback 6-1, 1851959-1972 Detroit Lions Charles Richard LeBeau … Drafted by Cleveland Browns in 5th round (58th overall), 1959 … Cut by Browns during rookie training camp, signed with Lions … String of 12 straight seasons with three or more interceptions … Five picks returned for career-high 158 yards, 1963 … Voted to three consecutive Pro Bowls … All-NFL second-team four times … NFC-leading nine interceptions for 96 yards, 1970… Recorded 62 career interceptions for 762 yards and three touchdowns, ranked third all-time at retirement … Born on September 9, 1937 in London, Ohio.

ALPHONSE (TUFFY) LEEMANS Enshrined in 1978(Oregon, George Washington) Halfback-Fullback 6-0, 1951936-1943 New York GiantsAlphonse Emil Leemans ... Second-round pick in first NFL draft ... 1936 College All-Star game MVP ...Aggressive, dedicated do-everything team leader ...Player-coach in final 1943 season ... Led NFL rushers as rookie, 1936 ... All-NFL, 1936, 1939 ... Sec-ond-team All-NFL five times ... Career totals - 3,132 yards rushing, 2,318 yards passing, 422 yards re-ceiving ... Had 25 TD passes, 13.8-yard punt return average ... Born November 12, 1912, in Superior, Wisconsin ... Died January 19, 1979, at age of 66.


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MARV LEVY Enshrined in 2001(Wyoming, Coe, Harvard) Coach1978-1982 Kansas City Chiefs, 1986-1997 Buffalo BillsMarvin Daniel Levy ... Led Bills to unprecedented four straight Super Bowls ... Had 154-120-0 overall record ... His coaching victories ranked 10th in NFL history at time of retirement ... Quickly improved Chiefs from 4-12 to 9-7 ... Guided Buffalo to eight playoff appearances in 11 seasons ... NFL Coach of the Year, 1988 ... AFC Coach of the Year, 1988, 1993, 1995 ... Born August 3, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois.

BOB LILLY Enshrined in 1980(Texas Christian) Defensive Tackle 6-5, 2601961-1974 Dallas CowboysRobert Lewis Lilly ... Consensus All-American at Texas Christian ... Cowboys’ first-ever draft choice (1961), first Hall of Famer (1980) ... Foundation of great Dallas defensive units ... Had unusual speed, strength, intelligence, recovery ability ... All-NFL/NFC eight years ... Named to 11 Pro Bowls ... Played in five NFL/NFC title games, two Super Bowls ...Missed just one game in 14 years ... Born July 26, 1939, in Olney, Texas.

FLOYD LITTLE Enshrined in 2010(Syracuse) Running Back 5-10, 1961967-1975 Denver Broncos Floyd Douglas Little … Denver’s first-round pick (6th player overall), 1967 … Initially used mostly as re-turn specialist ... In third year averaged league-high and career best 5.0 yards per carry rushing … Led AFC in rushing, 1970; Broncos’ first 1,000-yard rush-er; won NFL rushing title, 1971 … Receiving threat … Scored combined 32 TDs, 1971-73 … Named to five AFL All-Star Games/Pro Bowls … Named All-AFL/NFL twice, All-AFC first- or second-team four straight years … Amassed more than 12,000 all-purpose yards and 54 TDs … Retired 7th all-time in rushing yards ... Born July 4, 1942 in New Haven, Connecticut.

LARRY LITTLE Enshrined in 1993(Bethune-Cookman) Guard 6-1, 2651967-68 San Diego Chargers, 1969-80 Miami DolphinsLarry Chatmon Little ... Free-agent signee with 1967 Chargers ... Traded to Miami, 1969 ... Immediately won starting right guard job ... Epitome of powerful Dolphins rushing game of 1970s ... Fast, quick on pass protection - awesome, intimidating as pulling guard on sweeps ... All-Pro six years ... Five-time Pro Bowl pick ... Three-time NFLPA pick as AFC offen-sive lineman of year ... Started in three Super Bowls ... Born November 2, 1945, in Groveland, Georgia.

JAMES LOFTON Enshrined in 2003(Stanford) Wide Receiver 6-3, 1921978-1986 Green Bay Packers, 1987-88 Los Angeles Raiders, 1989-1992 Buffalo Bills, 1993 Los Angeles Rams, 1993 Philadelphia EaglesJames David Lofton ... Selected by Green Bay in 1st round (6th player overall) of 1978 NFL Draft ... A deep-threat receiver, possessed both speed and great hands ... Recorded more than 50 receptions in a season nine times ... First NFL player to score a touchdown in 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s ... In 16 seasons, he caught 764 passes for 14,004 yards - an NFL record at the time of his retirement ... Named All-Pro four times, All-NFC three times, selected to play in eight Pro Bowls ... Born July 5, 1956, at Fort Ord, California.

VINCE LOMBARDI Enshrined in 1971(Fordham) Coach1959-1967 Green Bay Packers, 1969 Washington RedskinsVincent Thomas Lombardi ... Began head coaching career at age 45 ... Transformed Green Bay into instant winner ... Acclaimed NFL Man of the Decade in the 1960s ... Gave Packers 89-29-4 record, five NFL titles, first two Super Bowl crowns in nine years ... Led 1969 Redskins to first winning record in 14 years ... Noted taskmaster, never had a losing sea-son ... Born June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York ...Died September 3, 1970, at age of 57.

HOWIE LONG Enshrined in 2000(Villanova) Defensive End 6-5, 2681981/1982-1993 Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersHoward Michael Long ... Second round draft pick, 1981 ... Moved into starting role in fifth game of second season ... Recorded career best 13 sacks in 1983 including five in one game ... Career sack total of 84 does not include 7.5 recorded as a rookie before sack was official NFL stat ... All-Pro 1983, 1984, 1985 ... Named All-AFC four times, 1983-1986 ... Selected to eight Pro Bowls ... Born January 6, 1960, in Somerville, Massachusetts.

RONNIE LOTT Enshrined in 2000(Southern California) Cornerback-Safety 6-0, 2031981-1990 San Francisco 49ers, 1991-92 Los Ange-les Raiders, 1993-94 New York JetsRonald Mandel Lott ... First round draft pick, 1981 ... Started at left cornerback position as rookie ...Switched to safety, 1985 ... Earned All-Pro honors at three different positions (cornerback, free safety, strong safety) ... Hard-hitting, versatile ... Recorded 100-plus tackles five times ... Led NFL in intercep-tions twice, 1986, 1991 ... Driving force on defense during 49ers’ four Super Bowl seasons ... 63 career interceptions for 730 yards, 5 TDs ... Born May 8, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.


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SID LUCKMAN Enshrined in 1965(Columbia) Quarterback 6-0, 1971939-1950 Chicago BearsSidney Luckman ... No. 1 draft pick, 1939 ...Columbia tailback who became first great “T” quarterback as pro ... Performance in 73-0 title win, 1940, started mass rush to T-formation ... Superb signal-caller, ballhandler ... All-NFL five times, Most Valuable Player, 1943 ... Threw seven TD passes one game, 1943 ... Had five TD passes, 1943 title game ... Career passing: 14,686 yards, 137 TDs ...Born November 21, 1916, in Brooklyn, New York ...Died July 5, 1998, at age of 81.

WILLIAM ROY (LINK) LYMAN Enshrined in 1964(Nebraska) Tackle 6-2, 2331922-23, 1925 Canton Bulldogs, 1924 Cleveland Bulldogs, 1925 Frankford Yellowjackets, 1926-28, 1930-31, 1933-34 Chicago BearsWilliam Roy Lyman ... Very agile, large for his day ...Pioneered more sophisticated defensive play with shifting, sliding style ... Starred on four title teams: 1922-1923 Canton, 1924 Cleveland, 1933 Bears ...Joined Bears for barnstorming tour after 1925 sea-son ... Played on only one losing team in 16 seasons of college, pro ball ... Born November 30, 1898, in Table Rock, Nebraska ... Died December 28, 1972, at age of 74.

TOM MACK Enshrined in 1999(Michigan) Guard 6-3, 2501966-1978 Los Angeles RamsThomas Lee Mack ... Rams’ first round draft pick, second player overall in 1966 NFL draft ... One of only two rookies on veteran-laden team ... Earned starting role as rookie and held left guard position for next 13 seasons ... Extremely durable, never missed a game during 184-game career ... Named to 11 Pro Bowls ... All-NFL five times ... All-West-ern Conference once, All-NFC eight times ... Born November 1, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio.

JOHN MACKEY Enshrined in 1992(Syracuse) Tight End 6-2, 2241963-1971 Baltimore Colts, 1972 San Diego ChargersJohn Mackey ... No. 2 draft pick, 1963 ... Prototype tight end with breakaway speed, ability to avoid tackles, strong blocker ... Long-distance threat who scored six TDs over 50 yards, 1966 ... Caught deflected pass for 75-yard TD, Super Bowl V ...Career record: 331 catches, 5,236 yards, 38 TDs ... Three-time All-NFL, played in five Pro Bowls ...Second tight end to enter Hall ... Born September 24, 1941, in New York, New York ... Died July 6, 2011, at age of 69.

JOHN MADDEN Enshrined in 2006(San Mateo Junior College, California Polytechnic) Coach1969-1978 Oakland RaidersJohn Earl Madden ... Regular season record: 103-32-7 ... Post-season record: 9-7 ... Overall record: 112-39-7 ... His .759 winning percentage during reg-ular season ranks as highest ever among coaches with 100 career victories ... One of youngest head coaches in history when Raiders hired him in 1969 at age 32 ... AFL Coach of the Year, 1969 ... Under Madden, Oakland never suffered losing record ... Led Raiders to Super Bowl XI ... Team won 17 straight games between 1976-1977 seasons, one short of NFL record at time ... Born April 10, 1936 in Austin, Minnesota.

TIM MARA Charter Enshrinee, 1963(No College) Founder-Owner1925-1959 New York GiantsTimothy James Mara ... Paid $500 for Giants franchise, 1925, thus giving NFL vital showcase in nation’s largest city ... Withstood heavy financial losses until Grange debut in Polo Grounds turned tide ... Bore brunt of fight against rival AFL, 1926, and AAFC, 1946-1949 ... Built Giants into perennial powerhouse with three NFL, eight divisional titles ...Born July 29, 1887, in New York, New York ... Died February 16, 1959, at age of 71.

WELLINGTON MARA Enshrined in 1997(Fordham) Owner-Administrator1937-2005 New York GiantsWellington Timothy Mara ... Spent entire adult life with Giants ... Assistant to the President and Trea-surer, 1937; Secretary, 1938-1940; Vice-President and Secretary, 1945-1958; Vice-President, 1959-1965; President, 1966-1990; President and Co-Chief Executive Officer, 1991-2005 ... With Mara’s exten-sive experience in organization, player personnel, trading and drafting, Giants won 14 divisional, four NFL titles including two Super Bowls ... Served on several league committees ... NFC President, 1984-2005 ... Born August 14, 1916, in New York, New York ... Died October 25, 2005, at age of 89.

GINO MARCHETTI Enshrined in 1972(San Francisco) Defensive End 6-4, 2441952 Dallas Texans, 1953-1964, 1966 Baltimore ColtsGino John Marchetti ... Named top defensive end of NFL’s first 50 years ... New York Yanks’ No.2 draftee, 1952 - franchise moved to Dallas for Gino’s rookie season ... Selected for then-record 11 straight Pro Bowls but missed one game because of injury suffered in 1958 NFL overtime title game ... All-NFL nine years, 1956-1964 ... All-around great defender, best known for vicious pass rushing ...Born January 2, 1926, in Smithers, West Virginia.


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DAN MARINO Enshrined in 2005(Pittsburgh) Quarterback 6-4, 2181983-1999 Miami DolphinsDaniel Constantine Marino, Jr. ... Miami’s first round pick, 1983 ... Retired as most prolific passer in NFL history - career statistics include 4,967 com-pletions, 8,358 attempts for 61,361 yards, and 420 touchdowns ... First player ever to pass for 5,000 yards in a season, threw then-record 48 TDs, 1984 ... Recorded thirteen 3,000-yard seasons ... First or second team All-Pro eight times ... All-AFC six times ... .Selected to nine Pro Bowls ... Born September 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

GEORGE PRESTON MARSHALL Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Randolph-Macon) Founder-Owner1932/1933-36/1937-1969 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins /Washington RedskinsGeorge Preston Marshall ... Acquired Boston fran-chise, 1932 ... Moved team to Washington, 1937 ... Flamboyant, controversial, innovative master showman ... Pioneered gala halftime pageants, organized first team band ... Sponsored progressive rule changes, splitting NFL into two divisions with title playoff, 1933 ... Produced six division, two NFL titles in 1936-1945 period ... Born October 11, 1896, in Grafton, West Virginia ... Died August 9, 1969, at age of 72.

CURTIS MARTIN Enshrined in 2012(Pittsburgh) Running Back 5-11, 2071995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York JetsCurtis James Martin, Jr. ... Drafted in third round by Patriots, 1995 … Led AFC in rushing as rookie … Second player in NFL history to start career with 10 straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons … Led his team in rushing every season … Rushed for career-high 1,697 yards, won NFL rushing title, 2004 … Retired as NFL’s fourth all-time leading rusher (14,101) … Scored 90 rushing, 10 receiving TDs … Combined net yards (17,421) was 10th all-time … Born May 1, 1973 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

OLLIE MATSON Enshrined in 1972(San Francisco) Halfback 6-2, 2201952, 1954-58 Chicago Cardinals, 1959-1962 Los Angeles Rams, 1963 Detroit Lions, 1964-66 Phila-delphia EaglesOllie Genoa Matson ... San Francisco defensive All-American ... U.S. Olympic medal winner in track, 1952 ... No. 1 draft pick, 1952 ... All-NFL five years, 1952, 1954-1957 ... Traded to Rams for nine players, 1959 ... Career ledger: 12,844 combined net yards, 5,173 yards rushing, 222 receptions, 438 points, nine TDs on punt, kickoff returns ... Elected to six Pro Bowl games ... MVP in 1956 Pro Bowl ...Born May 1, 1930, in Trinity, Texas ... Died February 19, 2011, at age of 80.

BRUCE MATTHEWS Enshrined in 2007(Southern California) Guard-Tackle-Center 6-5, 289 1983-1996/1997-98/1999-2001 Houston Oilers/Tennessee Oilers/TitansBruce Rankin Matthews ... Houston’s first round pick, 1983 ... Played in more games (296) than any positional player in NFL history at time of retirement ... Played at every position on line ...Named to first of record-tying 14 consecutive Pro Bowl teams (9 at guard, 5 at center) following 1988 season ... All-Pro 9 times and All-AFC 12 times ...Selected as guard on NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s ... Born August 8, 1961 in Raleigh, North Carolina.

DON MAYNARD Enshrined in 1987(Texas Western) Wide Receiver 6-0, 1801958 New York Giants, 1960-62/1963-1972 New York Titans/Jets, 1973 St. Louis CardinalsDonald Rogers Maynard ... First signee of 1960 AFL Titans ... Caught career-high 72 passes, 1960 ...Went over 50 catches, 1,000 yards receiving five different seasons ... Named to all-time AFL team, 1969 ... Voted to four AFL All-Star games ... Teamed with Joe Namath to form dynamic pass-catch duo ... Career stats: 633 receptions for 11,834 yards, 18.7-yard average, 88 TDs, 532 points ... Born January 25, 1935, in Crosbyton, Texas

GEORGE MCAFEE Enshrined in 1966(Duke) Halfback 6-0, 1781940-41, 1945-1950 Chicago BearsGeorge Anderson McAfee ... Phenomenal two-way star, a long-distance scoring threat on any play ... Scored 234 points, gained 5,313 combined net yards, intercepted 25 passes in eight seasons ... NFL punt return champ, 1948 ... Held career punt return average record - 12.78 yards ... Left-handed passer, kicker ... Pioneered use of low-cut shoes ... All-NFL, 1941 ... Navy service came at peak of career ... Born March 13, 1918, in Corbin, Kentucky ... Died March 4, 2009, at age of 90.

MIKE MCCORMACK Enshrined in 1984(Kansas) Tackle 6-4, 2461951 New York Yanks, 1954-1962 Cleveland BrownsMichael Joseph McCormack, Jr. ... Drafted by 1951 New York Yanks ... Played in first of six Pro Bowls as a rookie ... In U.S. Army, 1952-1953 ... Traded to Browns in 15-player deal while in service ... Played defensive middle guard, 1954 Browns ... Stole ball to set up key Browns TD, 1954 NFL title game ...Excelled as offensive right tackle for eight years, 1955-1962 ... Equally adept as rushing blocker, pass protector ... Born June 21, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois ... Died November 15, 2013, at age of 83.


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RANDALL MCDANIEL Enshrined in 2009(Arizona State) Guard 6-3, 276 1988-1999 Minnesota Vikings, 2000-01 Tampa Bay BuccaneersRandall Cornell McDaniel ... Selected in first round, 19th overall, 1988 ... Earned all-rookie honors ... Started 202 consecutive games ... Started 13 straight playoff games for Vikings ... Blocked for six 1,000-yard rushers and five 3,000-yard passers during career ... Anchored offensive line of explosive Vikings team that scored then-record 556 points, 1998 ... Named All-Pro nine consecutive times (1990-98) ... Selected to play in a record 12 consecutive AFC-NFC Pro Bowls (1990-2001) ...Born December 19, 1964 in Phoenix, Arizona.

TOMMY MCDONALD Enshrined in 1998(Oklahoma) Wide Receiver 5-9, 1761957-1963 Philadelphia Eagles, 1964 Dallas Cowboys, 1965-66 Los Angeles Rams, 1967 Atlanta Falcons, 1968 Cleveland BrownsThomas Franklin McDonald ... Eagles’ third-round draft pick, 1957 ... Career statistics: 495 receptions, 8,410 yards, 84 touchdowns ... Selected to six Pro Bowls ... Scored 56 touchdowns in 63 games, 1958-1962 ... Career ratio of touchdowns to receptions 1 to 5.9 ... Led NFL in reception yardage and touch-downs, 1961 ... Ranked sixth all-time in receptions, fourth in yards receiving and second in touchdown catches at time of retirement ... Born July 26, 1934, in Roy, New Mexico.

HUGH MCELHENNY Enshrined in 1970(Washington, Compton Junior College) Halfback 6-1, 1951952-1960 San Francisco 49ers, 1961-62 Minne-sota Vikings, 1963 New York Giants, 1964 Detroit LionsHugh Edward McElhenny, Jr. ... Washington All-Amer-ican ... 49ers’ No. 1 draft pick, 1952 ... Scored 40-yard TD on first pro play ... Had phenomenal first season, winning All-NFL, Rookie of Year honors ... Played in six Pro Bowls ... MVP of 1958 Pro Bowl ... Gained 11,375 combined net yards in 13 years ... Record includes 5,281 yards rushing, 264 pass receptions, 360 points ... Nicknamed “The King” ... Born December 31, 1928, in Los Angeles, California.

JOHN (BLOOD) MCNALLY Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Notre Dame, St. John’s of Minnesota) Halfback 6-1, 1881925-26 Milwaukee Badgers, 1926-27 Duluth Eski-mos, 1928 Pottsville Maroons, 1929-1933, 1935-36 Green Bay Packers, 1934, 1937-38 Pittsburgh PiratesJohn Victor McNally ... Famed “vagabond halfback” totally unpredictable funster on and off the field ... Assumed “Johnny Blood” alias from Valentino movie title, “Blood and Sand” ... Superb runner with breakaway speed, exceptional pass receiver ...Scored 49 TDs, 297 points in 14 seasons with five NFL teams ... Official All-NFL, 1931 ... Second-team All-NFL, 1929, 1930 ... Pittsburgh player-coach in 1937-1938, assistant coach 1939 ... Born November 27, 1903, in New Richmond, Wisconsin ... Died November 28, 1985, at age of 82.

MIKE MICHALSKE Enshrined in 1964(Penn State) Guard 6-0, 2101926 New York Yankees (AFL*), 1927-28 New York Yankees (NFL), 1929-1935, 1937 Green Bay PackersAugust Mike Michalske ... All-American at Penn State ... Rookie year with 1926 American Football League Yankees ... Anchored Packers championship lines, 1929, 1930, 1931 ... 60-minute workhorse who specialized in blitzing on defense ... Pioneered idea of using fullbacks at guard to capitalize on size, speed ... All-NFL, 1927, 1928, 1929, 1930, 1931, 1934, 1935 ... First guard elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame ... Born April 24, 1903, in Cleveland, Ohio ... Died October 26, 1983, at age of 80.

WAYNE MILLNER Enshrined in 1968(Notre Dame) End 6-1, 1891936/1937-1941, 1945 Boston/Washington Redskins Wayne Vernal Millner ... Two-time Notre Dame All-American ... Hero of famous Ohio State upset, 1935 ... Fierce competitor at best in crucial games ... Caught 55-yard, 78-yard TD passes in 1937 NFL championship ... Starred on four Redskins divisional title teams ... Top Redskin receiver at retirement with 124 catches ... Career interrupted by Navy service ... Player-coach in final 1945 season ... Born January 31, 1913, in Roxbury, Massachusetts ...Died November 19, 1976, at age of 63.

Only two college backfield tandems have made it to

the Pro Football Hall of Fame. LARRY CSONKA & FLOYD LITTLE(Syracuse); and BARRY SANDERS & THURMAN THOMAS

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BOBBY MITCHELL Enshrined in 1983(Illinois) Wide Receiver-Halfback 6-0, 1921958-1961 Cleveland Browns, 1962-68 Washing-ton RedskinsRobert Cornelius Mitchell ... Blessed with excep-tional speed, balance, faking ability ... Split career as Browns halfback, Redskins flanker ... Noted for spectacular long-distance scoring plays ... Amassed 14,078 combined net yards ... Scored 91 touch-downs, caught 521 passes, had eight kick return TDs ... Topped NFL receivers, 1962 ... Surpassed 50 catches six years ... All-NFL three times ... Played in four Pro Bowl games ... Born June 6, 1935, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.

RON MIX Enshrined in 1979(Southern California) Tackle 6-4, 2501960/1961-69 Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers, 1971 Oakland RaidersRonald Jack Mix ... Picked AFL over Colts, who drafted him No. 1 ... All-AFL tackle eight times, once as guard ... In eight AFL All-Star, five AFL title games ... Consistent, finely-conditioned, intense with excellent speed, strength ... Noted for quick charge, accomplished blocking on both passing, running plays ... Had only two holding penalties in 10 years ... Nicknamed “The Intellectual Assassin” ... Born March 10, 1938, in Los Angeles, California.

ART MONK Enshrined in 2008(Syracuse) Wide Receiver 6-3, 210 1980-1993 Washington Redskins, 1994 New York Jets, 1995 Philadelphia EaglesJames Arthur Monk, Sr. ... First-round pick by Washington, 1980 NFL Draft ... Caught 58 passes to earn All-Rookie honors, 1980 ... Had 50 or more receptions, nine seasons ... Gained 1,000 yards five times ... Set then-NFL records for catches in a season (106), most consecutive games with at least one reception (183), and career receptions (820) ...Finished career with 940 catches ... Named to three Pro Bowls ... All-Pro choice twice ... Born December 5, 1957 in White Plains, New York.

JOE MONTANA Enshrined in 2000(Notre Dame) Quarterback 6-2, 2001979-1992 San Francisco 49ers, 1993-94 Kansas City ChiefsJoseph Clifford Montana ... Third round draft pick, 1979 ... Master of come-from-behind victories ...Led 49ers to four Super Bowl wins ... Named Super Bowl MVP three times ... Orchestrated 92-yard winning drive in closing seconds, Super Bowl XXIII ... All-NFL three times, All-NFC five times ... Missed entire 1991 season with injury ... Selected to eight Pro Bowls ... Career statistics: 3,409 completions, 40,551 yards, 273 TDs, 92.3 passer rating ... Born June 11, 1956, in New Eagle, Pennsylvania.

WARREN MOON Enshrined in 2006(West Los Angeles Junior College, Washington) Quarterback 6-3, 2121984-1993 Houston Oilers, 1994-96 Minnesota Vikings, 1997-98 Seattle Seahawks, 1999-2000 Kansas City ChiefsHarold Warren Moon ... Began pro career with CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos, winning five straight Grey Cups ... Signed with NFL’s Houston Oilers, 1984...Completed 3,988 of 6,823 passes for 49,325 yards, 291 touchdowns, 233 interceptions in 17-season NFL career ... Nine 3,000-yard passing seasons was third in league history ... Named to nine Pro Bowls ... Had four 4,000-yard passing seasons. All-Pro, 1990…First or second team All-AFC 1988, 1989, 1990…Born November 18, 1956 in Los Angeles, California.

LENNY MOORE Enshrined in 1975(Penn State) Flanker-Running Back 6-1, 1911956-1967 Baltimore ColtsLeonard Edward Moore ... No. 1 draft choice, 1956 ... Rookie of Year, 1956 ... Started as a flanker, moved to running back in 1961 ... Amassed 12,451 combined net yards, 5,174 yards rushing, 363 receptions for 6,039 yards ... Scored 113 TDs, 678 points ... All-NFL five years ... Played in seven Pro Bowls ... NFL Player of the Year and Comeback Play-er of Year, 1964 ... Scored touchdowns in record 18 straight games, 1963-1965 ... Born November 25, 1933, in Reading, Pennsylvania.

MARION MOTLEY Enshrined in 1968(South Carolina State, Nevada) Fullback 6-1, 2321946-1953 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL), 1955 Pittsburgh SteelersMarion Motley ... Deadly pass blocker, peerless runner on Browns’ famed trap play ... Also played linebacker early in career ... All-time AAFC rushing champ ... Top NFL rusher, 1950 ... All-AAFC four years, All-NFL in 1950 ... Lifetime rushing: 828 car-ries, 4,720 yards ... 5.7-yard career average all-time record ... Caught 85 passes, scored 234 points in nine years ... Played in 1951 Pro Bowl ... Born June 5, 1920, in Leesburg, Georgia ... Died June 27, 1999, at age of 79.

MIKE MUNCHAK Enshrined in 2001(Penn State) Guard 6-3, 2811982-1993 Houston OilersMichael Anthony Munchak ... Oilers’ first-round draft pick, eighth player overall and first offensive lineman selected, 1982 ... Earned starting left guard position, rookie season ... Devastating blocker, anchored Oilers line that helped team perennially rank near top of NFL’s offensive statistical cate-gories ... Equally effective as pass or run blocker ...Named first- or second-team All-Pro ten times ...All-AFC seven times ... Elected to nine Pro Bowls ...Born March 5, 1960, in Scranton, Pennsylvania.


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ANTHONY MUÑOZ Enshrined in 1998(Southern California) Tackle 6-6, 2781980-1992 Cincinnati BengalsMichael Anthony Muñoz ... Bengals’ first-round draft pick, third player overall, 1980 draft ... All-Pro 11 consecutive years, 1981-1991 ... Elected to 11 straight Pro Bowls ... Great agility, exceptional straight-on blocker ... Caught seven passes and scored four touchdowns on tackle-eligible plays ... NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year 1981, 1987, 1988 ... Selected to NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, 1994 ... Started at tackle in Super Bowls XVI, XXIII ... Born August 19, 1958, in Ontario, California.

GEORGE MUSSO Enshrined in 1982(Millikin) Tackle-Guard 6-2, 2621933-1944 Chicago BearsGeorge Francis Musso ... Typified superior line play of Bears’ greatest era ... 60-minute star, specialized in big play as middle guard on defense ... Started at $90-per-game tackle on offense, switched to guard in fifth year ... First to win All-NFL at two positions - tackle (1935), guard (1937) ... Inspirational team leader, captained Bears nine seasons ... Played in seven NFL championship games ... Born April 8, 1910, in Collinsville, Illinois ... Died September 5, 2000, at age of 90.

BRONKO NAGURSKI Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Minnesota) Fullback 6-2, 2261930-37, 1943 Chicago BearsBronislaw Nagurski ... Joined Bears after legendary college career at Minnesota ... Became pro foot-ball’s symbol of power, ruggedness ... A bulldozing runner on offense, a bone-crushing linebacker on defense ... Gained 4,031 yards in 9 seasons ...All-NFL, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937 ... His two TD passes clinched Bears’ 1933 title win ... Helped 1943 Bears to NFL crown after five-year retirement ... Born November 3, 1908, in Rainy River, Ontario ... Died January 7, 1990, at age of 81.

JOE NAMATH Enshrined in 1985(Alabama) Quarterback 6-2, 2001965-1976 New York Jets, 1977 Los Angeles RamsJoseph William Namath ... Celebrated $400,000 signing coup of 1965 AFL New York Jets ... Backed up “guarantee” of victory by engineering stunning 16-7 upset of Colts in Super Bowl III ... Passed for 27,663 yards, 173 TDs ... First to pass more than 4,000 yards one season ... Three TD passes in 1968 AFL title game ... Named to AFL all-time team ...1968 AFL Player of Year ... Elected to four AFL All-Star games, one AFC-NFC Pro Bowl ... Born May 31, 1943, in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania.

EARLE (GREASY) NEALE Enshrined in 1969(West Virginia Wesleyan) Coach 1941-1950 Philadelphia EaglesAlfred Earle Neale ... Extensive college coaching career preceded entry into NFL in 1941 ... Quickly built second-division Eagles into a contender ...Produced three straight Eastern Division crowns and NFL championships in 1948 and 1949 ... Both NFL titles came by shutout scores ... Using an as-sumed name, played end with the pre-NFL Canton Bulldogs ... Born November 5, 1891, in Parkersburg, West Virginia ... Died November 2, 1973, at age of 81.

ERNIE NEVERS Charter Enshrinee, 1963(Stanford) Fullback 6-0, 2041926-27 Duluth Eskimos, 1929-1931 Chicago CardinalsErnest Alonzo Nevers ... Stanford All-American, 1925 Rose Bowl hero ... Lured from pro baseball ca-reer by Eskimos ... Truly a do-everything iron man, playing 1714 of 1740 minutes in 29-game 1926 season ... Missed 1928 with injuries, returned with Cardinals, 1929 ... Scored record 40 points in one game against Bears, 1929 ... All-league all five NFL seasons ... Player-coach one year in Duluth, two in Chicago ... Born June 11, 1903, in Willow River, Minnesota ... Died May 3, 1976, at age of 72.

OZZIE NEWSOME Enshrined in 1999(Alabama) Tight End 6-2, 2321978-1990 Cleveland BrownsOzzie Newsome, Jr. ... Browns’ first round draft pick, 1978 ... Nicknamed “Wizard of Oz” ... Became instant team leader ... Retired as all-time leading tight end receiver, fourth among all receivers ...Career stats: 662 receptions 7,980 yards, 47 TDs ...Recorded career-best 89 catches in 1983, repeated feat in 1984 ... Caught pass in 150 consecutive games ... All-Pro, 1979, 1984 ... Named to three Pro Bowls ... Born March 16, 1956, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.

RAY NITSCHKE Enshrined in 1978(Illinois) Middle Linebacker 6-3, 2351958-1972 Green Bay PackersRaymond Ernest Nitschke ... No. 3 draft pick, 1958 ... First Green Bay defender from 1960s to be enshrined ... Exceptional team leader, tough, strong, fast ... Savage defender on rushes, cat-like quick against passes ... Named NFL’s all-time top linebacker, 1969 ... All-NFL three years ... Intercept-ed pass for TD in 1964 Pro Bowl ... Had 25 career interceptions ... MVP in 1962 NFL title game ... Born December 29, 1936, in Elmwood Park, Illinois ...Died March 8, 1998, at age of 61.


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CHUCK NOLL Enshrined in 1993(Dayton) Coach1969-1991 Pittsburgh SteelersCharles Henry Noll ... Only coach to win four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII, XIV) ... 23-year record: 209-156-1 in all games ... Took over team that had never won title of any kind, 1969 ... Building program stressed annual player draft ... First team finished 1-13 ...Steelers won first-ever championship (AFC Central), 1972 ... Won nine AFC Central titles ... Guard-line-backer for Cleveland Browns, 1953-1959 ... Born January 5, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio ... Died June 13, 2014 at age of 82.

LEO NOMELLINI Enshrined in 1969(Minnesota) Defensive Tackle 6-3, 2591950-1963 San Francisco 49ersLeo Joseph Nomellini ... Two-time Minnesota All-American ... 49ers’ first-ever NFL draft choice, 1950 ... Played every 49ers game for 14 seasons, 174 regular-season and 266 pro games in all ... Ex-cellent defensive pass rusher, bulldozing offensive blocker ... All-NFL six times, two years on offense, four years on defense ... Named NFL’s all-time defensive tackle ... Played in 10 Pro Bowl games ...Born June 19, 1924, in Lucca, Italy ... Died October 17, 2000, at age of 76.

JONATHAN OGDEN Enshrined in 2013(UCLA) Tackle 6-9, 3451996-2007 Baltimore RavensJonathan Phillip Ogden … Taken in 1st round (4th player overall) in 1996 … Strong pass protector and effective run blocker … Led way for running back Jamal Lewis who became fifth player in NFL history to rush for 2,000 yards in a season, 2003 … NFL Alumni’s NFL Offensive Lineman of the Year, 2002 … Named first-team All-Pro six times … All-AFC nine times … 11 Pro Bowls … Selected to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s … Born July 31, 1974 in Washington, D.C.

MERLIN OLSEN Enshrined In 1982(Utah State) Defensive Tackle 6-5, 2701962-1976 Los Angeles RamsMerlin Jay Olsen ... All-American, Outland Trophy winner, Phi Beta Kappa at Utah State ... Rams’ No.1 draft pick, 1962 ... Big, fast, agile, smart ... Stabiliz-ing leader of famed “Fearsome Foursome” defen-sive line ... All-NFL, 1964, 1966-1970 ... All-Western Conference six times, All-NFC twice ... Rookie of Year, 1962 ... Picked on Rams’ all-time team, 1970 ... Played in 208 games, last 198 in a row ... Born September 15, 1940, in Logan, Utah ... Died March 11, 2010, at age of 69.

JIM OTTO Enshrined in 1980(Miami - FL) Center 6-2, 2551960-1974 Oakland RaidersJames Edwin Otto ... Anchored Raiders’ offensive line for 15 years ... Noted for pride, dedication, leadership, intelligence ... Sure-handed ball-snap-per, superior blocker with wide range ... Overcame numerous injuries to play 308 games, including six AFL/AFC title games, Super Bowl II, 12-all-star contests ... Named all-league 12 straight years, 1960-1971, second-team All-NFL, 1972 ... AFL’s only all-league center ... Named to all-time AFL team, 1969 ... Also All-AFC in 1970, 1971, 1972 ... Born January 5, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin.

STEVE OWEN Enshrined in 1966(Phillips) Tackle-Coach 6-2, 2151924-25 Kansas City Cowboys, 1925 Cleveland Bulldogs, 1926-1953 New York GiantsStephen Joseph Owen ... Great defensive star of the 1920s ... Captained Giants’ 1927 title team which held foe to record low 20 points ... Coached Giants 24 years from 1930 to 1953 ... Coaching record: 155-108-17, eight divisional, two NFL title teams ...A-formation offense, umbrella defense, two-pla-toon system among his many coaching innovations ... Born April 21, 1898, at Cleo Springs, Oklahoma ...Died May 17, 1964, at age of 66.

ORLANDO PACE Enshrined in 2016(Ohio State) Tackle 6-7 3201997-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Chicago BearsOrlando Lamar Pace ... First overall pick, 1997 NFL Draft … First offensive lineman selected as top pick of draft since 1968 … Blocked for three straight NFL MVPs (QB Kurt Warner, 1999, 2001 and RB Marshall Faulk in 2000) … Anchored Rams offensive line that helped QB eclipsed 3,000-yard passing mark seven times including three eclipsing 4,000 yards … Blocked for seven 1,000-yard rushers … Named to seven Pro Bowls … All-Pro five times … Born November 4, 1975 in Sandusky, Ohio.

ALAN PAGE Enshrined in 1988(Notre Dame) Defensive Tackle 6-4, 2451967-1978 Minnesota Vikings, 1978-1981 Chicago BearsAlan Cedric Page ... Consensus All-American, 1966 ... First-round pick, 1967 ... Extremely fast, strong with cat-like reflexes ... Played in 238 straight games, including four Super Bowls ... Named NFL Most Valuable Player, 1971 ... NFL Defensive Player of Year, 1971, 1973 ... All-NFL six times, sec-ond-team All-NFL three other times ... All-confer-ence ten times ... Elected to nine straight Pro Bowls ... Career marks: 23 opponent fumble recoveries, 28 blocked kicks, 173 sacks ... Born August 7, 1945, in Canton, Ohio.


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BILL PARCELLS Enshrined in 2013(Colgate, Wichita State) Coach 1983-1990 New York Giants, 1993-96 New England Patriots, 1997-99 New York Jets, 2003-06 Dallas CowboysDuane Charles Parcells ... Reversed the fortunes of four NFL teams … Regular season record: 172-130-1 … Postseason record: 11-8 … Overall record: 183-138-1 … Led Giants to Super Bowls XXI and XXV victories … Guided Patriots to Super Bowl XXXI appearance … Had best two-year turnaround of 1-15 team when led Jets to 9-7 record, 97 and 12-4 record, 1998 … First to coach four different teams into the playoffs … NFL Coach of the Year 1986, 1994 … Born August 22, 1941 in Englewood, New Jersey.

CLARENCE (ACE) PARKER Enshrined in 1972(Duke) Quarterback 5-10, 1781937-1941 Brooklyn Dodgers, 1945 Boston Yanks, 1946 New York Yankees (AAFC*)Clarence McKay Parker ... All-American tailback at Duke ... Dodgers’ second-round pick in 1937, but signed Philadelphia Athletics baseball contract, expecting to play pro football briefly ... All-NFL, 1938-1940 ... NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1940 ...Triple-threat, two-way back who paced Dodgers to their greatest seasons in 1940, 1941 ... Spearhead-ed Yankees to AAFC Eastern title in 1946 ... Born May 17, 1912, in Portsmouth, Virginia ... Died November 6, 2013, at age of 101.

JIM PARKER Enshrined in 1973(Ohio State) Guard-Tackle 6-3, 2731957-1967 Baltimore ColtsJames Thomas Parker ... First full-time offensive lineman named to Pro Football Hall of Fame ...Exceptional blocker, specialized in protecting quarterback ... All-NFL eight straight years, 1958-1965 ... Played half of 11-year career at tackle, half at guard ... Played in eight Pro Bowl games ... No.1 draft choice in 1957 ... Two-time All-American, Outland Trophy winner at Ohio State ... Born April 3, 1934, in Macon, Georgia ... Died July 18, 2005, at age of 71.

WALTER PAYTON Enshrined in 1993(Jackson State) Running Back 5-10, 2001975-1987 Chicago BearsWalter Jerry Payton ... First-round pick, 1975 draft ... Quickly established himself as super star ... Retired as all-time leader in rushing, combined net yards ... Career stats: 16,726 yards, 110 TDs rushing; 492 receptions for 4,538 yards; 21,803 combined net yards; 125 touchdowns ... All-Pro seven times ... Played in nine Pro Bowls ... Held single-game rushing record of 275 yards ... Had 77 games over 100 yards rushing ... Born July 25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi ... Died November 1, 1999, at age of 45.

JOE PERRY Enshrined in 1969(Compton Junior College) Fullback 6-0, 2001948-1960, 1963 San Francisco 49ers (AAFC*/NFL), 1961-62 Baltimore ColtsFletcher Joseph Perry ... Spotted playing service football by pro scouts ... Signed as free agent by 49ers ... Extremely quick runner who earned nick-name “The Jet” ... First to gain over 1,000 yards two straight years, 1953-1954 ... Career record: 12,532 combined net yards, 9,723 yards rushing, 260 re-ceptions, 513 points ... Played in three Pro Bowls ...Born January 22, 1927, in Stevens, Arkansas ... Died April 25, 2011, at age of 84.

PETE PIHOS Enshrined in 1970(Indiana) End 6-1, 2101947-1955 Philadelphia Eagles Peter Louis Pihos ... Indiana All-American, 1943 ... Fifth-round draft pick in 1945 even though he couldn’t play until 1947 ... 60-minute star on Eagles title teams, 1948-1949 ... Caught winning TD pass in 1949 NFL championship ... All-NFL six times in nine seasons, once at defensive end, 1952 ... Played in six Pro Bowls ... Three-time NFL receiving champ, 1953-1955 ... Career record: 373 catches for 5,619 yards, 378 points ... Born October 22, 1923, in Or-lando, Florida ... Died August 16, 2011, at age of 87.

BILL POLIAN Enshrined in 2015(New York University) Contributor1978-1982 Kansas City Chiefs, 1984-1992 Buffalo Bills, 1993-1994 National Football League National Football League, 1995-1997 Carolina Panthers, 1998-2011 Indianapolis ColtsWilliam Patrick Polian, Jr. … Most noted for turning fortunes of three different teams that resulted in combined eight championship games, five Super Bowls appearances ... Led Buffalo to four straight division titles, three Super Bowl berths … Led Car-olina to NFC championship in just second season … Guided Colts to eight division titles, two Super Bowl appearances including Super Bowl XLI win … First administrator named NFL’s Executive of Year by The Sporting News six times ... Born December 8, 1942 in Bronx, New York.

FRITZ POLLARD Enshrined in 2005(Brown) Halfback-Coach 5-9, 1651919-1921, 1925-26 Akron Pros/Indians, 1922 Mil-waukee Badgers, 1923-24 Gilberton Cadamounts (independent pro team), 1923, 1925 Hammond Pros, 1925 Providence Steam RollerFrederick Douglass Pollard ... All-American halfback ... A pro football pioneer ... Began career in 1919 with Akron (OH) Pros ... Helped Akron become NFL’s first champion, 1920 ... One of just two African Americans in the NFL at time ... NFL’s first African American head coach, 1921 ... Exciting, elusive run-ner ... Played and sometimes coached four different teams in NFL career ... Born January 27, 1894, in Chicago, Illinois ... Died May 11, 1986, at age of 92.


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JOHN RANDLE Enshrined in 2010(Trinity Valley Community College, Texas A&I) Defensive Tackle 6-1, 2781990-2000 Minnesota Vikings, 2001-03 Seattle Seahawks John Anthony Randle … Little All-American pick as a senior at Texas A&I ... Signed by Vikings as an un-drafted free agent ... Recorded 137.5 career sacks ... Had eight consecutive seasons (1992-99) with 10-plus sacks and a ninth in 2001 ... In 1997 had ca-reer-best and league-leading 15.5 sacks ... Named first-team All-Pro/All-NFC six consecutive years (1993-98) and once All-AFC with Seahawks (2001) ... Named to seven Pro Bowls ... Born December 12, 1967 in Hearne, Texas.

HUGH (SHORTY) RAY Enshrined in 1966(Illinois) Technical Advisor on Rules-Supervisor of Officials1938-1952 National Football LeagueHugh L. Ray ... Only 5-6, 136, but a giant of pro football ... NFL Supervisor of Officials, 1938-1952 ...Worked tirelessly to improve officiating techniques ... Streamlined rules to improve tempo of play, increase safety ... Visited each team annually to educate players, coaches ... Said to have made 300,000 notations as technical observer ... Born September 21, 1884, in Highland Park, Illinois ...Died September 16, 1956, at age of 71.

ANDRE REED Enshrined in 2014(Kutztown) Wide Receiver 6-2, 1901985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington Redskins Andre Darnell Reed ... Fourth round pick by Buffalo, 1985 ... Most prolific receiver in Bills history, 941 re-ceptions are 266 more than number two on that list ... Amassed 13,198 career receiving yards ... Known for his “yards after catch,” ... His 951 career recep-tions third all-time at the time of his retirement ...His 13 seasons with 50-plus receptions exceeded only by Jerry Rice ... All-AFC four times ... Seven Pro Bowls ... Born January 29, 1964 in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

DAN REEVES Enshrined in 1967(Georgetown) Owner1941-45/1946-1971 Cleveland/Los Angeles RamsDaniel Farrell Reeves ... One of game’s greatest innovators ... Opened up West Coast to major sports by moving Rams to Los Angeles, 1946 ...Experiments in game TV paved way for modern NFL policies ... First post-war NFL owner to sign an African American (Kenny Washington), 1946 ...First to employ full-time scouting staff ... Founded famous kids attendance program at Rams games ...Born June 30, 1912, in New York City ... Died April 15, 1971, at age of 58.

MEL RENFRO Enshrined in 1996(Oregon) Cornerback-Safety 6-0, 1901964-1977 Dallas CowboysMelvin Lacy Renfro ... No. 2 draft pick, 1964 ...College All-American, super track man ... Started as safety, finished as cornerback ... Return specialist early in career ... Earned Pro Bowl berth first 10 years ... All-Pro five years, all-conference seven times ... Career record: 52 interceptions, 842 punt return yards, 2,246 kickoff return yards ... Led NFL in interceptions, 1969, punt and kickoff returns, 1964 ... Born December 30, 1941, in Houston, Texas.

JERRY RICE Enshrined in 2010(Mississippi Valley State) Wide Receiver 6-2, 2001985-2000 San Francisco 49ers, 2001-04 Oakland Raiders, 2004 Seattle Seahawks Jerry Lee Rice … Selected by 49ers in first round (16th player overall), 1985 … Set NFL record with 22 TD receptions, 1987 … Led NFL in receiving yards and touchdown receptions six times … Record 1,848 yards receiving, 1995 … Owns virtually every significant receiving mark including receptions (1,549); receiving yards (22,895); most 1,000-yard receiving seasons (14) … Had record 208 total touchdowns; 23,546 combined net yards … Super Bowl XXIII MVP… Named first-team All-Pro 11 con-secutive seasons … 13 Pro Bowls … Born October 13, 1962 in Starksville, Mississippi.

LES RICHTER Enshrined in 2011(California) Linebacker 6-3, 2381954-1962 Los Angeles RamsLeslie Alan Richter ... Second player picked overall, 1952 draft … Rams traded 11 players to obtain rights … Known for rugged, punishing style of play … Eight straight Pro Bowls … First- or second-team All-NFL each season, 1955-1960 … Also saw action at center and placekicker early in career … Led Rams in scoring, 1955 and 1956 … Amassed 193 points … Recorded 16 interceptions … Born October 6, 1930 in Fresno, California … Died June 12, 2010 at the age of 79.

JOHN RIGGINS Enshrined in 1992(Kansas) Running Back 6-2, 2301971-75 New York Jets, 1976-79, 1981-85 Washington RedskinsRobert John Riggins ... Kansas All-American ... No.1 draft pick, 1971 ... Career record: 11,352 yards, 104 TDs rushing; 2,090 yards receiving; 13,435 combined net yards, 116 TDs ... Most Valuable Player with 166 rushing yards, 43-yard winning touchdown, Super Bowl XVII ... Had five 1,000-yard rushing seasons ... Played in 1976 Pro Bowl ...All-NFL, 1983 ... Voluntarily sat out 1980 season ...Born August 4, 1949, in Seneca, Kansas.


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JIM RINGO Enshrined in 1981(Syracuse) Center 6-2, 2321953-1963 Green Bay Packers, 1964-67 Philadel-phia EaglesJames Stephen Ringo ... No. 7 draft choice, 1953 ...All-Pro status preceded Packers dynasty years ...All-NFL seven times ... Played in 10 Pro Bowls, three NFL championship games ... Small for offensive lineman, but quick, determined, intelligent, superb team leader ... Excellent down-field blocker, pass protector ... Ignored numerous injuries to start in then-record 182 straight games, 1954-1967 ... Born November 21, 1931, in Orange, New Jersey ... Died November 19, 2007, at age of 75.

WILLIE ROAF Enshrined in 2012(Louisiana Tech) Tackle 6-5, 3001993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City ChiefsWilliam Layton Roaf ... Saints’ first-round pick, first offensive lineman selected in 1993 draft … Started at right tackle as rookie, never missed an offensive snap … Switched to left tackle, 1994 … 11 Pro Bowls … Named first-team All-Pro seven times (four times with New Orleans, three with Kansas City)… All-NFC six times, All-AFC three times … Member of the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s, 2000s … Born April 18, 1970 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.

DAVE ROBINSON Enshrined in 2013(Penn State) Linebacker 6-3, 2451963-1972 Green Bay Packers, 1973-74 Washing-ton RedskinsRichard David Robinson ... Drafted in 1st round by Packers in NFL; 3rd round by Chargers in AFL, 1963 … Big-play performer on Packers dynasty … Started OLB in three straight NFL championship wins, 1965-67 and Super Bowl I and II victories … Intercepted 27 passes for 449 yards, 1 TD … All-Pro second-team in 1968-69 … First-team All-NFL, 1967-69 … Three Pro Bowls … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1960s … Born May 3, 1941 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey.

ANDY ROBUSTELLI Enshrined in 1971(Arnold) Defensive End 6-1, 2301951-55 Los Angeles Rams, 1956-1964 New York GiantsAndrew Richard Robustelli ... Rams’ 19th-round draft pick, 1951 ... On winning team 13 of 14 years ... In eight NFL title games, seven Pro Bowls ... All-NFL seven years, two with Rams, five with Giants ... Named NFL’s top player by Maxwell Club, 1962 ... Exceptionally smart, quick, strong ... Superb pass rusher ... Recovered 22 opponents’ fumbles in career ... Missed only one game in 14 years ... Born December 6, 1925, in Stamford, Connecticut ... Died May 31, 2011, at age of 85.

ART ROONEY Enshrined in 1964 (Georgetown, Duquesne) Founder-Owner1933-39/1940-1988 Pittsburgh Pirates/SteelersArthur Joseph Rooney, Sr. ... One of the most revered of all sports personalities ... Bought new Pittsburgh Pirates franchise for $2,500 in 1933 ...Renamed team Steelers in 1940 ... His faith in pro football a guiding light during the dark depression years ... Startled NFL with $15,000 signing of fabled Whizzer White in 1938 ... Organized, operated western Pennsylvania semi-pro grid teams before 1933 ... Born January 27, 1901, in Coulterville, Pennsylvania ... Died August 25, 1988, at age of 87.

DAN ROONEY Enshrined in 2000(Duquesne) Administrator-Owner1955-2017 Pittsburgh SteelersDaniel M. Rooney ... Spent 60-plus seasons in various capacities with family-owned Steelers ...Appointed team president, 1975 ... Implemented a philosophy and management style that empha-sizes open, practical and efficient management ...Joined father Art Rooney as the second father-son combination in the Hall of Fame ... Integral part of one of modern era’s most successful franchises ... Team won six Super Bowls ... Served on many influential league committees ... Born July 20, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ... Died April 13, 2017, at age of 84.

PETE ROZELLE Enshrined in 1985(Compton Junior College, San Francisco) Commis-sioner1960-1989 National Football League Alvin Ray Rozelle ... Surprise choice to replace Bert Bell, 1960 ... Generally recognized as premier commissioner of all professional sports ... Created, maintained NFL’s image of stability, integrity ...Negotiated first league-wide TV contract, 1962 ... Skillfully handled AFL-NFL “war” plus merger, league restructuring that followed ... Developed Super Bowl into premier attraction ... Born March 1, 1926, in South Gate, California ... Died December 6, 1996 at age of 70.

ED SABOL Enshrined in 2011(Ohio State) Founder-President-Chairman1964-1995 NFL FilmsEdward Milton Sabol ... Aspiring filmmaker, who hatched idea of forming Blair Productions … Doubled bid to receive film rights to 1962 NFL Championship Game … Continued shooting NFL and company became NFL Films two years later … During his tenure, NFL Films won 52 Emmy Awards … His vision led NFL Films in revolutionizing manner in which sports are presented … Born September 11, 1916 in Atlantic City, New Jersey ... Died Febru-ary 9, 2015 at age of 98.


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BOB ST. CLAIR Enshrined in 1990(San Francisco, Tulsa) Tackle 6-9, 2631953-1963 San Francisco 49ersRobert Bruce St. Clair ... Third-round draft pick, 1953 ... Had size, speed, intelligence, love of hitting ... Excelled as both running, passing blocker ...Played on goal line defense, superb on special teams ... Blocked 10 field goals, 1956 ... All-NFL four years ... Starter in five Pro Bowls ... 49ers team cap-tain ... Nicknamed “Geek” by teammates because of flamboyant lifestyle ... Born February 18, 1931, in San Francisco, California ... Died April 20, 2015, at age of 84.

BARRY SANDERS Enshrined in 2004(Oklahoma State) Running Back 5-8, 2031989-1998 Detroit LionsBarry Sanders ... Detroit’s first-round draft pick, 1989 ... Electrifying running style ... First player to rush for 1,000 yards his first 10 seasons ... Led NFL in rushing four times ... NFL’s MVP, 1997 ... Gained 2,053 yards including record 14 straight 100-yard games, 1997 ... Career rushing record: 15,269 yards, 99 TDs ... First- or second-team All-NFL each of his 10 seasons ... Selected to 10 Pro Bowls ...Born July 16, 1968, in Wichita, Kansas.

CHARLIE SANDERS Enshrined in 2007(Minnesota) Tight End 6-4, 230 1968-1977 Detroit LionsCharles Alvin Sanders ... Third round pick by Lions, 1968 ... Combined great leaping ability, big hands, strength, speed and elusiveness ... Seven Pro Bowls ... All-NFL three straight seasons ... Recorded 30 or more receptions seven times, 500-plus receiving yards six seasons ... Lions’ all-time reception leader (336) at time of retirement ... Team’s leader or co-leader in receptions six of his 10 seasons … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s ...Born August 25, 1946 in Richlands, North Carolina ... Died July 2, 2015, at age of 68.

DEION SANDERS Enshrined in 2011(Florida State) Cornerback-Kick Returner-Punt Re-turner 6-1, 1951989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys,2000 Washington Redskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens Deion Luwynn Sanders ... First-round selection (5th player overall) by Atlanta, 1989 … Career TDs: six on punt returns, three on kickoff returns, nine on in-terceptions, one fumble recovery; and three receiv-ing … 53 career interceptions … Member of NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1990s as both cornerback, punt returner … Led NFL in punt returns, 1998 … Led NFC in kickoffs, 1992; interceptions, 1991, 1993 … First-team All-Pro nine times … Eight Pro Bowls … Born August 9, 1967 in Fort Myers, Florida.

WARREN SAPP Enshrined in 2013(Miami - FL) Defensive Tackle 6-2, 3001995-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Oakland RaidersWarren Carlos Sapp ... Drafted in 1st round (12th player overall) in 1995 … Amassed 96.5 career sacks … 1999 NFL Defensive Player of the Year … Started in two NFC championship games, one Super Bowl … Recorded two tackles, one sack, two passes de-fensed, and forced fumble in Bucs’ 48-21 win over Raiders, Super Bowl XXXVII … All-Pro four straight times (1999-2002) … All-NFC five times … Seven Pro Bowls … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Teams of the 1990s, 2000s … Born December 19, 1972 in Orlando, Florida.

GALE SAYERS Enshrined in 1977(Kansas) Halfback 6-0, 1981965-1971 Chicago BearsGale Eugene Sayers ... Kansas All-American ...Exceptional break-away runner ... Scored rookie record 22 TDs, 132 points, 1965 ... Led NFL rushers, 1966, 1969 ... Named all-time NFL halfback, 1969 ... All-NFL five straight years ... Player of Game in three Pro Bowls ... Career totals: 9,435 combined net yards, 4,956 yards rushing, 336 points. . . NFL lifetime kickoff return leader ... Born May 30, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas.

JOE SCHMIDT Enshrined in 1973(Pittsburgh) Linebacker 6-0, 2201953-1965 Detroit LionsJoseph Paul Schmidt ... Pittsburgh All-American, 1952 ... Lions’ No. 7 draft pick, 1953 ... Mastered new middle linebacking position which evolved in the 1950s ... A superb field leader ... Exceptional at diagnosing foe’s plays ... All-NFL ten years ... Elected to Pro Bowl ten straight years, 1955-1964 ... Team captain nine years ... Lions’ MVP four times ... Had 24 career interceptions ... Born January 18, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

TEX SCHRAMM Enshrined in 1991(Texas) Contributor1947-1956 Los Angeles Rams, 1960-1989 Dallas Cowboys, 1989-1990 World League of American FootballTexas Earnest Schramm, Jr. ... Cowboys presi-dent-general manager, 1960-1989 ... His Dallas teams had 20 straight winning seasons, 1966-1985 ... Significant force in AFL-NFL merger, 1966 ...Promoted six-division, wild-card playoff concepts for merged NFL ... NFL competition committee chairman, 1966-1988 ... Major advocate of instant replay, special field markings, offense-enhancing rules changes ... Born June 2, 1920, in San Gabriel, California ... Died July 15, 2003, at age of 83.


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JUNIOR SEAU Enshrined in 2015(Southern California) Linebacker 6-3, 250 1990-2002 San Diego Chargers, 2003-05 Miami Dolphins, 2006-09 New England PatriotsTiaina Seau, Jr. … First round pick in 1990 NFL Draft … All-Pro eight times … Named to 12 Pro Bowls … Recorded 56.5 career sacks, 18 interceptions … Recorded 10 or more tackles in a game 64 times … NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 1992 … In 1994 helped lead Chargers to first Super Bowl … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1990s … Born January 19, 1969 in San Diego, California … Died May 2, 2012, at the age of 43.

LEE ROY SELMON Enshrined in 1995(Oklahoma) Defensive End 6-3, 2561976-1984 Tampa Bay BuccaneersLee Roy Selmon ... First-ever draft pick of Buc-caneers, 1976 ... Soon recognized among elite NFL defenders ... Career stats: 78 1/2 sacks, 380 quarterback pressures, forced 28 1/2 fumbles, recovered 10 ... Key member of Tampa Bay’s NFC Central title teams, 1979, 1981 ... All-Pro 1979, 1980, 1982 ... All-NFC five times ... Elected to six Pro Bowls ... NFL Defensive Player of Year, 1979 ... Born October 20, 1954, in Eufaula, Oklahoma ... Died September 4, 2011, at age of 56.

SHANNON SHARPE Enshrined in 2011(Savannah State) Tight End 6-2, 2301990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Balti-more Ravens Selected by Broncos in the seventh round (192nd player overall) of the 1990 NFL Draft ... At time of retirement, his 815 career receptions and 10,060 yards and 62 TDs were all NFL career records for a tight end ... First- or second-team All-Pro honors five times and first- or second-team All-AFC honors six times ... Selected to eight Pro Bowls ... Integral part of Broncos Super Bowl XXXII and XXXIII and Ravens Super Bowl XXXV championships ... Born June 26, 1968 in Chicago, Illinois.

BILLY SHAW Enshrined in 1999(Georgia Tech) Guard 6-2, 2581961-69 Buffalo BillsWilliam Lewis Shaw ... First player to spend entire career in AFL to be elected to Hall of Fame ... Two-way collegiate player ... Drafted by Cowboys (NFL) and Bills (AFL) ... Chose Bills to play on offensive line ... Equally adept at pass blocking and run blocking ...Driving force behind offensive unit that led Buffalo to back-to-back AFL titles in 1964, 1965 ... All-AFL five times ... Named to eight All-Star games ... Born December 15, 1938 in Natchez, Mississippi.

ART SHELL Enshrined in 1989(Maryland State) Tackle 6-5, 2651968-1981/1982 Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersArthur Shell ... No. 3 draft pick, 1968 ... Possessed size, speed, agility, intelligence, strength to be premier offensive tackle ... Mild-mannered, hard working, great team player ... Equally adept on run-ning, passing plays ... Starred in Super Bowl XI vs.Vikings ... Played in 207 regular season, 23 postsea-son games, eight Pro Bowls ... All-Pro, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977 ... All-AFC six times ... Born November 26, 1946, in Charleston, South Carolina.

WILL SHIELDS Enshrined in 2015(Nebraska) Guard 6-3, 3201993-2006 Kansas City ChiefsWill Herthie Shields … Chiefs 3rd round draft pick, 1993 … Inserted into lineup in first NFL game, never missed a game in career … 224 games played, 223 starts are franchise records … As rookie, helped Chiefs to first division title since 1971 … Earned 12 straight Pro Bowl nods … First-Team All-Pro in 1999, 2002, 2003 ... Second-team All-Pro four times … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s … Born September 15, 1971 in Fort Riley, Kansas.

DON SHULA Enshrined in 1997(John Carroll) Coach1963-69 Baltimore Colts, 1970-1995 Miami DolphinsDonald Francis Shula ... Winningest coach in NFL history ... Regular-season record: 328-156-6, .676 ... Overall record: 347-173-6, .665 ... Became head coach at age 33 ... Led Colts to seven straight win-ning records ... In 26 years in Miami, experienced only two seasons below .500 ... Coached in six Super Bowls ... Won Super Bowls VII, VIII ... Com-pleted only 17-0 perfect season in NFL history, 1972 ... Played seven seasons as defensive back/halfback with Browns, Colts, Redskins ... Born January 4, 1930, in Grand River, Ohio.

O.J. SIMPSON Enshrined in 1985(City College-San Francisco, Southern California) Running Back 6-1, 2121969-1977 Buffalo Bills, 1978-79 San Francisco 49ersOrenthal James Simpson ... Heisman Trophy winner, 1968 ... No. 1 NFL draft pick, 1969 ...Career highlighted by 2,003 yards rushing, 1973 ...Unanimous All-Pro, topped 1,000 yards rushing, 1972-1976 ... Won four NFL rushing titles ... Career record: 11,236 yards rushing, 203 receptions, 990 yards kickoff returns, 14,368 combined net yards ... In 1969 AFL All-Star game, five Pro Bowls ... 1973 Pro Bowl Player of the Game ... Born July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California.


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MIKE SINGLETARY Enshrined in 1998(Baylor) Linebacker 6-0, 2301981-1992 Chicago BearsMichael Singletary ... Bears’ second-round draft pick, 1981 ... Finished as team’s first or second leading tackler each of last 11 seasons ... Career statistics: 1488 tackles (885 solo), 51 passes defensed, 12 fumble recoveries, 7 interceptions ... All-Pro eight times, 1983-1989, 1991 ... All-NFC selection nine straight years, 1983-1991 ... Selected to ten consecutive Pro Bowls ... Defensive Player of the Year, 1985, 1988 ... Born October 9, 1958, in Houston, Texas.

JACKIE SLATER Enshrined in 2001(Jackson State) Tackle 6-4, 2771976-1994/1995 Los Angeles/St. Louis RamsJackie Ray Slater ... Rams’ third-round draft pick, 1976 ... Played 20 seasons, 259 games ... Retired tied for third most seasons played ... Games played were most ever by offensive lineman at time of re-tirement ... Blocked for seven different 1,000-yard rushers ... Named first- or second- team All-Pro five times ... First- or second- team All-NFC seven times ... Named to seven Pro Bowls ... Born May 27, 1954, in Jackson, Mississippi.

BRUCE SMITH Enshrined in 2009(Virginia Tech) Defensive End 6-4, 280 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000-03 Washington RedskinsBruce Bernard Smith ... Bills’ first-round draft pick (1st player overall), 1985 NFL Draft ... Considered one of the most dominant defensive players in NFL history ... His 200 career sacks is NFL all-time record ... Recorded 10 or more sacks in an NFL record 13 seasons ... NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 1990 and 1996 ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Teams of the 1980s and 1990s ... First- or second-team All-Pro 11 times ... Selected to 11 Pro Bowls ... Born June 18, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia.

EMMITT SMITH Enshrined in 2010(Florida) Running Back 5-9, 2071990-2002 Dallas Cowboys, 2003-04 Arizona Cardinals Emmitt James Smith, III … Selected by Dallas in first round (17th player overall), 1990 … Won rushing crowns in 1991, 1992, 1993, 1995 … Led NFL in rushing touchdowns three times … Major contributor to Cowboys Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII, XXX victories … Named first-team All-Pro 1992-95 … In 1993, named NFL’s MVP and MVP in Super Bowl XXVIII … 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons … Became NFL’s all-time rushing leader in 2002 … Career totals: 18,355 yards and 164 touchdowns rushing; also had 515 receptions … Born May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, Florida.

JACKIE SMITH Enshrined in 1994(Northwestern Louisiana) Tight End 6-4, 2351963-1977 St. Louis Cardinals, 1978 Dallas Cow-boysJackie Larue Smith ... 10th-round draft pick, 1963 ... Talented receiver, punishing blocker, fierce competitor, excellent runner ... Played in five Pro Bowls, 1967-1971 ... All-NFL, 1967, 1969 ... Had 40 or more catches seven seasons ... Played in 210 games ... Leading tight end receiver at retirement with 480 receptions, 7,918 yards, 40 TDs ... Played in Super Bowl XIII with Cowboys ... Born February 23, 1940, in Columbia, Mississippi.

KEN STABLER Enshrined in 2016(Alabama) Quarterback … 6-3, 215 1970-79 Oakland Raiders, 1980-81 Houston Oilers, 1982-84 New Orleans SaintsKenneth Michael Stabler … Raiders’ second draft pick, 1968 … Compiled impressive .661 winning percentage … Career total: 27,938 yards, 194 TDs … First QB since AFL-NFL merger to lead team to five consecutive conference championships (1973-77) … Guided Raiders to Super Bowl XI victory … NFL MVP, 1974 and 1976 … Four Pro Bowls … NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1970s … Born on December 25, 1945 in Foley, Alabama … Died July 8, 2015 at age of 69.

JOHN STALLWORTH Enshrined in 2002(Alabama A&M) Wide Receiver 6-2, 1911974-1987 Pittsburgh SteelersJohnny Lee Stallworth ... Steelers’ fourth-round draft pick, 1974 ... Played in six AFC championship games, four Super Bowls ... Scored winning TD on 73-yard reception, Super Bowl XIV ... Career statistics: 537 receptions for 8,723 yards, 63 TDs ... All-Pro, 1979 ... All-AFC, 1979, 1984 ... Played in four Pro Bowl games ... Two-time Steelers MVP ...Born July 15, 1952, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

DICK STANFEL Enshrined in 2016(San Francisco, San Francisco Junior College) Guard 6-3, 2361952-55 Detroit Lions, 1956-58 Washington RedskinsRichard Anthony Stanfel ...Drafted in 2nd round by Lions, 1951 … Injured preparing for College All-Star Game and missed entire season … Detroit ad-vanced to NFL championship game first three years Stanfel played … Won back-to-back titles, 1952-53 … named team MVP in 1953 championship season, rare honor for offensive lineman … Named All-NFL five times in seven seasons … Four Pro Bowls … Retired in prime to pursue coaching career … Born July 20, 1927 in San Francisco, California … Died June 22, 2015, at the age of 87.


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BART STARR Enshrined in 1977(Alabama) Quarterback 6-1, 1971956-1971 Green Bay PackersBryan Bartlett Starr ... 17th-round draft pick, 1956 ... Precision passer, poised team leader ... Led Pack-ers to six division, five NFL, two Super Bowl titles ... NFL Most Valuable Player, 1966 ... MVP in Super Bowls I, II ... Three-time NFL passing champion ...In four Pro Bowls ... Career passing totals: 24,718 yards, 152 TDs, 57.4 completion percentage ... Born January 9, 1934, in Montgomery, Alabama.

ROGER STAUBACH Enshrined in 1985(New Mexico Military Institute, Navy) Quarterback 6-3, 1971969-1979 Dallas CowboysRoger Thomas Staubach ... 1963 Heisman Trophy winner ... Four-year Navy service preceded pro play ... Noted for last-minute heroics, guided Dallas to four NFC titles, Super Bowl VI, XII wins ... MVP in Super Bowl VI ... All-NFC five years ... Career stats: 22,700 yards, 153 TDs passing; 2,264 yards, 20 TDs rushing ... 83.4 NFL passer rating best ever at time of retirement ... Four-time NFL passing leader ...Born February 5, 1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio.

ERNIE STAUTNER Enshrined in 1969(Boston College) Defensive Tackle 6-1, 2301950-1963 Pittsburgh SteelersErnest Alfred Stautner ... No. 2 draft pick, 1950 ...Bulwarked strong Pittsburgh defense for 14 years ... Saw spot service at offensive guard ... Known for excellent mobility, burning desire, extreme ruggedness, unusual durability ... All-NFL, 1955, 1956, 1958, 1959 ... Played in nine Pro Bowls, winning Best Lineman Award, 1957 ... Recovered 23 opponents’ fumbles, scored three safeties in career ... Born April 20, 1925, in Prinzing-by-Cham, Bavaria ... Died February 16, 2006, at age of 80.

JAN STENERUD Enshrined in 1991(Montana State) Placekicker 6-2, 1871967-1979 Kansas City Chiefs, 1980-83 Green Bay Packers, 1984-85 Minnesota VikingsJan Stenerud ... Entered college on skiing scholar-ship, joined football team as senior ... First “pure” placekicker to enter Hall ... Career totals: 1,699 points on 580 PATs, 373 field goals ... Scored 100 or more points seven seasons ... Kicked three field goals in Super Bowl IV win ... Played in six Pro Bowls, Outstanding Offensive Player in 1972 Pro Bowl ... All-League six years ... Had 17 field goals over 50 yards ... Born November 26, 1942, in Fetsund, Norway.

DWIGHT STEPHENSON Enshrined in 1998(Alabama) Center 6-2, 2551980-87 Miami DolphinsDwight Eugene Stephenson ... Dolphins’ sec-ond-round draft pick, 1980 ... Exceptionally quick blocker with explosive charge off snap ... Recog-nized as the premier center of his time ... All-Pro, All-AFC five straight years, 1983-87 ... Elected to five consecutive Pro Bowls ... Started at center in Super Bowls XVII, XIX and 1982, 1984, 1985 AFC championship games ... Dolphins’ offensive captain ... Career cut short by severe knee injury ...Born November 20, 1957, in Murfreesboro, North Carolina.

MICHAEL STRAHAN Enshrined in 2014(Texas Southern) Defensive End 6-5, 2551993-2007 New York GiantsMichael Anthony Strahan ... Selected in 2nd round (40th player overall) in 1993 … Recorded 141.5 career sacks … Registered double-digit sack totals six times during nine-season span, 1997-2005 … All-Pro and All-NFC five times … Seven Pro Bowls … Two NFL sack titles including single-season record of 22.5 sacks in 2001 … NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 2001 … Played last NFL game in Giants Super Bowl XLII victory … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born November 21, 1971 in Houston, Texas.

HANK STRAM Enshrined in 2003(Purdue) Coach1960-1962/1963-1974 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs, 1976-77 New Orleans SaintsHenry Louis Stram ... Overall record: 136-100-10 ... Assistant coach at University of Miami when hired as first head coach of Dallas Texans, (Texans moved to Kansas City, renamed Chiefs, 1963) of new American Football League, 1960 ... Won 1962, 1966, 1969 AFL championships ... Led Chiefs to two Super Bowl appearances ... Devised “two tight end offense” and “stack defense” ... Named AFL Coach of the Year in 1968…Born January 3, 1923 at Chica-go, Illinois ... Died July 4, 2005, at age of 82.

KEN STRONG Enshrined in 1967 (New York) Halfback 6-0, 2061929-1932 Staten Island Stapletons, 1933-35, 1939, 1944-47 New York Giants, 1936-37 New York Yanks (AFL*)Elmer Kenneth Strong, Jr ... .NYU. All-American, 1928 ... Excelled in every phase of game - blocking, running, passing, punting, placekicking, defense ... Scored 17 points to pace Giants to 1934 title in famous “Sneakers” game ... All-NFL, 1930, 1931, 1933, 1934 ... Scored 64 points to top NFL, 1933 ...Served as placekicking specialist only, 1944-1947 ...Led NFL in field goals, 1944 ... Scored 484 points in 12 NFL years ... Born April 21, 1906, in West Haven, Connecticut ... Died October 5, 1979, at age of 73.


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JOE STYDAHAR Enshrined in 1967(West Virginia) Tackle 6-4, 2331936-1942, 1945-46 Chicago BearsJoseph Lee Stydahar ... Bears’ No. 1 choice in first-ever NFL draft, 1936 ... 60-minute performer who bulwarked Bears line in famous “Monsters of the Midway” era ... Played on five divisional and three NFL championship teams ... Named All-NFL five straight years, 1936-1940 ... Often played with-out helmet early in career ... Later coached 1950-1952 Rams, 1953-1954 Cardinals ... Born March 17, 1912, in Kaylor, Pennsylvania ... Died March 23, 1977, at age of 65.

LYNN SWANN Enshrined in 2001(Southern California) Wide Receiver 5-11, 1801974-1982 Pittsburgh SteelersLynn Curtis Swann ... Steelers’ first-round draft pick, 1974 ... Caught game-winning touchdown in AFC championship as rookie ... Became starting receiver second season, led NFL with 11 touchdown receptions ... MVP, Super Bowl X ... Graceful moves, tremendous leaping ability led to superlative catch-es that highlighted career ... Career record: 336 receptions, 5,462 yards, 51 touchdowns ... All-Pro, 1975, 1977, 1978 ... Played in three Pro Bowls ...Born March 7, 1952, in Alcoa, Tennessee.

FRAN TARKENTON Enshrined in 1986(Georgia) Quarterback 6-0, 1901961-66, 1972-78 Minnesota Vikings, 1967-1971 New York GiantsFrancis Asbury Tarkenton ... Almost instant star with four TD passes, first game, 1961 ... Moved to New York (1967), back to Vikings (1972) in stunning trades ... At retirement led lifetime passers in at-tempts (6,467), completions (3,686), yards (47,003), touchdowns (342) ... Exciting, elusive scrambler ...Rushed for 3,674 yards, 32 TDs ... Led Vikings to three Super Bowls ... Two-time All-NFL ... Pro Bowl selection nine times ... Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia.

CHARLEY TAYLOR Enshrined in 1984(Arizona State) Wide Receiver 6-3, 2101964-1975, 1977 Washington RedskinsCharles Robert Taylor ... At retirement, all-time leading receiver with 649 catches for 9,110 yards, 79 TDs ... Other career stats: 10,803 combined net yards, 90 TDs, 540 points ... No. 1 draft pick, 1964 ...Rookie of Year running back, 1964 ... Shifted to split end, 1966 ... NFL receiving champion, 1966, 1967 ... Had 50 or more catches seven seasons ... All-NFL once, second-team All-NFL five times ... Played in eight Pro Bowls ... Born September 28, 1941, in Grand Prairie, Texas.

JASON TAYLOR Enshrined in 2017(Akron) Defensive End 6-6, 2601997-2007, 2009, 2011 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Washington Redskins, 2010 New York JetsJason Paul Taylor … Drafted in 3rd round (73rd overall) by Dolphins in 1997 … Registered dou-ble-digit sack totals six times over eight sesaons (2000-07) … Defensive Player of the Year, 2006 … Led NFL with career-high 18.5 sacks, 2002 … Career statistics: 139.5 sacks; 8 interceptions for 110 yards and 3 TDs; league record-tying 29 opponents’ fumbles recovered; NFL record 6 TDs on fumble recoveries; and 3 safeties … Voted to six Pro Bowls … First-team All-Pro three times … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 2000s … Born September 1, 1974 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

JIM TAYLOR Enshrined in 1976(Hinds [MS] Junior College, Louisiana State) Fullback 6-0, 2141958-1966 Green Bay Packers, 1967 New Orleans SaintsJames Charles Taylor ... LSU All-American, 1957 ... Packers’ No. 2 draft pick, 1958 ... 1,000-yard rusher five straight years, 1960-1964 ... Rushed for 8,597 yards, caught 225 passes, amassed 10,539 combined net yards, scored 558 points ... Led NFL rushers, scorers, had record 19 TDs rushing, 1962 ...Excelled in 1962 NFL title game ... Ferocious runner, rugged blocker, prime disciple of “run to daylight” doctrine ... Born September 20, 1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

LAWRENCE TAYLOR Enshrined in 1999(North Carolina) Linebacker 6-3, 2371981-1993 New York GiantsLawrence Julius Taylor ... Giants’ first round pick, second player overall, 1981 draft ... Great intensity, speed, strength fueled attack style ... Redefined the way outside linebacker position was played ... Named All-Pro first nine seasons ... All-NFC ten times ... 10 Pro Bowls ... NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 1981, 1982, 1986 ... Second all-time in career sacks at retirement ... Named to NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team, 1994 ... Born February 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia.

DERRICK THOMAS Enshrined in 2009(Alabama) Linebacker 6-3, 243 1989-1999 Kansas City ChiefsDerrick Vincent Thomas ... Fourth player overall, 1989 draft ... Defensive Rookie of the Year ... Led NFL with team record 20 sacks; including NFL record seven sacks in one game, 1990 ... Named to nine Pro Bowls ... Accumulated most sacks in NFL during 1990s ... Recorded 126.5 career sacks ...All-NFL three times ... All-AFC seven times ... Born January 1, 1967 in Miami, Florida ... Died February 8, 2000, at age of 33.


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EMMITT THOMAS Enshrined in 2008(Bishop) Cornerback 6-2, 192 1966-1978 Kansas City ChiefsEmmitt Earl Thomas ... Joined Chiefs as undrafted free agent, 1966 ... Amassed club-record 58 career interceptions ... Career interception total ranks fourth all-time by pure cornerbacks ... Led AFL with nine interceptions, 1969 ... Recorded three more interceptions during ’69 playoffs including one in Super Bowl IV victory ... Had 12 interceptions, two shy of NFL record, 1974 ... Named to five Pro Bowls ... All-AFL/AFC five times ... First- or second-team All-NFL 1971, 1974, 1975 ... Born June 3, 1943 in Angleton, Texas.

THURMAN THOMAS Enshrined in 2007(Oklahoma State) Running Back 5-10, 198 1988-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Miami DolphinsThurman Lee Thomas ... Bills’ second round pick in 1988 NFL Draft ... Led NFL in total yards from scrimmage a record four consecutive seasons ...NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1991 ... Rushed for 1,000 yards in eight consecutive seasons ... Career numbers include 12,074 yards rushing and 16,532 all-purpose yards ... Selected to five consecutive Pro Bowls ... First- or second-team All-Pro five straight years ... All-AFC 1989-1993, All-AFC Second Team 1994 ... Born on May 16, 1966 in Houston, Texas.

JIM THORPE Charter Enshrinee, 1963 (Carlisle) Halfback 6-1, 2021915-17, 1919-1920, 1926 Canton Bulldogs, 1921 Cleveland Indians, 1922-23 Oorang Indians, 1924 Rock Island Independents, 1925 New York Giants, 1928 Chicago CardinalsJames Francis Thorpe ... All-American halfback at Carlisle, 1912 Olympic decathlon champion ... First big-name athlete to play pro football, signing with pre-NFL Canton Bulldogs in 1915 ... Named “The Legend” on the all-time NFL team ... Voted top American athlete of first half of 20th century ...First president of the NFL (first known as American Professional Football Association), 1920 ... Born May 28, 1888, in Prague, Oklahoma ... Died March 28, 1953, at age of 64.

MICK TINGELHOFF Enshrined in 2015(Nebraska) Center 6-2, 2371962-1978 Minnesota VikingsHenry Michael Tingelhoff … Signed as free agent by Vikings, 1962 … Moved from linebacker to starting center in rookie camp … Never missed a game during entire career … Started all 240 games over 17-season career … Opened holes for four different Vikings Pro Bowl running backs … Key component of Vikings teams that claimed 10 division titles … Starter in four Super Bowls … Named All-Pro/NFL seven straight seasons, 1964-1970 … Voted to six consecutive Pro Bowls … Born May 22, 1940 in Lexington, Nebraska.

ANDRE TIPPETT Enshrined in 2008(Iowa, Ellsworth [IA] Junior College) Linebacker 6-3, 240 1982-1993 New England PatriotsAndre Bernard Tippett ... Patriots’ second round pick, 1982 ... Established team record 18.5 sacks, 1984 ... Led AFC with 16.5 sacks, named AFC Defen-sive Player of the Year during Patriots Super Bowl season, 1985 ... Recorded AFC-leading 12.5 sacks, 1987 ... At time of retirement, held team marks for career sacks, sacks in a season, opponent fumbles recovered ... Five straight Pro Bowls ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1980s ... Born Decem-ber 27, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Y.A. TITTLE Enshrined in 1971(Louisiana State) Quarterback 6-0, 1921948-49 Baltimore Colts (AAFC*), 1950 Baltimore Colts (NFL), 1951-1960 San Francisco 49ers, 1961-64 New York GiantsYelberton Abraham Tittle ... AAFC Rookie of Year, 1948 ... Joined 49ers in 1951 after Colts disbanded ... Career record: 2,427 completions, 33,070 yards, 242 TDs, 13 games over 300 yards passing ... Paced 1961, 1962, 1963 Giants to division titles ... Threw 33 TD passes in 1962, 36 in 1963 ... NFL’s Most Valuable Player/Player of the Year, 1961, 1962, 1963 ... All-NFL, 1957, 1961, 1962, 1963 ... Elected to seven Pro Bowls ... Born October 24, 1926, in Marshall, Texas.

LADAINIAN TOMLINSON Enshrined in 2017(Texas Christian) Running Back 5-10, 221 2001-09 San Diego Chargers, 2010-11 New York Jets LaDainian T. Tomlinson … Selected by Chargers in 1st round (5th player overall) in 2001 … Rushed for 1,000 yards in each of first eight NFL seasons … Scored 10 or more rushing TDs each season with Chargers … Back-to-back rushing titles, 2006-07 … Named Most Valuable Player, 2006 … Set NFL record with rushing touchdown in 18 straight games (2004-05) … All-Pro four seasons … Voted to five Pro Bowls … Career: 13,684 career yards on 3,174 carries and 145 rushing touchdowns … Added 4,772 yards on 624 catches and 17 TD receptions … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s … Born June 23, 1979 in Rosebud, Texas.

GEORGE TRAFTON Enshrined in 1964(Notre Dame) Center 6-2, 2301920/1921/1923-1932 Decatur/Chicago Staleys/Chicago BearsGeorge Edward Trafton ... Turned pro after one year at Notre Dame ... First center to play for Sta-leys (Bears) ... 60-minute star, excelled on defense ... First center to rove on defense ... First to snap ball with one hand ... Colorful, aggressive, smart ...Defiantly wore No. 13 ... Nicknamed “The Brute” ...Named top NFL center of the 1920s ... Born Decem-ber 6, 1896, in Chicago, Illinois ... Died September 5, 1971, at age of 74.


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CHARLEY TRIPPI Enshrined in 1968(Georgia) Halfback-Quarterback 6-0, 1861947-1955 Chicago CardinalsCharles Louis Trippi ... Cards’ No. 1 future draft pick, 1945 ... Georgia All-American, 1946 ... Played in four Chicago All-Star games as collegian ... $100,000 signee during AAFC-NFL war, 1947 ... Final link in Cards’ famed “Dream Backfield” ... Scored two TDs in 1947 NFL title win ... All-NFL, 1948 ... Extremely versatile - played halfback five years, quarterback two years, defense two years ... Born December 14, 1921, in Pittston, Pennsylvania.

EMLEN TUNNELL Enshrined in 1967(Toledo, Iowa) Safety 6-1, 1871948-1958 New York Giants, 1959-1961 Green Bay PackersEmlen Lewis Tunnell ... Signed as free agent, 1948 ... Known as Giants “offense on defense,” keyed famed “umbrella defense” of 1950s ... Gained more yards (924) on interceptions, kick returns than NFL rushing leader, 1952 ... Held career marks in inter-ceptions (79 for 1,282 yards), punt returns (262 for 2,217 yards) ... All-NFL six years ... Played in nine Pro Bowls ... Named NFL’s all-time safety, 1969 ...Born March 29, 1925, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania ... Died July 22, 1975, at age of 50.

CLYDE (BULLDOG) TURNEREnshrined in 1966(Hardin-Simmons) Center-Linebacker 6-1, 2371940-1952 Chicago BearsClyde Douglas Turner ... Hardin-Simmons Little All-American ... Bears’ No. 1 draft pick, 1940 ...Rookie starter at age of 20 ... Terrific blocker, superb pass defender, flawless ball-snapper ... Had halfback speed ... Led NFL with eight interceptions, 1942 ... Stole 17 passes in career ... All-NFL seven times ... Anchored four NFL championship teams ... Intercepted four passes in five NFL title games ... Born March 10, 1919, in Plains, Texas ... Died October 30, 1998, at age of 79.

JOHNNY UNITAS Enshrined in 1979(Louisville) Quarterback 6-1, 1941956-1972 Baltimore Colts, 1973 San Diego ChargersJohn Constantine Unitas ... Cut by 1955 Steelers, free agent with 1956 Colts, soon became legendary hero ... Exceptional field leader, thrived on pressure ... Led Colts to 1958, 1959 NFL crowns, Super Bowl V victory ... All-NFL six seasons, Player of Year three times ... MVP three times in 10 Pro Bowls ...Completed 2,830 passes for 40,239 yards, 290 TDs ... Threw at least one TD pass in 47 straight games ... Had 26 games over 300 yards passing ... Born May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania ... Died September 11, 2002, at age of 69.

GENE UPSHAW Enshrined in 1987(Texas A&I) Guard 6-5, 2551967-1981 Oakland RaidersEugene Thurman Upshaw, Jr. ... First who played guard exclusively to enter Hall ... No. 1 draft pick, 1967 ... Won regular left guard job as rookie ...Possessed size, speed, intelligence, intensity, exceptional leadership ability ... Extremely effective leading sweeps ... Played in 10 AFL/AFC title games, three Super Bowls, seven Pro Bowls ... All-league seven years, second-team All-NFL four other times ... Born August 15, 1945, in Robstown, Texas ... Died August 20, 2008, at age of 63.

NORM VAN BROCKLIN Enshrined in 1971(Oregon) Quarterback 6-1, 1901949-1957 Los Angeles Rams, 1958-1960 Philadel-phia EaglesNorman Mack Van Brocklin ... Oregon All-American, 1948 ... Rams’ No. 4 draftee, 1949 ... Led NFL in passing three years, punting twice ... Career mark: 1,553 completions for 23,611 yards, 173 TDs ...73-yard pass gave Rams 1951 title ... Passed for 554 yards one game, 1951 ... Generalled Eagles to 1960 NFL crown ... NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1960 ...Selected to nine Pro Bowl games ... Born March 15, 1926, in Eagle Butte, South Dakota ... Died May 2, 1983, at age of 57.

STEVE VAN BUREN Enshrined in 1965(Louisiana State) Halfback 6-0, 2001944-1951 Philadelphia EaglesStephen Wood Van Buren ... No. 1 draft pick, 1944 ... All-NFL six straight years ... Provided Eagles a battering-ram punch ... Won NFL rushing title four times ... 1944 punt return, 1945 kickoff return champ ... Scored only TD in 7-0 title win, 1948 ...Rushed for then-record 196 yards in 1949 finale ... Career mark: 5,860 yards rushing, 464 points scored ... Surpassed 1,000 yards in rushing twice ...Born December 28, 1920, in La Ceiba, Honduras ...Died August 23, 2012, at age of 91.

DOAK WALKER Enshrined in 1986(Southern Methodist) Halfback 5-11, 1731950-55 Detroit LionsEwell Doak Walker, Jr. ... Three-time All-American, 1948 Heisman Trophy winner ... Played major role in Lions’ successes, early 1950s ... Ran 67 yards for winning TD in 1952 title game ... Extremely versatile - rushed, passed, caught passes, returned punts and kickoffs, punted, placekicked and played defense in emergencies ... Scored 534 points, won two NFL scoring titles ... All-NFL five years ... Played in five Pro Bowls ... Born January 1, 1927, in Dallas, Texas ... Died September 27, 1998, at age of 71.


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BILL WALSH Enshrined in 1993(San Mateo Junior College, San Jose State) Coach 1979-1988 San Francisco 49ersWilliam Ernest Walsh ... Led 49ers to three Super Bowl wins (XVI, XIX, XXIII) in 10 years ... Overall re-cord: 102-63-1 ... Got first head coaching job at age 47 ... Led 49ers to first-ever NFL title in just three years ... Won six NFC Western division titles, three NFC championships ... NFL Coach of Year, 1981; NFC Coach of Year, 1984 ... Widely recognized as passing offense expert with keen ability to evaluate talent ... Born November 30, 1931, in Los Angeles, California ... Died July 30, 2007, at age of 75.

PAUL WARFIELD Enshrined in 1983(Ohio State) Wide Receiver 6-0, 1881964-69, 1976-77 Cleveland Browns, 1970-74 Miami DolphinsPaul Dryden Warfield ... Drafted by both Browns, Bills, 1964 ... Cleveland fixture before 1970 trade to Miami ... Key element in Dolphins offenses ... Mere presence on field forced defensive adjustments ... Fast, super-smooth, precise pattern runner, sure-handed, excellent blocker ... Caught 427 passes for 8,565 yards, 85 touchdowns ... Had sensational 20.1-yard per catch average ... All-NFL six years ... Named to eight Pro Bowls ... Born November 28, 1942, in Warren, Ohio.

KURT WARNER Enshrined in 2017(Northern Iowa) Quarterback 6-2, 2201998-2003 St. Louis Rams, 2004 New York Giants, 2005-09 Arizona Cardinals Kurtis Eugene Warner ... Undrafted, played in Arena Football League, NFL Europe before signing with Rams … Two-time NFL MVP … Threw for then-Su-per Bowl record 414 yards in Rams’ Super Bowl XXXIV win, Named MVP ... Registered career-high 4,830 yards, 36 TDS, 101.4 passer rating, 2001 … Led Cardinals to first Super Bowl appearance … First quarterback to throw for 300 or more yards in three Super Bowls … Named to Pro Bowl four times … Born June 22, 1971 in Burlington, Iowa.

BOB WATERFIELD Enshrined in 1965(UCLA) Quarterback 6-1, 2001945/1946-1952 Cleveland/Los Angeles RamsRobert Stanton Waterfield ... Cleveland Rams’ No. 5 future draft pick, 1944 ... NFL’s Most Valuable Play-er as rookie, 1945 ... Two TD passes keyed Rams’ 1945 title win ... All-NFL three years, NFL passing champ twice ... Career marks include 11,849 yards, 97 TDs passing; 573 points on 13 TDs, 315 PATs, 60 FGs; 42.4-yard punting average ... Also played de-fense first four years, intercepted 20 passes ... Born July 26, 1920, in Elmira, New York ... Died March 25, 1983 at age of 62.

MIKE WEBSTER Enshrined in 1997(Wisconsin) Center 6-1, 2551974-1988 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1989-1990 Kansas City ChiefsMichael Lewis Webster ... Steelers’ fifth-round draft pick, 1974 ... Became full-time regular, third season ... Played every game 10 consecutive years, 1976-1985 ... Durable, missed only four games first 16 seasons. ... Started 150 consecutive games ... Steelers’ captain nine seasons ... Played in four Super Bowls, six AFC championship games ... All-Pro seven years ... All-AFC five times ... Played in nine Pro Bowls ... Born March 18, 1952, in Tomahawk, Wisconsin ... Died September 24, 2002, at age of 50.

ROGER WEHRLI Enshrined in 2007 (Missouri) Cornerback 6-0, 190 1969-1982 St. Louis CardinalsRoger Russel Wehrli ... Cardinals’ first round pick, 1969 ... Earned starting role as rookie ... Led or tied for lead in interceptions for Cardinals four times ... Amassed 40 career interceptions, recovered franchise record-tying 19 fumbles ... Picked off career-high six passes, 1970 and 1975 ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1970s ... All-Pro and All-NFC five times ... Selected to seven Pro Bowls ...Born November 26, 1947 in New Point, Missouri.

ARNIE WEINMEISTER Enshrined in 1984(Washington) Defensive Tackle 6-4, 2351948 New York Yankees (AAFC*), 1949 Brook-lyn-New York Yankees (AAFC*), 1950-53 New York GiantsArnold George Weinmeister ... One of first defensive players to captivate the masses ... Big, extremely fast with lateral mobility, great ability to diagnose plays ... Began pro play in AAFC, moved to NFL with 1950 merger ... Played two ways in AAFC, exclusively on defense in NFL ... Became the domi-nant defensive tackle of his time ... All-AAFC, 1949 ... All-NFL, 1950-1953 ... Named to four Pro Bowls ... Born March 23, 1923, in Rhein, Saskatchewan ...Died June 29, 2000, at age of 77.

RANDY WHITE Enshrined in 1994(Maryland) Defensive Tackle 6-4, 2571975-1988 Dallas CowboysRandy Lee White ... Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award winner at Maryland ... No. 1 draft pick, 1975 ... Possessed quickness, balance, toughness, ability, desire, intelligence ... Played in 209 games ...Missed only one game in 14 years ... Co-Most Valu-able Player, Super Bowl XII ... Played in three Super Bowls, six NFC title games ... All-Pro nine years ...Elected to nine Pro Bowls ... Born January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.


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REGGIE WHITE Enshrined in 2006(Tennessee) Defensive End 6-5, 2911985-1992 Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-98 Green Bay Packers, 2000 Carolina PanthersReginald Howard White ... Selected fourth overall in 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft ... Recorded more sacks (124) than games played (121) in eight seasons with Eagles ... Became Packers’ all-time sack leader with 68.5 ... Recorded 12 seasons with 10-plus sacks ... NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1987, 1991, and 1998 ... Elected to 13 straight Pro Bowls ... Named All-Pro 13 of 15 seasons including 10 as first-team selection ... Born December 19, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee ... Died December 26, 2004 at age of 43.

DAVE WILCOX Enshrined in 2000(Boise Junior College, Oregon) Linebacker 6-3, 2411964-1974 San Francisco 49ersDavid Wilcox ... Third round draft pick, 1964 ... Also drafted by Houston (AFL) ... Nicknamed “The Intim-idator” for aggressive style of play ... Considered by many to be finest outside linebacker of his era ... Particularly effective at keeping tight ends from getting off line ... Prided himself on not allowing opponents to block him ... All-NFL five times, second-team All-NFL three other times ... Named All-NFC three times ... Elected to seven Pro Bowls ...Born September 29, 1942, in Ontario, Oregon.

AENEAS WILLIAMS Enshrined in 2014(Southern University) Cornerback-Free Safety 5-11, 1941991-2000 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals, 2001-04 St. Louis RamsAeneas Demetrius Williams ... Cardinals’ 3rd round pick, 1991 … Starred at cornerback for 12 seasons before switching to safety … Named to Pro Bowl seven times as CB, once as S … First career intercep-tion came in NFL debut … Five or more picks in a season six times … Recorded 55 interceptions for 807 yards, 9 TDs … Then-record 104-yard fumble return vs. Redskins, 2000 … Selected to NFL’s All-Decade Team 1990s … Born January 29, 1968 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

BILL WILLIS Enshrined in 1977(Ohio State) Middle Guard 6-2, 2131946-1953 Cleveland Browns (AAFC*/NFL)William Karnet Willis ... All-American tackle at Ohio State ... Played two ways, but excelled as defensive middle guard ... Lightning quickness his constant trademark that earned him job in first pro scrim-mage ... Touchdown-saving tackle against Giants preserved Browns’ 1950 NFL title drive ... All-AAFC three years ... All-NFL, 1950-1953 ... In three NFL Pro Bowls ... Born October 5, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio ... Died November 27, 2007, at age of 86.

LARRY WILSON Enshrined in 1978(Utah) Free Safety 6-0, 1901960-1972 St. Louis CardinalsLarry Frank Wilson ... Two-way star at Utah No. 7 draft pick, 1960 ... Cat-like defender, exceptional team leader ... Became NFL’s top free safety, made “safety blitz” famous ... All-NFL six times ... Played in eight Pro Bowl games ... Had steals in seven straight games, led NFL interceptors, 1966 ... Once intercepted pass with both hands in casts ... Had 52 career interceptions ... Born March 24, 1938, in Rigby, Idaho.

RALPH WILSON, JR. Enshrined in 2009(Virginia, Michigan) Founder-Owner1960-2014 Buffalo BillsRalph Cookerly Wilson, Jr. ... One of original found-ers of American Football League ... During tenure as Bills owner, team won two AFL Championships and unprecedented four straight AFC championships ... Bills 103 regular season wins, second most in NFL during 1990s ... Helped lead AFL through early years making tough decisions that were necessary for league’s survival ... Began talks with Carroll Rosenbloom, then owner of NFL’s Colts in January 1965, that eventually resulted in AFL-NFL merger ...Born October 17, 1918 in Columbus, Ohio ... Died March 25, 2014 at age of 95.

KELLEN WINSLOW Enshrined in 1995(Missouri) Tight End 6-5, 2511979-1987 San Diego ChargersKellen Boswell Winslow ... Chargers first-round draft pick, 1979 ... Became premier tight end of his era ... Had 89 catches, 1980 ... Also had two 88-re-ception seasons, 1981, 1983 ... Had 13 catches, blocked field goal in 1981 playoff win over Miami ... Consensus All-Pro, 1980, 1981, 1982 ... All-AFC four times ... Played in five Pro Bowls ... Career record: 541 receptions, 6,741 yards, 45 TDs ... Born November 5, 1957, in St. Louis, Missouri.

ALEX WOJCIECHOWICZ Enshrined in 1968(Fordham) Center-Linebacker 5-11, 2171938-1946 Detroit Lions, 1946-1950 Philadelphia EaglesAlexander Francis Wojciechowicz ... Two-time Ford-ham All-American, center of famed “Seven Blocks of Granite” line ... Lions’ No. 1 draft pick, 1938 ...Played four games first week as pro ... Authentic “iron man” for 8 1/2 years with Lions ... Joined Eagles as defensive specialist strictly ... Known for exceptionally wide center stance ... Outstanding pass defender with 19 lifetime interceptions ... Born August 12, 1915, in South River, New Jersey ... Died July 13, 1992, at age of 76.


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RON WOLF Enshrined in 2015(Oklahoma) Contributor 1963-1974, 1978-1989 Oakland/Los Angeles Raid-ers, 1975-77 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1990-1991 New York Jets, 1991-2001 Green Bay PackersRonald Martin Wolf … Recognized as one of finest personnel men in pro football … Helped build a Raiders franchise that won nine division titles, played in eight AFL/AFC championship games and three Super Bowls ... GM of expansion Buccaneers, built foundation of team that reached NFC cham-pionship in fourth season … Turned Packers into dominant NFL Franchise, claiming three straight NFC Central Division titles and back-to-back Super Bowl appearances including Super Bowl XXXI vic-tory … Born December 30, 1938 in New Freedom, Pennsylvania.

WILLIE WOOD Enshrined in 1989(Southern California) Safety 5-10, 1901960-1971 Green Bay PackersWilliam Vernell Wood ... Signed as free agent, 1960 ... Soon developed into premier free safety ... Played in six NFL championships, Super Bowls I, II, eight Pro Bowls ... All-NFL six times ... 50-yard interception return key play in Super Bowl I ...Career record: 48 interceptions, 699 yards, 2 TDs; 187 punt returns, 1,391 yards, 2 TDs ... Led NFL in punt returns (1961), interceptions (1962) ... Born December 23, 1936, in Washington, D.C.

ROD WOODSON Enshrined in 2009(Purdue) Cornerback-Safety 6-0, 200 1987-1996 Pittsburgh Steelers, 1997 San Francisco 49ers, 1998-2001 Baltimore Ravens, 2002-03 Oakland RaidersRoderick Kevin Woodson ... Steelers first-round draft pick (10th player overall), 1987 NFL Draft ...Member of NFL’s 75th Anniversary Team and NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s ... NFL Defensive Player of the Year, 1993 ... Intercepted 71 passes in career ... Retired as NFL’s all-time leader in interception return yardage (1,483) ... Six-time first-team All-Pro choice ... Earned All-Pro honors as cornerback, kick returner, safety ... Named to 11 Pro Bowls ... Born March 10, 1965, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

RAYFIELD WRIGHT Enshrined in 2006(Fort Valley State) Tackle 6-6, 2551967-1979 Dallas CowboysLarry Rayfield Wright ... Cowboys’ seventh round pick, 1967 NFL Draft ... Earned permanent starting right tackle position, 1970 ... Known as “Big Cat,” earned first- or second-team All-NFL honors six con-secutive times (1971-76) ... Selected to play in Pro Bowl following each of those seasons ... Started in six NFC championship games and played in five Su-per Bowls ... Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s ... Born August 23, 1945, in Griffin, Georgia.

RON YARY Enshrined in 2001(Cerritos Junior College, Southern California) Tackle 6-5, 2551968-1981 Minnesota Vikings, 1982 Los Angeles RamsAnthony Ronald Yary ... First player selected overall, 1968 draft ... Possessed speed, agility, hard-work ethic ... Extremely durable, missed only two games in career due to injury ... Became regular starter at right tackle in second season ... All-Pro six straight seasons, 1971-76 ... All-NFC eight straight years, 1970-77 ...Played in seven Pro Bowls ... Started in Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, XI and five NFL/NFC championship games ... Born July 16, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.

STEVE YOUNG Enshrined in 2005(Brigham Young) Quarterback 6-2, 2051985-86 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1987-1999 San Francisco 49ersJon Steven Young ... Bucs’ first round pick of 1984 supplemental draft ... Traded to 49ers, 1987 ... Tied with legendary Sammy Baugh as only QBs to win six NFL passing titles ... Set then-record 112.8 passer rat-ing, 1994 ... Threw 6 TDs, named Most Valuable Play-er, Super Bowl XXIX ... Career statistics include 33,124 yards and 232 TDs passing, also rushed for 43 TDs ...All-Pro four times, NFL MVP twice, seven Pro Bowls ...Born October 11, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

JACK YOUNGBLOOD Enshrined in 2001(Florida) Defensive End 6-4, 2471971-1984 Los Angeles RamsHerbert Jackson Youngblood, III ... Rams’ No. 1 draft pick, 1971 ... Became starting left defensive end, 1973 ... Rugged, determined, durable ... Played in team-record 201 consecutive games ... Suffered fractured left fibula in 1979 first-round playoff but played every defensive down in title game, Super Bowl XIV ... Played in five NFC championship games ... All-Pro five times ... All-NFC seven times ... Played in seven straight Pro Bowls ... Born January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida.

GARY ZIMMERMAN Enshrined in 2008(Oregon) Tackle 6-6, 294 1986-1992 Minnesota Vikings, 1993-97 Denver BroncosGary Wayne Zimmerman ... Third overall pick, 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft by New York Giants ... Had streak of 169 consecutive starts ...Anchored offensive line that helped Vikings lead NFC in rushing, 1991 ... With Zimmerman blocking, Broncos led AFC in total combined yards, 1995 and NFL in 1996, 1997 ... Named to two NFL All-Decade Teams, 1980s, 1990s ... First- or second-team All-Pro honors eight times ... Seven Pro Bowls ... Born December 13, 1961 in Fullerton, California.


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CLASS BY YEAR* Deceased

(Date elected to Hall of Fame is followed by the date of the enshrinement in parentheses.) Note: The specific dates of selection meetings from 1963-69 not known. Announcement of the new class came at a date later than the actual meeting.

1963 Charter Class(Sept. 7, 1963)Sammy Baugh*

Bert Bell*Joe Carr*

Earl “Dutch” Clark*Harold “Red” Grange*

George Halas*Mel Hein*

Wilbur “Pete” Henry*Cal Hubbard*Don Hutson*

Earl “Curly” Lambeau*Tim Mara*

George Preston Marshall*John “Blood” McNally*

Bronko Nagurski*Ernie Nevers*Jim Thorpe*

Class of 1964(Sept. 6, 1964)

Jimmy Conzelman*Ed Healey*

Clarke Hinkle*Link Lyman*

Mike Michalske*Art Rooney*

George Trafton*

Class of 1965(Sept. 12, 1965)

Guy Chamberlin*John “Paddy” Driscoll*

Dan Fortmann*Otto Graham*Sid Luckman*

Steve Van Buren*Bob Waterfield*

Class of 1966(Sept. 17, 1966)

Bill Dudley*Joe Guyon*

Arnie Herber*Walt Kiesling*

George McAfee*Steve Owen*

Hugh “Shorty” Ray*Clyde “Bulldog” Turner*

Class of 1967(Aug. 5, 1967)

Chuck Bednarik*Charles Bidwill*

Paul Brown*Bobby Layne*Dan Reeves*Ken Strong*

Joe Stydahar*Emlen Tunnell*

Class of 1968(Aug. 3, 1968)Cliff Battles*

Art Donovan*Elroy Hirsch*

Wayne Millner*Marion Motley*

Charley TrippiAlex Wojciechowicz*

Class of 1969(Sept. 13, 1969)

Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards*Earle “Greasy” Neale*

Leo Nomellini*Joe Perry*

Ernie Stautner*

Class of 1970(Jan. 12, 1970/Aug. 8, 1970)

Jack Christiansen*Tom Fears*

Hugh McElhenny Pete Pihos*

Class of 1971(Jan. 16, 1971/July 31, 1971)

Jim Brown Bill Hewitt*

Frank “Bruiser” Kinard*Vince Lombardi*Andy Robustelli*

Y.A. Tittle Norm Van Brocklin*

Class of 1972(Jan. 15, 1972/July 29, 1972)

Lamar Hunt*Gino MarchettiOllie Matson*

Clarence “Ace” Parker*

Class of 1973(Jan. 13, 1973/July 28, 1973)

Raymond BerryJim Parker*Joe Schmidt

Class of 1974(Jan. 12, 1974/July 27, 1974)

Tony Canadeo*Bill George*Lou Groza*

Dick “Night Train” Lane*

Class of 1975(Jan. 11, 1975/Aug. 2, 1975)

Roosevelt Brown*George Connor*

Dante Lavelli*Lenny Moore

Class of 1976(Jan. 17, 1976/July 24, 1976)

Ray Flaherty*Len Ford*Jim Taylor

Class of 1977(Jan. 8, 1977/July 30, 1977)

Frank Gifford*Forrest GreggGale SayersBart StarrBill Willis*

Class of 1978(Jan. 14, 1978/July 29, 1978)

Lance AlworthWeeb Ewbank*

Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans*Ray Nitschke*Larry Wilson

Class of 1979(Jan. 20, 1979/July 28, 1979)

Dick ButkusYale LaryRon Mix

Johnny Unitas*

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS BY YEAR OF ENSHR INEMENT

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Herb AdderleyDavid “Deacon” Jones*

Bob LillyJim Otto

Class of 1981(Jan. 24, 1981/Aug. 1, 1981)

Morris “Red” Badgro*George Blanda*

Willie DavisJim Ringo*

Class of 1982(Jan. 23, 1982/Aug. 7, 1982)

Doug Atkins*Sam Huff

George Musso*Merlin Olsen*

Class of 1983(Jan. 29, 1983/July 30, 1983)

Bobby BellSid Gillman*

Sonny JurgensenBobby MitchellPaul Warfield

Class of 1984(Jan. 21, 1984/July 28, 1984)

Willie BrownMike McCormack*

Charley TaylorArnie Weinmeister*

Class of 1985(Jan. 19, 1985/Aug. 3, 1985)

Frank Gatski*Joe Namath

Pete Rozelle*O.J. Simpson

Roger Staubach

Class of 1986(Jan. 25, 1986/Aug. 2, 1986)

Paul HornungKen HoustonWillie Lanier

Fran TarkentonDoak Walker*

Class of 1987(Jan. 24, 1987/Aug. 8, 1987)

Larry CsonkaLen DawsonJoe Greene

John Henry Johnson*Jim Langer

Don MaynardGene Upshaw*

Class of 1988(Jan. 30, 1988/July 30, 1988)

Fred BiletnikoffMike DitkaJack HamAlan Page

Class of 1989(Jan. 21, 1989/Aug. 5, 1989)

Mel BlountTerry Bradshaw

Art ShellWillie Wood

Class of 1990(Jan. 27, 1990/Aug. 4, 1990)

Buck Buchanan*Bob Griese

Franco HarrisTed HendricksJack LambertTom Landry*Bob St. Clair*

Class of 1991(Jan. 26, 1991/July 27, 1991)

Earl CampbellJohn HannahStan Jones*

Tex Schramm*Jan Stenerud

Class of 1992(Jan. 25, 1992/Aug. 1, 1992)

Lem BarneyAl Davis*

John Mackey*John Riggins

Class of 1993(Jan. 31, 1993/July 31, 1993)

Dan FoutsLarry Little

Chuck Noll*Walter Payton*

Bill Walsh*

Class of 1994(Jan. 29, 1994/July 30, 1994)

Tony DorsettBud Grant

Jimmy JohnsonLeroy Kelly

Jackie SmithRandy White

Class of 1995(Jan. 28, 1995/July 29, 1995)

Jim Finks*Henry Jordan*Steve Largent

Lee Roy Selmon*Kellen Winslow

Class of 1996(Jan. 27, 1996/July 27, 1996)

Lou Creekmur*Dan Dierdorf

Joe GibbsCharlie Joiner

Mel Renfro

Class of 1997(Jan. 25, 1997/July 26, 1997)

Mike HaynesWellington Mara*

Don ShulaMike Webster*

Class of 1998(Jan. 24, 1998/Aug. 1, 1998)

Paul KrauseTommy McDonald

Anthony MuñozMike Singletary

Dwight Stephenson

Class of 1999(Jan. 30, 1999/Aug. 7, 1999)

Eric DickersonTom Mack

Ozzie NewsomeBilly Shaw

Lawrence Taylor

Class of 2000(Jan. 29, 2000/July 29, 2000)

Howie LongRonnie Lott

Joe MontanaDan Rooney*Dave Wilcox

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Class of 2001(Jan. 27, 2001/Aug. 4, 2001)

Nick BuonicontiMarv Levy

Mike MunchakJackie SlaterLynn Swann

Ron YaryJack Youngblood

Class of 2002(Feb. 2, 2002/Aug. 3, 2002)

George Allen*Dave Casper

Dan HamptonJim Kelly

John Stallworth

Class of 2003(Jan. 25, 2003/Aug. 3, 2003)

Marcus AllenElvin Bethea

Joe DeLamielleureJames LoftonHank Stram*

Class of 2004(Jan. 31, 2004/Aug. 8, 2004)

Bob BrownCarl Eller

John ElwayBarry Sanders

Class of 2005(Feb. 5, 2005/Aug. 7, 2005)

Benny Friedman*Dan Marino

Fritz Pollard*Steve Young

Class of 2006(Feb. 4, 2006/Aug. 5, 2006)

Troy AikmanHarry CarsonJohn MaddenWarren MoonReggie White*Rayfield Wright

Class of 2007(Feb. 3, 2007/Aug. 4, 2007)

Gene Hickerson*Michael Irvin

Bruce MatthewsCharlie Sanders*Thurman Thomas

Roger Wehrli

Class of 2008(Feb. 2, 2008/Aug. 2, 2008)

Fred DeanDarrell Green

Art MonkEmmitt ThomasAndre Tippett

Gary Zimmerman

Class of 2009(Jan. 31, 2009/Aug. 8, 2009)

Bob Hayes*Randall McDaniel

Bruce SmithDerrick Thomas*Ralph Wilson, Jr.*

Rod Woodson

Class of 2010(Feb. 6, 2010/Aug. 7, 2010)

Russ GrimmRickey Jackson

Dick LeBeauFloyd Little

John RandleJerry Rice

Emmitt Smith

Class of 2011(Feb. 5, 2011/Aug. 6, 2011)

Richard DentMarshall Faulk

Chris HanburgerLes Richter*

Ed Sabol*Deion Sanders

Shannon Sharpe

Class of 2012(Feb. 4, 2012/Aug. 4, 2012)

Jack Butler*Dermontti Dawson

Chris DolemanCortez Kennedy

Curtis MartinWillie Roaf

Class of 2013(Feb. 2, 2013/Aug. 3, 2013)

Larry AllenCris CarterCurley Culp

Jonathan OgdenBill Parcells

Dave RobinsonWarren Sapp

Class of 2014(Feb. 1, 2014/Aug. 2, 2014)

Derrick BrooksRay Guy

Claude HumphreyWalter JonesAndre Reed

Michael StrahanAeneas Williams

Class of 2015(Jan. 31, 2015/Aug. 8, 2015)

Jerome BettisTim Brown

Charles HaleyBill Polian

Junior Seau*Will Shields

Mick TingelhoffRon Wolf

Class of 2016(Feb. 6, 2016/Aug. 6, 2016)

Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.Tony DungyBrett Favre

Kevin GreeneMarvin Harrison

Orlando PaceKen Stabler*Dick Stanfel*

Class of 2017(Feb. 4, 2017/Aug. 5, 2017)

Morten AndersenTerrell DavisKenny EasleyJerry Jones

Jason TaylorLaDainian Tomlinson

Kurt Warner

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ALPHABETICALLYHerb Adderley ....................1980Troy Aikman .......................2006George Allen* ....................2002Larry Allen ..........................2013Marcus Allen ......................2003Lance Alworth ....................1978Morten Andersen ..............2017Doug Atkins* ......................1982

Morris “Red” Badgro* .......1981Lem Barney ........................1992Cliff Battles* .......................1968Sammy Baugh* ..................1963Chuck Bednarik* ................1967Bert Bell* ...........................1963Bobby Bell ..........................1983Raymond Berry ..................1973Elvin Bethea .......................2003Jerome Bettis .....................2015Charles Bidwill*..................1967Fred Biletnikoff ..................1988George Blanda* .................1981Mel Blount .........................1989Terry Bradshaw ..................1989Derrick Brooks ...................2014Bob Brown .........................2004Jim Brown .........................1971Paul Brown* .......................1967Roosevelt Brown*..............1975Tim Brown ..........................2015Willie Brown ......................1984Buck Buchanan* ...............1990Nick Buoniconti ..................2001Dick Butkus ........................1979Jack Butler* ........................2012

Earl Campbell .....................1991Tony Canadeo* ..................1974Joe Carr* ............................1963Harry Carson ......................2006Cris Carter ..........................2013Dave Casper ......................2002Guy Chamberlin* ..............1965Jack Christiansen*..............1970Earl “Dutch” Clark* ............1963George Connor* ............... 1975Jimmy Conzelman* ............1964Lou Creekmur* ..................1996Larry Csonka ......................1987Curley Culp .........................2013

Al Davis*.............................1992Terrell Davis .......................2017Willie Davis.........................1981

Dermontti Dawson ............2012Len Dawson .......................1987Fred Dean...........................2008Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr......2016Joe DeLamielleure .............2003Richard Dent ......................2011Eric Dickerson ....................1999Dan Dierdorf ......................1996Mike Ditka ..........................1988Chris Doleman ...................2012Art Donovan* .....................1968Tony Dorsett ......................1994Paddy Driscoll* ..................1965Bill Dudley* ........................1966Tony Dungy ........................2016

Kenny Easley ......................2017Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards* .1969Carl Eller .............................2004John Elway .........................2004Weeb Ewbank* ..................1978

Marshall Faulk ....................2011Brett Favre .........................2016Tom Fears* ........................1970Jim Finks* ...........................1995Ray Flaherty* .................... 1976Len Ford* ...........................1976Dan Fortmann* ..................1965Dan Fouts ...........................1993Benny Friedman*...............2005

Frank Gatski* .....................1985Bill George* ........................1974Joe Gibbs ............................1996Frank Gifford* ....................1977Sid Gillman* ......................1983Otto Graham* ...................1965Harold “Red” Grange* ......1963Bud Grant ...........................1994Darrell Green .....................2008Joe Greene .........................1987Kevin Greene .....................2016Forrest Gregg ....................1977Bob Griese ..........................1990Russ Grimm ........................2010Lou Groza* .........................1974Ray Guy ..............................2014Joe Guyon* ........................1966

George Halas* ....................1963Charles Haley .....................2015Jack Ham ............................1988Dan Hampton ....................2002Chris Hanburger .................2011John Hannah ......................1991Franco Harris ......................1990

Marvin Harrison .................2016Bob Hayes* ........................2009Mike Haynes ......................1997Ed Healey* .........................1964Mel Hein*...........................1963Ted Hendricks ....................1990Wilbur “Pete” Henry* ........1963Arnie Herber* ....................1966Bill Hewitt*.........................1971Gene Hickerson*................2007Clarke Hinkle* ....................1964Elroy Hirsch* ......................1968Paul Hornung .....................1986Ken Houston ......................1986Cal Hubbard* .....................1963Sam Huff ............................1982Claude Humphrey ..............2014Lamar Hunt* ......................1972Don Hutson* ......................1963

Michael Irvin ......................2007Rickey Jackson ...................2010Jimmy Johnson ..................1994John Henry Johnson* ........1987Charlie Joiner .....................1996David “Deacon” Jones* .....1980Jerry Jones .........................2017Stan Jones* ........................1991Walter Jones ......................2014Henry Jordan* ....................1995Sonny Jurgensen ................1983

Jim Kelly .............................2002Leroy Kelly ..........................1994Cortez Kennedy..................2012Walt Kiesling* ....................1966Frank “Bruiser” Kinard* .....1971Paul Krause ........................1998

Earl “Curly” Lambeau* ......1963Jack Lambert ......................1990Tom Landry* ......................1990Dick “Night Train” Lane* ...1974Jim Langer ..........................1987Willie Lanier ......................1986Steve Largent .....................1995Yale Lary .............................1979Dante Lavelli* ...................1975Bobby Layne* ....................1967Dick LeBeau ........................2010Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans* .1978Marv Levy...........................2001 Bob Lilly .............................1980Floyd Little .........................2010Larry Little .........................1993James Lofton .....................2003Vince Lombardi* ................1971

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Howie Long ........................2000Ronnie Lott ........................2000Sid Luckman* .....................1965Link Lyman* ......................1964

Tom Mack ..........................1999John Mackey* ....................1992John Madden .....................2006Tim Mara* ..........................1963Wellington Mara* ..............1997Gino Marchetti...................1972Dan Marino ........................2005George Preston Marshall* 1963Curtis Martin ......................2012Ollie Matson* ....................1972Bruce Matthews ................2007Don Maynard .....................1987George McAfee* ................1966Mike McCormack* .............1984Randall McDaniel ...............2009Tommy McDonald .............1998Hugh McElhenny ...............1970John “Blood” McNally* .....1963Mike Michalske* ................1964Wayne Millner* .................1968Bobby Mitchell ...................1983Ron Mix ..............................1979Art Monk ............................2008Joe Montana ......................2000Warren Moon ....................2006Lenny Moore......................1975Marion Motley* ................1968Mike Munchak ...................2001Anthony Muñoz .................1998George Musso*..................1982

Bronko Nagurski* .............1963Joe Namath ........................1985Earle “Greasy” Neale* .......1969Ernie Nevers* .....................1963Ozzie Newsome .................1999Ray Nitschke* ....................1978Chuck Noll* ........................1993Leo Nomellini* ...................1969

Jonathan Ogden .................2013Merlin Olsen* ....................1982Jim Otto ..............................1980Steve Owen* ......................1966

Orlando Pace .....................2016Alan Page ...........................1988Bill Parcells .........................2013Clarence “Ace” Parker* .....1972Jim Parker* ........................1973Walter Payton* ..................1993Joe Perry* ..........................1969

Pete Pihos* ........................1970Bill Polian............................2015Fritz Pollard* ......................2005

John Randle........................2010Hugh “Shorty” Ray* ...........1966Andre Reed ........................2014Dan Reeves* ......................1967Mel Renfro .........................1996Jerry Rice ............................2010Les Richter*........................2011John Riggins .......................1992Jim Ringo* ..........................1981Willie Roaf ..........................2012Dave Robinson ...................2013Andy Robustelli* ................1971Art Rooney* .......................1964Dan Rooney* .....................2000Pete Rozelle* .....................1985

Ed Sabol* ...........................2011Bob St. Clair*......................1990Barry Sanders .....................2004Charlie Sanders* ................2007Deion Sanders ....................2011Warren Sapp ......................2013Gale Sayers ........................1977Joe Schmidt ........................1973Tex Schramm* ...................1991Junior Seau* .......................2015Lee Roy Selmon* ...............1995Shannon Sharpe .................2011Billy Shaw ...........................1999Art Shell ..............................1989Will Shields .........................2015Don Shula ...........................1997O.J. Simpson .......................1985Mike Singletary ..................1998Jackie Slater .......................2001Bruce Smith ........................2009Emmitt Smith .....................2010Jackie Smith .......................1994Ken Stabler* .......................2016John Stallworth ..................2002Dick Stanfel* ......................2016Bart Starr ............................1977Roger Staubach ..................1985Ernie Stautner* ..................1969Jan Stenerud ......................1991Dwight Stephenson ...........1998Michael Strahan .................2014Hank Stram* ......................2003Ken Strong* .......................1967Joe Stydahar*.....................1967Lynn Swann ........................2001

Fran Tarkenton ..................1986

Charley Taylor ....................1984Jason Taylor .......................2017Jim Taylor ...........................1976Lawrence Taylor.................1999Derrick Thomas* ................2009Emmitt Thomas .................2008Thurman Thomas...............2007Jim Thorpe* .......................1963Mick Tingelhoff ..................2015Andre Tippett .....................2008Y.A. Tittle ............................1971LaDainian Tomlinson .........2017George Trafton* ................1964Charley Trippi .....................1968Emlen Tunnell* ..................1967Clyde “Bulldog” Turner* ....1966

Johnny Unitas* ..................1979Gene Upshaw* ..................1987

Norm Van Brocklin* ..........1971Steve Van Buren* ..............1965

Doak Walker* ...................1986Bill Walsh* .........................1993Paul Warfield .....................1983Kurt Warner .......................2017Bob Waterfield*.................1965Mike Webster* ..................1997Roger Wehrli ......................2007Arnie Weinmeister* ..........1984Randy White ......................1994Reggie White*....................2006Dave Wilcox .......................2000Aeneas Williams ................2014Bill Willis* ...........................1977Larry Wilson ......................1978Ralph Wilson, Jr.* ..............2009Kellen Winslow ..................1995Alex Wojciechowicz* ........1968Ron Wolf ............................2015Willie Wood .......................1989Rod Woodson ....................2009Rayfield Wright ..................2006

Ron Yary .............................2001Steve Young .......................2005Jack Youngblood ................2001

Gary Zimmerman ...............2008

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NOTE: In this listing – a Hall of Famer is named under all clubs on which he made his primary contribution to professional football – (i.e. – Chuck Noll is listed under Pittsburgh as a coach – but not under Cleveland as a player). Hall of Famers who made the major part of their primary contribution for any one club are listed in CAPS. In cases where a player contributed about equally and/or in a major way to two or more clubs – he is listed in CAPS under both clubs (ie.Curley Culp is listed with both the Chiefs and the Titans (Oilers) as his primary teams). Hall of Famers who spent only a minor portion of their career with any club are listed under that club in lower case.(The numbers inside of the parentheses following the team’s name indicates the number of primary Hall of Famers followed by the number of Hall of Famers who spent a minor portion of their career with the team).Year - Subscript next to Hall of Famer’s name is the year of his induction.

ARIZONA CARDINALS (13/6)(Chicago Cardinals – 1920-1959; St. Louis Cardinals – 1960-1987; Phoenix Cardinals – 1988-1993)

CHARLES BIDWILL1967 – 1933-1946JIMMY CONZELMAN1964 – 1940-42, 1946-48DAN DIERDORF1996 – 1971-1983JOHN “PADDY” DRISCOLL1965 – 1920-25DICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE1974 – 1954-59OLLIE MATSON1972 – 1952, 1954-58ERNIE NEVERS1963 – 1929-1931JACKIE SMITH1994 – 1963-1977CHARLEY TRIPPI1968 – 1947-1955KURT WARNER2017 – 2005-09ROGER WEHRLI2007 – 1969-1982AENEAS WILLIAMS2014 – 1991-2000LARRY WILSON1978 – 1960-1972Guy Chamberlin1965 – 1927-28Walt Kiesling1966 – 1929-1933Earl “Curly” Lambeau1963 – 1950-51Don Maynard1987 – 1973Emmitt Smith2010 – 2003-04Jim Thorpe1963 – 1928

ATLANTA FALCONS (3/4)MORTEN ANDERSEN2017 – 1995-2000, 2006-07CLAUDE HUMPHREY2014 – 1968-1978DEION SANDERS2011 – 1989-1993Eric Dickerson1999 – 1993Chris Doleman2012 – 1994-95Tommy McDonald1998 – 1967Brett Favre2016 – 1991

BALTIMORE RAVENS (1/3)JONATHAN OGDEN2013 – 1996-2007Deion Sanders2011 – 2004-05Shannon Sharpe2011 – 2000-01Rod Woodson2009 – 1998-2001

BUFFALO BILLS (10/1)JOE DeLAMIELLEURE2003 – 1973-79, 1985JIM KELLY2002 – 1986-1996MARV LEVY2001 – 1986-1997

Bill Polian2015 – 1984-1992ANDRE REED2014 – 1985-1999BILLY SHAW1999 – 1961-69O.J. SIMPSON1985 – 1969-1977BRUCE SMITH2009 – 1985-1999THURMAN THOMAS2007 – 1988-1999RALPH WILSON, JR.2009 – 1960-2014James Lofton2003 – 1989-1992

CAROLINA PANTHERS (0/3) Kevin Greene2016 – 1996, 1998-99Bill Polian2015 – 1995-97 Reggie White2006 – 2000

CHICAGO BEARS (27/6)(Decatur Staleys – 1920; Chicago Staleys – 1921)

DOUG ATKINS1982 – 1955-1966GEORGE BLANDA1981 – 1949-1958DICK BUTKUS1979 – 1965-1973GEORGE CONNOR1975 – 1948-1955RICHARD DENT2011 – 1983-1993, 1995MIKE DITKA1988 – 1961-66JOHN “PADDY” DRISCOLL1965 – 1920, 1926-29, 1956-57JIM FINKS1995 – 1974-1982DAN FORTMANN1965 – 1936-1943BILL GEORGE1974 – 1952-1965HAROLD “RED” GRANGE1963 – 1925, 1929-1934GEORGE HALAS1963 – 1920-1983DAN HAMPTON2002 – 1979-1990ED HEALEY1964 – 1922-27BILL HEWITT1971 – 1932-36STAN JONES1991 – 1954-1965SID LUCKMAN1965 – 1939-1950LINK LYMAN1964 – 1926-28, 1930-31, 1933-34GEORGE McAFEE1966 – 1940-41, 1945-1950GEORGE MUSSO1982 – 1933-1944BRONKO NAGURSKI1963 – 1930-37, 1943WALTER PAYTON1993 – 1975-1987GALE SAYERS1977 – 1965-1971MIKE SINGLETARY1998 – 1981-1992JOE STYDAHAR1967 – 1936-1942, 1945-46GEORGE TRAFTON1964 – 1920-21, 1923-1932CLYDE “BULLDOG” TURNER1966 – 1940-1952Guy Chamberlin1965 – 1920-21Jimmy Conzelman1964 – 1920Walt Kiesling1966 – 1934Bobby Layne1967 – 1948Orlando Pace2016 – 2009Alan Page1988 – 1978-1981

CINCINNATI BENGALS (1/1)ANTHONY Muñoz1998 – 1980-1992Charlie Joiner1996 – 1972-75

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CLEVELAND BROWNS (16/5)JIM BROWN1971 – 1957-1965PAUL BROWN1967 – 1946-1962JOE DeLAMIELLEURE2003 – 1980-84LEN FORD1976 – 1950-57FRANK GATSKI1985 – 1946-1956OTTO GRAHAM1965 – 1946-1955LOU GROZA1974 – 1946-1959, 1961-67GENE HICKERSON2007 – 1958-1973LEROY KELLY1994 – 1964-1973DANTE LAVELLI1975 – 1946-1956MIKE McCORMACK1984 – 1954-1962BOBBY MITCHELL1983 – 1958-1961MARION MOTLEY1968 – 1946-1953OZZIE NEWSOME1999 – 1978-1990PAUL WARFIELD1983 – 1964-69, 1976-77BILL WILLIS1977 – 1946-1953Doug Atkins1982 – 1953-54Willie Davis1981 – 1958-59Len Dawson1987 – 1960-61Henry Jordan1995 – 1957-58Tommy McDonald1998 – 1968

DALLAS COWBOYS (16/7)TROY AIKMAN2006 – 1989-2000LARRY ALLEN2013 – 1994-2005TONY DORSETT1994 – 1977-1987CHARLES HALEY2015 – 1992-1996BOB HAYES2009 – 1965-1974MICHAEL IRVIN2007 – 1988-1999JERRY JONES2017 – 1989-presentTOM LANDRY1990 – 1960-1988BOB LILLY1980 – 1961-1974MEL RENFRO1996 – 1964-1977DEION SANDERS2011 – 1995-99TEX SCHRAMM1991 – 1960-1989EMMITT SMITH2010 – 1990-2002ROGER STAUBACH1985 – 1969-1979RANDY WHITE1994 – 1975-1988RAYFIELD WRIGHT2006 – 1967-1979Herb Adderley1980 – 1970-72Lance Alworth1978 – 1971-72Mike Ditka1988 – 1969-1972Forrest Gregg1977 – 1971Tommy McDonald1998 – 1964Bill Parcells2013 – 2003-06Jackie Smith1994 – 1978

DENVER BRONCOS (5/2)TERRELL DAVIS2017 – 1995-2001JOHN ELWAY2004 – 1983-1998FLOYD LITTLE2010 – 1967-1975SHANNON SHARPE2011 – 1990-99, 2002-03GARY ZIMMERMAN2008 – 1993-97Willie Brown1984 – 1963-66Tony Dorsett1994 – 1988

DETROIT LIONS (15/5)(Portsmouth Spartans – 1930-1933)

LEM BARNEY1992 – 1967-1977JACK CHRISTIANSEN1970 – 1951-58EARL “DUTCH” CLARK1963 – 1931-32, 1934-38LOU CREEKMUR1996 – 1950-59BILL DUDLEY1966 – 1947-49DICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE1974 – 1960-65YALE LARY1979 – 1952-53, 1956-1964BOBBY LAYNE1967 – 1950-58DICK LeBEAU2010 – 1959-1972BARRY SANDERS2004 – 1989-1998CHARLIE SANDERS2007 – 1968-1977JOE SCHMIDT1973 – 1953-1965DICK STANFEL2016 – 1952-55DOAK WALKER1986 – 1950-55ALEX WOJCIECHOWICZ1968 – 1938-1946Curley Culp2013 – 1980-81Frank Gatski1985 – 1957John Henry Johnson1987 – 1957-59Ollie Matson1972 – 1963Hugh McElhenny1970 – 1964

GREEN BAY PACKERS (24/5)HERB ADDERLEY1980 – 1961-69TONY CANADEO1974 – 1941-44, 1946-1952WILLIE DAVIS1981 – 1960-69BRETT FAVRE2016 – 1992-2007FORREST GREGG1977 – 1956, 1958-1970ARNIE HERBER1966 – 1930-1940CLARKE HINKLE1964 – 1932-1941PAUL HORNUNG1986 – 1957-1962, 1964-66CAL HUBBARD1963 – 1929-1933, 1935DON HUTSON1963 – 1935-1945HENRY JORDAN1995 – 1959-1969EARL “CURLY” LAMBEAU1963 – 1919-1949JAMES LOFTON2003 – 1978-1986VINCE LOMBARDI1971 – 1959-1967JOHN (BLOOD) McNALLY1963 – 1929-33, 1935-36MIKE MICHALSKE1964 – 1929-1935, 1937RAY NITSCHKE1978 – 1958-1972JIM RINGO1981 – 1953-1963DAVE ROBINSON2013 – 1963-1972BART STARR1977 – 1956-1971JIM TAYLOR1976 – 1958-1966REGGIE WHITE2006 – 1993-98RON WOLF2015 – 1991-2001WILLIE WOOD1989 – 1960-1971Len Ford1976 – 1958Ted Hendricks1990 – 1974Walt Kiesling1966 – 1935-36Jan Stenerud1991 – 1980-83Emlen Tunnell1967 – 1959-1961

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INDIANAPOLIS COLTS (14/3)(Baltimore Colts – 1953-1983)

RAYMOND BERRY1973 – 1955-1967ERIC DICKERSON1999 – 1987-1991ART DONOVAN1968 – 1953-1961TONY DUNGY2016 – 2002-08WEEB EWBANK1978 – 1954-1962MARSHALL FAULK2011 – 1994-98MARVIN HARRISON2016 – 1996-2008TED HENDRICKS1990 – 1969-1973JOHN MACKEY1992 – 1963-1971GINO MARCHETTI1972 – 1953-1964, 1966LENNY MOORE1975 – 1956-1967JIM PARKER1973 – 1957-1967Bill POLIAN2015 – 1998-2011JOHNNY UNITAS1979 – 1956-1972Richard Dent2011 – 1996Joe Perry1969 – 1961-62Don Shula1997 – 1963-69

KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (11/8)(Dallas Texans – 1960-1962)

BOBBY BELL1983 – 1963-1974BUCK BUCHANAN1990 – 1963-1975CURLEY CULP2013 – 1968-1974LEN DAWSON1987 – 1962-1975LAMAR HUNT1972 – 1960-2006WILLIE LANIER1986 – 1967-1977WILL SHIELDS2015 – 1993-2006JAN STENERUD1991 – 1967-1979HANK STRAM2003 – 1960-1974DERRICK THOMAS2009 – 1989-1999EMMITT THOMAS2008 – 1966-1978Morten Andersen2017 – 2002-03Marcus Allen2003 – 1993-97Marv Levy2001 – 1978-1982Joe Montana2000 – 1993-94Warren Moon2006 – 1999-2000Bill Polian2015 – 1978-1982Willie Roaf2012 – 2002-05Mike Webster1997 – 1989-1990

LOS ANGELES CHARGERS (9/4) (Los Angeles Chargers – 1960, 2017-present; San Diego Chargers – 1961-2016)

LANCE ALWORTH1978 – 1962-1970FRED DEAN2008 – 1975-1981DAN FOUTS1993 – 1973-1987SID GILLMAN1983 – 1960-69, 1971CHARLIE JOINER1996 – 1976-1986RON MIX1979 – 1960-69 JUNIOR SEAU2015 – 1990-2002L DAINIAN TOMLINSON2017 – 2001-09KELLEN WINSLOW1995 – 1979-1987David “Deacon” Jones1980 – 1972-73Larry Little1993 – 1967-68John Mackey1992 – 1972Johnny Unitas1979 – 1973

LOS ANGELES RAMS (18/12) (Cleveland Rams – 1937-1945; Los Angeles Rams – 1946-1994, 2016-present; St. Louis Rams – 1995-2015)

GEORGE ALLEN2002 – 1966-1970ERIC DICKERSON1999 – 1983-87MARSHALL FAULK2011 – 1999-2005TOM FEARS1970 – 1948-1956KEVIN GREENE2016 – 1985-1992ELROY HIRSCH1968 – 1949-1957DAVID “DEACON” JONES1980 – 1961-1971TOM MACK1999 – 1966-1978OLLIE MATSON1972 – 1959-1962MERLIN OLSEN1982 – 1962-1976ORLANDO PACE2016 – 1997-2008DAN REEVES1967 – 1941-1971LES RICHTER2011 – 1954-1962JACKIE SLATER2001 – 1976-1995NORM VAN BROCKLIN1971 – 1949-1957KURT WARNER2017 – 1998-2003 BOB WATERFIELD1965 – 1945-1952JACK YOUNGBLOOD2001 – 1971-1984Jerome Bettis2015 – 1993-95Bob Brown2004 – 1969-1970Bill George1974 – 1966Sid Gillman1983 – 1955-59Dick “Night Train” Lane1974 – 1952-53James Lofton2003 – 1993Tommy McDonald1998 – 1965-66Joe Namath1985 – 1977Andy Robustelli1971 – 1951-55Tex Schramm1991 – 1947-1956Aeneas Williams2014 – 2001-04Ron Yary2001 – 1982

MIAMI DOLPHINS (10/3)NICK BUONICONTI2001 – 1969-1974, 1976LARRY CSONKA1987 – 1968-1974, 1979BOB GRIESE1990 – 1967-1980JIM LANGER1987 – 1970-79LARRY LITTLE1993 – 1969-1980DAN MARINO2005 – 1983-1999DON SHULA1997 – 1970-1995DWIGHT STEPHENSON1998 – 1980-87JASON TAYLOR2017 – 1997-2007, 2009, 2011PAUL WARFIELD1983 – 1970-74Cris Carter2013 – 2002Junior Seau2015 – 2003-05Thurman Thomas2007 – 2000

MINNESOTA VIKINGS (13/7)CRIS CARTER2013 – 1990-2001CHRIS DOLEMAN2012 – 1985-1993, 1999CARL ELLER2004 – 1964-1978JIM FINKS1995 – 1964-1973BUD GRANT1994 – 1967-1983, 1985PAUL KRAUSE1998 – 1968-1979

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RANDALL McDANIEL2009 – 1988-1999ALAN PAGE1988 – 1967-1978JOHN RANDLE2010 – 1990-2000FRAN TARKENTON1986 – 1961-66, 1972-78MICK TINGELHOFF2015 – 1962-1978RON YARY2001 – 1968-1981GARY ZIMMERMAN2008 – 1986-1992Morten Andersen2017 – 2004Dave Casper2002 – 1983Brett Favre2016 – 2009-10Jim Langer1987 – 1980-81Hugh McElhenny1970 – 1961-62Warren Moon2006 – 1994-96Jan Stenerud1991 – 1984-85

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (4/3)(Boston Patriots – 1960-1970)

NICK BUONICONTI2001 – 1962-68JOHN HANNAH1991 – 1973-1985MIKE HAYNES1997 – 1976-1982ANDRE TIPPETT2008 – 1982-1993Curtis Martin2012 – 1995-97Bill Parcells2013 – 1993-96Junior Seau2015 – 2006-09

NEW ORLEANS SAINTS (4/5)MORTEN ANDERSEN2017 – 1982-1994JIM FINKS1995 – 1986-1992RICKEY JACKSON2010 – 1981-1993WILLIE ROAF2012 – 1993-2001Doug Atkins1982 – 1967-69Earl Campbell1991 – 1984-85Ken Stabler2016 – 1982-84 Hank Stram2003 – 1976-77Jim Taylor1976 – 1967

NEW YORK GIANTS (20/11)MORRIS “RED” BADGRO1981 – 1930-35ROOSEVELT BROWN1975 – 1953-1965HARRY CARSON2006 – 1976-1988BENNY FRIEDMAN2005 – 1929-1931FRANK GIFFORD1977 – 1952-1960, 1962-64MEL HEIN1963 – 1931-1945SAM HUFF1982 – 1956-1963ALPHONSE “TUFFY” LEEMANS1978 – 1936-1943TIM MARA1963 – 1925-1959WELLINGTON MARA1997 – 1937-2005STEVE OWEN1966 – 1926-1953BILL PARCELLS2013 – 1983-1990ANDY ROBUSTELLI1971 – 1956-1964MICHAEL STRAHAN2014 – 1993-2007KEN STRONG1967 – 1933-35, 1939, 1944-47FRAN TARKENTON1986 – 1967-1971LAWRENCE TAYLOR1999 – 1981-1993Y.A. TITTLE1971 – 1961-64EMLEN TUNNELL1967 – 1948-1958

ARNIE WEINMEISTER1984 – 1950-53Morten Andersen2017 – 2001Larry Csonka1987 – 1976-78Ray Flaherty1976 – 1928-29, 1931-35Joe Guyon1966 – 1927Wilbur “Pete” Henry1963 – 1927Arnie Herber1966 – 1944-45Cal Hubbard1963 – 1927-28, 1936Don Maynard1987 – 1958Hugh McElhenny1970 – 1963Jim Thorpe1963 – 1925Kurt Warner2017 – 2004

NEW YORK JETS (5/7)(New York Titans – 1960-1962)

WEEB EWBANK1978 – 1963-1973CURTIS MARTIN2012 – 1998-2005DON MAYNARD1987 – 1960-1972JOE NAMATH1985 – 1965-1976JOHN RIGGINS1992 – 1971-75Brett Favre2016 – 2008Ronnie Lott2000 – 1993-94Art Monk2008 – 1994Bill Parcells2013 – 1997-99Jason Taylor2017 – 2010LaDainian Tomlinson2017 – 2010-11Ron Wolf2015 – 1990-91

OAKLAND RAIDERS (17/8)(Los Angeles Raiders – 1982-1994)

MARCUS ALLEN2003 – 1982-1992FRED BILETNIKOFF1988 – 1965-1978GEORGE BLANDA1981 – 1967-1975TIM BROWN2015 – 1988-2003WILLIE BROWN1984 – 1967-1978DAVE CASPER2002 – 1974-1980, 1984AL DAVIS1992 – 1963-2011RAY GUY2014 – 1973-1986MIKE HAYNES1997 – 1983-89TED HENDRICKS1990 – 1975-1983HOWIE LONG2000 – 1981-1993JOHN MADDEN2006 – 1969-1978JIM OTTO1980 – 1960-1974ART SHELL1989 – 1968-1982KEN STABLER2016 – 1970-79GENE UPSHAW1987 – 1967-1981RON WOLF2015 – 1963-1974, 1979-1989Bob Brown2004 – 1971-73Eric Dickerson1999 – 1992James Lofton2003 – 1987-88Ronnie Lott2000 – 1991-92Ron Mix1979 – 1971Jerry Rice2010 – 2001-04Warren Sapp2013 – 2004-07Rod Woodson2009 – 2002-03

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PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (9/11)CHUCK BEDNARIK1967 – 1949-1962BERT BELL1963 – 1933-1940BOB BROWN2004 – 1964-68SONNY JURGENSEN1983 – 1957-1963TOMMY McDONALD1998 – 1957-1963EARLE “GREASY” NEALE1969 – 1941-1950PETE PIHOS1970 – 1947-1955STEVE VAN BUREN1965 – 1944-1951REGGIE WHITE2006 – 1985-1992Cris Carter2013 – 1987-89Richard Dent2011 – 1997Mike Ditka1988 – 1967-68Bill Hewitt1971 – 1937-39Claude Humphrey2014 – 1979-1981James Lofton2003 – 1993Ollie Matson1972 – 1964-66Art Monk2008 – 1995Jim Ringo1981 – 1964-67Norm Van Brocklin1971 – 1958-1960Alex Wojciechowicz1968 – 1946-1950

PITTSBURGH STEELERS (21/6)(Pittsburgh Pirates – 1933-1939)

JEROME BETTIS2015 – 1996-2005MEL BLOUNT1989 – 1970-1983TERRY BRADSHAW1989 – 1970-1983JACK BUTLER2012 – 1951-59DERMONTTI DAWSON2012 – 1988-2000BILL DUDLEY1966 – 1942, 1945-46JOE GREENE1987 – 1969-1981JACK HAM1988 – 1971-1982FRANCO HARRIS1990 – 1972-1983JOHN HENRY JOHNSON1987 – 1960-65WALT KIESLING1966 – 1937-1944, 1954-56JACK LAMBERT1990 – 1974-1984BOBBY LAYNE1967 – 1958-1962CHUCK NOLL1993 – 1969-1991ART ROONEY1964 – 1933-1988DAN ROONEY2000 – 1955-presentJOHN STALLWORTH2002 – 1974-1987ERNIE STAUTNER1969 – 1950-1963LYNN SWANN2001 – 1974-1982MIKE WEBSTER1997 – 1974-1988ROD WOODSON2009 – 1987-1996Bert Bell1963 – 1941-46Len Dawson1987 – 1957-59Kevin Greene2016 – 1993-95John “Blood” McNally1963 – 1934, 1937-38Marion Motley1968 – 1955Cal Hubbard1963 – 1936

SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (15/10)FRED DEAN2008 – 1981-85EDWARD J. D BARTOLO, JR.2016 – 1977-2000CHARLES HALEY2015 – 1986-1991, 1999JIMMY JOHNSON1994 – 1961-1976RONNIE LOTT2000 – 1981-1990HUGH McELHENNY1970 – 1952-1960JOE MONTANA2000 – 1979-1992LEO NOMELLINI1969 – 1950-1963JOE PERRY1969 – 1948-1960, 1963JERRY RICE2010 – 1985-2000BOB ST. CLAIR1990 – 1953-1963Y.A. TITTLE1971 – 1951-1960BILL WALSH1993 – 1979-1988DAVE WILCOX2000 – 1964-1974STEVE YOUNG2005 – 1987-1999Larry Allen2013 – 2006-07Richard Dent2011 – 1994Chris Doleman2012 – 1996-98Kevin Greene2016 – 1997Bob Hayes2009 – 1975Rickey Jackson2010 – 1994-95John Henry Johnson1987 – 1954-56Deion Sanders2011 – 1994O.J. Simpson1985 – 1978-79Rod Woodson2009 – 1997

SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (4/5)KENNY EASLEY2017 – 1981-87WALTER JONES2014 – 1997-2008CORTEZ KENNEDY2012 – 1990-2000STEVE LARGENT1995 – 1976-1989Carl Eller2004 – 1979Franco Harris1990 – 1984Warren Moon2006 – 1997-98John Randle2010 – 2001-03Jerry Rice2010 – 2004

TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (4/4)DERRICK BROOKS2014 – 1995-2008TONY DUNGY2016 – 1996-2001WARREN SAPP2013 – 1995-2003LEE ROY SELMON1995 – 1976-1984Tim Brown2015 – 2004Randall McDaniel2009 – 2000-01Ron Wolf2015 – 1976-78Steve Young2005 – 1985-86

TENNESSEE TITANS (8/5)(Houston Oilers – 1960-1996; Tennessee Oilers – 1997-1998)

ELVIN BETHEA2003 – 1968-1983GEORGE BLANDA1981 – 1960-66EARL CAMPBELL1991 – 1978-1984CURLEY CULP2013 – 1974-1980KEN HOUSTON1986 – 1967-1972BRUCE MATTHEWS2007 – 1983-2001

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BALTIMORE COLTS (1947-1949 AAFC; 1950 NFL)George Blanda1981 – 1950Art Donovan1968 – 1950Y.A. Tittle1971 – 1948-1950

BOSTON YANKS (NFL)Clarence “Ace” Parker1972 – 1945

BROOKLYN DODGERS (NFL)BENNY FRIEDMAN2005 – 1932-34FRANK “BRUISER” KINARD1971 – 1938-1944CLARENCE “ACE” PARKER1972 – 1937-1941Morris “Red” Badgro1981 – 1936

BROOKLYN-N.Y. YANKEES (AAFC)Arnie Weinmeister1984 – 1949

CANTON BULLDOGS (Pre-NFL/NFL)GUY CHAMBERLIN1965 – 1919, 1922-23JOE GUYON1966 – 1919-1920WILBUR “PETE” HENRY1963 – 1920-23, 1925-26“LINK” LYMAN1964 – 1922-23, 1925 JIM THORPE1963 –1915-17, 1919-1920, 1926

CARD-PITT (Merged Cardinals-Steelers team)

Charles Bidwill1967 – 1944Walt Kiesling1966 – 1944Art Rooney1964 – 1944

CHICAGO BLITZ (USFL)George Allen2002 – 1983Marv Levy2001 – 1984

CHICAGO FIRE (WFL)Leroy Kelly1994 – 1974

CHICAGO ROCKETS (AAFC)(Chicago Hornets – 1949 - AAFC)

Ray Flaherty1976 – 1949Elroy Hirsch1968 – 1946-48

CLEVELAND BULLDOGS (NFL)Guy Chamberlin1965 – 1924Benny Friedman2005 – 1927William Roy “Link” Lyman1964 – 1924

CLEVELAND INDIANS (NFL)Joe Guyon1966 – 1921Jim Thorpe1963 – 1921

COLUMBUS PANDHANDLES (Pre-NFL/NFL)Joe Carr1963 – 1904-1922

WARREN MOON2006 – 1984-1993MIKE MUNCHAK2001 – 1982-1993Dave Casper2002 – 1980-83Sid Gillman1983 – 1973-74John Henry Johnson1987 – 1966Charlie Joiner1996 – 1969-1972Ken Stabler2016 – 1980-81

WASHINGTON REDSKINS (20/10)(Boston Braves – 1932; Boston Redskins – 1933-1936)

GEORGE ALLEN2002 – 1971-77CLIFF BATTLES1968 – 1932-37SAMMY BAUGH1963 – 1937-1952BILL DUDLEY1966 – 1950-51, 1953ALBERT GLEN “TURK” EDWARDS1969 – 1932-1940RAY FLAHERTY1976 – 1936-1942JOE GIBBS1996 – 1981-1992DARRELL GREEN2008 – 1983-2002RUSS GRIMM2010 – 1981-1991CHRIS HANBURGER2011 – 1965-1978KEN HOUSTON1986 – 1973-1980SAM HUFF1982 – 1964-67, 1969SONNY JURGENSEN1983 – 1964-1974GEORGE PRESTON MARSHALL1963 – 1932-1969WAYNE MILLNER1968 – 1936-1941, 1945BOBBY MITCHELL1983 – 1962-68ART MONK2008 – 1980-1993JOHN RIGGINS1992 – 1976-79, 1981-85DICK STANFEL2016 – 1956-58CHARLEY TAYLOR1984 – 1964-1975, 1977David “Deacon” Jones1980 – 1974Stan Jones1991 – 1966Paul Krause1998 – 1964-67Earl “Curly” Lambeau1963 – 1952-53Vince Lombardi1971 – 1969Andre Reed2014 – 2000Dave Robinson2013 – 1973-74Deion Sanders2011 – 2000Bruce Smith2009 – 2000-03Jason Taylor2017 – 2008

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERSWITH DEFUNCT CLUBS

(NFL AND OTHER LEAGUES)

AKRON PROS/INDIANS (Pre-NFL/NFL) FRITZ POLLARD2005 – 1919-1921, 1925-26

ARIZONA WRANGLERS (USFL) George Allen2002 – 1984

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DALLAS TEXANS (NFL)Art Donovan1968 – 1952Gino Marchetti1972 – 1952

DETROIT PANTHERS (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman1964 – 1925-26

DETROIT WOLVERINES (NFL)Benny Friedman2005 – 1928

DULUTH ESKIMOS (NFL)ERNIE NEVERS1963 – 1926-27Walt Kiesling1966 – 1926-27John “Blood” McNally1963 – 1926-27

FRANKFORD YELLOWJACKETS (NFL)Guy Chamberlin1965 – 1925-26Link Lyman1964 – 1925

HAMMOND PROS (Pre-NFL/NFL)John “Paddy” Driscoll1965 – 1919Fritz Pollard2005 – 1923, 1925

HOUSTON GAMBLERS (USFL)Jim Kelly2002 – 1984-85

KANSAS CITY COWBOYS (NFL)Joe Guyon1966 – 1924-25Steve Owen1966 – 1924-25

LOS ANGELES DONS (AAFC)Len Ford1976 – 1948-49

LOS ANGELES EXPRESS (USFL)Steve Young2005 – 1984-85Gary Zimmerman2008 – 1984-85

LOS ANGELES WILDCATS (First AFL)Ray Flaherty1976 – 1926

MEMPHIS SHOWBOATS (USFL)Reggie White2006 – 1984-85

MEMPHIS SOUTHMEN (WFL)Larry Csonka1987 – 1975Paul Warfield1983 – 1975

MILWAUKEE BADGERS (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman1964 – 1922-24John “Blood” McNally1963 – 1925-26Fritz Pollard2005 – 1922

NEW YORK BULLDOGS (NFL)Bobby Layne1967 – 1949

NEW YORK YANKS (NFL)Art Donovan1968 – 1951Mike McCormack1984 – 1951

NEW YORK YANKEES (First AFL)Harold “Red” Grange1963 – 1926Mike Michalske1964 – 1926

NEW YORK YANKEES (NFL)Morris “Red” Badgro1981 – 1927-28Ray Flaherty1976 – 1927-28Harold “Red” Grange1963 – 1927Mike Michalske1964 – 1927-28

NEW YORK YANKEES (Second AFL)Ken Strong1967 – 1936-37

NEW YORK YANKEES (AAFC)Ray Flaherty1976 – 1946-48Frank “Bruiser” Kinard1971 – 1946-47Clarence “Ace” Parker1972 – 1946Arnie Weinmeister1984 – 1948

OORANG INDIANS (NFL) Joe Guyon1966 – 1922-23Jim Thorpe1963 – 1922-23

PHIL-PITT (Merged Eagles-Steelers team)

Bert Bell1963 – 1943Bill Hewitt1971 – 1943Walt Kiesling1966 – 1943Art Rooney1964 – 1943

POTTSVILLE MAROONS (NFL)Wilbur “Pete” Henry1963 – 1927-28Walt Kiesling1966 – 1928John “Blood” McNally1963 – 1928

PROVIDENCE STEAM ROLLER (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman1964 – 1927-1930Fritz Pollard2005 – 1925

ROCK ISLAND INDEPENDENTS (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman1964 – 1921-22Joe Guyon1966 – 1924Ed Healey1964 – 1920-22Jim Thorpe1963 – 1924

STATEN ISLAND STAPLETONS (NFL)Ken Strong1967 – 1929-1932

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BY DEFUNCT FRANCHISESListed Alphabetically

Team Primary Minor

Akron Pros/Indians (NFL) 1 0

Arizona Wranglers (USFL) 0 1

Baltimore Colts (AAFC – NFL) 0 3

Boston Yanks (NFL) 0 1

Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) 3 1Brooklyn-New York Yankees (AAFC)

0 1

Canton Bulldogs (Pre-NFL – NFL) 5 0Card-Pitt (NFL wartime merged team)

0 3

Chicago Blitz (USFL) 0 2

Chicago Fire (WFL) 0 1

Chicago Rockets/Hornets (AAFC) 0 2

Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL) 0 3

Cleveland Indians (NFL) 0 2Columbus Panhandles (Pre-NFL – NFL)

0 1

Dallas Texans (NFL) 0 2

Detroit Panthers (NFL) 0 1

Detroit Wolverines (NFL) 0 1

Duluth Eskimos (NFL) 1 2

Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL) 0 2

Hammond Pros (Pre-NFL/NFL) 0 2

Houston Gamblers (USFL) 0 1

Kansas City Cowboys (NFL) 0 2

Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) 0 1

Los Angeles Express (USFL) 0 2

Los Angeles Wildcats (1st AFL) 0 1

Memphis Showboats (USFL) 0 1

Memphis Southmen (WFL) 0 2

Milwaukee Badgers (NFL) 0 3

New York Bulldogs (NFL) 0 1

New York Yanks (NFL) 0 2

New York Yankees (1st AFL) 0 2

New York Yankees (NFL) 0 4

New York Yankees (2nd AFL) 0 1

New York Yankees (AAFC) 0 4

Oorang Indians (NFL) 0 2Phil-Pitt (NFL wartime merged team)

0 4

Pottsville Maroons (NFL) 0 3

Providence Steam Roller (NFL) 0 2

Rock Island Independents (NFL) 0 4

Staten Island Stapletons (NFL) 0 1

BY CURRENT FRANCHISESTeam Primary Minor

Chicago Bears1 27 6

Green Bay Packers 24 5

Pittsburgh Steelers2 21 6

New York Giants 20 11

Washington Redskins3 20 10

Los Angeles Rams4 18 12

Oakland Raiders5 17 8

Dallas Cowboys 16 7

Cleveland Browns 16 5

San Francisco 49ers 15 10

Detroit Lions6 15 5

Indianapolis Colts8 14 3

Arizona Cardinals7 13 6

Minnesota Vikings 13 7

Kansas City Chiefs9 11 8

Miami Dolphins 10 3

Buffalo Bills 10 1

Philadelphia Eagles 9 11

Los Angeles Chargers11 9 4

Tennessee Titans10 8 5

New York Jets12 5 7

Denver Broncos 5 2

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 4 4

New England Patriots13 4 3

New Orleans Saints 4 5

Seattle Seahawks 4 5

Atlanta Falcons 3 4

Baltimore Ravens 1 3

Cincinnati Bengals 1 1

Carolina Panthers 0 3

Houston Texans 0 0

Jacksonville Jaguars 0 0

1 1920 Decatur Staleys, 1921 Chicago Staleys, 1922-Present Chicago Bears2 1933-39 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1940-Present Pittsburgh Steelers3 1932 Boston Braves, 1933-36 Boston Redskins, 1937-Present Washington

Redskins4 1937-1945 Cleveland Rams, 1946-1994, 2016-present Los Angeles Rams,

1995-2015 St. Louis Rams,5 1960-1981, 1995-Present Oakland Raiders, 1982-1994 Los Angeles Raiders6 1930-33 Portsmouth Spartans, 1934-Present Detroit Lions7 1920-1959 Chicago Cardinals, 1960-1987 St. Louis Cardinals, 1988-1993 Phoenix

Cardinals, 1994-Present Arizona Cardinals8 1953-1983 Baltimore Colts, 1984-Present Indianapolis Colts9 1960-62 Dallas Texans, 1963-Present Kansas City Chiefs10 1960-1996 Houston Oilers, 1997-98 Tennessee Oilers, 1999-present Tennessee

Titans11 1960, 2017-present Los Angeles Chargers, 1961-2016 San Diego Chargers12 1960-62 New York Titans, 1963-Present New York Jets13 1960-1970 Boston Patriots, 1971-Present New England Patriots

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Lenny Moore (HB) .....................................1956-1967Marion Motley (FB) ........................1946-1953, 1955Walter Payton (RB) ...................................1975-1987Joe Perry (FB) ............................................1948-1963John Riggins (RB) ........................... 1971-79, 1981-85Barry Sanders (RB) ....................................1989-1998Gale Sayers (HB)........................................1965-1971O. J. Simpson (RB) .....................................1969-1979Emmitt Smith (RB) ....................................1990-2004Jim Taylor (FB) ...........................................1958-1967Thurman Thomas (RB) ..............................1988-2000LaDainian Tomlinson (RB) .........................2001-2011Charley Trippi (HB) ....................................1947-1955Doak Walker (HB) .........................................1950-55

QUARTERBACKS

Modern Era: Quarterbacks (26)

Troy Aikman ..............................................1989-2000George Blanda (Also PK) ....... 1949-1958, 1960-1975Terry Bradshaw ........................................1970-1983Len Dawson ...............................................1957-1975John Elway ................................................1983-1998Brett Favre ................................................1991-2010Dan Fouts ..................................................1973-1987Otto Graham .............................................1946-1955Bob Griese .................................................1967-1980Sonny Jurgensen .......................................1957-1974Jim Kelly ....................................................1986-1996Bobby Layne .............................................1948-1962Dan Marino ...............................................1983-1999Joe Montana .............................................1979-1994Warren Moon ...........................................1984-2000Joe Namath ...............................................1965-1977Ken Stabler ................................................1970-1984Bart Starr ...................................................1956-1971Roger Staubach .........................................1969-1979Fran Tarkenton .........................................1961-1978Y. A. Tittle ..................................................1948-1964Johnny Unitas ...........................................1956-1973Norm Van Brocklin ....................................1949-1960Kurt Warner ..............................................1998-2009Bob Waterfield ..........................................1945-1952Steve Young ..............................................1985-1999

NOTE: Pro Football Hall of Fame members are listed by their PRIMA-RY contributions to pro football (i.e., Don Shula is listed as a coach, but not as a player.)# - Listed as a player and as a coach.Pre-Modern Era is defined as the majority of an enshrinees’ career occurred prior to 1946. Modern Era is defined as a majority of an enshrinees’ career occurred after 1946.

PRE-MODERN ERA BACKSRunning Backs (16), Quarterbacks (8)

Cliff Battles (HB) ...........................................1932-37Sammy Baugh (QB) ...................................1937-1952Tony Canadeo (HB) ................... 1941-44, 1946-1952Earl “Dutch” Clark (QB) ................. 1931-32, 1934-38Jimmy Conzelman (QB) # ..............................1920-29John “Paddy” Driscoll (QB) ...........................1920-29Bill Dudley (HB) .................... 1942, 1945-1951, 1953Benny Friedman (QB) ...............................1927-1934Harold “Red” Grange (HB) .......................1925-1934Joe Guyon (HB) ...............................1919-1925, 1927Arnie Herber (QB) ..................... 1930-1940, 1944-45Clarke Hinkle (FB) ......................................1932-1941Earl “Curly” Lambeau (HB) # .....................1919-1929Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans (HB-FB) ..........1936-1943Sid Luckman (QB) .....................................1939-1950George McAfee (HB) ..................... 1940-41, 1945-50John “Blood” McNally (HB) ......................1925-1938Bronko Nagurski (FB) .........................1930-37, 1943Ernie Nevers (FB) ..................... 1926-27, 1929-1931Clarence “Ace” Parker (QB) ...... 1937-1941, 1945-46Fritz Pollard (HB) # .................... 1919-1923, 1925-26Ken Strong (HB).............. 1929-1937, 1939, 1944-47Jim Thorpe (HB) .............. 1915-17, 1919-1926, 1928Steve Van Buren (HB) ...............................1944-1951

RUNNING BACKSModern Era: Halfbacks-Fullbacks (32)

Marcus Allen (RB) .....................................1982-1997Jerome Bettis (RB) ....................................1993-2005Jim Brown (FB) ..........................................1957-1965Earl Campbell (RB) ....................................1978-1985Larry Csonka (FB) ...................... 1968-1974, 1976-79Terrell Davis (RB).......................................1995-2001Eric Dickerson (RB) ....................................1983-1993Tony Dorsett (RB)......................................1977-1988Marshall Faulk (RB) ...................................1994-2005Frank Gifford (HB-FL) ................ 1952-1960, 1962-64Franco Harris (RB) .....................................1972-1984Paul Hornung (HB) .................... 1957-1962, 1964-66John Henry Johnson (FB) ..........................1954-1966Leroy Kelly (RB) .........................................1964-1973Floyd Little (RB) .........................................1967-1975Curtis Martin (RB) .....................................1995-2005Ollie Matson (HB)............................1952, 1954-1966Hugh McElhenny (HB)...............................1952-1964

B Y P O S I T I O N

Quarterback WARREN MOON threw for 49,325 yards and 291 touchdowns in 17 seasons with the Houston

Kansas City Chiefs. He was enshrined into the Hall of Fame in 2006.

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LINEMENPre-Modern Era:

Two-Way Performers (16) [Guards, Tackles, Centers]

Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards (T) ................1932-1940Dan Fortmann (G) .....................................1936-1943Ed Healey (T) .................................................1920-27Mel Hein (C) ..............................................1931-1945Wilbur “Pete” Henry (T) ................................1920-28Cal Hubbard (T) ......................... 1927-1933, 1935-36Walt Kiesling (G) .......................................1926-1938Frank “Bruiser” Kinard (T) .........................1938-1947William Roy “Link” Lyman (T) 1922-28, 1930-31,

1933-34Mike Michalske (G) .........................1926-1935, 1937George Musso (T-G) ..................................1933-1944Steve Owen (T) # .............................1924-1931, 1933Joe Stydahar (T) ........................ 1936-1942, 1945-46George Trafton (C) .................... 1920-21, 1923-1932Clyde “Bulldog” Turner (C) .......................1940-1952Alex Wojciechowicz (C) .............................1938-1950

Modern Era: Offensive Linemen (44)

Larry Allen (G/T)........................................1994-2007Chuck Bednarik (C-LB) ..............................1949-1962Bob Brown (T) ..........................................1964-1973Roosevelt Brown (T) .................................1953-1965Lou Creekmur (T-G) ......................................1950-59Dermontti Dawson (C) ..............................1988-2000Joe DeLamielleure (G) ...............................1973-1985Dan Dierdorf (T) ........................................1971-1983Frank Gatski (C) .........................................1946-1957Forrest Gregg (T-G) .........................1956, 1958-1971Russ Grimm (G) .........................................1981-1991Lou Groza (T) (Also PK) ............. 1946-1959, 1961-67John Hannah (G) .......................................1973-1985Gene Hickerson (G) ...................................1958-1973Stan Jones (T-G, also DT) ..........................1954-1966Walter Jones (T) ........................................1997-2008Jim Langer (C) ............................................1970-1981

ENDS, WIDE RECEIVERS & TIGHT ENDSPre-Modern Era: Ends (7)

Morris “Red” Badgro ..........................1927, 1930-36Guy Chamberlin # .....................................1919-1928Ray Flaherty # ............................... 1926-29, 1931-35George Halas # ..............................................1920-28Bill Hewitt ...........................................1932-39, 1943Don Hutson ...............................................1935-1945Wayne Millner ................................1936-1941, 1945

Modern Era: Wide Receivers (25)

Lance Alworth ...........................................1962-1972Raymond Berry ........................................1955-1967Fred Biletnikoff .........................................1965-1978Tim Brown (also KR/PR) ............................1988-2004Cris Carter .................................................1987-2002Tom Fears .................................................1948-1956Marvin Harrison ........................................1996-2008Bob Hayes .................................................1965-1975Elroy Hirsch (also HB) ................................1946-1957Michael Irvin .............................................1988-1999Charlie Joiner ............................................1969-1986Steve Largent ...........................................1976-1989Dante Lavelli..............................................1946-1956James Lofton .............................................1978-1993Don Maynard ..................................1958, 1960-1973Tommy McDonald ....................................1957-1968Bobby Mitchell (also HB) ..........................1958-1968Art Monk ...................................................1980-1995Pete Pihos ................................................1947-1955Andre Reed ...............................................1985-2000Jerry Rice ...................................................1985-2004John Stallworth .........................................1974-1987Lynn Swann ...............................................1974-1982Charley Taylor (also HB)..................1964-1975, 1977Paul Warfield ............................................1964-1977

Modern Era: Tight Ends (8)

Dave Casper ..............................................1974-1984Mike Ditka .................................................1961-1972John Mackey .............................................1963-1972Ozzie Newsome ........................................1978-1990Charlie Sanders .........................................1968-1977Shannon Sharpe ........................................1990-2003Jackie Smith ..............................................1963-1978Kellen Winslow .........................................1979-1987

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Charles Haley (DE/LB) .....................1986-1996, 1999Dan Hampton (DT-DE) ..............................1979-1990Claude Humphrey (DE) .............................1968-1981David “Deacon” Jones (DE) .......................1961-1974Henry Jordan (DT) .....................................1957-1969Cortez Kennedy (DT) .................................1990-2000Bob Lilly (DT) .............................................1961-1974Howie Long (DE) .......................................1981-1993Gino Marchetti (DE) ........................1952-1964, 1966Leo Nomellini (DT) ....................................1950-1963Merlin Olsen (DT) ......................................1962-1976Alan Page (DT) ...........................................1967-1981John Randle (DT) .......................................1990-2003Andy Robustelli (DE) .................................1951-1964Warren Sapp (DT) .....................................1995-2007Lee Roy Selmon (DE) .................................1976-1984Bruce Smith (DE) .......................................1985-2003Ernie Stautner (DT) ...................................1950-1963Michael Strahan (DE) ................................1993-2007Jason Taylor (DE) .......................................1997-2011Arnie Weinmeister (DT) ............................1948-1953Randy White (DT) ......................................1975-1988Reggie White (DE) ...........................1985-1998, 2000Bill Willis (MG)...........................................1946-1953Jack Youngblood (DE) ...............................1971-1984

LINEBACKERS (26)

Chuck Bednarik (also C) ............................1949-1962Bobby Bell (also DE) ..................................1963-1974Derrick Brooks ...........................................1995-2008Nick Buoniconti ...............................1962-1974, 1976Dick Butkus ...............................................1965-1973Harry Carson .............................................1976-1988George Connor (also DT-T) .......................1948-1955Bill George ................................................1952-1966Kevin Greene ............................................1985-1999Jack Ham ...................................................1971-1982Chris Hanburger ........................................1965-1978Ted Hendricks ...........................................1969-1983Sam Huff .........................................1956-1967, 1969Rickey Jackson (also DE) ...........................1981-1995Jack Lambert .............................................1974-1984Willie Lanier ..............................................1967-1977Ray Nitschke .............................................1958-1972Les Richter .................................................1954-1962Dave Robinson ..........................................1963-1974Joe Schmidt ...............................................1953-1965Junior Seau ................................................1990-2009Mike Singletary .........................................1981-1992Lawrence Taylor ........................................1981-1993Derrick Thomas .........................................1989-1999Andre Tippett ............................................1982-1993Dave Wilcox ..............................................1964-1974

Larry Little (G) ...........................................1967-1980Tom Mack (G) ...........................................1966-1978Bruce Matthews (G-T-C) ...........................1983-2001Mike McCormack (T) ......................1951, 1954-1962Randall McDaniel (G) ................................1988-2001Ron Mix (T) ..........................................1960-69, 1971Mike Munchak (G) ....................................1982-1993Anthony Muñoz (T) ...................................1980-1992Jonathan Ogden (T) ..................................1996-2007Jim Otto (C) ...............................................1960-1974Orlando Pace (T) .......................................1997-2009Jim Parker (G-T) ........................................1957-1967Jim Ringo (C) .............................................1953-1967Willie Roaf (T) ............................................1993-2005Bob St. Clair (T) .........................................1953-1963Billy Shaw (G) ................................................1961-69Art Shell (T) ...............................................1968-1982Will Shields (G) ..........................................1993-2006Jackie Slater (T) .........................................1976-1995Dick Stanfel (G) .............................................1952-58Dwight Stephenson (C) .................................1980-87Mick Tingelhoff (C) ....................................1962-1978Gene Upshaw (G) ......................................1967-1981Mike Webster (C) .....................................1974-1990Rayfield Wright (T) ....................................1967-1979Ron Yary (T) ...............................................1968-1982Gary Zimmerman (T).................................1986-1997

Modern Era: Defensive Linemen (37)

Doug Atkins (DE) .......................................1953-1969Elvin Bethea (DE) ......................................1968-1983Buck Buchanan (DT) ..................................1963-1975Curley Culp (DT) ........................................1968-1981Willie Davis (DE) ........................................1958-1969Fred Dean (DE) ..........................................1975-1985Richard Dent (DE) .....................................1983-1997Chris Doleman (DE/LB) .............................1985-1999Art Donovan (DT) ......................................1950-1961Carl Eller (DE) ............................................1964-1979Len Ford (DE) ............................................1948-1958Joe Greene (DT) ........................................1969-1981

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DEFENSIVE BACKS (25)

Herb Adderley (CB) ...................................1961-1972Lem Barney (CB) .......................................1967-1977Mel Blount (CB) .........................................1970-1983Willie Brown (CB) ......................................1963-1978Jack Butler (CB) .............................................1951-59Jack Christiansen (S) .....................................1951-58Kenny Easley (S) ............................................1981-87Darrell Green (CB) .....................................1983-2002Mike Haynes (CB) ......................................1976-1989Ken Houston (S) ........................................1967-1980Jimmy Johnson (CB) ..................................1961-1976Paul Krause (S) ..........................................1964-1979Dick “Night Train” Lane (CB) .....................1952-1965Yale Lary (S) ............................... 1952-53, 1956-1964Dick LeBeau (CB) .......................................1959-1972Ronnie Lott (CB-S) .....................................1981-1994Mel Renfro (CB-S) .....................................1964-1977Deion Sanders (CB, also KR-PR) 1989-2000, 2004-05Emmitt Thomas (CB) .................................1966-1978Emlen Tunnell (S) ......................................1948-1961Roger Wehrli (CB) .....................................1969-1982Aeneas Williams (CB-FS) ...........................1991-2004Larry Wilson (S) .........................................1960-1972Willie Wood (S) .........................................1960-1971Rod Woodson (CB-S) ................................1987-2003

PLACEKICKERS (4)

Morten Andersen ..................... 1982-2004, 2006-07George Blanda (also QB) ....... 1949-1958, 1960-1975Lou Groza (also T) ..................... 1946-1959, 1961-67Jan Stenerud .............................................1967-1985

PUNTER (1)Ray Guy .....................................................1973-1986

COACHES (24)

George Allen .............................................1966-1977Paul Brown ...............................................1946-1962Guy Chamberlin # .........................................1922-27Jimmy Conzelman # ...1921-1930, 1940-42, 1946-48Tony Dungy ...............................................1996-2008Weeb Ewbank ..........................................1954-1973Ray Flaherty # ...........................................1936-1949Joe Gibbs ...................................................1981-1992Sid Gillman ...................... 1955-1969, 1971, 1973-74Bud Grant ........................................1967-1983, 1985George Halas # .......1920-29, 1933-1942, 1946-1967Earl “Curly” Lambeau # .............................1919-1953Tom Landry ..............................................1960-1988Marv Levy .............................. 1978-1982, 1986-1997Vince Lombardi ...............................1959-1967, 1969John Madden ............................................1969-1978Earle “Greasy” Neale ................................1941-1950Chuck Noll .................................................1969-1991Steve Owen # ............................................1930-1953Bill Parcells .................1983-1990, 1993-99, 2003-06Fritz Pollard # ............................ 1919-1923, 1925-26Don Shula ..................................................1963-1995Hank Stram ............................... 1960-1974, 1976-77Bill Walsh...................................................1979-1988

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Bert Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933-1959Commissioner – National Football League, 1946-1959; Team Owner – Philadelphia Eagles, 1933-1940, Pittsburgh Steelers, 1941-46

Charles Bidwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933-1946Team Owner – Chicago Cardinals, 1933-1946

Joe Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1921-1939 President – National Football League, 1921-1939

Al Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963-2011Team Owner – Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1966-2011; Head Coach – Oakland Raiders, 1963-65; Commissioner – American Football League, 1966

Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977-2000Team Owner – San Francisco 49ers, 1977-2000

Jim Finks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964-1982,1986-1992Team Administrator – Minnesota Vikings, 1964-1973, Chicago Bears, 1974-1982, New Orleans Saints, 1986-1992

George Halas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1920-1983Founder/Team Owner – Decatur Staleys/Chicago Staleys/Chicago Bears, 1920-1983; Head Coach – Decatur Staleys/Chicago Staleys/Chicago Bears, 1920-29, 1933-1942, 1946-1955, 1958-1967; Co-Founder – National Football League, 1920

Lamar Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-2006Co-Founder – American Football League, 1959; Team Owner – Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs, 1960-2006

Jerry Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989-presentOwner/President/General Manager – Dallas Cowboys, 1989-present

Curly Lambeau* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1919-1953Team Founder/Coach/General Manager – Green Bay Packers, 1919-1949; Head Coach – Chicago Cardinals, 1950-51, Washington Redskins, 1952-53

Tim Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1925-1959Founder/Team Owner – New York Giants, 1925-1959

Wellington Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1937-2005Team Administrator/Team Owner – New York Giants, 1937-2005

George Preston Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1932-1969Founder/Team Owner – Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/ Washington Redskins, 1932-1969

Bill Polian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-1982, 1984-2011Team/League Administrator – 1978-1982 Kansas City Chiefs, 1984-1992 Buffalo Bills, 1993-1994 National Football League National Football League, 1995-1997 Carolina Panthers, 1998-2011 Indianapolis Colts

Hugh “Shorty” Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1938-1952Technical Advisor on Rules, Supervisor of Officials – National Football League, 1938-1952

Dan Reeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1941-1971Team Owner – Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams, 1941-1971

Art Rooney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1933-1988Founder/Team Owner – Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers, 1933-1988

Dan Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-presentTeam Administrator/Team Owner – Pittsburgh Steelers, 1955-present

Pete Rozelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-1989Commissioner – National Football League, 1960-1989

Ed Sabol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964-1995Founder/President/Chairman – NFL Films, 1964-1995

Tex Schramm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1947-1956, 1960-1990Team Administrator – Los Angeles Rams, 1947-1956, Dallas Cowboys, 1960-1989; President/CEO – World League of American Football, 1989-1990

Ralph Wilson, Jr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960-2014Founder/Owner – Buffalo Bills, 1960-2014

Ron Wolf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1974, 1976-2001Team Administrator – 1963-1974, 1979-1989 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1966 American Football League,1976-78 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 1990-1991 New York Jets, 1991-2001 Green Bay Packers

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S E A S O N S A N D G A M E S P L A Y E DMike Ditka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .158Chris Doleman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .232Art Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .138Tony Dorsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .173Paddy Driscoll** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .118Bill Dudley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .90

Kenny Easley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .89Turk Edwards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .86Carl Eller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .225John Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .234

Marshall Faulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .176Brett Favre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .302Tom Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .87Len Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .125Dan Fortmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .86Dan Fouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .181Benny Friedman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .81

Frank Gatski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .144Bill George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .173Frank Gifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .136Otto Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .126Red Grange* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .96Darrell Green . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .295 Joe Greene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .181Kevin Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .228Forrest Gregg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .193Bob Griese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .161Russ Grimm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .140Lou Groza. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . .268Ray Guy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .207Joe Guyon** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .46

Charles Haley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .169 Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .162Dan Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .157Chris Hanburger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .187John Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .183Franco Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .173Marvin Harrison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .190Bob Hayes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .132Mike Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .177Ed Healey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .89Mel Hein. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .170Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .215Wilbur “Pete” Henry. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .86Arnie Herber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .129Bill Hewitt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .101Gene Hickerson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .202Clarke Hinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .113Elroy Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .127Paul Hornung. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .104Ken Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .196Cal Hubbard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .105Sam Huff. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .168

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Herb Adderley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .164Troy Aikman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .165Larry Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .203Marcus Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .222Lance Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .136Morten Andersen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 . . . . . . . . .382Doug Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .205

Red Badgro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .94Lem Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .140Cliff Battles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .60Sammy Baugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .165Chuck Bednarik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .169Bobby Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .168Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .154Elvin Bethea. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .210Jerome Bettis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .192Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .190George Blanda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . .340Mel Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .200Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .168Derrick Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .224Bob Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .126Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .118Roosevelt Brown. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .162Tim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .225Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .204Buck Buchanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .182Nick Buoniconti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .183Dick Butkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .119Jack Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .103

Earl Campbell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .115Tony Canadeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .116Harry Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .173Cris Carter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .234Dave Casper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .147Guy Chamberlin** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .92Jack Christiansen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .89Dutch Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .75George Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .90Jimmy Conzelman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .102Lou Creekmur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .116Larry Csonka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .146Curley Culp. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .179

Terrell Davis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .78Willie Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .162Dermontti Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .184Len Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . .211Fred Dean. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .141Joe DeLamielleure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .185Richard Dent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .203Eric Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .146Dan Dierdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .160

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Michael Irvin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .159

Rickey Jackson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .227Jimmy Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .213John Henry Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .143Charlie Joiner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . .239Deacon Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .191Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .157Walter Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .180Henry Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .163Sonny Jurgensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . .218

Jim Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .160Leroy Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .136Cortez Kennedy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .167Walt Kiesling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .125Frank “Bruiser” Kinard . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .101Paul Krause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .226

Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .146Dick “Night Train” Lane . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .157Jim Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .151Willie Lanier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .149Steve Largent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .200Yale Lary. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .133Dante Lavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .123Bobby Layne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .175Dick LeBeau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .185Tuffy Leemans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .80Bob Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .196Floyd Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .117Larry Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .183James Lofton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .233Howie Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .179Ronnie Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .192Sid Luckman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .128Link Lyman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .133

Tom Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .184John Mackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .139Gino Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .161Dan Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .242Curtis Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .168Ollie Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .171Bruce Matthews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . .296Don Maynard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .186George McAfee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .75Mike McCormack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .119Randall McDaniel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .222Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .152Hugh McElhenny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .143John “Blood” McNally . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .137Mike Michalske* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .122Wayne Millner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .76Bobby Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .148Ron Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .142Art Monk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .224Joe Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .192Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .208Lenny Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .143Marion Motley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .106Mike Munchak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .159Anthony Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .185George Musso . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .128

Bronko Nagurski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .97Joe Namath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .140Ernie Nevers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . .54Ozzie Newsome. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .198Ray Nitchske . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .190Leo Nomellini. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .174

Jonathan Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .177Merlin Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .208Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .210Steve Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .97

Orlando Pace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .169Alan Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .218Ace Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .68Jim Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .135Walter Payton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .190Joe Perry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .181Pete Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .107Fritz Pollard*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .69

John Randle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .219Andre Reed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .234Mel Renfro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .174Jerry Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .303Les Richter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .112John Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .175Jim Ringo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .187Willie Roaf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .189

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Dave Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .155Andy Robustelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .175

Bob St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .119Barry Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .153Charlie Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .128Deion Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .188Warren Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .198Gale Sayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .68Joe Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .155Junior Seau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .268Lee Roy Selmon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .121Shannon Sharpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .204Billy Shaw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .119Art Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .207Will Shields. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .224O.J. Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .135Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .179Jackie Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . .259Bruce Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . .279Emmitt Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .226Jackie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .210Ken Stabler. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .184John Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .165Dick Stanfel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . .73Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . .196Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .131Ernie Stautner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .173Jan Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . .263Dwight Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . .114Michael Strahan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .216Ken Strong# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . .131 Joe Stydahar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .84Lynn Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .116

Fran Tarkenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . .246Charley Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .165Jason Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .233Jim Taylor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . .132Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .184Derrick Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .169Emmitt Thomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .181Thurman Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .182Jim Thorpe ## . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . .52Mick Tingelhoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .240Andre Tippett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .151 Y.A. Tittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .203LaDainian Tomlinson . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .170George Trafton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .149Charley Trippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . .99Emlen Tunnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .167Clyde Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .138

Johnny Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . .211Gene Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .217

Norm Van Brocklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .140Steve Van Buren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .83

Doak Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .67Paul Warfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .157Kurt Warner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .124Bob Waterfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .91Mike Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .245Roger Wehrli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .193Arnie Weinmeister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . .71Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .209Reggie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .232Dave Wilcox. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . .153Aeneas Williams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .211Bill Willis. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . .99Larry Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .169Kellen Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . .109Alex Wojciechowicz . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .134Willie Wood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .166Rod Woodson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . .238Rayfield Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . .166

Ron Yary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .207Steve Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . .169Jack Youngblood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . .202

Gary Zimmerman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . .184

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Most Seasons Played26 - George Blanda

25 - Morten Andersen

21 - Lou Groza

20 - Brett Favre20 - Darrell Green20 - Jerry Rice20 - Junior Seau20 - Jackie Slater

19 - Len Dawson19 - Bruce Matthews19 - Bruce Smith19 - Jan Stenerud

18 - Charlie Joiner18 - Sonny Jurgensen18 - Fran Tarkenton18 - Johnny Unitas

Most Games Played382 - Morten Andersen340 - George Blanda303 - Jerry Rice302 - Brett Favre296 - Bruce Matthews295 - Darrell Green279 - Bruce Smith268 - Lou Groza268 - Junior Seau

Fewest Seasons Played*5 - Ernie Nevers

6 - Cliff Battles6 - Doak Walker6 - Arnie Weinmeister

7 - Dutch Clark7 - Terrell Davis7 - Kenny Easley7 - Wayne Millner7 - Ace Parker7 - Gale Sayers7 - Dick Stanfel

Fewest Games Played*54 - Ernie Nevers

60 - Cliff Battles

67 - Doak Walker

68 - Ace Parker68 - Gale Sayers

69 - Fritz Pollard

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P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S B Y C O L L E G EGeorgia Tech (2) - Joe Guyon*, Billy ShawGonzaga (2) - Tony Canadeo, Ray FlahertyGrambling (4) - Willie Brown, Buck Buchanan, Willie Davis, Charlie Joiner

Hardin-Simmons (1) - Clyde “Bulldog” TurnerHarvard (1) - Marv Levy*Holy Cross (1) - George Connor*

Illinois (6) - Dick Butkus, Harold “Red” Grange, George Halas, Bobby Mitchell, Ray Nitschke, Hugh “Shorty” RayIndiana (1) - Pete PihosIowa (3) - Paul Krause, Andre Tippett*, Emlen Tunnell*

Jackson State (3) - Lem Barney, Walter Payton, Jackie SlaterJames Madison (1) - Charles HaleyJohn Carroll (1) - Don Shula

Kansas (3) - Mike McCormack, John Riggins, Gale SayersKent State (1) - Jack LambertKentucky (2) - George Blanda, Dermontti DawsonKutztown (1) - Andre Reed

Long Beach State (1) - Terrell Davis*Louisiana State (3) - Jim Taylor*, Y.A. Tittle, Steve Van BurenLouisiana Tech (3) - Terry Bradshaw, Fred Dean, Willie RoafLouisville (1) - Johnny UnitasLoyola of Chicago (1) - Charles Bidwill

Marquette (1) - George Allen*Marshall (1) - Frank Gatski*Maryland (2) - Stan Jones*, Randy WhiteMaryland State [now known as Maryland Eastern Shore] (1) - Art ShellMaryville College (1) - Ron Wolf*Miami - Florida (6) - Ted Hendricks, Michael Irvin, Jim Kelly, Cortez Kennedy*, Jim Otto, Warren SappMiami - Ohio (2) - Paul Brown, Weeb EwbankMichigan (8) - George Allen*, Dan Dierdorf, Len Ford, Benny Friedman, Bill Hewitt, Elroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch*, Tom Mack, Ralph Wilson, Jr.*Michigan State (3) - Herb Adderley, Morten Andersen, Joe DeLamielleureMillikin (1) - George MussoMinnesota (7) - Bobby Bell, Tony Dungy, Carl Eller, Bud Grant, Bronko Nagurski, Leo Nomellini, Charlie SandersMississippi (2) - Gene Hickerson, Frank “Bruiser” KinardMississippi Valley State (2) [known as Mississippi Vocational College when Jones attended] - Deacon Jones*, Jerry Rice

144 Colleges and 15 Junior Colleges represented in the Pro Football Hall of Fame *Attended more than one college

Akron (1) - Jason TaylorAlabama (8) - John Hannah, Don Hutson, Joe Namath, Ozzie Newsome, Ken Stabler, Bart Starr, Dwight Stephenson, Derrick ThomasAlabama A&M (1) - John StallworthAlma College (1) - George Allen*Arizona State (5) - Curley Culp, Mike Haynes, John Henry Johnson*, Randall McDaniel, Charley TaylorArkansas (3) - Lance Alworth, Dan Hampton, Jerry JonesArnold College (1) - Andy RobustelliAuburn (2) - Frank Gatski*, Kevin Greene

Baylor (1) - Mike SingletaryBethune-Cookman (1) - Larry LittleBishop (1) - Emmitt ThomasBoston College (2) - Art Donovan, Ernie StautnerBrigham Young (1) - Steve YoungBrown (1) - Fritz PollardBucknell (1) - Clarke Hinkle

California (1) - Les RichterCalifornia Polytechnic College at San Luis Obispo (1) - John Madden*Carlisle (2) - Joe Guyon*, Jim ThorpeCentenary (1) - Cal Hubbard*Coe College (1) - Marv Levy*Colgate (2) - Dan Fortmann, Bill Parcells*Colorado College (1) - Earl “Dutch” ClarkColorado State (1) - Jack ChristiansenColumbia (1) - Sid Luckman

Dartmouth (1) - Ed HealeyDayton (1) - Chuck NollDuke (3) - Sonny Jurgensen, George McAfee, Clarence “Ace” ParkerDuquesne (2) - Art Rooney*, Dan Rooney

Eastern Michigan (1) - George Allen*

Florida (2) - Emmitt Smith, Jack YoungbloodFlorida A&M (1) - Bob HayesFlorida State (4) - Fred Biletnikoff, Derrick Brooks, Walter Jones*, Deion SandersFordham (3) - Vince Lombardi, Wellington Mara, Alex WojciechowiczFort Valley State (1) - Rayfield Wright

Geneva (1) - Cal Hubbard*Georgetown (2) - Dan Reeves, Art Rooney*George Washington (2) - Stan Jones, Tuffy Leemans*Georgia (3) - Terrell Davis*, Fran Tarkenton, Charley Trippi

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South Carolina State (3) - Harry Carson, David “Deacon” Jones*, Marion Motley*South Dakota State (1) - Jim LangerSouthern University (2) - Mel Blount, Aeneas WilliamsSouthern California (12) - Marcus Allen, Morris “Red” Badgro, Frank Gifford, Ronnie Lott, Bruce Matthews, Ron Mix, Anthony Muñoz, Junior Seau, O.J. Simpson*, Lynn Swann, Willie Wood, Ron Yary*Southern Methodist (5) - Raymond Berry, Eric Dickerson, Forrest Gregg, Lamar Hunt, Doak WalkerSouthern Mississippi (2) - Brett Favre, Ray GuyStanford (3) - John Elway, James Lofton, Ernie NeversSyracuse (8) - Jim Brown, Larry Csonka, Al Davis*, Marvin Harrison, Floyd Little, John Mackey, Art Monk, Jim Ringo

Tennessee (2) - Doug Atkins, Reggie WhiteTennessee State (2) - Richard Dent, Claude HumphreyTexas (4) - Earl Campbell, Tom Landry, Bobby Layne, Tex SchrammTexas A&I (3) - Darrell Green, John Randle*, Gene UpshawTexas A&M (1) - Yale LaryTexas Christian (3) - Sammy Baugh, Bob Lilly,LaDainian TomlinsonTexas Southern (1) - Michael StrahanTexas Western (1) - Don MaynardToledo (1) - Emlen Tunnell*Tulsa (3) - Jim Finks, Steve Largent, Bob St. Clair*

UCLA (6) - Troy Aikman*, Kenny Easley, Tom Fears*, Jimmy Johnson, Jonathan Ogden, Bob WaterfieldUtah (1) - Larry WilsonUtah State (1) - Merlin Olsen

Villanova (1) - Howie LongVirginia (3) - Bill Dudley, Henry Jordan, Ralph Wilson, Jr.*Virginia Tech (1) - Bruce Smith

Wake Forest (1) - Bill GeorgeWashington (3) - Hugh McElhenny*, Warren Moon*, Arnie WeinmeisterWashington & Jefferson (1) - Wilbur “Pete” HenryWashington of St. Louis (1) - Jimmy ConzelmanWashington State (2) - Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards, Mel HeinWest Virginia (2) - Sam Huff, Joe StydaharWest Virginia Wesleyan (2) - Cliff Battles, Earle “Greasy” NealeWichita State (1) - Bill Parcells*William & Mary (1) - Lou CreekmurWisconsin (3) - Elroy Hirsch*, Arnie Herber*, Mike WebsterWittenberg College (1) - Al Davis*Wyoming (1) - Marv Levy*

Missouri (2) - Roger Wehrli, Kellen WinslowMontana State (1) - Jan StenerudMorgan State (4) - Roosevelt Brown, Len Ford*, Leroy Kelly, Willie LanierNavy (1) - Roger Staubach*Nebraska (5) - Bob Brown, Guy Chamberlin, Link Lyman, Will Shields, Mick TingelhoffNevada (1) - Marion Motley*New York University (2) - Bill Polian, Ken StrongNorth Carolina (2) - Chris Hanburger, Lawrence TaylorNorth Carolina A&T (1) - Elvin BetheaNorthern Iowa (1) - Kurt WarnerNorth Texas State (1) - Joe GreeneNorthwestern (2) - John “Paddy” Driscoll, Otto GrahamNorthwestern Louisiana (1) - Jackie SmithNotre Dame (13) - Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Nick Buoniconti, Dave Casper, George Connor*, Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., Paul Hornung, Earl “Curly” Lambeau, John “Blood” McNally*, Wayne Millner, Joe Montana, Alan Page, George Trafton

Ohio State (10) - Cris Carter, Sid Gillman, Lou Groza, Dante Lavelli, Dick LeBeau, Orlando Pace, Jim Parker, Ed Sabol, Paul Warfield, Bill WillisOklahoma (4) - Troy Aikman*, Tommy McDonald, Lee Roy Selmon, Ron Wolf*Oklahoma State (2) - Barry Sanders, Thurman ThomasOregon (6) - Dan Fouts, Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans*, Mel Renfro, Norm Van Brocklin, Dave Wilcox*, Gary Zimmerman

Penn State (6) - Jack Ham, Franco Harris, Mike Michalske, Lenny Moore, Mike Munchak, Dave RobinsonPennsylvania (2) - Chuck Bednarik, Bert BellPhillips (1) - Steve OwenPittsburgh (8) - Mike Ditka, Chris Doleman, Tony Dorsett, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dan Marino, Curtis Martin, Joe SchmidtPrairie View A&M (1) - Ken HoustonPurdue (4) - Len Dawson, Bob Griese, Hank Stram, Rod Woodson

Randolph-Macon (1) - George Preston MarshallRegis College (1) - Arnie Herber*

St. Bonaventure (1) - Jack ButlerSt. Johns MN (1) - John “Blood” McNally*St. Mary’s (1) - John Henry Johnson*St. Thomas MN (1) - Walt KieslingSan Diego State (2) - Joe Gibbs*, Marshall FaulkSan Francisco (5) - Gino Marchetti, Ollie Matson, Pete Rozelle*, Bob St. Clair*, Dick Stanfel*San Jose State (1) - Bill Walsh*Santa Clara (1) - Tom Fears*Savannah State (1) - Shannon SharpeSonoma State (1) - Larry Allen*


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JUNIOR COLLEGESBoise Junior College (now known as Boise State) (1) -Dave Wilcox*Butte Junior College (1) - Larry Allen*

Cerritos (CA) Junior College (2) - Joe Gibbs*, Ron Yary*City College-San Francisco (1) - O.J. Simpson*Compton Junior College (3) - Hugh McElhenny*, Joe Perry, Pete Rozelle*

Ellsworth (IA) Junior College (1) - Andre Tippett*

Hinds Junior College (MS) (1) - Jim Taylor*Holmes Community College (MS) (1) - Walter Jones*

New Mexico Military Institute (1) - Roger Staubach*Northwest Mississippi Community College (1) -Cortez Kennedy*

San Mateo Junior College (2) - John Madden*, Bill Walsh*San Francisco Junior College (1) - Dick StanfelScottsbluff (NE) Junior College (1) - Dick “Night Train” Lane

Trinity Valley Community College (TX) (1) - John Randle*

West Los Angeles Junior College (1) - Warren Moon*

13 Notre Dame12 Southern California

10 Ohio State8 Alabama, Michigan, Pittsburgh,

Syracuse7 Minnesota6 Illinois, Miami (FL), Oregon,

Penn State, UCLA5 Arizona State,

Southern Methodist

Year of Induction - Name, College, Season of Heisman Trophy

1985 - O.J. Simpson, USC, 1968

1985 - Roger Staubach, Navy, 1963

1986 - Paul Hornung, Notre Dame, 1956

1986 - Doak Walker, Southern Methodist, 1948

1991 - Earl Campbell, Texas, 1977

1994 - Tony Dorsett, Pittsburgh, 1976

2003 - Marcus Allen, USC, 1981

2004 - Barry Sanders, Oklahoma State, 1988

2015 - Tim Brown, Notre Dame, 1987

ANTHONY MUÑOZ

COLLEGES WITH MOST HALL OF FAMERS

TIM BROWN

HE ISMAN TROPHY WINNERS IN THE HALL OF FAME

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P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S - H I G H S C H O O L S

Al Davis – Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, N.Y.)Terrell Davis – Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)Willie Davis – Booker T. Washington (Texarkana, Ark.)Dermontti Dawson – Bryan Station (Lexington, Ky.)Len Dawson – Alliance (Ohio)Fred Dean – Ruston (La.)Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. – Cardinal Mooney (Youngstown, Ohio)Joe DeLamielleure – St. Clement (Center Line, Mich.)Richard Dent – J.C. Murphy (Atlanta, Ga.)Eric Dickerson – Sealy (Texas)Dan Dierdorf – Glenwood (Canton, Ohio)Mike Ditka – Aliquippa (Pa.)Chris Doleman – Valley Forge Military Academy (Wayne, Pa.), William Penn (York, Pa.)Art Donovan – Mount Saint Michael (Bronx, N.Y.)Tony Dorsett – Hopewell (Aliquippa, Pa.) John (Paddy) Driscoll – Evanston Twp. (Evanston, Ill.)Bill Dudley – Graham (Bluefield, Va.)Tony Dungy – Parkside (Jackson, Mich.)

Kenny Easley – Oscar F. Smith (Chesapeake, Va.)Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards – Clarkston (Wash.)Carl Eller – Atkins (Winston-Salem, N.C.)John Elway – Granada Hills (Los Angeles, Calif.) Weeb Ewbank – Morton (Richmond, Ind.)

Marshall Faulk – George Washington Carver (New Orleans, La.)Brett Favre – Hancock North Central (Pass Christian, Miss.)Tom Fears – Manual Arts (Los Angeles, Calif.)Jim Finks – Salem (Ill.)Ray Flaherty – Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, Wash.)Leonard (Len) Ford – Armstrong (Washington, D.C.)Dan Fortmann – Pearl River (N.Y.)Dan Fouts – St. Ignatius (San Francisco, Calif.)Benny Friedman – East Tech, Glenville (Cleveland, Ohio)

Frank Gatski – Farmington (W.Va.)Bill George – Waynesburg (Pa.)Joe Gibbs – Santa Fe (Santa Fe Springs, Calif.)Frank Gifford – Bakersfield (Calif.)Sid Gillman – North (Minneapolis, Minn.)Otto Graham – Waukegan (Ill.)Harold (Red) Grange – Wheaton (Ill.)Bud Grant – Central (Superior, Wis.)Darrell Green –Jessie H. Jones (Houston, Texas)Joe Greene – Dunbar (Temple, Texas)Kevin Greene – South (Granite City, Ill.)Forrest Gregg – Sulphur Springs (Texas)Bob Griese – Rex Mundi (Evansville, Ind.)Russ Grimm – Southmoreland (Alverton, Pa.)Lou Groza – Martins Ferry (Ohio)

Herb Adderley – Northeast (Philadelphia, Pa.)Troy Aikman – Henryetta (Okla.)George Allen – Lake Shore (Mich.)Larry Allen – Vintage (Napa, Calif.), Centennial(Compton, Calif.), Armjio (Fairfield, Calif.), Tokay (Lodi, Calif.)Marcus Allen – Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.)Lance Alworth – Brookhaven (Miss.)Morten Andersen – Ben Davis (Indianapolis, Ind.)Doug Atkins – Humboldt (Tenn.)

Morris (Red) Badgro – Kent (Wash.)Lem Barney – 33rd Avenue (Gulfport, Miss.)Cliff Battles – Kenmore (Akron, Ohio)Sammy Baugh – Temple (TX), Sweetwater (Texas)Chuck Bednarik – Bethlehem (Pa.) Catholic, Liberty (Bethlehem, Pa.) Bert Bell – Haverford Prep (Pa.)Bobby Bell – Cleveland (Shelby, N.C.)Raymond Berry – Paris (Texas)Elvin Bethea – Trenton Central (N.J.)Jerome Bettis – MacKenzie (Detroit, Mich.)Charles W. Bidwill – St. Ignatius (Chicago, Ill.)Fred Biletnikoff – Erie Tech (Pa.)George Blanda – Youngwood (Pa.)Mel Blount – Lyons (Ga.)Terry Bradshaw – Woodlawn (Shreveport, La.)Derrick Brooks – Booker T. Washington (Pensacola, Fla.) Bob Brown – East Tech (Cleveland, Ohio)Jim Brown – Manhasset (N.Y.)Paul Brown – Massillon (Ohio)Roosevelt Brown – Jefferson (Charlottesville, Va.)Tim Brown – Woodrow Wilson (Dallas, Texas) Willie Brown – Yazoo Training (Miss.)Buck Buchanan – A.H. Parker (Birmingham, Ala.)Nick Buoniconti – Cathedral (Springfield, Mass.)Dick Butkus – Chicago VocationalJack Butler – Mount Carmel (Niagara Falls, Ont.Canada)

Earl Campbell – John Tyler (Tyler, Texas)Tony Canadeo – Steinmetz (Chicago, Ill.)Joe Carr – NoneHarry Carson – McClenaghan (Florence, S.C.)Cris Carter – Middletown (Ohio)Dave Casper – St. Edward (Elgin, IL), Chilton (Wis.)Guy Chamberlin – Blue Springs (Neb.)Jack Christiansen – Odd Fellows Orphanage (Canon City, Colo.)Earl (Dutch) Clark – Central (Pueblo, Colo.)George Connor – De La Salle (Chicago, Ill.)Jimmy Conzelman – McKinley (St. Louis, Mo.)Lou Creekmur – Woodbridge (N.J.)Larry Csonka – Stow (Ohio)Curley Culp – Yuma (Ariz.)

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Ray Guy – Thomson (Ga.)Joe Guyon – Keewatin Academy (Prairie Du Chien, WI)

George Halas – Crane Tech (Chicago, Ill.)Charles Haley – William Campbell (Naruna, Va.)Jack Ham – Bishop McCourt (Johnston, Pa.)Dan Hampton – Jacksonville (Ark.)Chris Hanburger – Hampton (Va.) John Hannah – Albertville (Ala.), Baylor Prep (Chattanooga, Tenn.)Franco Harris – Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, N.J.)Marvin Harrison – Roman Catholic (Philadelphia, Pa.)Bob Hayes – Matthew W. Gilbert (Jacksonville, Fla.)Mike Haynes – John Marshall (Los Angeles, Calif.)Ed Healey – Springfield Classical (Mass.)Mel Hein – Burlington, Fairhaven (Wash.)Ted Hendricks – Hialeah (Fla.)Wilbur (Pete) Henry – Mansfield (Ohio)Arnie Herber – Green Bay West (Wis.)Bill Hewitt – Central (Bay City, Mich.)Gene Hickerson – Trezevant (Tenn.)Clarke Hinkle – Toronto (Ohio)Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch – Wausau (Wis.)Paul Hornung – Flaget (Louisville, Ky.)Ken Houston – Dunbar (Texarkana, Texas)Robert (Cal) Hubbard – Keytesville (Mo.)Sam Huff – Farmington (W.Va.)Claude Humphrey – Lester (Memphis, Tenn.)Lamar Hunt – Hill School (Pottstown, Pa.)Don Hutson – Pine Bluff (Ark.)

Michael Irvin – St. Thomas Aquinas (Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.)

Rickey Jackson – Pahokee (Fla.)Jimmy Johnson – Kingsburg (Calif.)

John Henry Johnson – Pittsburg (Calif.)Charlie Joiner – William Oscar Boston (Lake Charles, La.)David (Deacon) Jones – Hungerford (Orlando, Fla.)Jerry Jones – North Little Rock (Ark.)Stan Jones – Lemyone (Pa.)Walter Jones – Aliceville (Ala.)Henry Jordan – Emporia (Va.), Warwick (New Port News, Va.)Sonny Jurgensen – New Hanover (Wilmington, N.C.)

Jim Kelly – East Brady (Pa.)Leroy Kelly – Simon Gratz (Philadelphia, Pa.)Cortez Kennedy – Rivercrest (Wilson, Ark.)Walt Kiesling – Cretin (St. Paul, Minn.)Frank (Bruiser) Kinard – Central (Jackson, Miss.)Paul Krause – Bendle (Burton, Mich.)

Earl (Curly) Lambeau – Green Bay East (Wis.)Jack Lambert – Crestwood (Mantua, Ohio)Tom Landry – Mission (Texas)Richard (Night Train) Lane – L. C. Anderson (Austin, Texas)Jim Langer – Royalton (Minn.)Willie Lanier – Maggie L. Walker (Richmond, Va.)Steve Largent – Putnam City (Oklahoma City, Okla.)Yale Lary – North Side (Fort Worth, Texas)Dante Lavelli – Hudson (Ohio)Bobby Layne – Highland Park (Dallas, Texas)Dick LeBeau – London (Ohio)Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans – East (Superior, Wis.)Marv Levy – South Shore (Chicago, Ill.)Bob Lilly – Throckmorton (Texas), Pendelton (Ore.)Floyd Little – James Hillhouse (New Haven, Conn.); Bordentown Military Academy (N.J.)Larry Little – Booker T. Washington (Miami, Fla.)

More than 120,000 high school students have been inspired by their school receiving the “Hometown Hall of Famer™” plaque and hearing from the Pro Football Hall of Fame members and about their journey to excel-

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HALL OF FAMERS WHO ATTENDED THE SAME HIGH SCHOOLAbraham Lincoln (San Diego, Calif.): Marcus Allen, LaDainian Tomlinson

Armstrong High School (Washington, D.C.): Len Ford, Willie Wood

Central High School (Superior, Wis.): Bud Grant, Ernie Nevers

Crane (Chicago, Ill.): George Halas, Leo Nomellini

East Tech (Cleveland, Ohio): Bob Brown, Benny Friedman

Erasmus High School (Brooklyn, N.Y.): Al Davis, Sid Luckman

Farmington High School (Farmington, W.Va.): Frank Gatski, Sam Huff

George Washington High School (Los Angeles, Calif.): Hugh McElhenny, Bill Walsh

Highland Park High School (Dallas, Texas): Bobby Layne, Doak Walker

Jefferson High School (Portland, Ore.): Mel Renfro, Arnie Weinmeister

Mount Saint Michael (Bronx, N.Y.) Art Donovan, Bill Polian

Pine Bluff (Ark.): Don Hutson, Willie Roaf

Wausau High School (Wis.): Elroy Hirsch, Jim Otto

James Lofton – George Washington (Los Angeles, Calif.)Vince Lombardi – St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn, N.Y.)Howie Long – Milford (Mass.)Ronnie Lott – Eisenhower (Rialto, Calif.)Sid Luckman – Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, N.Y)William Roy (Link) Lyman – McDonald Rural (Kan.)

Tom Mack – Cleveland Heights (Ohio)John Mackey – Hempstead (N.Y.)John Madden – Jefferson (Daly City, Calif.)Tim Mara – NoneWellington Mara – Loyola (New York City, N.Y.)Gino Marchetti – Antioch (Calif.)Dan Marino – Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pa.)George Preston Marshall – Friends Select (Washington, D.C.)Curtis Martin – Allderdice (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Ollie Matson – George Washington (San Francisco, Calif.)Bruce Matthews – Arcadia (Calif.)Don Maynard – Colorado (Colorado City, Texas)George McAfee – Ironton (Ohio)Mike McCormack – De La Salle (Kansas City, Kan.)Randall McDaniel – Agua Fria Union (Avondale, Ariz.)Tommy McDonald – Roy (NM), Highland (Albuquerque, N.M.)Hugh McElhenny – George Washington (Los Angeles, Calif.)John (Blood) McNally – New Richmond (Wis.)August (Mike) Michalske – West (Cleveland, Ohio)Wayne Millner – Salem, Malvern Prep, Devitt Prep (Mass.)Bobby Mitchell – Langston (Hot Springs, Ark.)Ron Mix – Hawthorne (Calif.)Art Monk – White Plains (N.Y.)

Joe Montana – Ringgold (Monongahela, Pa.)Warren Moon – Alexander Hamilton (Los Angeles, Calif.)Leonard (Lenny) Moore – Reading (Pa.)Marion Motley – McKinley (Canton, Ohio)Mike Munchak – Scranton (Pa.) CentralAnthony Muñoz – Chaffey (Ontario, Calif.)George Musso – Collinsville (Ill.)

Bronko Nagurski – Bemidji (Minn.), International Falls (Minn.)Joe Namath – Beaver Falls (Pa.)Earle (Greasy) Neale – Parkersburg (W.Va.)Ernie Nevers – Central (Superior, WI), Santa Rosa (Calif.)Ozzie Newsome – Colbert County (Leighton, Ala.)Ray Nitschke – Proviso East (Maywood, Ill.)Chuck Noll – Benedictine (Cleveland, Ohio)Leo Nomellini – Crane (Chicago, Ill.)

Jonathan Ogden – St. Albans (Washington, D.C.)Merlin Olsen – James Logan (Logan, Utah)Jim Otto – Wausau (Wis.)Steve Owen – Aline (Okla.)

Orlando Pace – Sandusky (Ohio)Alan Page – Central Catholic (Canton, Ohio)Bill Parcells – River Dell (Oradell, N.J.)Clarence (Ace) Parker – Woodrow Wilson (Portsmouth, Va.)Jim Parker – Macon (GA), Scott (Toledo, Ohio)Walter Payton – Columbia (Miss.)Fletcher (Joe) Perry – David Starr Jordan (Los Angeles, Calif.)Pete Pihos – Austin (Chicago, Ill.)

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Bill Polian – Mount Saint Michael (Bronx, N.Y.)Fritz Pollard – Albert G. Lane Tech (Chicago, Ill.)

John Randle – Hearne (Texas)Hugh (Shorty) Ray – UnknownAndre Reed – Louis E. Dieruff (Allentown, Pa.)Dan Reeves – Newman Prep (Lakeland, N.J.)Mel Renfro – Jefferson (Portland, Ore.)Jerry Rice – B.L. Moor (Crawford, Miss.)Les Richter – Fresno (Calif.)John Riggins – Centralia (Kan.)Jim Ringo – Phillipsburg (N.J.)Willie Roaf – Pine Bluff (Ark.)Dave Robinson – Moorestown (N.J.)Andy Robustelli – Stamford (Conn.), La Salle Mil.Acad. (Oakdale, N.Y.)Art Rooney –Duquesne Prep (Pittsburgh), Indiana St. Normal (Pa.)Dan Rooney – North Catholic (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Pete Rozelle – Compton (Calif.)

Ed Sabol – Blair Academy (Blairstown, N.J.)Bob St. Clair – San Francisco Polytechnic (Calif.)Barry Sanders –North (Wichita, Kan.)Charlie Sanders – James B. Dudley (Greensboro, N.C.)Deion Sanders – North Fort Meyers (Fla.)Warren Sapp – Apopka (Fla.)Gale Sayers – Central (Omaha, Neb.)Joe Schmidt – Brentwood (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Tex Schramm – Alhambra (Calif.)Junior Seau – Oceanside (Calif.)Lee Roy Selmon – Eufaula (Okla.)Shannon Sharpe – Glennville (Ga.)Billy Shaw – Carr Central (Vicksburg, Miss.)Will Shields – Lewton (Okla.)Art Shell – Bonds-Wilson (North Charleston, S.C.)Don Shula – Harvey (Painesville, Ohio)O.J. Simpson – Galileo (San Francisco, Calif.)Mike Singletary – Evan E. Worthing (Houston, Texas)Jackie Slater – Jim Hill (Jackson, MS), Wingfield (Jackson, Miss.)Bruce Smith – Booker T. Washington (Norfolk, Va.)Emmitt Smith – Escambia (Pensacola, Fla.)Jackie Smith – Kentwood (La.)Ken Stabler – Foley (Ala.)John Stallworth – Tuscaloosa (Ala.)Dick Stanfel – Commerce San Francisco (Calif.)Bart Starr – Sidney Lanier (Montgomery, Ala.)Roger Staubach – Purcell (Cincinnati, Ohio)Ernie Stautner – Columbia (E. Greenbush, N.Y.); Vincentian Instit. (Albany, N.Y.)Jan Stenerud – Lillestrom (Norway)Dwight Stephenson – Hampton (Va.)Michael Strahan – Westbury (Houston, Texas); American School (Mannheim, Germany)Hank Stram – Lew Wallace (Gary, Ind.)Ken Strong – West Haven (Conn.)

Joe Stydahar – Shinnston (W.Va.)Lynn Swann – Serra (San Mateo, Calif.)

Fran Tarkenton – Athens (Ga.)Charley Taylor – Dalworth (Grand Prairie, Texas)Jason Taylor – Woodland Hills (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Jim Taylor – Baton Rouge (La.)Lawrence Taylor – Lafayette (Williamsburg, Va.)Derrick Thomas – South (Miami, Fla.)Emmitt Thomas – Marshall (Angleton, Texas)Thurman Thomas – Willowridge (Sugar Land, Texas)Jim Thorpe – Haskell Indian Inst. (Lawrence, Kan.)Mick Tingelhoff – Lexington (Neb.)Andre Tippett – Barringer (Newark, N.J.)Y.A. Tittle – Marshall (Texas)LaDainian Tomlinson – University (Waco, Texas)George Trafton – Oak Park (Ill.)Charley Trippi – Pittston (Pa.), LaSalle Acad. (New York, N.Y.)Emlen Tunnell – Radnor (Pa.)Clyde (Bulldog) Turner – Newman (Sweetwater, Texas)

Johnny Unitas – St. Justin’s (Pittsburgh, Pa.)Gene Upshaw – Robstown (Texas)

Norm Van Brocklin – Acalanes (Lafayette, Calif.)Steve Van Buren – Warren Easton (New Orleans, La.)

Doak Walker – Highland Park (Texas)Bill Walsh – George Washington (Los Angeles), Hayward (Calif.)Paul Warfield – Warren G. Harding (Warren, Ohio)Kurt Warner – Regis (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)Bob Waterfield – Van Nuys (Calif.)Mike Webster – Rhinelander (Wis.)Roger Wehrli – King City (Mo.)Arnie Weinmeister – Jefferson (Portland, Ore.)Randy White – Thomas McKean (Wilmington, Del.)Reggie White – Howard (Chattanooga, Tenn.)Dave Wilcox – Vale Union (Ore.)Aeneas Williams – Alcee Fortier (New Orleans, La.)Bill Willis – East (Columbus, Ohio)Larry Wilson – Rigby (Idaho)Ralph Wilson, Jr. – Detroit University School, (Grosse Pointe, Mich.)Kellen Winslow – East St. Louis (Ill.)Alex Wojciechowicz – South River (N.J.)Ron Wolf – Susquehannock (Glen Rock, Pa.) Willie Wood – Armstrong (Washington, D.C.)Rod Woodson – R. Nelson Snider (Fort Wayne, Ind.)Rayfield Wright – Fairmont (Griffin, Ga.)

Ron Yary – Bellflower (Calif.)Steve Young – Greenwich (Conn.)Jack Youngblood – Jefferson County (Monticello, Fla.)

Gary Zimmerman – Walnut (Calif.)

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ALPHABETICALLY** Additional notes on draft selection found on pages 177-181.

NUMBER ONE!Fourteen members of the Pro Football Hall of

Fame have been chosen as the first overall pick of a draft.

1942 - Bill Dudley1945 - Charley Trippi

1949 - Chuck Bednarik1957 - Paul Hornung

1963 (AFL) - Buck Buchanan1968 - Ron Yary

1969 - O.J. Simpson1970 - Terry Bradshaw1976 - Lee Roy Selmon1978 - Earl Campbell

1983 - John Elway1985 - Bruce Smith1989 - Troy Aikman 1997 - Orlando Pace

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS - DRAFT INFORMATIOND

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Kenny Easley – S – 1981 – 1st RoundCarl Eller – DE – 1964 – 1st Round**John Elway – QB – 1983 – 1st Round

Marshall Faulk – RB – 1994 – 1st RoundBrett Favre – QB – 1991 – 2nd RoundTom Fears – E – 1945 – 11th Round**Len Ford – E – 1948 – 3rd RoundDan Fortmann – G – 1936 – 9th RoundDan Fouts – QB – 1973 – 3rd Round

Bill George – LB – 1951 – 2nd Round** Frank Gifford – HB/FL – 1952 – 1st Round Otto Graham – QB – 1944 – 1st RoundDarrell Green – CB – 1983 – 1st RoundJoe Greene – DT – 1969 – 1st RoundKevin Greene – LB – 1985 – 5th Round Forrest Gregg – T – 1956 – 2nd RoundBob Griese – QB – 1967 – 1st RoundRuss Grimm – G – 1981 – 3rd Round

Herb Adderley – HB – 1961 – 1st Round**Troy Aikman – QB – 1989 – 1st RoundLarry Allen – G – 1994 – 2nd Round Marcus Allen – RB – 1982 – 1st Round Lance Alworth – FL – 1962 – 2nd Round**Morten Andersen – K – 1982 – 4th RoundDoug Atkins – DE – 1953 – 1st Round

Lem Barney – CB – 1967 – 2nd RoundSammy Baugh – QB – 1937 – 1st Round Chuck Bednarik – C/LB – 1949 – 1st Round**Bobby Bell – LB – 1963 – 7th Round**Raymond Berry – E – 1954 – 20th Round**Elvin Bethea – DE – 1968 – 3rd RoundJerome Bettis – RB – 1993 – 1st RoundFred Biletnikoff – WR – 1965 – 2nd Round**George Blanda – QB – 1949 – 12th Round**Mel Blount – CB – 1970 – 3rd Round Terry Bradshaw – QB – 1970 – 1st Round Derrick Brooks – LB – 1995 – 1st Round Bob Brown – T – 1964 – 1st Round**Jim Brown – FB – 1957 – 1st Round Roosevelt Brown – T – 1953 – 27th RoundTim Brown – WR – 1988 – 1st RoundBuck Buchanan – DE/T – 1963 – 1st Round**Nick Buoniconti – LB – 1962 – 13th Round Dick Butkus – LB – 1965 – 1st Round**

Earl Campbell – FB – 1978 – 1st Round Tony Canadeo – HB – 1941 – 9th RoundHarry Carson – LB – 1976 – 4th RoundCris Carter – WR – 1987 – 4th Round** Dave Casper – WR – 1974 – 2nd Round Jack Christiansen – DB – 1951 – 6th Round George Connor – T – 1946 – 1st Round**Lou Creekmur – T – 1950 – 2nd Round of Special Draft**Larry Csonka – FB – 1968 – 1st RoundCurley Culp – DT – 1968 – 2nd Round

Terrell Davis – RB – 1995 – 6th RoundWillie Davis – DE – 1956 – 15th RoundDermontti Dawson – C – 1988 – 2nd RoundLen Dawson – QB – 1957 – 1st RoundFred Dean – DE – 1975 – 2nd RoundJoe DeLamielleure – G – 1973 – 1st Round Richard Dent – DE – 1983 – 8th RoundEric Dickerson – RB – 1983 – 1st Round Dan Dierdorf – T – 1971 – 2nd Round Mike Ditka – TE – 1961 – 1st Round** Chris Doleman – DE/LB – 1985 – 1st RoundArt Donovan – DT – 1950 – 3rd Round of Special Draft**Tony Dorsett – RB – 1977 – 1st Round Bill Dudley – HB – 1942 – 1st Round

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Bruce Matthews – G/T/C – 1983 – 1st RoundDon Maynard – WR/HB – 1957 – 9th RoundGeorge McAfee – HB – 1940 – 1st Round** Mike McCormack – T – 1951 – 3rd Round Randall McDaniel – G – 1988 – 1st RoundTommy McDonald – WR – 1957 – 3rd Round Hugh McElhenny – HB – 1952 – 1st Round Wayne Millner – E – 1936 – 8th RoundBobby Mitchell – HB – 1958 – 7th RoundRon Mix – T – 1960 – 1st Round** Art Monk – WR – 1980 – 1st RoundJoe Montana – QB – 1979 – 3rd Round Lenny Moore – FL/HB – 1956 – 1st RoundMike Munchak – G – 1982 – 1st RoundAnthony Muñoz – T – 1980 – 1st Round

Joe Namath – QB – 1965 – 1st Round**Ozzie Newsome – TE – 1978 – 1st Round Ray Nitschke – LB – 1958 – 3rd RoundLeo Nomellini – DT – 1950 – 1st Round

Jonathan Ogden – T – 1996 – 1st Round Merlin Olsen – DT – 1962 – 1st Round** Jim Otto – C – 1960 – Special Selection Pool**

Orlando Pace – T – 1997 – 1st RoundAlan Page – DT – 1967 – 1st RoundClarence “Ace” Parker – QB – 1937 – 2nd Round Jim Parker – T/G – 1957 – 1st Round Walter Payton – RB – 1975 – 1st Round Pete Pihos – E – 1945 – 5th Round**

Andre Reed – WR – 1985 – 4th Round Mel Renfro – DB – 1964 – 2nd Round**Jerry Rice – WR – 1985 – 1st RoundLes Richter – LB – 1952 – 1st RoundJohn Riggins – RB – 1971 – 1st Round Jim Ringo – C – 1953 – 7th Round Willie Roaf – T – 1993 – 1st RoundDave Robinson – LB – 1963 – 1st Round Andy Robustelli – DE – 1951 – 19th Round

Bob St. Clair – T – 1953 – 3rd RoundBarry Sanders – RB – 1989 – 1st RoundCharlie Sanders – TE – 1968 – 3rd RoundDeion Sanders – CB – 1989 – 1st RoundWarren Sapp – DT – 1995 – 1st Round Gale Sayers – HB – 1965 – 1st Round**Joe Schmidt – LB – 1953 – 7th RoundJunior Seau – LB – 1990 – 1st RoundLee Roy Selmon – DT – 1976 – 1st Round Shannon Sharpe – TE – 1990 – 7th RoundBilly Shaw – G – 1961 – 2nd Round**Art Shell – T – 1968 – 3rd RoundWill Shields – G – 1993 – 3rd RoundO.J. Simpson – RB – 1969 – 1st RoundMike Singletary – LB – 1981 –2nd Round

Ray Guy – P – 1973 – 1st RoundCharles Haley – LB – 1986 – 4th RoundJack Ham – LB – 1971 – 2nd Round Dan Hampton – DL – 1979 – 1st Round Chris Hanburger – LB – 1965 – 18th RoundJohn Hannah – G – 1973 – 1st Round Franco Harris – HB – 1972 – 1st Round Marvin Harrison – WR – 1996 – 1st RoundBob Hayes – WR – 1964 – 7th Round**Mike Haynes – CB – 1976 – 1st Round Ted Hendricks – LB – 1969 – 2nd RoundGene Hickerson – G – 1957 – 7th Round** Elroy Hirsch – HB/E – 1945 – 1st Round**Paul Hornung – QB/HB – 1957 – 1st Round Ken Houston – S – 1967 – 9th Round Sam Huff – LB – 1956 – 3rd RoundClaude Humphrey – DE – 1968 – 1st Round

Michael Irvin – WR – 1988 – 1st Round

Rickey Jackson – LB – 1981 – 2nd RoundJimmy Johnson – CB – 1961 – 1st Round** John Henry Johnson – FB – 1953 – 2nd Round** Charlie Joiner – WR – 1969 – 4th Round David “Deacon” Jones – DE – 1961 – 14th Round Stan Jones – G/DT – 1953 – 5th Round**Walter Jones – T – 1997 – 1st Round Henry Jordan – DT – 1957 – 5th RoundSonny Jurgensen – QB – 1957 – 4th Round

Jim Kelly – QB – 1983 – 1st Round Leroy Kelly – RB – 1964 – 8th RoundCortez Kennedy – DT – 1990 – 1st RoundFrank “Bruiser” Kinard – T – 1938 – 3rd Round Paul Krause – S – 1964 – 2nd Round**

Jack Lambert – LB – 1974 – 2nd Round Willie Lanier – LB – 1967 – 2nd RoundSteve Largent – WR – 1976 – 4th Round Yale Lary – DB – 1952 – 3rd Round Dante Lavelli – E – 1947 – 12th Round Bobby Layne – QB – 1948 – 1st Round** Dick LeBeau – CB – 1959 – 5th Round“Tuffy” Leemans – FB/HB – 1936 – 2nd Round Bob Lilly – DT – 1961 – 1st Round**Floyd Little – RB – 1967 – 1st RoundJames Lofton – WR – 1978 – 1st Round Howie Long – DE – 1981 – 2nd Round Ronnie Lott – DB – 1981 –1st Round Sid Luckman – QB – 1939 – 1st Round

Tom Mack – G – 1966 – 1st RoundJohn Mackey – TE – 1963 – 2nd Round**Gino Marchetti – DE – 1952 – 2nd RoundDan Marino – QB – 1983 – 1st RoundCurtis Martin – RB – 1995 – 3rd RoundOllie Matson – HB – 1952 – 1st Round

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HALL OF FAMERS BY DRAFT ROUND1936 to 2001*Those enshrinees who were drafted more than once are listed with the team that signed them. Additional notes immediately follow that draft information. n/a – information on position overall not available * No player who started his career after 2001 has been inducted into the Hall of Fame

Year - Player (Overall) – Position, Team

Bonus RoundFrom 1947 through 1958, the first selection of the draft was a Bonus pick, awarded to the winner of a random draw. That club, in turn, forfeited its last-round draft choice. The winner of the Bonus pick was eliminated from future draws. The system was abolished after 1958, by which time all clubs had received a Bonus pick.

1949 - Chuck Bednarik (1) – C/LB, Philadelphia EaglesAlso drafted in 1st round of 1949 AAFC secret draft by the Brooklyn Dodgers.

1957 - Paul Hornung (1) – Q/HB, Green Bay Packers

First Round1936 - Joe Stydahar (6) – T, Chicago Bears1937 - Sammy Baugh (6) – QB, Washington Redskins1938 - Alex Wojciechowicz (6) – C, Detroit Lions1939 - Sid Luckman (2) – QB, Chicago Bears1940 - George McAfee (2) – HB, Philadelphia Eagles

Immediately traded to Chicago Bears, with whom he signed.

1940 - Clyde “Bulldog” Turner (7) – C, Chicago Bears1942 - Bill Dudley (1) – HB, Pittsburgh Steelers1944 - Otto Graham (4) – QB, Detroit Lions

Drafted by Lions but signed with Cleveland Browns of AAFC in 1946.

1944 - Steve Van Buren (5) – HB, Philadelphia Eagles1945 - Charley Trippi (1) – HB, Chicago Cardinals

Drafted as a future selection. Also drafted as special selection in 1947 AAFC draft by New York Yankees.

1945 - Elroy Hirsch (5) – HB/E, Cleveland RamsDrafted as a future selection. Started career in AAFC but switched to NFL and Rams in 1949.

1946 - George Connor (5) – T, New York GiantsDrafted as a future selection. Traded to the Boston Yanks who then traded him to the Chicago Bears. Also selected in 15th round (145th overall) of 1945 draft by Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL ruled the pick to be ineligible and thus voided the selection.)

1948 - Bobby Layne (3) – QB, Chicago BearsAlso selected in 1st round (2nd overall) of 1948 AAFC draft by Baltimore Colts.

1948 - Y.A. Tittle (6) – QB, Detroit LionsDrafted by Lions, but started career with the Baltimore Colts in AAFC. When Colts disbanded after 1950 season, the players were made eligible for draft along with college seniors. Tittle was the No. 1 choice (3rd overall) of 49ers in 1951.

1949 - Doak Walker (3) – HB, Boston YanksWalker was drafted as a future selection. His negotiation rights traded to Detroit Lions before 1950 season. Also drafted in 9th round (69th overall) of 1949 AAFC draft by the Cleveland Browns.

1950 - Leo Nomellini (11) – DT, San Francisco 49ers1952 - Les Richter (2) – LB, New York Yanks1952 - Ollie Matson (3) – HB, Chicago Cardinals

Jackie Slater – T – 1976 – 3rd RoundBruce Smith – DE – 1985 – 1st RoundEmmitt Smith – RB – 1990 – 1st RoundJackie Smith – TE – 1963 – 10th RoundKen Stabler – QB – 1970 – 2nd RoundJohn Stallworth – WR – 1974 – 4th Round Dick Stanfel – G – 1951 – 2nd RoundBart Starr – QB – 1956 – 17th RoundRoger Staubach – QB – 1964 – 10th Round**Ernie Stautner – DT – 1950 – 2nd Round ** Jan Stenerud – K – 1966 – 3rd Round of Red Shirt Draft Dwight Stephenson – C – 1980 – 2nd Round Michael Strahan – DE – 1993 – 2nd Round Joe Stydahar – T – 1936 – 1st RoundLynn Swann – WR – 1974 – 1st Round

Fran Tarkenton – QB – 1961 – 3rd Round **Charley Taylor – HB/SE – 1964 – 1st Round**Jason Taylor – DE – 1997 – 3rd RoundJim Taylor – FB – 1958 – 2nd RoundLawrence Taylor – LB – 1981 – 1st RoundDerrick Thomas – LB – 1989 – 1st RoundThurman Thomas – RB – 1988 – 2nd Round Andre Tippett – LB – 1982 – 2nd Round Y.A. Tittle – QB – 1948 – 1st Round**LaDainian Tomlinson – RB – 2001 – 1st RoundCharley Trippi – HB – 1945 – 1st Round**Clyde “Bulldog” Turner – C – 1940 – 1st Round

Johnny Unitas – QB – 1955 – 9th Round Gene Upshaw – G – 1967– 1st Round

Norm Van Brocklin – QB – 1949 – 4th Round** Steve Van Buren – HB – 1944 – 1st Round

Doak Walker – HB – 1949 – 1st Round** Paul Warfield – WR – 1964 – 1st Round**Bob Waterfield – QB – 1944 – 5th Round**Mike Webster – C – 1974 – 5th Round Roger Wehrli – CB – 1969 – 1st RoundArnie Weinmeister – E – 1945 – 17th RoundRandy White – DL/LB – 1975 – 1st Round Reggie White – DL – 1984 –1st Round**Dave Wilcox – LB – 1964 – 3rd Round**Aeneas Williams – DB – 1991 – 3rd Round Larry Wilson – DB – 1960 – 7th Round**Kellen Winslow – TE – 1979 – 1st Round Alex Wojciechowicz – C – 1938 – 1st Round Rod Woodson – CB – 1987 – 1st RoundRayfield Wright – T – 1967 – 7th Round

Ron Yary – T – 1968 – 1st RoundSteve Young – QB – 1984 – 1st Round**Jack Youngblood – DE – 1971 – 1st Round

Gary Zimmerman – T – 1984 – 1st Round**

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1970 - Terry Bradshaw (1) – QB, Pittsburgh Steelers1971 - John Riggins (6) – RB, New York Jets1971 - Jack Youngblood (20) – DE, Los Angeles Rams1972 - Franco Harris (13) – HB, Pittsburgh Steelers1973 - John Hannah (4) – G, New England Patriots1973 - Ray Guy (23) – P, Oakland Raiders1973 - Joe DeLamielleure (26) – G, Buffalo Bills1974 - Lynn Swann (21) – WR, Pittsburgh Steelers1975 - Randy White (2) – DL/LB, Dallas Cowboys1975 - Walter Payton (4) – RB, Chicago Bears1976 - Lee Roy Selmon (1) – DE, Tampa Bay Buccaneers1976 - Mike Haynes (5) – CB, New England Patriots1977 - Tony Dorsett (2) – RB, Dallas Cowboys1978 - Earl Campbell (1) – FB, Houston Oilers1978 - James Lofton (6) – WR, Green Bay Packers1978 - Ozzie Newsome (23) – TE, Cleveland Browns1979 - Dan Hampton (4) – DL, Chicago Bears1979 - Kellen Winslow (13) – TE, San Diego Chargers1980 - Anthony Muñoz (3) – T, Cincinnati Bengals1980 - Art Monk (18) – WR, Washington Redskins1981 - Lawrence Taylor (2) – LB, New York Giants1981 - Kenny Easley (4) – S, Seattle Seahawks1981 - Ronnie Lott (8) – DB, San Francisco 49ers1982 - Mike Munchak (8) – G, Houston Oilers1982 - Marcus Allen (10) – RB, Oakland Raiders^

^ Team relocated to Los Angeles following the draft.

1983 - John Elway (1) – QB, Baltimore Colts1983 - Eric Dickerson (2) – RB, Los Angeles Rams1983 - Bruce Matthews (9) – G/T/C, Houston Oilers1983 - Jim Kelly (14) – QB, Buffalo Bills1983 - Dan Marino (27) – QB, Miami Dolphins1983 - Darrell Green (28) – CB, Washington Redskins1985 - Bruce Smith (1) – DE, Buffalo Bills1985 - Chris Doleman (4) – DE/LB, Minnesota Vikings1985 - Jerry Rice (16) – WR, San Francisco 49ers1987 - Rod Woodson (10) – CB, Pittsburgh Steelers1988 - Tim Brown (6) – WR, Los Angeles Raiders1988 - Michael Irvin (11) – WR, Dallas Cowboys1988 - Randall McDaniel (19) – G, Minnesota Vikings1989 - Troy Aikman (1) – QB, Dallas Cowboys1989 - Barry Sanders (3) – RB, Detroit Lions1989 - Derrick Thomas (4) – LB, Kansas City Chiefs1989 - Deion Sanders (5) – CB, Atlanta Falcons1990 - Cortez Kennedy (3) – DT, Seattle Seahawks1990 - Junior Seau (5) – LB, San Diego Chargers1990 - Emmitt Smith (17) – RB, Dallas Cowboys1993 - Willie Roaf (8) – T, New Orleans Saints1993 - Jerome Bettis (10) – RB, Los Angeles Rams1994 - Marshall Faulk (2) – RB, Indianapolis Colts1995 - Warren Sapp (12) – DT, Tampa Bay Buccaneers1995 - Derrick Brooks (28) – LB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers1996 - Jonathan Ogden (4) – T, Baltimore Ravens1996 - Marvin Harrison (19) – WR, Indianapolis Colts1997 - Orlando Pace (1) – T, St. Louis Rams1997 - Walter Jones (6) – T, Seattle Seahawks2001 - LaDainian Tomlinson (5) – RB, San Diego Chargers

1952 - Hugh McElhenny (9) – HB, San Francisco 49ers1952 - Frank Gifford (11) – HB-FL, New York Giants1953 - Doug Atkins (11) – DE, Cleveland Browns1956 - Lenny Moore (9) – FL-HB, Baltimore Colts1957 - Len Dawson (5) – QB, Pittsburgh Steelers1957 - Jim Brown (6) – FB, Cleveland Browns1957 - Jim Parker (8) – T-G, Baltimore Colts1960 AFL - Ron Mix – n/a, T, Boston Patriots

Traded to Los Angeles Chargers. Also drafted in 1st round of 1960 NFL Draft (10th overall) by the Baltimore Colts.

1961 - Mike Ditka (5) – TE, Chicago BearsAlso drafted in 1st round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.

1961 - Jimmy Johnson (6) – CB, San Francisco 49ersAlso drafted in 4th round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.

1961 - Herb Adderley (12) – HB, Green Bay PackersAlso drafted in 2nd round of 1961 AFL draft by the New York Titans.

1961 - Bob Lilly (13) – DT, Dallas CowboysAlso drafted in 2nd round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Dallas Texans.

1962 - Merlin Olsen (3) – DT, Los Angeles RamsAlso drafted in 1st round (2nd overall) of 1962 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

1963 AFL - Buck Buchanan (1) – DE/T, Dallas TexansAlso drafted in 19th round (265th overall) of 1963 NFL draft by the New York Giants.

1963 NFL - Dave Robinson (14) – LB, Green Bay PackersAlso drafted in 3rd round (17th overall) of 1963 AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.

1964 - Bob Brown (2) – T, Philadelphia EaglesAlso drafted in 1st round (1st overall) of 1964 AFL Draft by Denver Broncos.

1964 - Charley Taylor (3) – HB/SE, Washington Redskins

Also drafted in 2nd round (9th overall) of 1964 AFL draft by the Houston Oilers.

1964 - Carl Eller (6) – DE, Minnesota VikingsAlso drafted in 1st round (5th overall) of 1964 AFL Draft by Buffalo Bills.

1964 - Paul Warfield (11) – WR, Cleveland BrownsAlso drafted in 4th round (28th overall) of 1964 AFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.

1965 - Dick Butkus (3) – LB, Chicago BearsAlso drafted in 2nd round of 1965 AFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

1965 - Gale Sayers (4) – HB, Chicago BearsAlso drafted in 1st round of 1965 AFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

1965 AFL - Joe Namath (n/a) – QB, New York JetsAlso selected in 1st round (12th overall) of 1965 NFL draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.

1966 - Tom Mack (2) – G, Los Angeles Rams1967 - Bob Griese (4) – QB, Miami Dolphins1967 - Floyd Little (6) – RB, Denver Broncos1967 - Alan Page (15) – DT, Minnesota Vikings1967 - Gene Upshaw (17) – G, Oakland Raiders1968 - Ron Yary (1) – T, Minnesota Vikings1968 - Claude Humphrey (3) – DE, Atlanta Falcons1968 - Larry Csonka (8) – FB, Miami Dolphins 1969 - O.J. Simpson (1) – RB, Buffalo Bills1969 - Joe Greene (4) – DT, Pittsburgh Steelers1969 - Roger Wehrli (19) – CB, St. Louis Cardinals


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1953 - John Henry Johnson (18) – FB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Played in the Canadian Football League in 1953. Negotiating rights were traded to San Francisco 49ers before the 1954 season.

1956 - Forrest Gregg (20) – T, Green Bay Packers1958 - Jim Taylor (15) – FB, Green Bay Packers1961 AFL - Billy Shaw (n/a) – G, Buffalo Bills

Also selected in the 14th round (184th overall) of 1961 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

1962 AFL - Lance Alworth (9) – FL, Oakland RaidersAlso drafted in 1st round (8th overall) of 1962 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

1963 - John Mackey (19) – TE, Baltimore ColtsAlso drafted in 5th round (35th overall) of 1963 AFL draft by the New York Titans.

1964 - Mel Renfro (17) – DB, Dallas CowboysAlso drafted in 10th round (79th overall) of 1964 AFL draft by the Oakland Raiders.

1964 - Paul Krause (18) – S, Washington RedskinsAlso drafted in 12th round (89th overall) of 1964 AFL draft by the Denver Broncos.

First Round of Supplemental Draft1984 - Steve Young (1) – QB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers1984 - Gary Zimmerman (3) – T, New York Giants1984 - Reggie White (4) – DL, Philadelphia Eagles

Second Round1936 - “Tuffy” Leemans (18) – FB/HB, New York Giants1937 - Clarence “Ace” Parker (13) – QB, Brooklyn Dodgers1950 - Ernie Stautner (22) – DT, Pittsburgh Steelers

Also selected in 1st round of 1949 secret two-round AAFC draft by the San Francisco 49ers.

1951 - Dick Stanfel (19) – G, Detroit Lions1951 - Bill George (23) – LB, Chicago Bears

Drafted as future selection.

1952 - Gino Marchetti (14) – DE, New York YanksTwo days after the draft, the Yanks franchise was sold back to the NFL. All assets and players were granted to the new Dallas Texans.

HALL OF FAME COACHES AND CONTRIBUTORS WHO WERE DRAFTED

Jim FinksBack – Drafted in the 12th round (116th overall) of the 1949 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was also picked in the 4th round (22nd player overall) of the 1949 AAFC Draft by the Chicago Rockets.

Bud GrantEnd – Drafted in the first round (14th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Tom LandryBack – Drafted as a future choice in the 20th round (184th over-all) of the 1947 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He was also picked in the 19th round (128th overall) of the 1948 AAFC Draft by the New York Yankees.

John MaddenTackle – Drafted in the 21st round (244th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.

Chuck NollTackle – Drafted in the 20th round (239th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

Bill ParcellsTackle – Drafted in the 7th round (89th overall) of the 1964 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.

Don ShulaBack – Drafted in the 9th round (110th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns.

DON SHULA played seven seasons as a

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Fourth Round1949 - Norm Van Brocklin (37) – QB, Los Angeles Rams

Also drafted in 11th round (78th overall) in 1949 AAFC draft by the Chicago Hornets.

1957 - Sonny Jurgensen (43) – QB, Philadelphia Eagles1969 - Charlie Joiner (93) – WR, Houston Oilers1974 - John Stallworth (82) – WR, Pittsburgh Steelers1976 - Harry Carson (105) – LB, New York Giants1976 - Steve Largent (117) – WR, Houston Oilers1982 - Morten Andersen (86) – K, New Orleans Saints1985 - Andre Reed (86) – WR, Buffalo Bills1986 - Charles Haley (96) – LB, San Francisco 49ers

Fourth Round of Supplemental Draft1987 - Cris Carter (na) – WR, Philadelphia Eagles

Fifth Round1944 - Bob Waterfield (42) – QB, Cleveland Rams

Drafted as a future selection.

1945 - Pete Pihos (41) – E, Philadelphia EaglesDrafted as a future selection.

1953 - Stan Jones (54) – G/DT, Chicago BearsDrafted as a future selection.

1957 - Henry Jordan (52) – DT, Cleveland Browns1959 - Dick LeBeau (58) – CB, Cleveland Browns1974 - Mike Webster (125) – C, Pittsburgh Steelers1985 - Kevin Greene (113) – LB, Los Angeles Rams

Sixth Round1951 - Jack Christiansen (69) – DB, Detroit Lions1995 - Terrell Davis (196) – RB, Denver Broncos

Seventh Round1953 - Jim Ringo (79) – C, Green Bay Packers1953 - Joe Schmidt (85) – LB, Detroit Lions1957 - Gene Hickerson (78) – G, Cleveland Browns


1958 - Bobby Mitchell (84) – HB, Cleveland Browns1960 - Larry Wilson (74) – DB, St. Louis Cardinals

Also drafted in 1960 AFL draft by the Buffalo Bills.

1963 AFL - Bobby Bell (56) – LB, Dallas TexansAlso drafted in 2nd round (16th overall) of 1963 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings.

1964 - Bob Hayes (88) – WR, Dallas CowboysDrafted as a future selection. Also drafted as a future selection in the 14th round (105th overall) of 1964 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.

1967 - Rayfield Wright (182) – T, Dallas Cowboys1990 - Shannon Sharpe (192) – TE, Denver Broncos

1965 AFL - Fred Biletnikoff (n/a) – WR, Oakland Raiders

Also drafted in 3rd round (39th overall) of 1965 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.

1967 - Lem Barney (34) – CB, Detroit Lions1967 - Willie Lanier (50) – LB, Kansas City Chiefs1968 - Curley Culp (31) – DT, Denver Broncos1968 - Ken Stabler (52) – QB, Oakland Raiders1969 - Ted Hendricks (33) – LB, Baltimore Colts1971 - Jack Ham (34) – LB, Pittsburgh Steelers1971 - Dan Dierdorf (43) – T, St. Louis Cardinals1974 - Dave Casper (45) – TE, Oakland Raiders1974 - Jack Lambert (46) – LB, Pittsburgh Steelers1975 - Fred Dean (33) – DE, San Diego Chargers1980 - Dwight Stephenson (48) – C, Miami Dolphins1981 - Mike Singletary (38) – LB, Chicago Bears1981 - Howie Long (48) – DE, Oakland Raiders1981 - Rickey Jackson (51) – LB, New Orleans Saints1982 - Andre Tippett (41) – LB, New England Patriots1988 - Thurman Thomas (40) – RB, Buffalo Bills1988 - Dermontti Dawson (44) – C, Pittsburgh Steelers1991 - Brett Favre (33) – QB, Atlanta Falcons1993 - Michael Strahan (40) – DE, New York Giants1994 - Larry Allen (46) – G, Dallas Cowboys

Third Round1938 - Frank “Bruiser” Kinard (18) – T, Brooklyn Dodgers1948 AAFC - Len Ford (14) – E, Los Angeles Dons1951 - Mike McCormack (34) – T, New York Yanks1952 - Yale Lary (34) – DB, Detroit Lions1953 - Bob St. Clair (32) – T, San Francisco 49ers1956 - Sam Huff (30) – LB, New York Giants1957 - Tommy McDonald (31) – WR, Philadelphia Eagles1958 - Ray Nitschke (36) – LB, Green Bay Packers1961 - Fran Tarkenton (29) – QB, Minnesota Vikings

Also drafted in 5th round of 1961 AFL draft by the Boston Patriots.

1964 - Dave Wilcox (29) – LB, San Francisco 49ersAlso drafted in 6th round (46th overall) of 1964 AFL Draft by Houston Oilers.

1966 AFL - Jan Stenerud (n/a) – K, Kansas City Chiefs

AFL “Red Shirt” draft.

1968 - Charlie Sanders (74) – TE, Detroit Lions1968 - Elvin Bethea (77) – DE, Houston Oilers1968 - Art Shell (80) – T, Oakland Raiders1970 - Mel Blount (53) – CB, Pittsburgh Steelers1973 - Dan Fouts (84) – QB, San Diego Chargers1976 - Jackie Slater (86) – T, Los Angeles Rams1979 - Joe Montana (82) – QB, San Francisco 49ers1981 - Russ Grimm (69) – G, Washington Redskins1991 - Aeneas Williams (59) – CB, Phoenix Cardinals1993 - Will Shields (74) – G, Kansas City Chiefs1995 - Curtis Martin (74) – RB, New England Patriots1997 - Jason Taylor (73) – DE, Miami Dolphins

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15th Round1956 - Willie Davis (181) – DE, Cleveland Browns

17th Round 1945 - Arnie Weinmeister (166) – E, Brooklyn Tigers1956 - Bart Starr (200) – QB, Green Bay Packers

18th Round 1965 - Chris Hanburger (245) – LB, Washington Redskins

19th Round1951 - Andy Robustelli (228) – DE, Los Angeles Rams

20th Round1954 - Raymond Berry (232) – E, Baltimore Colts


27th Round1953 - Roosevelt Brown (321) – T, New York Giants

Special NFL Selections, 19501950 - Lou Creekmur – T, Detroit Lions

Selected by the Lions in the second round of a special draft in 1950. Originally drafted in 1948 by the Philadelphia Eagles in 26th round (243rd overall) and the AAFC’s Los Angeles Dons in 28th round (197th overall). He opted to complete his college eligibility.

1950 - Art Donovan – DT, Baltimore ColtsSelected by Baltimore Colts in 3rd round of special selection draft in 1950. A year later, after Colts disbanded, he was selected by Cleveland Browns in 4th round (50th overall) but was traded to New York Yanks before the 1951 season began. Also selected in 22nd round (204th overall) of 1947 NFL draft by the New York Giants and in the 17th round (131st overall) in the 1949 AAFC draft by the Buffalo Bills.

Special AFL Selection, 19601960 AFL - Jim Otto – C, Oakland Raiders

Drafted among 33 players selected by the Raiders in the first round of the player pool selection process before the AFL’s first season.

Eighth Round1936 - Wayne Millner (65) – E, Boston Redskins1964 - Leroy Kelly (110) – RB, Cleveland Browns1983 - Richard Dent (203) – DE, Chicago Bears

Ninth Round1936 - Dan Fortmann (78) – G, Chicago Bears1941 - Tony Canadeo (77) – HB, Green Bay Packers1955 - Johnny Unitas (102) – QB, Pittsburgh Steelers

Cut before start of 1955 and then signed as free agent with Baltimore Colts in 1956.

1957 - Don Maynard (109) – WR/HB, New York Giants1967 - Ken Houston (214) – S, Houston Oilers

10th Round1963 - Jackie Smith (129) – TE, St. Louis Cardinals1964 - Roger Staubach (129) – QB, Dallas Cowboys

Drafted as a future selection. Also drafted as a future selection in 16th round (122nd overall) of 1964 AFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.

11th Round1945 - Tom Fears (103) – E, Cleveland Rams


12th Round1947 - Dante Lavelli (103) – E, Los Angeles Rams1949 - George Blanda (119) – QB, Chicago Bears

Also drafted in 2nd round (9th overall) of 1949 AAFC draft by the Chicago Hornets.

13th Round1962 AFL - Nick Buoniconti (102) – LB, Boston Patriots

14th Round1961 - David “Deacon” Jones (186) – DE, Los Angeles Rams

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Steve Van Buren, HB, Louisiana State - 1st Round (5th overall) by Philadelphia EaglesBob Waterfield, QB, UCLA - 5th Round (42nd over-all) by Cleveland Rams

(Drafted as a future selection.)

1945Charley Trippi, HB, Georgia - 1st Round (1st over-all) by Chicago Cardinals

(Drafted as a future selection. Also drafted as special selection in 1947 AAFC draft by New York Yankees.)

Elroy Hirsch, HB-E, Wisconsin - 1st Round (5th overall) by Cleveland Rams

(Drafted as a future selection. Started career in AAFC but switched to NFL and Rams in 1949.)

Pete Pihos, E, Indiana - 5th Round (41st overall) by Philadelphia Eagles


Tom Fears, E, Santa Clara, UCLA - 11th Round (103rd overall) by Cleveland Rams


Arnie Weinmeister, E, Washington - 17th Round (166th overall) by Brooklyn Tigers

1946George Connor, T, Holy Cross, Notre Dame - 1st Round (5th overall) by New York Giants

(Drafted as a future selection. Traded to the Boston Yanks who then traded him to the Chicago Bears. Also selected in 15th round (145th overall) of 1945 draft by Pittsburgh Steelers. The NFL ruled the pick to be ineligible and thus voided the selection.)

1947Dante Lavelli, E, Ohio State - 12th Round (103rd overall) by Los Angeles Rams

1948Bobby Layne, QB, Texas - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Chicago Bears

(Also selected in 1st round - 2nd overall - of 1948 AAFC Draft by Baltimore Colts.)

Y.A. Tittle, QB, Louisiana State - 1st Round (6th overall) by Detroit Lions

(Drafted by Lions, but started career with the Baltimore Colts in AAFC. When Colts disbanded after 1950 season, the players were made eligible for draft along with college seniors. Tittle was the No. 1 choice - 3rd overall - of 49ers in 1951.)

Len Ford, E, Morgan State, Michigan - 3rd Round (14th overall) of AAFC Draft by Los Angeles Dons

1949Chuck Bednarik, C-LB, Pennsylvania - 1st Round (1st overall) by Philadelphia Eagles

(Also drafted in 1st round of 1949 AAFC secret draft by the Brooklyn Dodgers.)

Doak Walker, HB, Southern Methodist - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Boston Yanks

(Walker was drafted as a future selection. His negotiation rights traded to Detroit Lions before 1950 season. Also drafted in 9th round - 69th overall - of 1949 AAFC Draft by the Cleveland Browns.)

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS BY DRAFT YEAR

1936 to 2001* Those enshrinees who were drafted more than once are listed with the team that signed them. Additional notes immediately follow that draft information. n/a – information on position overall not available * No player who started his career after 2001 has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.

1936Joe Stydahar, T, West Virginia - 1st Round (6th overall) by Chicago Bears“Tuffy” Leemans, FB-HB, Oregon, George Washington - 2nd Round (18th overall) by New York GiantsWayne Millner, E, Notre Dame - 8th Round (65th overall) by Boston RedskinsDan Fortmann, G, Colgate - 9th Round (78th over-all) by Chicago Bears

1937Sammy Baugh, QB, Texas Christian - 1st Round (6th overall) by Washington RedskinsClarence “Ace” Parker, QB, Duke - 2nd Round (13th overall) by Brooklyn Dodgers

1938Alex Wojciechowicz, C, Fordham - 1st Round (6th overall) by Detroit LionsFrank “Bruiser” Kinard, T, Mississippi - 3rd Round (18th overall) by Brooklyn Dodgers

1939Sid Luckman, QB, Columbia - 1st Round (2nd over-all) by Chicago Bears

1940George McAfee, HB, Duke - 1st Round (2nd over-all) by Philadelphia Eagles

(Immediately traded to Chicago Bears, with whom he signed.)

Clyde “Bulldog” Turner, C, Hardin-Simmons - 1st Round (7th overall) by Chicago Bears

1941Tony Canadeo, HB, Gonzaga - 9th Round (77th overall) by Green Bay Packers

1942Bill Dudley, HB, Virginia - 1st Round (1st overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

1944Otto Graham, QB, Northwestern - 1st Round (4th overall) by Detroit Lions

(Drafted by Lions but signed with Cleveland Browns of AAFC in 1946.)

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1953Doug Atkins, DE, Tennessee - 1st Round (11th overall) by Cleveland BrownsJohn Henry Johnson, FB, St. Mary’s, Arizona - 2nd Round (18th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

(Played in the Canadian Football League in 1953. Negotiating rights were traded to San Francisco 49ers before the 1954 season.)

Bob St. Clair, T, San Francisco, Tulsa - 3rd Round (32nd overall) by San Francisco 49ersStan Jones, G-DT, Maryland - 5th Round (54th overall) by Chicago Bears


Jim Ringo, C, Syracuse - 7th Round (79th overall) by Green Bay PackersJoe Schmidt, LB, Pittsburgh - 7th Round (85th over-all) by Detroit LionsRoosevelt Brown, T, Morgan State - 27th Round (321st overall) by New York Giants

1954Raymond Berry, E, Southern Methodist - 20th Round (232nd overall) by Baltimore Colts


1955Johnny Unitas, QB, Louisville - 9th Round (102nd overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

1956Lenny Moore, FL-HB, Penn State - 1st Round (9th overall) by Baltimore ColtsForrest Gregg, T, Southern Methodist - 2nd Round (20th overall) by Green Bay PackersSam Huff, LB, West Virginia - 3rd Round (30th overall) by New York GiantsWillie Davis, DE, Grambling - 15th Round (181st overall) by Cleveland BrownsBart Starr, QB, Alabama - 17th Round (200th over-all) by Green Bay Packers

1957Paul Hornung, QB-HB, Notre Dame - 1st Round (1st overall) by Green Bay PackersLen Dawson, QB, Purdue - 1st Round (5th overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersJim Brown, FB, Syracuse - 1st Round (6th overall) by Cleveland BrownsJim Parker, T-G, Ohio State - 1st Round (8th over-all) by Baltimore ColtsTommy McDonald, WR, Oklahoma - 3rd Round (31st overall) by Philadelphia EaglesSonny Jurgensen, QB, Duke - 4th Round (43rd overall) by Philadelphia EaglesHenry Jordan, DT, Virginia - 5th Round (52nd over-all) by Cleveland BrownsGene Hickerson, G, Mississippi - 7th Round (78th overall) by Cleveland Browns


Norm Van Brocklin, QB, Oregon - 4th Round (37th overall) by Los Angeles Rams

(Also drafted in 11th round - 78th overall - in 1949 AAFC Draft by the Chicago Hornets.)

George Blanda, QB, Kentucky - 12th Round (119th overall) by Chicago Bears

(Also drafted in 2nd round - 9th overall - of 1949 AAFC Draft by the Chicago Hornets.)

1950Leo Nomellini, DT, Minnesota - 1st Round (11th overall) by San Francisco 49ersErnie Stautner, DT, Boston College - 2nd Round (22nd overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

(Also selected in 1st round of 1949 secret two-round AAFC draft by the San Francisco 49ers.)

Lou Creekmur, T, William & Mary - Selected by Detroit Lions in the second round of a special draft.

(Originally drafted in 1948 by the Philadelphia Eagles in 26th round (243rd overall) and the AAFC’s Los Angeles Dons in 28th round - 197th overall. He opted to complete his college eligibility.)

Art Donovan, DT, Boston College - Selected by Baltimore Colts in 3rd Round of special selection draft.

(A year later, after Colts disbanded, he was selected by Cleveland Browns in 4th round - 50th overall - but was traded to New York Yanks before the 1951 season began. Also selected in 22nd round - 204th overall - of 1947 NFL Draft by the New York Giants and in the 17th round - 131st overall - in the 1949 AAFC draft by the Buffalo Bills.)

1951Dick Stanfel, G, San Francisco - 2nd Round (19th overall) by Detroit LionsBill George, LB, Wake Forest - 2nd Round (23rd overall) by Chicago Bears

(Drafted as future selection.)

Mike McCormack, T, Kansas - 3rd Round (34th overall) by New York YanksJack Christiansen, DB, Colorado State - 6th Round (69th overall) by Detroit LionsAndy Robustelli, DE, Arnold College - 19th Round (228th overall) by Los Angeles Rams

1952Les Richter, LB, California - 1st Round (2nd overall) by New York YanksOllie Matson, HB, San Francisco - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Chicago CardinalsHugh McElhenny, HB, Washington - 1st Round (9th overall) by San Francisco 49ersFrank Gifford, HB-FL, USC - 1st Round (11th over-all) by New York GiantsGino Marchetti, DE, San Francisco - 2nd Round (14th overall) by New York YanksYale Lary, DB, Texas A&M - 3rd Round (34th over-all) by Detroit Lions

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Lance Alworth, FL, Arkansas - 2nd Round (9th over-all) by Oakland Raiders, AFL

(Also drafted in 1st round - 8th overall - of 1962 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers.)

Nick Buoniconti, LB, Notre Dame - 13th Round (102nd overall) by Boston Patriots, AFL

1963Buck Buchanan, DE-T, Grambling - 1st Round (1st overall) by Dallas Texans, AFL

(Also drafted in 19th round - 265th overall - of 1963 NFL Draft by the New York Giants.)

Dave Robinson, LB, Penn State - 1st Round (14th overall) by Green Bay Packers, NFL

(Also drafted in 3rd round - 17th overall - of 1963 AFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers.)

John Mackey, TE, Syracuse - 2nd Round (19th over-all) by Baltimore Colts

(Also drafted in 5th round - 35th overall - of 1963 AFL Draft by the New York Titans.)

Bobby Bell, LB, Minnesota - 7th Round (56th over-all) by Dallas Texans, AFL

(Also drafted in 2nd round - 16th overall - of 1963 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.)

Jackie Smith, TE, Northwestern Louisiana - 10th Round (129th overall) by St. Louis Cardinals

1964Bob Brown, T, Nebraska - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Philadelphia Eagles

(Also drafted in 1st round – 1st overall – of the 1964 AFL Draft by Denver Broncos.)

Charley Taylor, HB-SE, Arizona State - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Washington Redskins

(Also drafted in 2nd round - 9th overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.)

Carl Eller, DE, Minnesota - 1st Round (6th overall) by Minnesota Vikings

(Also drafted in 1st round – 5th overall – of the 1964 AFL Draft by Buffalo Bills.)

Paul Warfield, WR, Ohio State - 1st Round (11th overall) by Cleveland Browns

(Also drafted in 4th round - 28th overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.)

Mel Renfro, DB, Oregon - 2nd Round (17th overall) by Dallas Cowboys

(Also drafted in 10th round - 79th overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by the Oakland Raiders.)

Paul Krause, S, Iowa - 2nd Round (18th overall) by Washington Redskins

(Also drafted in 12th round - 89th overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.)

Dave Wilcox, LB, Boise Junior College, Oregon - 3rd Round (29th overall) by San Francisco 49ers

(Also drafted in 6th round - 46th overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by Houston Oilers.)

Bob Hayes, WR, Florida A&M - 7th Round (88th overall) by Dallas Cowboys

(Drafted as future choice. Also drafted as future choice in 14th round - 105th overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by Denver Broncos.)

Leroy Kelly, RB, Morgan State - 8th Round (110th overall) by Cleveland Browns

Don Maynard, WR-HB, Texas Western - 9th Round (109th overall) by New York Giants1958Jim Taylor, FB, Louisiana State - 2nd Round (15th overall) by Green Bay PackersRay Nitschke, LB, Illinois - 3rd Round (36th overall) by Green Bay PackersBobby Mitchell, HB, Illinois - 7th Round (84th over-all) by Cleveland Browns

1959Dick LeBeau, CB, Ohio State - 5th Round (58th overall) by Cleveland Browns

1960 Ron Mix, T, Southern California - 1st Round by Boston Patriots, AFL

(Traded to Los Angeles Chargers. Also drafted in 1st round of 1960 NFL Draft - 10th overall - by the Baltimore Colts.)

Larry Wilson, DB, Utah - 7th Round (74th overall) by St. Louis Cardinals

(Also drafted in 1960 AFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills.)

Jim Otto, C, Miami (FL) - by Oakland Raiders, AFL(Drafted among 33 players selected by the Oakland Raiders in the first round of the player pool selection process before the AFL’s first season.)

1961Mike Ditka, TE, Pittsburgh - 1st Round (5th overall) by Chicago Bears

(Also drafted in 1st round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Houston Oilers.)

Jimmy Johnson, CB, UCLA - 1st Round (6th overall) by San Francisco 49ers

(Also drafted in 4th round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Los Angeles Chargers.)

Herb Adderley, HB, Michigan State - 1st Round (12th overall) by Green Bay Packers

(Also drafted in 2nd round of 1961 AFL Draft by the New York Titans.)

Bob Lilly, DT, Texas Christian - 1st Round (13th overall) by Dallas Cowboys

(Also drafted in 2nd round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Dallas Texans.)

Billy Shaw, G, Georgia Tech - 2nd Round by Buffalo Bills, AFL

(Also selected in the 14th round - 184th overall - of 1961 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.)

Fran Tarkenton, QB, Georgia - 3rd Round (29th overall) by Minnesota Vikings

(Also drafted in 5th round of 1961 AFL Draft by the Boston Patriots.)

David “Deacon” Jones, DE, South Carolina St., Mississippi Vocational - 14th Round (186th overall) by Los Angeles Rams

1962Merlin Olsen, DT, Utah State - 1st Round (3rd over-all) by Los Angeles Rams

(Also drafted in 1st round - 2nd overall - of 1962 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.)

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Roger Staubach, QB, New Mexico Military, Navy - 10th Round (129th overall) by Dallas Cowboys

(Drafted as a future selection. Also drafted as a future selection in 16th round - 122nd overall - of 1964 AFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.)

1965Dick Butkus, LB, Illinois - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Chicago Bears

(Also drafted in 2nd round of 1965 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.)

Gale Sayers, HB, Kansas - 1st Round (4th overall) by Chicago Bears

(Also drafted in 1st round of 1965 AFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.)

Joe Namath, QB, Alabama - 1st Round by New York Jets, AFL

(Also selected in 1st round - 12th overall - of 1965 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Cardinals.)

Fred Biletnikoff, WR, Florida State - 2nd Round by Oakland Raiders, AFL

(Also drafted in 3rd round - 39th overall - of 1965 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.)

Chris Hanburger, LB, North Carolina - 18th Round (245th overall) by Washington Redskins

1966Tom Mack, G, Michigan - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Los Angeles RamsJan Stenerud, K, Montana State - 3rd Round of Red Shirt Draft by Kansas City Chiefs, AFL

1967Bob Griese, QB, Purdue - 1st Round (4th overall) by Miami DolphinsFloyd Little, RB, Syracuse - 1st Round (6th overall) by Denver BroncosAlan Page, DT, Notre Dame - 1st Round (15th over-all) by Minnesota VikingsGene Upshaw, G, Texas A&I - 1st Round (17th overall) Oakland RaidersLem Barney, CB, Jackson State - 2nd Round (34th overall) by Detroit LionsWillie Lanier, LB, Morgan State - 2nd Round (50th overall) by Kansas City ChiefsRayfield Wright, T, Fort Valley State - 7th Round (182nd overall) by Dallas CowboysKen Houston, S, Prairie A&M - 9th Round (214th overall) by Houston Oilers

1968Ron Yary, T, Cerritos Jr. College, USC - 1st Round (1st overall) by Minnesota VikingsKen Stabler, QB, Alabama - 2nd Round (52nd over-all) by Oakland RaidersClaude Humphrey, DE, Tennessee State - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Atlanta FalconsLarry Csonka, FB, Syracuse - 1st Round (8th overall) by Miami Dolphins

Curley Culp, DT, Arizona State - 2nd Round (31st overall) by Denver BroncosCharlie Sanders, TE, Minnesota - 3rd Round (74th overall) by Detroit LionsElvin Bethea, DE, North Carolina A&T - 3rd Round (77th overall) by Houston OilersArt Shell, T, Maryland State-Eastern Shore - 3rd Round (80th overall) by Oakland Raiders

1969O.J. Simpson, RB, City College, USC - 1st Round (1st overall) by Buffalo BillsJoe Greene, DT, North Texas State - 1st Round (4th overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersRoger Wehrli, CB, Missouri - 1st Round (19th over-all) by St. Louis CardinalsTed Hendricks, LB, Miami (FL) - 2nd Round (33rd overall) by Baltimore ColtsCharlie Joiner, WR, Grambling - 4th Round (93rd overall) by Houston Oilers

1970Terry Bradshaw, QB, Louisiana Tech - 1st Round (1st overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersMel Blount, CB, Southern University - 3rd Round (53rd overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

1971John Riggins, RB, Kansas - 1st Round (6th overall) by New York JetsJack Youngblood, DE, Florida - 1st Round (20th overall) by Los Angeles RamsJack Ham, LB, Penn State - 2nd Round (34th over-all) by Pittsburgh SteelersDan Dierdorf, T, Michigan - 2nd Round (43rd over-all) by St. Louis Cardinals

1972Franco Harris, HB, Penn State - 1st Round (13th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

1973John Hannah, G, Alabama - 1st Round (4th overall) by New England PatriotsRay Guy, P, Southern Mississippi - 1st Round (23rd overall) by Oakland RaidersJoe DeLamielleure, G, Michigan State - 1st Round (26th overall) by Buffalo BillsDan Fouts, QB, Oregon - 3rd Round (84th overall) by San Diego Chargers

1974Lynn Swann, WR, USC - 1st Round (21st overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersDave Casper, WR, Notre Dame - 2nd Round (44th overall) by Oakland Raiders

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Jack Lambert, LB, Kent State - 2nd Round (46th overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersJohn Stallworth, WR, Alabama A&M - 4th Round (82nd overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersMike Webster, C, Wisconsin - 5th Round (125th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

1975Randy White, DL-LB, Maryland - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Dallas CowboysWalter Payton, RB, Jackson State - 1st Round (4th overall) by Chicago BearsFred Dean, DE, Louisiana Tech - 2nd Round (33rd overall) by San Diego Chargers

1976Lee Roy Selmon, DT, Oklahoma - 1st Round (1st overall) by Tampa Bay BuccaneersMike Haynes, CB, Arizona State - 1st Round (5th overall) by New England PatriotsJackie Slater, T, Jackson State - 3rd Round (86th overall) by Los Angeles RamsHarry Carson, LB, South Carolina State - 4th Round (105th overall) by New York GiantsSteve Largent, WR, Tulsa - 4th Round (117th over-all) by Houston Oilers

1977Tony Dorsett, RB, Pittsburgh - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Dallas Cowboys

1978Earl Campbell, FB, Texas - 1st Round (1st overall) by Houston OilersJames Lofton, WR, Stanford - 1st Round (6th over-all) by Green Bay PackersOzzie Newsome, TE, Alabama - 1st Round (23rd overall) by Cleveland Browns

1979Dan Hampton, DL, Arkansas - 1st Round (4th over-all) by Chicago BearsKellen Winslow, TE, Missouri - 1st Round (13th overall) by San Diego ChargersJoe Montana, QB, Notre Dame - 3rd Round (82nd overall) by San Francisco 49ers

1980Anthony Muñoz, T, USC - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Cincinnati BengalsArt Monk, WR, Syracuse - 1st Round (18th overall) by Washington RedskinsDwight Stephenson, C, Alabama - 2nd Round (48th overall) by Miami Dolphins

1981Lawrence Taylor, LB, North Carolina - 1st Round (2nd overall) by New York Giants

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1982Mike Munchak, G, Penn State - 1st Round (8th overall) by Houston OilersMarcus Allen, RB, Southern California - 1st Round (10th overall) by Oakland Raiders

(Raiders moved to Los Angeles following the draft.)

Andre Tippett, LB, Iowa; Ellsworth Jr. College - 2nd Round (41st overall) by New England PatriotsMorten Andersen, K, Michigan State - 4th Round (86th overall) by New Orleans Saints

1983John Elway, QB, Stanford - 1st Round (1st overall) by Baltimore ColtsEric Dickerson, RB, Southern Methodist - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Los Angeles RamsBruce Matthews, G-T-C, Southern California - 1st Round (9th overall) by Houston OilersJim Kelly, QB, Miami (FL) - 1st Round (14th overall) by Buffalo BillsDan Marino, QB, Pittsburgh - 1st Round (27th overall) by Miami DolphinsDarrell Green, CB, Texas A&I - 1st Round (28th overall) by Washington RedskinsRichard Dent, DE, Tennessee State - 8th Round (203rd overall) by Chicago Bears

1984Steve Young, QB, Brigham Young - 1st Round (1st overall) in supplemental draft by Tampa Bay BuccaneersGary Zimmerman, T, Oregon - 1st Round (3rd over-all) in supplemental draft by New York GiantsReggie White, DL, Tennessee - 1st Round (4th over-all) in supplemental draft by Philadelphia Eagles

1985Bruce Smith, DE, Virginia Tech - 1st Round (1st overall) by Buffalo BillsChris Doleman, DE/LB, Pittsburgh - 1st Round (4th overall) by Minnesota VikingsJerry Rice, WR, Mississippi Valley State - 1st Round (16th overall) by San Francisco 49ers

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Andre Reed, WR, Kutztown - 4th Round (86th overall) by Buffalo BillsKevin Greene, LB, Auburn - 5th Round (113th over-all) by Los Angeles Rams

1986Charles Haley, LB, James Madison - 4th Round (96th overall) by San Francisco 49ers

1987Rod Woodson, CB, Purdue - 1st Round (10th over-all) by Pittsburgh SteelersCris Carter, WR, Ohio State - 4th Round in supple-mental draft by Philadelphia Eagles

1988Tim Brown, WR, Notre Dame - 1st Round (6th overall) by Los Angeles RaidersMichael Irvin, WR, Miami (FL) - 1st Round (11th overall) by Dallas CowboysRandall McDaniel, G, Arizona State - 1st Round (19th overall) by Minnesota VikingsThurman Thomas, RB, Oklahoma State - 2nd Round (40th overall) by Buffalo BillsDermontti Dawson, C, Kentucky - 2nd Round (44th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers

1989Troy Aikman, QB, Oklahoma, UCLA - 1st Round (1st overall) by Dallas CowboysBarry Sanders, RB, Oklahoma State - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Detroit LionsDerrick Thomas, LB, Alabama - 1st Round (4th overall) by Kansas City ChiefsDeion Sanders, CB, Florida State - 1st Round (5th overall) by Atlanta Falcons

1990Cortez Kennedy, DT, Northwest Mississippi Community College, Miami - FL - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Seattle SeahawksJunior Seau, LB, Southern California - 1st Round (5th overall) by San Diego ChargersEmmitt Smith, RB, Florida - 1st Round (17th over-all) by Dallas CowboysShannon Sharpe, TE, Savannah State - 7th Round (192nd overall) by Denver Broncos

1991Brett Favre, QB, Southern Mississippi – 2nd Round (33rd overall) by Atlanta FalconsAeneas Williams, CB, Southern University - 3rd Round (59th overall) by Phoenix Cardinals

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1993Willie Roaf, T, Louisiana Tech - 1st Round (8th overall) by New Orleans SaintsJerome Bettis, RB, Notre Dame - 1st Round (10th overall) by Los Angeles RamsMichael Strahan, DE, Texas Southern - 2nd Round (40th overall) by New York GiantsWill Shields, G, Nebraska, 3rd Round (74th overall) by Kansas City Chiefs

1994Marshall Faulk, RB, San Diego State - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Indianapolis ColtsLarry Allen, G, Sonoma State, Butte Junior College - 2nd Round (46th overall) by Dallas Cowboys

1995Warren Sapp, DT, Miami (FL) - 1st Round (12th overall) by Tampa Bay BuccaneersDerrick Brooks, LB, Florida State - 1st Round (28th overall) by Tampa Bay BuccaneersCurtis Martin, RB, Pittsburgh - 3rd Round (74th overall) by New England PatriotsTerrell Davis, RB, Long Beach State, Georgia - 6th Round (196th overall) by Denver Broncos

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FREE AGENTS

There are 17 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who began their careers as undrafted free agents.

1946Frank Gatski – C, Cleveland Browns (AAFC)Lou Groza – T/K, Cleveland Browns (AAFC)Marion Motley – FB, Cleveland Browns (AAFC)Bill Willis – MG, Cleveland Browns (AAFC)

1948Joe Perry – FB, San Francisco 49ers (AAFC)Emlen Tunnell – S, New York Giants

1951Jack Butler – CB, Pittsburgh Steelers

1952Dick “Night Train” Lane – CB, Los Angeles Rams

1960Willie Wood – S, Green Bay Packers

1962Mick Tingelhoff – C, Minnesota Vikings

1963Willie Brown – CB, Houston Oilers*

1966Emmitt Thomas – CB, Kansas City Chiefs

1967Larry Little – G, San Diego Chargers

1970Jim Langer – C, Cleveland Browns**

1984Warren Moon – QB, Houston Oilers

1990John Randle – DT, Minnesota Vikings

1998Kurt Warner – QB, St. Louis Rams

1996Jonathan Ogden, T, UCLA - 1st Round (4th overall) by Baltimore RavensMarvin Harrison, WR, Syracuse - 1st Round (19th overall) by Indianapolis Colts

1997Orlando Pace, T, Ohio State - 1st Round (1st over-all) by St. Louis RamsWalter Jones, T, Florida State - 1st Round (6th overall) by Seattle SeahawksJason Taylor, DE, Akron, 3rd Round (73rd overall) by Miami Dolphins

2001LaDainian Tomlinson, RB, 1st Round (5th overall) by San Diego Chargers

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Alabama (7)Buck Buchanan - GainesvilleWalter Jones - AlicevilleOzzie Newsome - Muscle ShoalsJohn Stallworth - TuscaloosaKen Stabler - FoleyBart Starr - MontgomeryAndre Tippett - Birmingham

Arizona (2) Curley Culp - YumaRandall McDaniel - Phoenix

Arkansas (6) Lamar Hunt - El DoradoDon Hutson - Pine BluffCortez Kennedy - OsceolaBobby Mitchell - Hot SpringsJoe Perry - StevensWillie Roaf - Pine Bluff

California (22)Troy Aikman - West CovinaLarry Allen - Los AngelesMarcus Allen - San DiegoTerrell Davis - San DiegoDan Fouts - San FranciscoFrank Gifford - Santa MonicaMel Hein - ReddingJerry Jones - Los AngelesJames Lofton - Fort OrdHugh McElhenny - Los AngelesRon Mix - Los AngelesWarren Moon - Los AngelesAnthony Muñoz - OntarioLes Richter - FresnoPete Rozelle - South GateBob St. Clair - San Francisco Tex Schramm - San GabrielJunior Seau - San DiegoO.J. Simpson - San FranciscoDick Stanfel - San Francisco

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS - B IRTHPLACES BY STATEBill Walsh - Los AngelesGary Zimmerman - Fullerton

Colorado (1)Earl “Dutch” Clark - FowlerConnecticut (3)Floyd Little - New HavenAndy Robustelli - StamfordKen Strong - West Haven

Florida (11)Derrick Brooks - PensacolaBob Hayes - JacksonvilleMichael Irvin - Ft. LauderdaleRickey Jackson - PahokeeDeacon Jones - EatonvillePete Pihos - OrlandoDeion Sanders - Fort MeyersWarren Sapp - OrlandoEmmitt Smith - PensacolaDerrick Thomas - MiamiJack Youngblood - Jacksonville

Georgia (9)Mel Blount - VidaliaJim Brown - St. SimonsRichard Dent - AtlantaRay Guy - SwainsboroJohn Hannah - CantonLarry Little - GrovelandMarion Motley - LeesburgJim Parker - MaconRayfield Wright - Griffin

Idaho (1)Larry Wilson - Rigby

Iowa (1)Kurt Warner - Burlington

Illinois (17)Charles Bidwill - ChicagoDick Butkus - ChicagoTony Canadeo - ChicagoGeorge Connor - ChicagoPaddy Driscoll - EvanstonOtto Graham - WaukeganGeorge Halas - ChicagoMarv Levy - ChicagoMike McCormack - ChicagoGeorge Musso - CollinsvilleRay Nitschke - Elmwood ParkFritz Pollard - ChicagoHugh “Shorty” Ray - Highland ParkShannon Sharpe - Chicago

BIRTHPLACES BY STATE33 - PENNSYLVANIA

31 - TEXAS26 - OHIO

22 - CALIFORNIA17 - ILLINOIS

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Hank Stram - ChicagoGeorge Trafton - ChicagoRon Yary - Chicago

Indiana (4)Chris Doleman - IndianapolisWeeb Ewbank - Richmond Bob Griese - EvansvilleRod Woodson - Fort Wayne

Kansas (5)Jack Christiansen - SubletteJohn Riggins - SenecaBarry Sanders - WichitaGale Sayers - WichitaWill Shields - Fort Riley

Kentucky (3)Dermontti Dawson - LexingtonPaul Hornung - LouisvilleGeorge McAfee - Corbin

Louisiana (8)Terry Bradshaw - ShreveportWillie Davis - LisbonFred Dean - ArcadiaMarshall Faulk - New OrleansJohn Henry Johnson - WaterproofCharlie Joiner - ManyJim Taylor - Baton RougeAeneas Williams - New Orleans

Massachusetts (5)Nick Buoniconti - SpringfieldAl Davis - BrocktonEd Healey - Indian OrchardHowie Long - SomervilleWayne Millner - Roxbury

Michigan (6)George Allen - DetroitJerome Bettis - DetroitJoe DeLamielleure - DetroitTony Dungy - JacksonBill Hewitt - Bay CityPaul Krause - Flint

Minnesota (7)Dave Casper - BemidjiSid Gillman - MinneapolisJoe Guyon - White Earth Indian ReservationWalt Kiesling - St. Paul

Jim Langer - Little FallsJohn Madden - AustinErnie Nevers - Willow River

Mississippi (9)Lem Barney - GulfportWillie Brown - Yazoo CityBrett Favre - Gulfport“Bruiser” Kinard - PelahatchieWalter Payton - ColumbiaJerry Rice - StarksvilleBilly Shaw - NatchezJackie Slater - JacksonJackie Smith - Columbia

Missouri (5)Jimmy Conzelman - St. LouisJim Finks - St. LouisCal Hubbard - KeytesvilleRoger Wehrli - New PointKellen Winslow - St. Louis

Nebraska (3)Guy Chamberlin - Blue SpringsLink Lyman - Table RockMick Tingelhoff - Lexington

New Jersey (8)Elvin Bethea - TrentonLou Creekmur - HopelawnFranco Harris - Fort DixBill Parcells - EnglewoodJim Ringo - OrangeDave Robinson - Mt. HollyEd Sabol - Atlantic CityAlex Wojciechowicz - South River

New Mexico (2)Ronnie Lott - AlbuquerqueTommy McDonald - Roy

New York (12)Art Donovan - BronxDan Fortmann - Pearl RiverKevin Greene - New YorkVince Lombardi - BrooklynSid Luckman - BrooklynJohn Mackey - New YorkTim Mara - New YorkWellington Mara - New YorkArt Monk - White Plains

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Bill Polian - BronxDan Reeves - New YorkBob Waterfield - Elmira

North Carolina (8)Bobby Bell - ShelbyCarl Eller - Winston-SalemJoe Gibbs - MocksvilleChris Hanburger - Fort BraggSonny Jurgensen - WilmingtonBruce Matthews - RaleighCharlie Sanders - RichlandsDwight Stephenson - Murfreesboro

Ohio (26)Cliff Battles - AkronBob Brown - ClevelandPaul Brown - NorwalkJoe Carr - ColumbusCris Carter - TroyLarry Csonka - StowLen Dawson - AllianceEdward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - YoungstownDan Dierdorf - CantonBenny Friedman - ClevelandLou Groza - Martins Ferry“Pete” Henry - MansfieldClarke Hinkle - TorontoJack Lambert - MantuaDante Lavelli - HudsonDick LeBeau - LondonTom Mack - ClevelandMike Michalske - ClevelandChuck Noll - ClevelandOrlando Pace - SanduskyAlan Page - CantonDon Shula - Grand RiverRoger Staubach - CincinnatiPaul Warfield - Warren

Bill Willis - ColumbusRalph Wilson, Jr. - Columbus

Oklahoma (5)Dan Hampton - Oklahoma CitySteve Largent - TulsaSteve Owen - Cleo SpringsLee Roy Selmon - EufaulaJim Thorpe - Prague

Oregon (1)Dave Wilcox - Ontario

Pennsylvania (33)Herb Adderley - PhiladelphiaChuck Bednarik - BethlehemBert Bell - PhiladelphiaFred Biletnikoff - ErieGeorge Blanda - YoungwoodJack Butler - PittsburghMike Ditka - CarnegieTony Dorsett - RochesterBill George - WaynesburgRed Grange - ForksvilleRuss Grimm - ScottdaleJack Ham - JohnstownMarvin Harrison - PhiladelphiaStan Jones - AltoonaJim Kelly - PittsburghLeroy Kelly - PhiladelphiaDan Marino - PittsburghCurtis Martin - PittsburghJoe Montana - New EagleLenny Moore - ReadingMike Munchak - ScrantonJoe Namath - Beaver FallsAndre Reed - AllentownArt Rooney - CoultervilleDan Rooney - PittsburghJoe Schmidt - PittsburghJoe Stydahar - KaylorJason Taylor - PittsburghCharley Trippi - PittstonEmlen Tunnell - Bryn MawrJohnny Unitas - PittsburghRandy White - PittsburghRon Wolf - New Freedom

South Carolina (2)Harry Carson - FlorenceArt Shell - Charleston

South Dakota (1)Norm Van Brocklin - Eagle Butte

Tennessee (5)

HALL OF FAMERS’ BIRTHPLACES BY CITY

12 - Chicago9 - New York, Pittsburgh 6 - Houston, Los Angeles

5 - Cleveland4 - Philadelphia, San Francisco

3 - Columbus (Ohio), Dallas, San Diego, St. Louis

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Doug Atkins - HumboldtGene Hickerson - TrentonClaude Humphrey - MemphisLynn Swann - AlcoaReggie White - Chattanooga

Texas (31)Lance Alworth - HoustonSammy Baugh - TempleRaymond Berry - Corpus ChristiTim Brown - DallasEarl Campbell - TylerEric Dickerson - SealyDarrell Green - HoustonJoe Greene - TempleForrest Gregg - BirthrightMike Haynes - DenisonKen Houston - LufkinJimmy Johnson - DallasTom Landry - Mission“Night Train” Lane - AustinYale Lary - Ft. WorthBobby Layne - Santa AnnaBob Lilly - OlneyOllie Matson - TrinityDon Maynard - CrosbytonJohn Randle - HearneMel Renfro - HoustonMike Singletary - HoustonMichael Strahan - HoustonCharley Taylor - Grand PrairieEmmitt Thomas - AngletonThurman Thomas - HoustonY.A. Tittle - MarshallLaDainian Tomlinson - RosebudClyde “Bulldog” Turner - PlainsGene Upshaw - RobstownDoak Walker - Dallas

Utah (2)Merlin Olsen - LoganSteve Young - Salt Lake City

Virginia (10)Roosevelt Brown - CharlottesvilleBill Dudley - BluefieldKenny Easley - ChesapeakeCharles Haley - GladysHenry Jordan - EmporiaWillie Lanier - Clover“Ace” Parker - PortsmouthBruce Smith - NorfolkFran Tarkenton - RichmondLawrence Taylor - Williamsburg

Washington (4)Morris “Red” Badgro - Orillia“Turk” Edwards - Mold John Elway - Port AngelesRay Flaherty - Spokane

West Virginia (5)Frank Gatski - FarmingtonSam Huff - MorgantownGino Marchetti - SmithersGeorge Preston Marshall - Grafton“Greasy” Neale - Parkersburg

Wisconsin (8)Bud Grant - SuperiorArnie Herber - Green BayElroy Hirsch - Wausau“Curly” Lambeau - Green Bay “Tuffy” Leemans - Superior “Blood” McNally - New RichmondJim Otto - WausauMike Webster - Tomahawk

Washington, D.C. (3)Len FordJonathan OgdenWillie Wood

FOREIGN COUNTRIES Bavaria (1)Ernie Stautner - Prinzing-by-Cham

Canada (2)Bronko Nagurski - Rainy River, (Ontario)Arnie Weinmeister - Rhein, (Saskatchewan)

Denmark (1)Morten Andersen - Struer

Guatemala (1)Ted Hendricks - Guatemala City

Honduras (1)Steve Van Buren - La Ceiba

Italy (1)Leo Nomellini - Lucca

Mexico (1)Tom Fears - Guadalajara

Norway (1)Jan Stenerud - Fetsund

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Date of Birth ........ Hall of Famer .......................Birthplace ...............................Date of Death....Age at Death

JanuaryJan. 1, 1927 ........... Doak Walker .......................... Dallas, Texas ............................. Sept. 27, 1998 ...................... 71 Jan. 1, 1967 ........... Derrick Thomas ..................... Miami, Fla. ............................... Feb. 8, 2000.......................... 33Jan. 2, 1926 ........... Gino Marchetti ...................... Smithers, W.Va.Jan. 3, 1923 ........... Hank Stram............................ Chicago, Ill. ............................... July 4, 2005 .......................... 82Jan. 4, 1930 ........... Don Shula .............................. Grand River, OhioJan. 5, 1932 ........... Chuck Noll ............................. Cleveland, Ohio ........................ June 13, 2014 ....................... 82Jan. 5, 1938 ........... Jim Otto ................................. Wausau, Wis.Jan. 6, 1964 ........... Charles Haley ........................ Gladys, Va.Jan. 6, 1960 ........... Howie Long ........................... Somerville, Mass.Jan. 9, 1934 ........... Bart Starr ............................... Montgomery, Ala.Jan. 11, 1895 ......... John “Paddy” Driscoll ............ Evanston, Ill. ............................. Jun. 29, 1968 ........................ 73Jan. 15, 1953 ......... Randy White.......................... Pittsburgh, Pa.Jan. 15, 1959 ......... Kenny Easley ......................... Chesapeake, Va.Jan. 16, 1894 ......... Guy Chamberlin .................... Blue Springs, Neb. .................... Apr. 4, 1967 .......................... 73Jan. 18, 1932 ......... Joe Schmidt ........................... Pittsburgh, Pa.Jan. 19, 1974 ......... Walter Jones ......................... Aliceville, Ala.Jan. 19, 1969 ......... Junior Seau ............................ San Diego, Calif ........................ May 2, 2012 ......................... 43Jan. 21, 1925 ......... George Connor ...................... Chicago, Ill. ............................... Mar. 31, 2003 ....................... 78 Jan. 22, 1927 ......... Lou Creekmur ........................ Hopelawn, N.J. ......................... July 5, 2009 .......................... 82Jan. 22, 1927 ......... Joe Perry ................................ Stevens, Ark. ............................ Apr. 25, 2011 ........................ 84Jan. 25, 1924 ......... Lou Groza .............................. Martins Ferry, Ohio ................. Nov. 29, 2000 ....................... 76Jan. 25, 1935 ......... Don Maynard ........................ Crosbyton, TexasJan. 25, 1942 ......... Carl Eller ................................ Winston-Salem, N.C.Jan. 26, 1935 ......... Henry Jordan ......................... Emporia, Va. ............................. Feb. 21, 1977 ....................... 42Jan. 26, 1950 ......... Jack Youngblood ................... Jacksonville, Fla.Jan. 27, 1894 ......... Fritz Pollard ........................... Chicago, Ill. ............................... May 11, 1986 ....................... 92Jan. 27, 1901 ......... Art Rooney ............................ Coulterville, Pa. ........................ Aug. 25, 1988 ...................... 87Jan. 29, 1964 ......... Andre Reed ........................... Allentown, Pa.Jan. 29, 1968 ......... Aeneas Williams .................... New Orleans, La.Jan. 31, 1913 ......... Don Hutson ........................... Pine Bluff, Ark. ......................... Jun. 26, 1997 ........................ 84Jan. 31, 1913 ......... Wayne Millner ...................... Roxbury, Mass. ........................ Nov. 19, 1976 ...................... 63

FebruaryFeb. 2, 1895 .......... George Halas ......................... Chicago, Ill. .............................. Oct. 31, 1983 ....................... 88Feb. 2, 1952 .......... Dave Casper .......................... Bemidji, Minn.Feb. 3, 1940 .......... Fran Tarkenton ...................... Richmond, Va.Feb. 3, 1945 .......... Bob Griese ............................. Evansville, Ind.Feb. 4, 1959 .......... Lawrence Taylor .................... Williamsburg, Va.Feb. 5, 1942 .......... Roger Staubach ..................... Cincinnati, OhioFeb. 14, 1960 ........ Jim Kelly ................................. Pittsburgh, Pa.Feb. 15, 1935 ........ Gene Hickerson ..................... Trenton, Tenn. ......................... Oct. 20, 2008 ........................ 73Feb. 15, 1960 ........ Darrell Green ......................... Houston, TexasFeb. 16, 1972 ........ Jerome Bettis ........................ Detroit, Mich.Feb. 17, 1936 ........ Jim Brown .............................. St. Simons, Ga.Feb. 18, 1926 ........ Len Ford ................................ Washington, D.C. ..................... Mar. 14, 1972 ....................... 46Feb. 18, 1931 ........ Bob St. Clair ........................... San Francisco, Calif. ................. Apr. 20, 2015 ........................ 84Feb. 19, 1942 ........ Paul Krause ............................ Flint, Mich.Feb. 23, 1923 ........ Dante Lavelli .......................... Hudson, Ohio ........................... Jan. 20, 2009 ........................ 85Feb. 23, 1940 ........ Jackie Smith ........................... Columbia, Miss.Feb. 23, 1943 ........ Fred Biletnikoff ...................... Erie, Pa.Feb. 24, 1952 ........ Fred Dean .............................. Arcadia, La.Feb. 25, 1895 ........ Bert Bell ................................. Philadelphia, Pa. ..................... Oct. 11, 1959 ....................... 64Feb. 26, 1973 ........ Marshall Faulk ....................... New Orleans, La.Feb. 27, 1933 ........ Raymond Berry ..................... Corpus Christi, Texas


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MarchMar. 1, 1926 ......... Pete Rozelle ........................... South Gate, Calif. ..................... Dec. 6, 1996 ......................... 70Mar. 1, 1946 ......... Elvin Bethea .......................... Trenton, N.J.Mar. 5, 1960 ......... Mike Munchak ...................... Scranton, Pa.Mar. 5, 1966 ......... Michael Irvin ......................... Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.Mar. 6, 1898 ......... Jim Conzelman ...................... St. Louis, Mo. .......................... Jul. 31, 1970 ........................ 72Mar. 7, 1950 ......... Franco Harris ......................... Fort Dix, N.J.Mar. 7, 1952 ......... Lynn Swann ........................... Alcoa, Tenn.Mar. 10, 1919 ....... Clyde “Bulldog” Turner ......... Plains, Texas ............................. Oct. 30, 1998 ........................ 79Mar. 10, 1938 ....... Ron Mix ................................. Los Angeles, Calif.Mar. 10, 1946 ....... Curley Culp ............................ Yuma, Ariz.Mar. 10, 1965 ....... Rod Woodson ....................... Fort Wayne, Ind.Mar. 13, 1918 ....... George McAfee ..................... Corbin, Ky. ................................ Mar. 4, 2009 ......................... 90Mar. 15, 1926 ....... Norm Van Brocklin ................ Eagle Butte, S.D........................ May 2, 1983 ......................... 57Mar. 16, 1951 ....... Joe DeLamielleure ................. Detroit, Mich.Mar. 16, 1956 ....... Ozzie Newsome .................... Muscle Shoals, Ala.Mar. 17, 1912 ....... Joe Stydahar .......................... Kaylor, Pa. ................................ Mar. 23, 1977 ....................... 65Mar. 17, 1914 ....... Sammy Baugh ....................... Temple, Texas ......................... Dec. 17, 2008 ....................... 94Mar. 18, 1905 ....... Benny Friedman .................... Cleveland, Ohio ........................ Nov. 23, 1982 ....................... 77Mar. 18, 1919 ....... Frank Gatski .......................... Farmington, W.Va. ................... Nov. 22, 2005 ....................... 86Mar. 18, 1952 ....... Mike Webster ....................... Tomahawk, Wis. ...................... Sept. 24, 2002 ...................... 50Mar. 20, 1958 ....... Rickey Jackson ....................... Pahokee, Fla.Mar. 23, 1923 ....... Arnie Weinmeister ................ Rhein, Saskatchewan .............. Jun. 29, 2000 ........................ 77Mar. 24, 1938 ....... Larry Wilson .......................... Rigby, IdahoMar. 26, 1960 ....... Marcus Allen ......................... San Diego, Calif.Mar. 29, 1925 ....... Emlen Tunnell ....................... Bryn Mawr, Pa. ........................ Jul. 22, 1975 ........................ 50Mar. 29, 1955 ....... Earl Campbell ........................ Tyler, TexasMar. 31, 1938 ....... Jimmy Johnson ...................... Dallas, Texas

AprilApr. 2, 1910 .......... Arnie Herber ......................... Green Bay, Wis. ....................... Oct. 14, 1969 ....................... 59Apr. 3, 1934 .......... Jim Parker .............................. Macon, Ga. ............................... July 18, 2005 ........................ 71Apr. 4, 1951 .......... John Hannah ......................... Canton, Ga.Apr. 7, 1954 .......... Tony Dorsett ......................... Rochester, Pa.Apr. 8, 1910 .......... George Musso ....................... Collinsville, Ill. ........................... Sept. 5, 2000 ........................ 90Apr. 9, 1898 .......... Earl “Curly” Lambeau ............ Green Bay, Wis. ....................... Jun. 1, 1965 .......................... 67Apr. 10, 1909 ........ Clarke Hinkle ......................... Toronto, Ohio .......................... Nov. 9, 1988 ........................ 79Apr. 10, 1936 ........ John Madden ........................ Austin, Minn.Apr. 10, 1948 ........ Mel Blount............................. Vidalia, Ga.Apr. 11, 1916 ........ Dan Fortmann ....................... Pearl River, N.Y. ...................... May 23, 1995 ....................... 79Apr. 16, 1928 ........ Dick “Night Train” Lane ........ Austin, Texas ............................ Jan. 29, 2002 ........................ 73Apr. 18, 1970 ........ Willie Roaf ............................. Pine Bluff, Ark.Apr. 18, 1973 ........ Derrick Brooks ....................... Pensacola, Fla.Apr. 20, 1925 ........ Ernie Stautner ....................... Prinzing-by-Cham, Bavaria....... Feb. 16, 2006 ....................... 80Apr. 21, 1898 ........ Steve Owen ........................... Cleo Springs, Okla. ................... May 17, 1964 ...................... 66Apr. 21, 1906 ........ Ken Strong ............................. West Haven, Conn. .................. Oct. 5, 1979 ......................... 73Apr. 24, 1903 ........ Mike Michalske ..................... Cleveland, Ohio ....................... Oct. 26, 1983 ....................... 80Apr. 29, 1918 ........ George Allen ......................... Detroit, Mich. ........................... Dec. 31, 1990 ....................... 72

MayMay 1, 1910 .......... Cliff Battles ............................ Akron, Ohio .............................. Apr. 28, 1981 ........................ 70May 1, 1925 .......... Chuck Bednarik ..................... Bethlehem, Pa. ......................... Mar. 21, 2015 ....................... 89May 1, 1930 .......... Ollie Matson .......................... Trinity, Texas ............................ Feb. 19, 2011 ....................... 80May 1, 1973 .......... Curtis Martin ......................... Pittsburgh, Pa.May 2, 1959 .......... Russ Grimm ........................... Scottdale, Pa.May 3, 1941 .......... Dave Robinson ...................... Mt. Holly, N.J.May 5, 1919 .......... Tony Canadeo ....................... Chicago, Ill. ............................... Nov. 29, 2003 ....................... 84

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May 6, 1907 .......... Weeb Ewbank ....................... Richmond, Ind. ......................... Nov. 17, 1998 ....................... 91May 7, 1933 .......... Johnny Unitas ........................ Pittsburgh, Pa. .......................... Sept. 11, 2002 ...................... 69May 8, 1930 .......... Doug Atkins ........................... Humboldt, Tenn. ...................... Dec. 30, 2015 ....................... 85May 8, 1959 .......... Ronnie Lott ............................ Albuquerque, N.M.May 15, 1969 ........ Emmitt Smith ........................ Pensacola, Fla.May 16, 1948 ........ Jim Langer ............................. Little Falls, Minn.May 16, 1966 ........ Thurman Thomas .................. Houston, TexasMay 17, 1912 ........ Clarence “Ace” Parker .......... Portsmouth, Va. ....................... Nov. 6, 2013 .......................101May 20, 1927 ........ Bud Grant .............................. Superior, Wis.May 20, 1942 ........ Leroy Kelly ............................. Philadelphia, Pa.May 22, 1940 ........ Mick Tingelhoff ..................... Lexington, Neb.May 27, 1903 ........ Walt Kiesling.......................... St. Paul, Minn. .......................... Mar. 2, 1962 ........................ 58May 27, 1954 ........ Jackie Slater ........................... Jackson, Miss.May 28, 1888 ........ Jim Thorpe ............................. Prague, Okla. ........................... Mar. 28, 1953 ....................... 64May 30, 1943 ........ Gale Sayers ............................ Wichita, Kan.May 31, 1943 ........ Joe Namath ........................... Beaver Falls, Pa.

JuneJun. 2, 1920 ........... Tex Schramm ........................ San Gabriel, Calif. ..................... Jul. 15, 2003 ......................... 83Jun. 3, 1943 ........... Emmitt Thomas ..................... Angleton, TexasJun. 5, 1920 ........... Marion Motley ...................... Leesburg, Ga. ........................... Jun. 27, 1999 ........................ 79Jun. 5, 1925 ........... Art Donovan .......................... Bronx, N.Y. ............................... Aug. 4, 2013 ......................... 88Jun. 6, 1935 ........... Bobby Mitchell ...................... Hot Springs, Ark.Jun. 8, 1939 ........... Herb Adderley ....................... Philadelphia, Pa.Jun. 10, 1951 ......... Dan Fouts .............................. San Francisco, Calif.Jun. 11, 1903 ......... Ernie Nevers .......................... Willow River, Minn. ................. May 3, 1976 ......................... 72Jun. 11, 1913 ......... Vince Lombardi ..................... Brooklyn, N.Y. ......................... Sept. 3, 1970 ........................ 57Jun. 11, 1956 ......... Joe Montana ......................... New Eagle, Pa.Jun. 13, 1903 ......... Red Grange ........................... Forksville, Pa. ........................... Jan. 28, 1991 ........................ 87Jun. 17, 1923 ......... Elroy Hirsch ........................... Wausau, Wis. ........................... Jan. 28, 2004 ........................ 80Jun. 17, 1940 ......... Bobby Bell ............................. Shelby, N.C.Jun. 17, 1965 ......... Dermontti Dawson................ Lexington, Ky.Jun. 18, 1963 ......... Bruce Smith ........................... Norfolk, Va.Jun. 19, 1924 ......... Leo Nomellini ........................ Lucca, Italy ............................... Oct. 17, 2000 ........................ 76Jun. 20, 1935 ......... Len Dawson ........................... Alliance, OhioJun. 21, 1930 ......... Mike McCormack .................. Chicago, Ill. ............................... Nov. 15, 2013 ....................... 83Jun. 22, 1971 ......... Kurt Warner .......................... Burlington, IowaJun. 23, 1979 ......... LaDainian Tomlinson............. Rosebud, TexasJun. 26, 1968 ......... Shannon Sharpe .................... Chicago, Ill.Jun. 28, 1960 ......... John Elway ............................. Port Angeles, Wash.Jun. 29, 1944 ......... Claude Humphrey ................. Memphis, Tenn.Jun. 29, 1949 ......... Dan Dierdorf.......................... Canton, Ohio Jun. 30, 1912 ......... Dan Reeves ............................ New York, N.Y. ........................ Apr. 15, 1971 ........................ 58

JulyJul. 1, 1953 ............ Mike Haynes.......................... Denison, TexasJul. 4, 1929 ............ Al Davis .................................. Brockton, Mass. ....................... Oct. 8, 2011 .......................... 82Jul. 4, 1942 ............ Floyd Little ............................. New Haven, Conn.Jul. 5, 1956 ............ James Lofton ......................... Fort Ord, Calif.Jul. 8, 1952 ............ Jack Lambert ......................... Mantua, Ohio Jul. 9, 1947 ............ O. J. Simpson ......................... San Francisco, Calif.Jul. 15, 1952 .......... John Stallworth ..................... Tuscaloosa, Ala.Jul. 16, 1946 .......... Ron Yary ................................ Chicago, Ill.Jul. 16, 1968 .......... Barry Sanders ........................ Wichita, Kan.Jul. 20, 1927 .......... Dick Stanfel ........................... San Francisco, Calif. ................. June 22, 2015 ....................... 87Jul. 20, 1932 .......... Dan Rooney ........................... Pittsburgh, Pa. .......................... April 13, 2017 ....................... 84Jul. 22, 1966 .......... Tim Brown ............................. Dallas, Texas


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Jul. 24, 1934 .......... Willie Davis ............................ Lisbon, La.Jul. 25, 1954 .......... Walter Payton ....................... Columbia, Miss......................... Nov. 1, 1999 ......................... 45Jul. 26, 1920 .......... Bob Waterfield ...................... Elmira, N.Y. .............................. Mar. 25, 1983 ....................... 62Jul. 26, 1934 .......... Tommy McDonald ................ Roy, N.M.Jul. 26, 1939 .......... Bob Lilly ................................. Olney, Texas Jul. 29, 1887 .......... Tim Mara ............................... New York, N.Y. ........................ Feb. 16, 1959 ....................... 71Jul. 31, 1962 .......... Kevin Greene ......................... New York, N.Y.Jul. 31, 1974 .......... Jonathan Ogden .................... Washington, D.C.

AugustAug. 2, 1932 .......... Lamar Hunt ........................... El Dorado, Ark. ......................... Dec. 13, 2006 ....................... 74Aug. 3, 1925 .......... Marv Levy .............................. Chicago, Ill.Aug. 3, 1940 .......... Lance Alworth ....................... Houston, Texas Aug. 4, 1949 .......... John Riggins ........................... Seneca, Kan.Aug. 7, 1945 .......... Alan Page............................... Canton, OhioAug. 8, 1961 .......... Bruce Matthews .................... Raleigh, N.C.Aug. 9, 1967 .......... Deion Sanders ....................... Fort Meyers, Fla.Aug. 12, 1915 ........ Alex Wojciechowicz .............. South River, N.J. ....................... Jul. 13, 1992 ......................... 76Aug. 13, 1941 ........ Chris Hanburger .................... Fort Bragg, N.C.Aug. 14, 1916 ........ Wellington Mara ................... New York, N.Y. ......................... Oct. 25, 2005 ........................ 89Aug. 15, 1945 ........ Gene Upshaw ........................ Robstown, Texas ...................... Aug. 20, 2008 ....................... 63Aug. 16, 1930 ........ Frank Gifford ......................... Santa Monica, Calif. ................. Aug. 9, 2015 ......................... 84Aug. 19, 1958 ........ Anthony Muñoz .................... Ontario, Calif.Aug. 19, 1960 ........ Morten Andersen.................. Struer, DenmarkAug. 21, 1945 ........ Willie Lanier .......................... Clover, Va.Aug. 22, 1909 ........ Mel Hein ................................ Redding, Calif. .......................... Jan. 31, 1992 ........................ 82Aug. 22, 1941 ........ Bill Parcells ............................ Englewood, N.J.Aug. 23, 1934 ........ Sonny Jurgensen ................... Wilmington, N.C.Aug. 23, 1945 ........ Rayfield Wright ..................... Griffin, Ga.Aug. 23, 1968 ........ Cortez Kennedy ..................... Osceola, Ark.Aug. 25, 1946 ........ Charlie Sanders ..................... Richlands, N.C. ......................... July 2, 2015 .......................... 68Aug. 25, 1972 ........ Marvin Harrison .................... Philadelphia, Pa.Aug. 31, 1927 ........ Jim Finks ................................ St. Louis, Mo. .......................... May 8, 1994 ......................... 66

SeptemberSept. 1, 1903 ......... Ray Flaherty .......................... Spokane, Wash. ....................... Jul. 19, 1994 ......................... 90Sept. 1, 1974 ......... Jason Taylor ........................... Pittsburgh, Pa.Sept. 2, 1948 ......... Terry Bradshaw ..................... Shreveport, La.Sept. 2, 1960 ......... Eric Dickerson ........................ Sealy, TexasSept. 7, 1908 ......... Paul Brown ............................ Norwalk, Ohio .......................... Aug. 5, 1991 ......................... 82Sept. 8, 1945 ......... Lem Barney ........................... Gulfport, Miss.Sept. 9, 1937 ......... Dick LeBeau ........................... London, OhioSept. 10, 1940 ....... Buck Buchanan ...................... Gainesville, Ala. ........................ Jul. 16, 1992 ......................... 51Sept. 11, 1916 ....... Ed Sabol ................................. Atlantic City, N.J. ...................... Feb. 9, 2015.......................... 98Sept. 11, 1924 ....... Tom Landry ........................... Mission, Texas .......................... Feb. 12, 2000 ....................... 75Sept. 15, 1940 ....... Merlin Olsen .......................... Logan, Utah .............................. Mar. 11, 2010 ....................... 69Sept. 15, 1961 ....... Dan Marino ........................... Pittsburgh, Pa.Sept. 15, 1971 ....... Will Shields ............................ Fort Riley, Kan.Sept. 16, 1895 ....... Charles Bidwill ....................... Chicago, Ill. .............................. Apr. 19, 1947 ........................ 51Sept. 17, 1927 ....... George Blanda ...................... Youngwood, Pa. ....................... Sept. 27, 2010 ...................... 83Sept. 19, 1957 ....... Dan Hampton ........................ Oklahoma City, Okla.Sept. 20, 1935 ....... Jim Taylor .............................. Baton Rouge, La.Sept. 21, 1884 ....... Hugh “Shorty” Ray ................ Highland Park, Ill. ..................... Sept. 16, 1956 ...................... 71Sept. 24, 1941 ....... John Mackey ......................... New York, N.Y. ......................... July 6, 2011 .......................... 69 Sept. 24, 1946 ....... Joe Greene ............................ Temple, TexasSept. 28, 1907 ....... “Turk” Edwards ..................... Mold, Wash. ............................. Jan. 12, 1973 ....................... 65

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Sept. 28, 1941 ....... Charley Taylor ....................... Grand Prairie, TexasSept. 28, 1954 ....... Steve Largent ........................ Tulsa, Okla.Sept. 29, 1942 ....... Dave Wilcox .......................... Ontario, Ore.OctoberOct. 4, 1934........... Sam Huff ................................ Morgantown, W.Va.Oct. 5, 1921........... Bill Willis ................................ Columbus, Ohio ....................... Nov. 27, 2007 ....................... 86 Oct. 6, 1930........... Les Richter ............................. Fresno, Calif. ............................ June 12, 2010 ....................... 79Oct. 6, 1955........... Tony Dungy ........................... Jackson, Mich.Oct. 8, 1909........... Bill Hewitt .............................. Bay City, Mich. ........................ Jan. 14, 1947 ........................ 37Oct. 9, 1958........... Mike Singletary ..................... Houston, TexasOct. 10, 1969 ........ Brett Favre ............................ Gulfport, Miss.Oct. 11, 1896 ........ George Preston Marshall ...... Grafton, W.Va. ......................... Aug. 9, 1969 ......................... 72Oct. 11, 1906 ........ Earl “Dutch” Clark ................. Fowler, Colo. ............................ Aug. 5, 1978 ......................... 71Oct. 11, 1961 ........ Steve Young .......................... Salt Lake City, UtahOct. 13, 1942 ........ Jerry Jones ............................. Los Angeles, Calif.Oct. 13, 1962 ........ Jerry Rice ............................... Starksville, Miss.Oct. 14, 1947 ........ Charlie Joiner ........................ Many, La.Oct. 16, 1961 ........ Chris Doleman ....................... Indianapolis, Ind.Oct. 17, 1918 ........ Ralph Wilson, Jr..................... Columbus, Ohio ....................... Mar. 25, 2014 ....................... 95Oct. 18, 1933 ........ Forrest Gregg ........................ Birthright, TexasOct. 18, 1939 ........ Mike Ditka ............................. Carnegie, Pa.Oct. 20, 1932 ........ Roosevelt Brown ................... Charlottesville, Va. ................... June 9, 2004 ......................... 71Oct. 20, 1954 ........ Lee Roy Selmon ..................... Eufaula, Okla. ........................... Sept. 4, 2011 ........................ 56Oct. 22, 1923 ........ Pete Pihos ............................. Orlando, Fla. ............................. Aug. 16, 2011 ....................... 87Oct. 23, 1879 ........ Joe Carr ................................. Columbus, Ohio ...................... May 20, 1939 ....................... 59Oct. 23, 1914 ........ Frank “Bruiser” Kinard .......... Pelahatchie, Miss. .................... Sept. 7, 1985 ........................ 70Oct. 24, 1926 ........ Y. A. Tittle ............................. Marshall, TexasOct. 26, 1911 ........ Sid Gillman ............................ Minneapolis, Minn. .................. Jan. 3, 2003 .......................... 91 Oct. 27, 1929 ........ Bill George ............................. Waynesburg, Pa. ...................... Sept. 30, 1982 ...................... 52Oct. 28, 1972 ........ Terrell Davis .......................... San Diego, Calif.Oct. 31, 1897 ........ Wilbur “Pete” Henry ............. Mansfield, Ohio ....................... Feb. 7, 1952.......................... 54Oct. 31, 1900 ........ Cal Hubbard .......................... Keytesville, Mo. ....................... Oct. 17, 1977 ........................ 76

NovemberNov. 1, 1943 .......... Tom Mack ............................. Cleveland, OhioNov. 1, 1947 .......... Ted Hendricks ....................... Guatemala City, GuatemalaNov. 2, 1945 .......... Larry Little ............................. Groveland, Ga.Nov. 3, 1908 .......... Bronko Nagurski .................... Rainy River, Ontario ................. Jan. 7, 1990 .......................... 81Nov. 4, 1975 .......... Orlando Pace ......................... Sandusky, OhioNov. 5, 1891 .......... Earle “Greasy” Neale ............ Parkersburg, W.Va. .................. Nov. 2, 1973 ......................... 81Nov. 5, 1957 .......... Kellen Winslow ..................... St. Louis, Mo.Nov. 6, 1946 .......... Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. ........ Youngstown, OhioNov. 12, 1912 ........ Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans ... Superior, Wis. ........................... Jan. 19, 1979 ........................ 66Nov. 12, 1927 ........ Jack Butler ............................. Pittsburgh, Pa. .......................... May 11, 2013 ....................... 85Nov. 12, 1944 ........ Ken Houston.......................... Lufkin, TexasNov. 18, 1956 ........ Warren Moon ....................... Los Angeles, Calif.Nov. 20, 1957 ........ Dwight Stephenson ............... Murfreesboro, N.C.Nov. 21, 1916 ........ Sid Luckman .......................... Brooklyn, N.Y. .......................... Jul. 5, 1998 ........................... 81 Nov. 21, 1931 ........ Jim Ringo ............................... Orange, N.J. .............................. Nov. 19, 2007 ....................... 75Nov. 21, 1966 ........ Troy Aikman .......................... West Covina, Calif.Nov. 21, 1971 ........ Michael Strahan .................... Houston, TexasNov. 24, 1929 ........ John Henry Johnson .............. Waterproof, La. ........................ June 3, 2011 ......................... 81Nov. 24, 1930 ........ Yale Lary ................................ Ft. Worth, TexasNov. 24, 1931 ........ Stan Jones ............................. Altoona, Pa. .............................. May 21, 2010 ....................... 78Nov. 25, 1933 ........ Lenny Moore ......................... Reading, Pa.Nov. 25, 1940 ........ Joe Gibbs ............................... Mocksville, N.C.

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Nov. 25, 1965 ........ Cris Carter.............................. Troy, OhioNov. 26, 1892 ........ Joe Guyon .............................. White Earth Ind Res, Minn ...... Nov. 27, 1971 ....................... 79Nov. 26, 1942 ........ Jan Stenerud ......................... Fetsund, NorwayNov. 26, 1946 ........ Art Shell ................................. Charleston, S.C.Nov. 26, 1947 ........ Roger Wehrli ......................... New Point, Mo.Nov. 26, 1953 ........ Harry Carson ......................... Florence, S.C.Nov. 27, 1903 ........ John “Blood” McNally ........... New Richmond, Wis ................ Nov. 28, 1985 ....................... 82Nov. 27, 1971 ........ Larry Allen ............................. Los Angeles, Calif.Nov. 28, 1942 ........ Paul Warfield ......................... Warren, OhioNov. 30, 1898 ........ Link Lyman ............................ Table Rock, Neb. ...................... Dec. 28, 1972 ....................... 74Nov. 30, 1931 ........ Bill Walsh ............................... Los Angeles, Calif. .................... Jul. 30, 2007 ......................... 75

DecemberDec. 1, 1902 .......... Morris “Red” Badgro ............ Orillia, Wash. ............................ Jul. 13, 1998 ......................... 95Dec. 2, 1940 .......... Willie Brown .......................... Yazoo City, Miss.Dec. 3, 1922 .......... Tom Fears .............................. Guadalajara, Mexico ................ Jan. 4, 2000 .......................... 77Dec. 5, 1957 .......... Art Monk ............................... White Plains, N.Y.Dec. 6, 1896 .......... George Trafton ...................... Chicago, Ill. .............................. Sept. 5, 1971 ........................ 74Dec. 6, 1921 .......... Otto Graham ......................... Waukegan, Ill. .......................... Dec. 17, 2003 ....................... 82Dec. 6, 1925 .......... Andy Robustelli ..................... Stamford, Conn. ....................... May 31, 2011 ....................... 85Dec. 8, 1941 .......... Bob Brown............................. Cleveland, OhioDec. 8, 1942 .......... Bill Polian ............................... Bronx, N.Y.Dec. 9, 1938 .......... David “Deacon” Jones........... Eatonville, Fla. .......................... June 3, 2013 ......................... 74Dec. 9, 1942 .......... Dick Butkus ............................ Chicago, Ill.Dec. 12, 1967 ........ John Randle ........................... Hearne, TexasDec. 13, 1960 ........ Richard Dent ......................... Atlanta, Ga.Dec. 13, 1961 ........ Gary Zimmerman .................. Fullerton, Calif.Dec. 14, 1921 ........ Charley Trippi ........................ Pittston, Pa.Dec. 15, 1938 ........ Billy Shaw .............................. Natchez, Miss.Dec. 15, 1940 ........ Nick Buoniconti ..................... Springfield, Mass.Dec. 19, 1926 ........ Bobby Layne .......................... Santa Ana, Texas ..................... Dec. 1, 1986 ......................... 59Dec. 19, 1961 ........ Reggie White ......................... Chattanooga, Tenn. ................. Dec. 26, 2004 ....................... 43Dec. 19, 1964 ........ Randall McDaniel .................. Phoenix, Ariz.Dec. 19, 1972 ........ Warren Sapp ......................... Orlando, Fla.Dec. 20, 1928 ........ Jack Christiansen ................... Sublette, Kan. ........................... Jun. 29, 1986 ........................ 57Dec. 20, 1942 ........ Bob Hayes ............................. Jacksonville, Fla. ....................... Sept. 18, 2002 ...................... 59Dec. 22, 1949 ........ Ray Guy ................................. Swainsboro, Ga.Dec. 23, 1935 ........ Paul Hornung ........................ Louisville, Ky.Dec. 23, 1936 ........ Willie Wood .......................... Washington, D.C.Dec. 23, 1948 ........ Jack Ham ............................... Johnstown, Pa.Dec. 24, 1921 ........ Bill Dudley ............................. Bluefield, Va. ............................ Feb. 4, 2010.......................... 88Dec. 25, 1945 ........ Ken Stabler ............................ Foley, Ala. ................................. July 8, 2015 .......................... 69Dec. 25, 1946 ........ Larry Csonka .......................... Stow, OhioDec. 27, 1959 ........ Andre Tippett ........................ Birmingham, Ala.Dec. 28, 1894 ........ Ed Healey .............................. Indian Orchard, Mass. ............. Dec. 9, 1978 ......................... 83Dec. 28, 1920 ........ Steve Van Buren ................... La Ceiba, Honduras .................. Aug. 23, 2012 ....................... 91Dec. 29, 1936 ........ Ray Nitschke .......................... Elmwood Park, Ill. .................... Mar. 8, 1998 ......................... 61Dec. 30, 1941 ........ Mel Renfro ............................ Houston, TexasDec. 30, 1938 ........ Ron Wolf ............................... New Freedom, Pa.Dec. 31, 1928 ........ Hugh McElhenny ................... Los Angeles, Calif.

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There are 177 living members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are their ages as of May 1, 2017

Oldest to Youngest .....Hall of Famer .....................Date of Birth.......................Age (as of May 1, 2017)

1 ...................................Charley Trippi ......................December 14, 1921 ............. 95 Years, 4 Months, 18 Days2 ...................................Marv Levy ............................August 3, 1925 ..................... 91 Years, 8 Months, 29 Days3 ...................................Gino Marchetti ....................January 2, 1926 ................... 91 Years, 3 Months, 30 Days4 ...................................Y. A. Tittle ...........................October 24, 1926................. 90 Years, 6 Months, 8 Days

5 ...................................Bud Grant ............................May 20, 1927 ....................... 89 Years, 11 Months, 12 Days6 ...................................Hugh McElhenny .................December 31, 1928 ............. 88 Years, 4 Months, 1 Day7 ...................................Don Shula ............................January 4, 1930 ................... 87 Years, 3 Months, 28 Days8 ...................................Yale Lary...............................November 24, 1930............. 86 Years, 5 Months, 7 Days9 ...................................Joe Schmidt .........................January 18, 1932 ................. 85 Years, 3 Months, 14 Days10 .................................Raymond Berry ....................February 27, 1933 ............... 84 Years, 2 Months, 2 Days11 .................................Forrest Gregg .......................October 18, 1933................. 83 Years, 6 Months, 14 Days12 .................................Lenny Moore .......................November 25, 1933............. 83 Years, 5 Months, 6 Days13 .................................Bart Starr .............................January 9, 1934 ................... 83 Years, 3 Months, 23 Days14 .................................Willie Davis ..........................July 24, 1934 ........................ 82 Years, 9 Months, 8 Days15 .................................Tommy McDonald ...............July 26, 1934 ........................ 82 Years, 9 Months, 6 Days16 .................................Sonny Jurgensen..................August 23, 1934................... 82 Years, 8 Months, 9 Days17 .................................Sam Huff ..............................October 4, 1934 ................... 82 Years, 6 Months, 28 Days18 .................................Don Maynard .......................January 25, 1935 ................. 82 Years, 3 Months, 7 Days19 .................................Bobby Mitchell ....................June 6, 1935 ........................ 81 Years, 10 Months, 25 Days20 .................................Len Dawson .........................June 20, 1935 ...................... 81 Years, 10 Months, 11 Days21 .................................Jim Taylor .............................September 20, 1935 ............ 81 Years, 7 Months, 11 Days22 .................................Paul Hornung .......................December 23, 1935 ............. 81 Years, 4 Months, 9 Days23 .................................Jim Brown ............................February 17, 1936 ............... 81 Years, 2 Months, 13 Days24 .................................John Madden .......................April 10, 1936 ...................... 81 Years, 0 Months, 21 Days25 .................................Willie Wood .........................December 23, 1936 ............. 80 Years, 4 Months, 9 Days

26 .................................Dick LeBeau .........................September 9, 1937 .............. 79 Years, 7 Months, 22 Days27 .................................Jim Otto ...............................January 5, 1938 ................... 79 Years, 3 Months, 27 Days28 .................................Ron Mix ................................March 10, 1938 ................... 79 Years, 1 Month, 22 Days29 .................................Larry Wilson .........................March 24, 1938 ................... 79 Years, 1 Month, 8 Days30 .................................Jimmy Johnson ....................March 31, 1938 ................... 79 Years, 1 Month, 1 Day31 .................................Billy Shaw .............................December 15, 1938 ............. 78 Years, 4 Months, 17 Days32 .................................Ron Wolf ..............................December 30, 1938 ............. 78 Years, 4 Months, 2 Days33 .................................Herb Adderley .....................June 8, 1939 ........................ 77 Years, 10 Months, 23 Days34 .................................Bob Lilly................................July 26, 1939 ........................ 77 Years, 9 Months, 6 Days35 .................................Mike Ditka ...........................October 18, 1939................. 77 Years, 6 Months, 14 Days36 .................................Fran Tarkenton ....................February 3, 1940 ................. 77 Years, 2 Months, 27 Days37 .................................Jackie Smith .........................February 23, 1940 ............... 77 Years, 2 Months, 7 Days38 .................................Mick Tingelhoff ....................May 22, 1940 ....................... 76 Years, 11 Months, 10 Days 39 .................................Bobby Bell ............................June 17, 1940 ...................... 76 Years, 10 Months, 14 Days40 .................................Lance Alworth......................August 3, 1940 ..................... 76 Years, 8 Months, 29 Days41 .................................Joe Gibbs .............................November 25, 1940............. 76 Years, 5 Months, 6 Days42 .................................Willie Brown ........................December 2, 1940 ............... 76 Years, 4 Months, 30 Days43 .................................Nick Buoniconti ...................December 15, 1940 ............. 76 Years, 4 Months, 17 Days44 .................................Dave Robinson .....................May 3, 1941 ......................... 75 Years, 11 Months, 29 Days45 .................................Chris Hanburger ..................August 13, 1941................... 75 Years, 8 Months, 19 Days46 .................................Bill Parcells ...........................August 22, 1941................... 75 Years, 8 Months, 10 Days47 .................................Charley Taylor ......................September 28, 1941 ............ 75 Years, 7 Months, 3 Days48 .................................Bob Brown ...........................December 8, 1941 ............... 75 Years, 4 Months, 24 Days49 .................................Mel Renfro ...........................December 30, 1941 ............. 75 Years, 4 Months, 2 Days50 .................................Carl Eller ...............................January 25, 1942 ................. 75 Years, 3 Months, 7 Days51 .................................Roger Staubach ...................February 5, 1942 ................. 75 Years, 2 Months, 24 Days

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52 .................................Paul Krause ..........................February 19, 1942 ............... 75 Years, 2 Months, 10 Days53 .................................Leroy Kelly ...........................May 20, 1942 ....................... 74 Years, 11 Months, 12 Days54 .................................Floyd Little ...........................July 4, 1942 .......................... 74 Years, 9 Months, 28 Days55 .................................Dave Wilcox .........................September 29, 1942 ............ 74 Years, 7 Months, 2 Days56 .................................Jerry Jones ...........................October 13, 1942................. 74 Years, 6 Months, 19 Days57 .................................Jan Stenerud ........................November 26, 1942............. 74 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days58 .................................Paul Warfield .......................November 28, 1942............. 74 Years, 5 Months, 3 Days59 .................................Bill Polian .............................December 8, 1942 ............... 74 Years, 4 Months, 24 Days60 .................................Dick Butkus ..........................December 9, 1942 ............... 74 Years, 4 Months, 23 Days61 .................................Fred Biletnikoff ....................February 23, 1943 ............... 74 Years, 2 Months, 6 Days62 .................................Gale Sayers ..........................May 30, 1943 ....................... 73 Years, 11 Months, 2 Days63 .................................Joe Namath..........................May 31, 1943 ....................... 73 Years, 11 Months, 1 Day64 .................................Emmitt Thomas ...................June 3, 1943 ........................ 73 Years, 10 Months, 28 Days65 .................................Tom Mack ............................November 1, 1943 ............... 73 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days66 .................................Claude Humphrey ...............June 29, 1944 ...................... 72 Years, 10 Months, 2 Days67 .................................Ken Houston ........................November 12, 1944............. 72 Years, 5 Months, 19 Days68 .................................Bob Griese ...........................February 3, 1945 ................. 72 Years, 2 Months, 26 Days69 .................................Alan Page .............................August 7, 1945 ..................... 71 Years, 8 Months, 25 Days70 .................................Willie Lanier .........................August 21, 1945................... 71 Years, 8 Months, 11 Days71 .................................Rayfield Wright ....................August 23, 1945................... 71 Years, 8 Months, 9 Days72 .................................Lem Barney ..........................September 8, 1945 .............. 71 Years, 7 Months, 23 Days73 .................................Larry Little ............................November 2, 1945 ............... 71 Years, 5 Months, 29 Days74 .................................Elvin Bethea .........................March 1, 1946 ..................... 71 Years, 2 Months, 0 Days75 .................................Curley Culp ..........................March 10, 1946 ................... 71 Years, 1 Month, 22 Days76 .................................Ron Yary ...............................July 16, 1946 ........................ 70 Years, 9 Months, 16 Days77 .................................Joe Greene ...........................September 24, 1946 ............ 70 Years, 7 Months, 7 Days78 .................................Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. ......November 6, 1946 ............... 70 Years, 5 Months, 25 Days79 .................................Art Shell ...............................November 26, 1946............. 70 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days80 .................................Larry Csonka ........................December 25, 1946 ............. 70 Years, 4 Months, 7 Days

81 .................................O. J. Simpson .......................July 9, 1947 .......................... 69 Years, 9 Months, 23 Days82 .................................Charlie Joiner .......................October 14, 1947................. 69 Years, 6 Months, 18 Days83 .................................Ted Hendricks ......................November 1, 1947 ............... 69 Years, 6 Months, 0 Days84 .................................Roger Wehrli ........................November 26, 1947............. 69 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days85 .................................Mel Blount ...........................April 10, 1948 ...................... 69 Years, 0 Months, 21 Days86 .................................Jim Langer ............................May 16, 1948 ....................... 68 Years, 11 Months, 16 Days87 .................................Terry Bradshaw ...................September 2, 1948 .............. 68 Years, 7 Months, 29 Days88 .................................Jack Ham ..............................December 23, 1948 ............. 68 Years, 4 Months, 9 Days89 .................................Dan Dierdorf ........................June 29, 1949 ...................... 67 Years, 10 Months, 2 Days90 .................................John Riggins .........................August 4, 1949 ..................... 67 Years, 8 Months, 28 Days91 .................................Ray Guy ................................December 22, 1949 ............. 67 Years, 4 Months, 10 Days92 .................................Jack Youngblood ..................January 26, 1950 ................. 67 Years, 3 Months, 6 Days93 .................................Franco Harris .......................March 7, 1950 ..................... 67 Years, 1 Month, 25 Days94 .................................Joe DeLamielleure ...............March 16, 1951 ................... 66 Years, 1 Month, 16 Days95 .................................John Hannah ........................April 4, 1951 ........................ 66 Years, 0 Months, 27 Days96 .................................Dan Fouts .............................June 10, 1951 ...................... 65 Years, 10 Months, 21 Days97 .................................Dave Casper .........................February 2, 1952 ................. 65 Years, 2 Months, 28 Days98 .................................Fred Dean ............................February 24, 1952 ............... 65 Years, 2 Months, 6 Days99 .................................Lynn Swann .........................March 7, 1952 ..................... 65 Years, 1 Month, 25 Days100 ...............................Jack Lambert ........................July 8, 1952 .......................... 64 Years, 9 Months, 24 Days101 ...............................John Stallworth ....................July 15, 1952 ........................ 64 Years, 9 Months, 17 Days102 ...............................Randy White ........................January 15, 1953 ................. 64 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days103 ...............................Mike Haynes ........................July 1, 1953 .......................... 63 Years, 10 Months, 0 Days104 ...............................Harry Carson ........................November 26, 1953............. 63 Years, 5 Months, 5 Days105 ...............................Tony Dorsett ........................April 7, 1954 ........................ 63 Years, 0 Months, 24 Days106 ...............................Jackie Slater .........................May 27, 1954 ....................... 62 Years, 11 Months, 5 Days107 ...............................Steve Largent .......................September 28, 1954 ............ 62 Years, 7 Months, 3 Days

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108 ...............................Earl Campbell.......................March 29, 1955 ................... 62 Years, 1 Month, 3 Days109 ...............................Tony Dungy ..........................October 6, 1955 ................... 61 Years, 6 Months, 26 Days110 ...............................Ozzie Newsome ...................March 16, 1956 ................... 61 Years, 1 Month, 16 Days111 ...............................Joe Montana ........................June 11, 1956 ...................... 60 Years, 10 Months, 20 Days112 ...............................James Lofton .......................July 5, 1956 .......................... 60 Years, 9 Months, 27 Days113 ...............................Warren Moon ......................November 18, 1956............. 60 Years, 5 Months, 13 Days

114 ...............................Dan Hampton ......................September 19, 1957 ............ 59 Years, 7 Months, 12 Days115 ...............................Kellen Winslow ....................November 5, 1957 ............... 59 Years, 5 Months, 26 Days116 ...............................Dwight Stephenson .............November 20, 1957............. 59 Years, 5 Months, 11 Days117 ...............................Art Monk..............................December 5, 1957 ............... 59 Years, 4 Months, 27 Days118 ...............................Rickey Jackson .....................March 20, 1958 ................... 59 Years, 1 Month, 12 Days119 ...............................Anthony Muñoz ...................August 19, 1958................... 58 Years, 8 Months, 13 Days120 ...............................Mike Singletary ....................October 9, 1958 ................... 58 Years, 6 Months, 23 Days121 ...............................Kenny Easley ........................January 15, 1959 ................. 58 Years, 3 Months, 17 Days122 ...............................Lawrence Taylor ..................February 4, 1959 ................. 58 Years, 2 Month, 25 Days123 ...............................Russ Grimm .........................May 2, 1959 ......................... 57 Years, 11 Months, 30 Days124 ...............................Ronnie Lott ..........................May 8, 1959 ......................... 57 Years, 11 Months, 24 Days125 ...............................Andre Tippett ......................December 27, 1959 ............. 57 Years, 4 Months, 5 Days126 ...............................Howie Long ..........................January 6, 1960 ................... 57 Years, 3 Months, 26 Days127 ...............................Jim Kelly ...............................February 14, 1960 ............... 57 Years, 2 Month, 16 Days128 ...............................Darrell Green .......................February 15, 1960 ............... 57 Years, 2 Month, 15 Days129 ...............................Mike Munchak .....................March 5, 1960 ..................... 57 Years, 1 Month, 27 Days130 ...............................Marcus Allen ........................March 26, 1960 ................... 57 Years, 1 Month, 6 Days131 ...............................John Elway ...........................June 28, 1960 ...................... 56 Years, 10 Months, 3 Days132 ...............................Morten Andersen ................August 19, 1960................... 56 Years, 8 Months, 13 Days133 ...............................Eric Dickerson ......................September 2, 1960 .............. 56 Years, 7 Months, 29 Days134 ...............................Richard Dent ........................December 13, 1960 ............. 56 Years, 4 Months, 19 Days135 ...............................Bruce Matthews ..................August 8, 1961 ..................... 55 Years, 8 Months, 24 Days136 ...............................Dan Marino ..........................September 15, 1961 ............ 55 Years, 7 Months, 16 Days137 ...............................Steve Young .........................October 11, 1961................. 55 Years, 6 Months, 21 Days138 ...............................Chris Doleman .....................October 16, 1961................. 55 Years, 6 Months, 16 Days139 ...............................Gary Zimmerman ................December 13, 1961 ............. 55 Years, 4 Months, 19 Days140 ...............................Kevin Greene .......................July 31, 1962 ........................ 54 Years, 9 Months, 1 Day141 ...............................Jerry Rice .............................October 13, 1962................. 54 Years, 6 Months, 19 Days142 ...............................Bruce Smith .........................June 18, 1963 ...................... 53 Years, 10 Months, 13 Days143 ...............................Charles Haley .......................January 6, 1964 ................... 53 Years, 3 Months, 26 Days144 ...............................Andre Reed ..........................January 29, 1964 ................. 53 Years, 3 Months, 3 Days145 ...............................Randall McDaniel ................December 19, 1964 ............. 52 Years, 4 Months, 13 Days146 ...............................Rod Woodson ......................March 10, 1965 ................... 52 Years, 1 Month, 22 Days147 ...............................Dermontti Dawson ..............June 17, 1965 ...................... 51 Years, 10 Months, 14 Days148 ...............................Cris Carter ............................November 25, 1965............. 51 Years, 5 Months, 6 Days149 ...............................Michael Irvin ........................March 5, 1966 ..................... 51 Years, 1 Month, 27 Days150 ...............................Thurman Thomas ................May 16, 1966 ....................... 50 Years, 11 Months, 16 Days151 ...............................Tim Brown ...........................July 22, 1966 ........................ 50 Years, 9 Months, 10 Days152 ...............................Will Shields ..........................September 15, 1966 ............ 50 Years, 7 Months, 16 Days153 ...............................Troy Aikman ........................November 21, 1966............. 50 Years, 5 Months, 10 Days

154 ...............................Deion Sanders .....................August 9, 1967 ..................... 49 Years, 8 Months, 23 Days155 ...............................John Randle .........................December 12, 1967 ............. 49 Years, 4 Months, 20 Days156 ...............................Aeneas Williams ..................January 29, 1968 ................. 49 Years, 3 Months, 3 Days157 ...............................Shannon Sharpe ..................June 26, 1968 ...................... 48 Years, 10 Months, 5 Days158 ...............................Barry Sanders ......................July 16, 1968 ........................ 48 Years, 9 Months, 16 Days159 ...............................Cortez Kennedy ...................August 23, 1968................... 48 Years, 8 Months, 9 Days160 ...............................Emmitt Smith .......................May 15, 1969 ....................... 47 Years, 11 Months, 17 Days161 ...............................Brett Favre ...........................October 10, 1969................. 47 Years, 6 Months, 22 Days162 ...............................Willie Roaf ...........................April 18, 1970 ...................... 46 Years, 10 Months, 13 Days

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163 ...............................Kurt Warner .........................June 22, 1971 ...................... 45 Years, 10 Months, 10 Days164 ...............................Michael Strahan ..................November 21, 1971............. 45 Years, 5 Months, 10 Days165 ...............................Larry Allen ............................November 27, 1971............. 45 Years, 5 Months, 4 Days166 ...............................Jerome Bettis .......................February 17, 1972 ............... 45 Years, 2 Months, 13 Days167 ...............................Marvin Harrison...................August 25, 1972................... 44 Years, 8 Months, 7 Days168 ...............................Terrell Davis .........................October 28, 1972................. 44 Years, 6 Months, 4 Days169 ...............................Warren Sapp ........................December 19, 1972 ............. 44 Years, 4 Months, 13 Days170 ...............................Marshall Faulk .....................February 26, 1973 ............... 44 Years, 2 Months, 3 Days171 ...............................Derrick Brooks .....................April 18, 1973 ...................... 44 Years, 0 Months, 13 Days172 ...............................Curtis Martin........................May 1, 1973 ......................... 44 Years, 0 Months, 0 Days173 ...............................Walter Jones ........................January 19, 1974 ................. 43 Years, 3 Months, 13 Days174 ...............................Jonathan Ogden ..................July 31, 1974 ........................ 42 Years, 9 Months, 1 Day175 ...............................Jason Taylor .........................September 1, 1974 .............. 42 Years, 8 Months, 0 Days176 ...............................Orlando Pace .......................November 4, 1975 ............... 41 Years, 5 Months, 27 Days177 ...............................LaDainian Tomlinson ...........June 23, 1979 ...................... 37 Years, 8 Months, 9 Days

Twenty-four members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame have been elected posthumously.Name - Year of Induction (Year of Death).

George Allen - 2002 (1990)

Bert Bell - 1963 (1959)

Charles Bidwill - 1967 (1947)

Joe Carr - 1963 (1939)

Jim Finks - 1995 (1994)

Len Ford - 1976 (1972)

Benny Friedman - 2005 (1982)

Bob Hayes - 2009 (2002)

Wilbur “Pete” Henry - 1963 (1952)

Bill Hewitt - 1971 (1947)

Henry Jordan - 1995 (1977)

Walt Kiesling - 1966 (1962)

Vince Lombardi - 1971 (1970)

Tim Mara - 1963 (1959)

Steve Owen - 1966 (1964)

Fritz Pollard - 2005 (1986)

Hugh “Shorty” Ray - 1966 (1956)

Les Richter - 2011 (2010)

Junior Seau - 2015 (2012)

Ken Stabler - 2016 (2015)

Dick Stanfel - 2016 (2015)

Derrick Thomas - 2009 (2000)

Jim Thorpe - 1963 (1953)

Reggie White - 2006 (2004)

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E L E C T I O N B Y Y E A R O F E L I G I B I L I T Y & Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TEric Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999Ronnie Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Joe Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Jackie Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001Jim Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002Marcus Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003John Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004Barry Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2004Dan Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Steve Young. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2005Troy Aikman. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006Reggie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2006Bruce Matthews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Darrell Green. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008Bruce Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009Rod Woodson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009Jerry Rice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Emmitt Smith. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2010Marshall Faulk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011Deion Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2011Larry Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013Jonathan Ogden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013Warren Sapp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2013Derrick Brooks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014Walter Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2014Junior Seau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2015Brett Favre . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2016Jason Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017LaDainian Tomlinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2017

Selected First Time as Finalist But Not First Year of Eligibility

Jack Christiansen .........................(7) . . . . . . . . . 1970Tom Fears ...................................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1970Pete Pihos ...................................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1970Lamar Hunt .................................(–) . . . . . . . . . 1972Clarence “Ace” Parker* ..............(10) . . . . . . . . 1972Ray Flaherty* ..............................(14) . . . . . . . . 1976Bill Willis* ....................................(15) . . . . . . . . 1977Alfonse “Tuffy” Leemans* ..........(16) . . . . . . . . 1978Ron Mix .......................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1979Morris “Red” Badgro* ................(19) . . . . . . . . 1981George Musso*...........................(20) . . . . . . . . 1982

(Since 1970) * Seniors Candidate # Contributor Candidate – In those cases when a player’s career ended prior to 1963, the year of eligibility is based on the amount of years since the Hall opened in 1963 rather than the years from when the player last played.– Prior to 1970, the procedure of naming 15 Finalists was not defined.In 2007, bylaws changed to include 17 Finalists comprised of 15 Modern-Era nominees and two Senior Candidates. A Contributor category was added for the 2015 Selection Process bringing the total number of Finalists to 18.

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Elected First Year of EligibilityHugh McElhenny. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1970Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971Vince Lombardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971Gino Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972Ollie Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1972Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973Jim Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973Forrest Gregg. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977Gale Sayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1977Lance Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978Ray Nitschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978Larry Wilson. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1978Dick Butkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Johnny Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Deacon Jones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980Bob Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1980George Blanda. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981Merlin Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982Paul Warfield. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984O.J. Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985Ken Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1986Joe Greene. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Jim Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Gene Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1987Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988Mel Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989Franco Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990Tom Landry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990Earl Campbell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991John Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991Jan Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1991Dan Fouts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Chuck Noll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Walter Payton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993Tony Dorsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1994Steve Largent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995Don Shula. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1997Anthony Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998

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Bobby Bell ...................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1983Bobby Mitchell ............................(10) . . . . . . . . 1983Arnie Weinmeister* ...................(22) . . . . . . . . 1984Bob St. Clair*...............................(24) . . . . . . . . 1990Stan Jones* .................................(19) . . . . . . . . 1991Tex Schramm ..............................(–) . . . . . . . . . 1991Jimmy Johnson ...........................(13) . . . . . . . . 1994Lee Roy Selmon ..........................(6) . . . . . . . . . 1995Jim Finks ......................................(–) . . . . . . . . . 1995Joe Gibbs .....................................(4) . . . . . . . . . 1996Billy Shaw* ..................................(25) . . . . . . . . 1999Dave Wilcox* ..............................(21) . . . . . . . . 2000Nick Buoniconti* .........................(20) . . . . . . . . 2001Elvin Bethea ................................(15) . . . . . . . . 2003Joe DeLamielleure ......................(13) . . . . . . . . 2003Hank Stram* ...............................(20) . . . . . . . . 2003Benny Friedman*........................(43) . . . . . . . . 2005Fritz Pollard* ...............................(43) . . . . . . . . 2005Charlie Sanders* .........................(25) . . . . . . . . 2007Emmitt Thomas* ........................(25) . . . . . . . . 2008Rickey Jackson ............................(10) . . . . . . . . 2010Dick LeBeau* ...............................(33) . . . . . . . . 2010Floyd Little* ................................(30) . . . . . . . . 2010Chris Hanburger* ........................(28) . . . . . . . . 2011Les Richter*.................................(46) . . . . . . . . 2011Ed Sabol ......................................(–) . . . . . . . . . 2011Jack Butler* .................................(50) . . . . . . . . 2012Curley Culp* ................................(27) . . . . . . . . 2013Dave Robinson* ..........................(34) . . . . . . . . 2013Bill Polian #..................................(–) . . . . . . . . . 2015Ron Wolf # ..................................(–) . . . . . . . . . 2015Mick Tingelhoff ...........................(32) . . . . . . . . 2015Kenny Easley* .............................(25) . . . . . . . . 2017Jerry Jones # ...............................(–) . . . . . . . . . 2017

Elected Second Time as FinalistBill Hewitt ....................................(9) . . . . . . . . . 1971Frank “Bruiser” Kinard ................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1971Andy Robustelli ...........................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1971Norm Van Brocklin .....................(6) . . . . . . . . . 1971Y.A. Tittle .....................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1971Bill George ...................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1974Lou Groza ....................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1974Lenny Moore...............................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1975George Connor ...........................(13) . . . . . . . . 1975Sid Gillman ..................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1983Charley Taylor .............................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1984Frank Gatski * .............................(23) . . . . . . . . 1985Larry Csonka ...............................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1987Mike Ditka ...................................(12) . . . . . . . . 1988Alan Page ....................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1988Art Shell .......................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1989Ted Hendricks .............................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1990Lem Barney .................................(10) . . . . . . . . 1992John Riggins ................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1992Bill Walsh ....................................(4) . . . . . . . . . 1993Jackie Smith ................................(12) . . . . . . . . 1994

Lou Creekmur* ...........................(32) . . . . . . . . 1996Mike Webster ............................(2) . . . . . . . . . 1997Wellington Mara .........................(–) . . . . . . . . . 1997Tommy McDonald* ....................(25) . . . . . . . . 1998Howie Long .................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2000Mike Munchak ............................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2001Dan Hampton .............................(7) . . . . . . . . . 2002John Madden* ............................(27) . . . . . . . . 2006Rayfield Wright* .........................(22) . . . . . . . . 2006Thurman Thomas........................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2007Roger Wehrli ...............................(20) . . . . . . . . 2007Fred Dean....................................(18) . . . . . . . . 2008Andre Tippett ..............................(10) . . . . . . . . 2008Bob Hayes* .................................(29) . . . . . . . . 2009Randall McDaniel ........................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2009John Randle.................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2010Chris Doleman ............................(8) . . . . . . . . . 2012Curtis Martin ...............................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2012Willie Roaf ...................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2012Michael Strahan ..........................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2014Orlando Pace ..............................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2016

Elected Third Time as FinalistJoe Schmidt .................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1973Weeb Ewbank .............................(5) . . . . . . . . . 1978Herb Adderley .............................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1980Sam Huff .....................................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1982Sonny Jurgensen .........................(4) . . . . . . . . . 1983Joe Namath .................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1985Willie Lanier ................................(4) . . . . . . . . . 1986Fran Tarkenton ...........................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1986Len Dawson ................................(7) . . . . . . . . . 1987Kellen Winslow ...........................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1995Mike Haynes ...............................(3) . . . . . . . . . 1997Paul Krause .................................(14) . . . . . . . . 1998Ozzie Newsome ..........................(4) . . . . . . . . . 1999Dan Rooney.................................(–) . . . . . . . . . 2000Marv Levy....................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2001Dave Casper ................................(13) . . . . . . . . 2002James Lofton ...............................(5) . . . . . . . . . 2003Michael Irvin ...............................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2007Ralph Wilson, Jr. .........................(–) . . . . . . . . . 2009Shannon Sharpe ..........................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2011Aeneas Williams .........................(5) . . . . . . . . . 2014Tony Dungy .................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2016Marvin Harrison ..........................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2016Dick Stanfel* ...............................(54) . . . . . . . . 2016Terrell Davis ................................(11) . . . . . . . . 2017Kurt Warner ................................(3) . . . . . . . . . 2017

Elected Fourth Time as FinalistDick “Night Train” Lane ..............(4) . . . . . . . . . 1974Tony Canadeo* ...........................(12) . . . . . . . . 1974Jim Taylor ....................................(4) . . . . . . . . . 1976Mike McCormack ........................(17) . . . . . . . . 1984Larry Little ...................................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1993Bud Grant ....................................(7) . . . . . . . . . 1994

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Leroy Kelly* .................................(16) . . . . . . . . 1996Henry Jordan* .............................(21) . . . . . . . . 1995Mel Renfro ..................................(14) . . . . . . . . 1996George Allen* .............................(24) . . . . . . . . 2002Gene Hickerson*.........................(29) . . . . . . . . 2007Dermontti Dawson .....................(7) . . . . . . . . . 2012Cortez Kennedy...........................(7) . . . . . . . . . 2012Bill Parcells1.................................(2) . . . . . . . . . 2013Will Shields ..................................(4) . . . . . . . . . 2015Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr# .............(-). . . . . . . . . . 2016Ken Stabler* ................................(27) . . . . . . . . 2016Morten Andersen .......................(5) . . . . . . . . . 20171 Parcells was finalist four times. He was finalist twice (2001, 2002) following his announced retirement as head coach of the New York Jets in 1999. At the time, the Hall of Fame By-Laws only required a coach to be retired and not the now five-season waiting period. Parcells returned to coach the Dallas Cowboys and the five-year waiting period was in effect when he retired from coaching in 2006 thereby making him eligble in 2012.

Elected Fifth Time as FinalistRoosevelt Brown .........................(9) . . . . . . . . . 1975Len Ford ......................................(13) . . . . . . . . 1976Doak Walker* .............................(24) . . . . . . . . 1986Fred Biletnikoff ...........................(5) . . . . . . . . . 1988Buck Buchanan ...........................(10) . . . . . . . . 1990Bob Griese ...................................(5) . . . . . . . . . 1990John Mackey ...............................(15) . . . . . . . . 1992Dan Dierdorf ...............................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1996Charlie Joiner ..............................(5) . . . . . . . . . 1996Dwight Stephenson ....................(6) . . . . . . . . . 1998Bob Brown* ................................(26) . . . . . . . . 2004Gary Zimmerman ........................(6) . . . . . . . . . 2008Derrick Thomas ...........................(5) . . . . . . . . . 2009Claude Humphrey* .....................(28) . . . . . . . . 2014Jerome Bettis ..............................(5) . . . . . . . . . 2015Kevin Greene ..............................(12) . . . . . . . . 2016

Elected Sixth Time as FinalistDante Lavelli ...............................(13) . . . . . . . . 1975Frank Gifford ...............................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1977Russ Grimm .................................(14) . . . . . . . . 2010Yale Lary ......................................(10) . . . . . . . . 1979Tim Brown ...................................(6) . . . . . . . . . 2015Charles Haley ..............................(11) . . . . . . . . 2015Willie Davis..................................(7) . . . . . . . . . 1981Doug Atkins .................................(8) . . . . . . . . . 1982Ron Yary ......................................(14) . . . . . . . . 2001Cris Carter ...................................(6) . . . . . . . . . 2013

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Elected Eighth Time as FinalistPete Rozelle ...............................(–) . . . . . . . . . 1985Don Maynard ..............................(9) . . . . . . . . . 1987Jack Youngblood .........................(12) . . . . . . . . 2001John Stallworth ...........................(10) . . . . . . . . 2002Art Monk .....................................(8) . . . . . . . . . 2008Ray Guy* .....................................(23) . . . . . . . . 2014Andre Reed .................................(9) . . . . . . . . . 2014

Elected Ninth Time as FinalistJohn Henry Johnson* ................(16) . . . . . . . . 1987

Elected 10th Time as FinalistWillie Wood ................................(13) . . . . . . . . 1989

Elected 11th Time as FinalistTom Mack ...................................(16) . . . . . . . . 1999

Elected 12th Time as FinalistPaul Hornung .............................(15) . . . . . . . . 1986

Elected 13th Time as FinalistCarl Eller ......................................(20) . . . . . . . . 2004

Elected 14th Time as FinalistLynn Swann .................................(14) . . . . . . . . 2001

“The virtuous part of having this patience also means that the day I was selected to the Hall of Fame this last January couldn’t have been a better day because it would have been the 100th anniversary of the birth of Art Rooney, Sr., the founder of this football team.

“If 14 years had not passed, then I would not be here today with the great patience, and support, and love of my wife Charena. Of being able to stand here in front of you and having my two sons Shafer and Braxton, who are five and three years old to be here and be a part of this afternoon. I’m glad 14 years passed so I could have this love and this

family share in this moment with me.”

- Excerpt from Lynn Swann’s enshrinement speech on August 4, 2001. Swann was a finalist for 14 straight years.

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CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

HERB ADDERLEY – 3 – 1978-1980TROY AIKMAN – 1 – 2006GEORGE ALLEN – 4 – 1988, 1998-99, 2002LARRY ALLEN – 1 – 2013MARCUS ALLEN – 1 – 2003LANCE ALWORTH – 1 – 1978MORTEN ANDERSEN – 4 – 2014-17Ken Anderson – 2 –1996, 1998DOUG ATKINS – 6 – 1975, 1977-79, 1981-82Steve Atwater – 1 – 2016

RED BADGRO – 1 – 1981LEM BARNEY – 2 – 1991-92BOBBY BELL – 1 – 1983RAYMOND BERRY – 1 – 1973ELVIN BETHEA – 1 – 2003JEROME BETTIS – 5 – 2011-15FRED BILETNIKOFF – 5 – 1984-88GEORGE BLANDA – 1 – 1981MEL BLOUNT – 1 – 1989Toni Boselli – 1 – 2017TERRY BRADSHAW – 1 – 1989Derrick Brooks – 1 – 2014BOB BROWN – 5 – 1987, 1991-93, 2004JIM BROWN – 1 – 1971Roosevelt Brown – 5 – 1971-75TIM BROWN – 6 – 2010-15 WILLIE BROWN – 1 – 1984Isaac Bruce – 1 – 2017BUCK BUCHANAN – 5 – 1984-85, 1988-1990NICK BUONICONTI – 1 – 2001JACK BUTLER – 1 – 2012DICK BUTKUS – 1 – 1979

EARL CAMPBELL – 1 – 1991TONY CANADEO – 4 – 1971-74Harry Carson – 7 – 2000-06Cris Carter – 6 – 2008-2013DAVE CASPER – 3 – 2000-02JACK CHRISTIANSEN – 1 – 1970Blanton Collier – 1 – 1987Charley Conerly – 7 – 1971-72, 1974-76, 1978, 1980GEORGE CONNOR – 2 – 1974-75Don Coryell – 4 – 2010, 2015-17Roger Craig – 1 – 2010LOU CREEKMUR – 2 – 1980, 1996LARRY CSONKA – 2 – 1986-87CURLEY CULP – 1 – 2013

AL DAVIS – 7 – 1986-1992TERRELL DAVIS – 3 – 2015-17WILLIE DAVIS – 6 – 1976-1981Brian Dawkins – 1 – 2017Dermontti Dawson – 4 – 2009-2012LEN DAWSON – 3 – 1982, 1986-87

Fred Dean – 2 – 2007-08EDWARD J. D BARTOLO, JR. – 4 – 2012-14, 2016JOE DeLAMIELLEURE – 1 – 2003Richard Dent – 7 – 2004-05, 2007-2011ERIC DICKERSON – 1 – 1999DAN DIERDORF – 5 – 1990, 1992, 1994-96MIKE DITKA – 2 – 1981, 1988Chris Doleman – 2 – 2011-12 TONY DORSETT – 1 – 1994TONY DUNGY – 3 – 2014-16

KENNY EASLEY – 1 – 2017CARL ELLER – 13 – 1985, 1989, 1991-2000, 2004JOHN ELWAY – 1 — 2004WEEB EWBANK – 3 – 1976-78

Alan Faneca – 2 – 2016-17MARSHALL FAULK – 1 – 2011BRETT FAVRE – 1 – 2016TOM FEARS – 1 – 1970Beattie Feathers – 1 – 1970JIM FINKS – 1 – 1995RAY FLAHERTY – 1 – 1976LEN FORD – 5 – 1971, 1973-76DAN FOUTS – 1 – 1993BENNY FRIEDMAN – 1 – 2005

Willie Galimore – 1 – 1992FRANK GATSKI – 2 – 1976, 1985BILL GEORGE – 2 – 1972, 1974JOE GIBBS – 1 – 1996FRANK GIFFORD – 6 – 1971-72, 1974-77SID GILLMAN – 2 – 1982, 1983Marshall Goldberg – 2 – 1979, 2008Randy Gradishar – 2 – 2003, 2008BUD GRANT – 4 – 1988-89, 1992, 1994DARRELL GREEN – 1 – 2008JOE GREENE – 1 – 1987KEVIN GREENE – 5 – 2012-16L.C. Greenwood – 6 – 1991, 1995-96, 2002, 2005-06FORREST GREGG – 1 – 1977Rosey Grier – 1 – 1973BOB GRIESE – 5 – 1986-1990Russ Grimm – 6 – 2005-2010LOU GROZA – 2 – 1973, 1974RAY GUY – 8 – 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2007-08, 2014

CHARLES HALEY – 6 – 2010-15JACK HAM – 1 –1988DAN HAMPTON – 2 – 2001-02CHRIS HANBURGER – 1 – 2011JOHN HANNAH – 1 – 1991Cliff Harris – 1 – 2004FRANCO HARRIS – 1 – 1990MARVIN HARRISON – 3 – 2014-16Ole Haugsrud – 1 – 1973

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Bob Hayes – 2 – 2004, 2009Lester Hayes – 4 – 2001-04MIKE HAYNES – 3 – 1995-97TED HENDRICKS – 2 – 1989-1990BILL HEWITT – 2 – 1970-71Gene Hickerson – 4 – 1981-83, 2007PAUL HORNUNG – 12 – 1972-73, 1976, 1978-1986KEN HOUSTON – 1 – 1986SAM HUFF – 3 – 1977-1978, 1982Claude Humphrey – 5 – 2003, 2005-06, 2009, 2014LAMAR HUNT – 1 – 1972

Michael Irvin – 3 – 2005-07

RICKEY JACKSON – 1 – 2010Joe Jacoby – 2 – 2016-17Edgerrin James – 1 – 2016JIMMY JOHNSON – 1 – 1994Jimmy Johnson – 1 – 2015JOHN HENRY JOHNSON – 9 – 1975-1980, 1983, 1986-87CHARLIE JOINER – 5 – 1992-96DEACON JONES – 1 – 1980JERRY JONES – 1 – 2017STAN JONES – 1 – 1991WALTER JONES – 1 – 2014HENRY JORDAN – 4 – 1976, 1984, 1989, 1995Lee Roy Jordan – 1 – 1988SONNY JURGENSEN – 3 – 1980, 1982-83

JIM KELLY – 1 – 2002LEROY KELLY – 4 – 1982, 1988-89,1994Cortez Kennedy – 4 – 2009-2012BRUISER KINARD – 2 – 1970, 1971Jerry Kramer – 10 – 1974-76, 1978-1981, 1984, 1987, 1997PAUL KRAUSE – 3 – 1994, 1997-98Bob Kuechenberg – 8 – 2002-09

JACK LAMBERT – 1 – 1990TOM LANDRY – 1 – 1990DICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE – 4 – 1971-74JIM LANGER – 1 – 1987WILLIE LANIER – 3 – 1984-86STEVE LARGENT – 1 – 1995YALE LARY – 6 – 1974-79DANTE LAVELLI – 6 – 1970-75Ty Law – 1 – 2017DICK LeBEAU – 1 – 2010TUFFY LEEMANS – 2 – 1970, 1978MARV LEVY – 3 – 1999-2001BOB LILLY – 1 – 1980Gene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb – 2 – 1970, 1977FLOYD LITTLE – 1 – 2010LARRY LITTLE – 4 – 1986-87, 1990, 1993JAMES LOFTON – 3 – 2000, 2002-03VINCE LOMBARDI – 1 – 1971HOWIE LONG – 2 – 1999, 2000

RONNIE LOTT – 1 – 2000John Lynch – 4 – 2014-17

TOM MACK – 11 – 1986, 1988-89, 1992-99JOHN MACKEY – 5 – 1979, 1989-1992John Madden – 2 – 1985, 2006WELLINGTON MARA – 2 – 1992, 1997GINO MARCHETTI – 1 – 1972DAN MARINO – 1 – 2005Jim Marshall – 1 – 2004Curtis Martin – 2 – 2011-12OLLIE MATSON – 1 – 1972BRUCE MATTHEWS – 1 – 2007Kevin Mawae – 1 – 2017DON MAYNARD – 8 – 1980-87MIKE McCORMACK – 4 – 1981-84Randall McDANIEL– 2 – 2008-09TOMMY McDONALD – 2 – 1987, 1998HUGH McELHENNY – 1 – 1970BOBBY MITCHELL – 1 – 1983RON MIX – 1 –1979Art Modell – 2 – 2002, 2013Art Monk – 8 – 2001-08JOE MONTANA – 1 – 2000WARREN MOON – 1 – 2006LENNY MOORE – 2 – 1974, 1975Tony Morabito – 1 – 1973MIKE MUNCHAK – 2 – 2000-01ANTHONY MUÑOZ – 1 – 1998GEORGE MUSSO – 1 – 1982

JOE NAMATH – 3 – 1983-85OZZIE NEWSOME – 3 – 1997-99RAY NITSCHKE – 1 – 1978CHUCK NOLL – 1 – 1993

JONATHAN OGDEN – 1 – 2013MERLIN OLSEN – 1 – 1982JIM OTTO – 1 – 1980Terrell Owens – 2 – 2016-17

ORLANDO PACE – 2 – 2015-16ALAN PAGE – 2 – 1987, 1988Bill Parcells – 4 – 2001-02, 2012-13ACE PARKER – 1 – 1972JIM PARKER – 1 – 1973WALTER PAYTON – 1 – 1993PETE PIHOS – 1 – 1970BILL POLIAN – 1 – 2015FRITZ POLLARD – 1 – 2005

John Randle – 2 – 2009-2010Andre Reed – 8 – 2007-2014MEL RENFRO – 4 – 1993-96JERRY RICE – 1 – 2010LES RICHTER – 1 – 2011JOHN RIGGINS – 2 – 1991, 1992


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JIM RINGO – 7 – 1975-1981WILLIE ROAF – 2 – 2011-12DAVE ROBINSON – 1 – 2013Johnny Robinson – 6 – 1980-83, 1985-86ANDY ROBUSTELLI – 2 – 1970-71DAN ROONEY – 3 – 1998-2000PETE ROZELLE – 8 – 1977, 1979-1985Lou Rymkus – 1 – 1988ED SABOL – 1 – 2011BOB ST. CLAIR – 1 – 1990BARRY SANDERS – 1 – 2004CHARLIE SANDERS – 1 – 2007DEION SANDERS – 1 – 2011WARREN SAPP – 1 – 2013GALE SAYERS – 1 – 1977JOE SCHMIDT – 3 – 1971-73TEX SCHRAMM – 1 – 1991LEE ROY SELMON – 1 – 1995Shannon Sharpe – 3 – 2009-2011JUNIOR SEAU – 1 – 2015Clark Shaughnessy – 3 – 1970, 1975-76BILLY SHAW – 1 – 1999ART SHELL – 2 – 1988, 1989Donnie Shell – 1 – 2002WILL SHIELDS – 4 – 2012-15DON SHULA – 1 – 1997

O.J. SIMPSON – 1 – 1985MIKE SINGLETARY – 1 – 1998Duke Slater – 2 – 1970, 1971JACKIE SLATER – 1 – 2001BRUCE SMITH – 1 – 2009EMMITT SMITH – 1 – 2010JACKIE SMITH – 2 – 1993-94Mac Speedie – 3 – 1970, 1972, 1983KEN STABLER – 4 – 1990, 1991, 2003, 2016JOHN STALLWORTH – 8 – 1994, 1996-2002DICK STANFEL – 3 – 1993, 2012, 2016BART STARR – 1 – 1977ROGER STAUBACH – 1 – 1985JAN STENERUD – 1 – 1991DWIGHT STEPHENSON – 5 – 1993, 1995-98Michael Strahan – 2 – 2013-14HANK STRAM – 1 – 2003LYNN SWANN – 14 – 1988-2001

Paul Tagliabue – 4 – 2007-09, 2017FRAN TARKENTON – 3 – 1984-86CHARLEY TAYLOR – 2 – 1983-84JASON TAYLOR – 1 – 2017JIM TAYLOR – 4 – 1973-76LAWRENCE TAYLOR – 1 – 1999Derrick Thomas – 5 – 2005-09

Elected in First Year of Eligibility (80)

Eighty (80) members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame were elected in their first-year of eligibility. They include: Troy Aikman, Larry Allen, Marcus Allen, Lance Alworth, *Chuck Bednarik, Raymond Berry, George Blanda,

Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Derrick Brooks, Jim Brown, Willie Brown, Dick Butkus, Earl Campbell, Eric Dickerson, Tony Dorsett, John Elway, Marshall Faulk, Brett Favre, Dan Fouts, Darrell Green, Joe Greene, Forrest Gregg, Jack Ham, John Hannah, Franco Harris, Ken Houston, David (Deacon) Jones, Walter Jones, Jim Kelly, Jack Lambert, Tom Landry, Jim Langer, Steve Largent, *Bobby Layne, Bob Lilly, Vince Lombardi, Ronnie Lott, Gino Marchetti, Dan Marino, Ollie Matson, Bruce Matthews, Hugh McElhenny, Joe Montana, Warren Moon, Anthony Muñoz,

Ray Nitschke, Chuck Noll, Jonathan Ogden, Merlin Olsen, Jim Otto, Jim Parker, Walter Payton, Jerry Rice, Barry Sanders, Deion Sanders, Warren Sapp, Gale Sayers, Junior Seau, Don Shula, O.J. Simpson, Mike

Singletary, Jackie Slater, Bruce Smith, Emmitt Smith, Bart Starr, Roger Staubach, Jan Stenerud, Jason Taylor, Lawrence Taylor, LaDainian Tomlinson,*Emlen Tunnell, Johnny Unitas, Gene Upshaw, Paul

Warfield, Randy White, Reggie White, Larry Wilson, Rod Woodson, Steve Young

* Up until the 1968 selection meeting, a three-year waiting rule was in effect. That year, Chuck Bednarik and Bobby Layne were elected after only four years’ retirement and

Emlen Tunnell after five years of inactivity. However, technically speaking, none were elected immediately after the conclusion of the

mandatory retirement time limit that was in effect at the time.

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EMMITT THOMAS – 1 – 2008Thurman Thomas – 2 – 2006-07MICK TINGELHOFF – 1 – 2015Andre Tippett – 2 – 2007-08Y.A. TITTLE – 2 – 1970-71LADAINIAN TOMLINSON – 1 – 2017Jim Tyrer – 1 – 1981

JOHNNY UNITAS – 1 – 1979GENE UPSHAW – 1 – 1987

NORM VAN BROCKLIN – 2 – 1970-71

DOAK WALKER – 5 – 1972-74, 1976, 1986BILL WALSH – 2 – 1992-93PAUL WARFIELD – 1 – 1983KURT WARNER – 3 – 2015-17MIKE WEBSTER – 2 – 1996-97ARNIE WEINMEISTER – 1 – 1984Roger Wehrli – 2 – 2005, 2007

RANDY WHITE – 1 – 1994REGGIE WHITE – 1 – 2006DAVE WILCOX – 1 – 2000Aeneas Williams – 3 – 2012-14BILL WILLIS – 1 – 1977LARRY WILSON – 1 – 1978Ralph Wilson, Jr. – 3 – 2001, 2003, 2009KELLEN WINSLOW – 3 – 1993-95RON WOLF – 1 – 2015WILLIE WOOD – 10 – 1977-1985, 1989Rod Woodson – 1 – 2009Rayfield Wright – 2 – 2004, 2006

RON YARY – 6 – 1990, 1997-2001George Young – 3 – 2003-05JACK YOUNGBLOOD – 8 – 1990-91, 1996-2001STEVE YOUNG – 1 – 2005

Gary Zimmerman – 5 – 2003-04, 2006-08

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FINALISTS BY YEARSince 1970. In 2007, bylaws were changed to stipulate 17 Finalists that include 15 Modern-Era nominees and two Senior Candidates. BOLD CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME.~ indicates Old-timer/Senior nominee. Selection of Old-timer/Senior candidate began in 1972. No nominee was picked in 1975. Two Senior nominees selected starting in 2004. # Subscript number indicates the number of times as finalist. No subscript number indicates a person’s first time as finalist. NOTE: In some cases, there were 16 Finalists due to a tie in the voting. In 1975, there were only 14 Finalists. Contributor Finalist were added with the class of 2015. * Indicates contributor finalist.

Reduction votes during annual Selection Meeting. Since 2007, the selection process includes a cutdown of the 15 Modern-Era Finalists during the annual selection meeting separate of the two senior nominees. The Selection Committee first pares the list from 15 to 10; then 10 to 5. At that point, a yes or no vote is tabulated of the final five finalists. An individual is elected to the Hall of Fame if he receives at least 80 percent affirmative vote. The reduction votes have varied over the years. Included with this list are the reduction votes that took place under the rules at the time. In the past, the finalists numbered 15 that included 13 Modern-Era candi-dates and the two senior nominees and the senior nominees were included in the reduction vote. The reduction votes are listed from 1999 to 2017.

2017MORTEN ANDERSEN4

Tony Boselli1Isaac Bruce1

Don Coryell4TERRELL DAVIS3

Brian Dawkins1

~KENNY EASLEY1

Alan Faneca2

Joe Jacoby2

*JERRY JONES1

Ty Law1

John Lynch4

Kevin Mawae1

Terrell Owens2

*Paul Tagliabue4

JASON TAYLOR1

LADAINIAN TOMLINSON1

KURT WARNER3

Reduction Votes:15-10 - Isaac Bruce, Don Coryell, Alan Faneca, Joe Jacoby, Terrell Owens10-5 - Tony Boselli, Brian Dawkins, Ty Law, John Lynch, Kevin MawaeFinal 5 Not Elected - None

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Steve Atwater Don Coryell3Terrell Davis2

*EDWARD J. DEBARTOLO, JR.4TONY DUNGY3

Alan Faneca BRETT FAVRE KEVIN GREENE5

MARVIN HARRISON3

Joe Jacoby Edgerrin James John Lynch3

Terrell Owens ORLANDO PACE2

~KEN STABLER4

~DICK STANFEL3

Kurt Warner2

Reduction Votes: 15-10 - Andersen, Atwater, Faneca, James, Owens10 to 5 - Coryell, Davis, Jacoby, Lynch, WarnerFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2015Morten Andersen2

JEROME BETTIS5

TIM BROWN6

Don Coryell2Terrell DavisTony Dungy2

Kevin Greene4

CHARLES HALEY6

Marvin Harrison2

Jimmy JohnsonJohn Lynch2

Orlando Pace*BILL POLIANJUNIOR SEAUWILL SHIELDS4

~MICK TINGELHOFFKurt Warner*RON WOLF

Reduction Votes: 15 to 10 - Andersen, Coryell, Davis, Johnson, Lynch10 to 5 - Dungy, Greene, Harrison, Pace, WarnerFinal 5 Not Elected – None

2014Morten AndersenJerome Bettis4

DERRICK BROOKSTim Brown5

Edward DeBartolo, Jr.3Tony DungyKevin Greene3

~RAY GUY8

Charles Haley5

Marvin Harrison~CLAUDE HUMPREY5

WALTER JONESJohn LynchANDRE REED8

Will Shields3

MICHAEL STRAHAN2

AENEAS WILLIAMS3

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Andersen, Brown, DeBartolo, Jr., Dungy, Lynch 10 to 5 - Bettis, Greene, Haley, Harrison, ShieldsFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2013LARRY ALLENJerome Bettis3

Tim Brown4

Cris Carter6

~CURLEY CULPEdward DeBartolo, Jr.2Kevin Greene2

Charles Haley4

Art Modell2JONATHAN OGDENBILL PARCELLS4

Andre Reed7

~DAVE ROBINSONWARREN SAPPWill Shields2

Michael StrahanAeneas Williams2

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Brown, DeBartolo, Greene, Modell, Shields10 to 5 - Bettis, Haley, Reed, Strahan, WilliamsFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2012Jerome Bettis2

Tim Brown3

~JACK BUTLERCris Carter5

DERMONTTI DAWSON4

Edward DeBartolo, Jr.CHRIS DOLEMAN2

Kevin GreeneCharles Haley3

CORTEZ KENNEDY4

CURTIS MARTIN2

Bill Parcells3

Andre Reed6

WILLIE ROAF2

Will Shields~Dick Stanfel2Aeneas Williams

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Bettis, Brown, DeBartolo, Greene, Shields10 to 5 - Carter, Haley, Parcells, Reed, WilliamsFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2011Jerome BettisTim Brown2

Cris Carter4

Dermontti Dawson3

RICHARD DENT7

Chris DolemanMARSHALL FAULKCharles Haley2

~CHRIS HANBURGERCortez Kennedy3

Curtis MartinAndre Reed5

~LES RICHTERWillie RoafED SABOLDEION SANDERSShannon Sharpe3

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Bettis, Brown, Carter, Doleman, Haley10 to 5 - Dawson, Kennedy, Martin, Reed, RoafFinal 5 Not Elected - None

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Don CoryellRoger CraigDermontti Dawson2

Richard Dent6

RUSS GRIMM6

Charles HaleyRICKEY JACKSONCortez Kennedy2

~DICK LeBEAU~FLOYD LITTLEJOHN RANDLE2

Andre Reed4

JERRY RICEShannon Sharpe2

EMMITT SMITH

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Brown, Carter, Coryell, Craig, Haley10 to 5 - Dawson, Dent, Kennedy, Reed, SharpeFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2009Cris Carter2

Dermontti DawsonRichard Dent5

Russ Grimm5

~BOB HAYES2

~Claude Humphrey4

Cortez KennedyBob Kuechenberg8

RANDALL MCDANIEL2

John RandleAndre Reed3

Shannon SharpeBRUCE SMITHPaul Tagliabue3

DERRICK THOMAS5RALPH WILSON, JR.3ROD WOODSON

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Dawson, Kennedy, Kuechenberg, Reed, Tagliabue10 to 5 - Carter, Dent, Grimm, Randle, SharpeFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2008Cris CarterFRED DEAN2

Richard Dent4

~Marshall Goldberg2

Randy Gradishar2

DARRELL GREENRuss Grimm4

Ray Guy7

Bob Kuechenberg7

Randall McDanielART MONK8

Andre Reed2

Paul Tagliabue2

Derrick Thomas4

~EMMITT THOMASANDRE TIPPETT2

GARY ZIMMERMAN5

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Gradishar, Grimm, Guy, Reed, Tagliabue10 to 5 - Carter, Dent, Kuechenberg, McDaniel, D. ThomasFinal 5 Not Elected - None

2007Fred DeanRichard Dent3

Russ Grimm3

Ray Guy6

~GENE HICKERSON4

MICHAEL IRVIN3

Bob Kuechenberg6

BRUCE MATTHEWSArt Monk7

Andre Reed~CHARLIE SANDERSPaul TagliabueDerrick Thomas3

THURMAN THOMAS2

Andre TippettROGER WEHRLI2Gary Zimmerman4

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Grimm, Guy, Kuechenberg, Reed, Zimmerman10 to 5 - Dean, Dent, Monk, D. Thomas, TippettFinal 5 Not Elected - Tagliabue

2006TROY AIKMANHARRY CARSON7

L.C. Greenwood6

Russ Grimm2

Claude Humphrey3

Michael Irvin2

Bob Kuechenberg5

~JOHN MADDEN2

Art Monk6

WARREN MOONDerrick Thomas2

Thurman ThomasREGGIE WHITE~RAYFIELD WRIGHT2

Gary Zimmerman3

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Greenwood, Grimm, Monk, D. Thomas, Zimmerman10 to 6 - Humphrey, Irvin, Kuechenberg, T. ThomasFinal 6 Not Elected - None

2005Harry Carson6

Richard Dent2

~BENNY FRIEDMANL.C. Greenwood5

Russ GrimmClaude Humphrey2

Michael IrvinBob Kuechenberg4

DAN MARINOArt Monk5

~FRITZ POLLARD Derrick ThomasRoger WehrliGeorge Young3

STEVE YOUNG

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - Dent, Humphrey, Kuechenberg, Wehrli, G. Young10 to 6 - Greenwood, Grimm, Monk, D. ThomasFinal 6 Not Elected - Carson, Irvin

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Harry Carson5

Richard Dent CARL ELLER13

JOHN ELWAY Cliff Harris ~Bob HayesLester Hayes4

Bob Kuechenberg3

Jim Marshall Art Monk4

BARRY SANDERS Rayfield Wright George Young2

Gary Zimmerman2

Reduction Votes:15 to 10 - L. Hayes, Marshall, Monk, G. Young, Zimmerman10 to 6 - Carson, Dent, Harris, KuechenbergFinal 6 Not Elected - B. Hayes, Wright

2003MARCUS ALLENELVIN BETHEAHarry Carson4

JOE DeLAMIELLEURERandy GradisharLester Hayes3

Claude HumphreyBob Kuechenberg2

JAMES LOFTON3

Art Monk3

Ken Stabler3

~HANK STRAM Ralph Wilson, Jr.2George YoungGary Zimmerman

Reduction Votes:14 to 10 - Hayes, Monk, Stabler, Wilson, Jr.10 to 6 - Gradishar, Humphrey, Kuechenberg, ZimmermanFinal 6 Not Elected - Carson, Young

2002~GEORGE ALLEN4

Harry Carson3

DAVE CASPER3

L.C. Greenwood4

Ray Guy5

DAN HAMPTON2

Lester Hayes2

JIM KELLYBob KuechenbergJames Lofton2

Art ModellArt Monk2

Bill Parcells2

Donnie ShellJOHN STALLWORTH8

Reduction Votes:14 to 10 - Guy, Modell, Shell (tie ... cut to 11)11 to 6 - Carson, Greenwood, Hayes, Lofton, MonkFinal 6 Not Elected - Kuechenberg, Parcells

2001~NICK BUONICONTIHarry Carson2

Dave Casper2

Dan HamptonLester HayesMARV LEVY3

Art MonkMIKE MUNCHAK2

Bill ParcellsJACKIE SLATERJohn Stallworth7

LYNN SWANN14

Ralph Wilson, Jr.RON YARY6

JACK YOUNGBLOOD8

Reduction Votes:14 to 10 - Hayes, Monk, Parcells, Wilson, Jr.10 to 6 - Carson, Casper, Hampton, StallworthFinal 6 Not Elected - None

2000Harry CarsonDave CasperCarl Eller12

Marv Levy2

James LoftonHOWIE LONG2

RONNIE LOTTJOE MONTANAMike MunchakDAN ROONEY3

John Stallworth6

Lynn Swann13

~DAVE WILCOXRon Yary5

Jack Youngblood7

Reduction Votes:14 to 10 - Carson, Lofton, Munchak, Yary10 to 6 - Casper, Eller, Levy, StallworthFinal 6 Not Elected - Swann, Youngblood

1999George Allen3

ERIC DICKERSONCarl Eller11

Ray Guy4

Marv LevyHowie LongTOM MACK11

OZZIE NEWSOME3

Dan Rooney2

~BILLY SHAWJohn Stallworth5

Lynn Swann12

LAWRENCE TAYLORRon Yary4

Jack Youngblood6

Reduction Votes:14 to 10 - Guy, Stallworth, Yary (tie ... cut to 11)11 to 6 - G. Allen, Eller, Levy, Rooney, YoungbloodFinal 6 Not Elected - Long, Swann

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1998George Allen2

Ken Anderson2

Carl Eller10

PAUL KRAUSE3

Tom Mack10

~TOMMY McDONALD2

ANTHONY MUÑOZOzzie Newsome2

Dan RooneyMIKE SINGLETARYJohn Stallworth4

DWIGHT STEPHENSON5

Lynn Swann11

Ron Yary3

Jack Youngblood5

1997Carl Eller9

Ray Guy3

MIKE HAYNES3

~Jerry Kramer10

Paul Krause2

Tom Mack9

WELLINGTON MARA2

Ozzie NewsomeDON SHULAJohn Stallworth3

Dwight Stephenson4

Lynn Swann10

MIKE WEBSTER2

Ron Yary2

Jack Youngblood4

1996Ken Anderson~LOU CREEKMUR2

DAN DIERDORF5

Carl Eller8

JOE GIBBSL.C. Greenwood3

Mike Haynes2

CHARLIE JOINER5

Tom Mack8

MEL RENFRO4

John Stallworth2

Dwight Stephenson3

Lynn Swann9

Mike WebsterJack Youngblood3

1995Dan Dierdorf4

Carl Eller7

JIM FINKSL.C. Greenwood2

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~HENRY JORDAN4

STEVE LARGENTTom Mack7

Mel Renfro3

LEE ROY SELMONDwight Stephenson2

Lynn Swann8

KELLEN WINSLOW3

1994Dan Dierdorf3

TONY DORSETTCarl Eller6

BUD GRANT4

JIMMY JOHNSONCharlie Joiner3

~LEROY KELLY4

Paul KrauseTom Mack6

Mel Renfro2

JACKIE SMITH2

John StallworthLynn Swann7

RANDY WHITEKellen Winslow2

1993Bob Brown4

Carl Eller5

DAN FOUTSCharlie Joiner2

LARRY LITTLE4

Tom Mack5

CHUCK NOLLWALTER PAYTONMel RenfroJackie Smith~Dick StanfelDwight StephensonLynn Swann6

BILL WALSH2

Kellen Winslow

1992LEM BARNEY2

Bob Brown3

AL DAVIS7

Dan Dierdorf2

Carl Eller4

~Willie GalimoreBud Grant3

Ray GuyCharlie Joiner

Tom Mack4

JOHN MACKEY5

Wellington MaraJOHN RIGGINS2

Lynn Swann5

Bill Walsh

1991Lem BarneyBob Brown2

EARL CAMPBELLAl Davis6

Carl Eller3

L.C. GreenwoodJOHN HANNAH~STAN JONESJohn Mackey4

John RigginsTEX SCHRAMMKen Stabler2

JAN STENERUDLynn Swann4

Jack Youngblood2

1990BUCK BUCHANAN5

Al Davis5

Dan DierdorfBOB GRIESE5

FRANCO HARRISTED HENDRICKS2

JACK LAMBERTTOM LANDRYLarry Little3

John Mackey3

~BOB ST. CLAIRKen StablerLynn Swann3

Ron YaryJack Youngblood

1989MEL BLOUNTTERRY BRADSHAWBuck Buchanan4

Al Davis4

Carl Eller2

Bud Grant2

Bob Griese4

Ted Hendricks~Henry Jordan3

Leroy Kelly3

Tom Mack3

John Mackey2

ART SHELL2

Lynn Swann2

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1988George AllenFRED BILETNIKOFF5

Buck Buchanan3

Al Davis3

MIKE DITKA2

Bud Grant Bob Griese3

JACK HAMLee Roy JordanLeroy Kelly2

Tom Mack2

ALAN PAGE2

~Lou RymkusArt ShellLynn Swann

1987Fred Biletnikoff4

Bob BrownBlanton CollierLARRY CSONKA2

Al Davis2

LEN DAWSON3

JOE GREENEBob Griese2

~JOHN HENRY JOHNSON9

Jerry Kramer9

JIM LANGERLarry Little2

DON MAYNARD8

Tommy McDonaldAlan PageGENE UPSHAW


Larry CsonkaAl DavisLen Dawson2

Bob GriesePAUL HORNUNG12

KEN HOUSTONJohn Henry Johnson8

WILLIE LANIER3

Larry LittleTom MackDon Maynard7Johnny Robinson6FRAN TARKENTON3

~DOAK WALKER5


Buck Buchanan2

Carl Eller

~FRANK GATSKI2Paul Hornung11

Willie Lanier2

John MaddenDon Maynard6

JOE NAMATH3

Johnny Robinson5

PETE ROZELLE8

O.J. SIMPSONROGER STAUBACHFran Tarkenton2

Willie Wood9

1984Fred BiletnikoffWILLIE BROWNBuck BuchananPaul Hornung10

Henry Jordan2

Jerry Kramer8

Willie LanierDon Maynard5

MIKE McCORMACK4

Joe Namath2

Pete Rozelle7

Fran TarkentonCHARLEY TAYLOR2

~ARNIE WEINMEISTERWillie Wood8

1983BOBBY BELLSID GILLMAN2

Gene Hickerson3

Paul Hornung9

John Henry Johnson7

SONNY JURGENSEN3

Don Maynard4

Mike McCormack3

BOBBY MITCHELLJoe NamathJohnny Robinson4

Pete Rozelle6

~Mac Speedie3

Charley TaylorPAUL WARFIELDWillie Wood7

1982DOUG ATKINS6Len DawsonSid GillmanGene Hickerson2

Paul Hornung8

SAM HUFF3

Sonny Jurgensen2

Leroy KellyDon Maynard3

Mike McCormack2

~GEORGE MUSSOMERLIN OLSENJohnny Robinson3

Pete Rozelle5

Willie Wood6

1981Doug Atkins5

~RED BADGROGEORGE BLANDAWILLIE DAVIS6

Mike DitkaGene HickersonPaul Hornung7

Jerry Kramer7

Don Maynard2

Mike McCormackJIM RINGO7

Johnny Robinson2

Pete Rozelle4

Jim TyrerWillie Wood5

1980HERB ADDERLEY3Charley Conerly7

~Lou CreekmurWillie Davis5

Paul Hornung6

John Henry Johnson6

DEACON JONESSonny JurgensenJerry Kramer6

BOB LILLYDon MaynardJIM OTTOJim Ringo6

Johnny RobinsonPete Rozelle3

Willie Wood4

1979Herb Adderley2

Doug Atkins4

DICK BUTKUSWillie Davis4

~Marshall GoldbergPaul Hornung5

John Henry Johnson5

Jerry Kramer5

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JOHNNY UNITASWillie Wood3

1978Herb AdderleyLANCE ALWORTHDoug Atkins3

Charley Conerly6

Willie Davis3

WEEB EWBANK3

Paul Hornung4

Sam Huff2

John Henry Johnson4

Jerry Kramer4

Yale Lary5

~TUFFY LEEMANS2

RAY NITSCHKEJim Ringo4

LARRY WILSONWillie Wood2

1977Doug Atkins2

Willie Davis2

Weeb Ewbank2

FRANK GIFFORD6

FORREST GREGGSam HuffJohn Henry Johnson3

Yale Lary4

Gene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb2

Jim Ringo3

Pete RozelleGALE SAYERSBART STARR~BILL WILLISWillie Wood

1976Charley Conerly5

Willie DavisWeeb Ewbank~RAY FLAHERTYLEN FORD5Frank GatskiFrank Gifford5

Paul Hornung3

John Henry Johnson2

Henry JordanJerry Kramer3

Yale Lary3

Jim Ringo2

Clark Shaughnessy3

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Charley Conerly4

GEORGE CONNOR2

Len Ford4

Frank Gifford4

John Henry JohnsonJerry Kramer2

Yale Lary2

DANTE LAVELLI6LENNY MOORE2

Jim RingoClark Shaughnessy2

Jim Taylor3

1974Roosevelt Brown4

~TONY CANADEO4

Charley Conerly3

George ConnorLen Ford3

BILL GEORGE2

Frank Gifford3

LOU GROZA2

Jerry Kramer“NIGHT TRAIN” LANE4

Yale LaryDante Lavelli5Lenny MooreJim Taylor2

Doak Walker3

1973RAYMOND BERRYRoosevelt Brown3

Tony Canadeo3

Len Ford2

Rosey GrierLou Groza~Ole HaugsrudPaul Hornung2

“Night Train” Lane3

Dante Lavelli4Tony MorabitoJIM PARKERJOE SCHMIDT3

Jim TaylorDoak Walker2

1972Roosevelt Brown2

Tony Canadeo2

Charley Conerly2

Bill GeorgeFrank Gifford2

Paul HornungLAMAR HUNT“Night Train” Lane2

Dante Lavelli3GINO MARCHETTIOLLIE MATSON~ACE PARKERJoe Schmidt2

Mac Speedie2

Doak Walker

1971Roosevelt BrownJIM BROWNTony CanadeoCharley ConerlyLen FordFrank GiffordBILL HEWITT2

BRUISER KINARD2

“Night Train” LaneDante Lavelli2VINCE LOMBARDIANDY ROBUSTELLI2Joe SchmidtDuke Slater2

Y.A. TITTLE2

NORM VAN BROCKLIN2

1970JACK CHRISTIANSENTOM FEARSBeattie FeathersBill HewittBruiser Kinard Dante LavelliTuffy Leemans“Big Daddy” LipscombHUGH McELHENNYPETE PIHOSAndy RobustelliClark ShaughnessyDuke SlaterMac SpeedieY.A. TittleNorm Van Brocklin

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2016(108 nominees)Morten Andersen*Steve Atwater*Tony BoselliIsaac BruceDon Coryell* Roger CraigTerrell Davis*TONY DUNGY*Alan Faneca* BRETT FAVRE* KEVIN GREENE*MARVIN HARRISON* Torry HoltJoe Jacoby* Edgerrin James* Jimmy JohnsonMike Kenn Ty LawJohn Lynch*Kevin Mawae

Karl MecklenburgSam MillsTerrell Owens* ORLANDO PACE*Kurt Warner*

2015(113 nominees)Morten Andersen*Steve AtwaterJEROME BETTIS*TIM BROWN*Isaac BruceDon Coryell*Roger CraigTerrell Davis*Tony Dungy*Kevin Greene*CHARLES HALEY*Marvin Harrison*Torry HoltJoe JacobyEdgerrin JamesJimmy Johnson*Mike KennTy LawJohn Lynch*Kevin MawaeKarl MecklenburgOrlando Pace*JUNIOR SEAU*WILL SHIELDS*Kurt Warner*Darren Woodson

2014(126 nominees)Morten Andersen*Steve AtwaterJerome Bettis*DERRICK BROOKS*Tim Brown*Don CoryellRoger CraigTerrell DavisEdward DeBartolo, Jr.*Tony Dungy*Kevin Greene*Charles Haley*Marvin Harrison*Joe Jacoby

25 MODERN-ERA SEMIFINALISTS- In 2004, the procedure of reducing the list of modern-era nominees to 25 Semifinalists was integrated into the selection process. From the list, 13 of the semifinalists were named finalists along with two senior nominees. Beginning in 2007, the list was reduced to 17 Finalists that included 15 of the semifinalists and two senior nominees.

* indicates that the semifinalist became a finalist. CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME.(Number in parentheses is the initial number of nominees from which the semifinalists were selected). ^In 2008, 2011, 2012, 2015 and 2017 due to a tie, there were 26 Semifinalists; and in 2013 there were 27 Semifinalists.

Jimmy JohnsonWALTER JONES*John Lynch*Karl MecklenburgANDRE REED*Will Shields*MICHAEL STRAHAN*Paul TagliabueAENEAS WILLIAMS*Steve WisniewskiGeorge Young

2013(127 nominees)LARRY ALLEN*Morten AndersenSteve AtwaterJerome Bettis*Tim Brown*CRIS CARTER*Don CoryellRoger CraigTerrell DavisEdward DeBartolo, Jr.* Kevin Greene*Charles Haley*Joe JacobyAlbert LewisJohn LynchKarl MecklenburgArt Modell*JONATHAN OGDEN*BILL PARCELLS*Andre Reed *WARREN SAPP*Will Shields*Michael Strahan*Paul TagliabueSteve TaskerAeneas Williams*George Young

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2011(114 nominees)Jerome Bettis*Tim Brown*Cris Carter*Don CoryellRoger CraigTerrell DavisDermontti Dawson*Edward DeBartolo, Jr.RICHARD DENT*Chris Doleman*MARSHALL FAULK*Kevin GreeneRay GuyCharles Haley*Lester HayesCortez Kennedy*Curtis Martin*Art ModellAndre Reed*Willie Roaf*ED SABOL*DEION SANDERS*SHANNON SHARPE*Paul TagliabueAeneas WilliamsGeorge Young

2010(131 nominees)Cliff BranchTim Brown*Cris Carter*Don Coryell*Roger Craig*Terrell DavisDermontti Dawson*Richard Dent* Chris DolemanKevin GreeneRUSS GRIMM*Ray GuyCharles Haley*Lester HayesRICKEY JACKSON*Cortez Kennedy*Art ModellJOHN RANDLE*Andre Reed*JERRY RICE*Shannon Sharpe*EMMITT SMITH*Paul TagliabueSteve TaskerAeneas Williams

2009(133 nominees)Cris Carter*Roger CraigTerrell DavisDermontti Dawson*Richard Dent*Chris DolemanKevin GreeneRuss Grimm*Ray GuyCharles HaleyLester HayesCortez Kennedy*Bob Kuechenberg*RANDALL MCDANIEL*Art ModellJohn Randle*Andre Reed*Shannon Sharpe*BRUCE SMITH*Ken StablerPaul Tagliabue*Steve TaskerDERRICK THOMAS*RALPH WILSON, JR.*ROD WOODSON*

2008(124 nominees)Cris Carter*Terrell DavisDermontti DawsonFRED DEAN*Richard Dent*Randy Gradishar*DARRELL GREEN*Kevin GreeneRuss Grimm*Ray Guy*Charles HaleyLester HayesRickey JacksonJoe JacobyCortez KennedyBob Kuechenberg*Randall McDaniel*ART MONK*Andre Reed*Ken StablerPaul Tagliabue*Steve TaskerDerrick Thomas*ANDRE TIPPETT*George YoungGARY ZIMMERMAN*

2007(111 nominees)Terrell DavisDermontti DawsonFred Dean*Richard Dent*Randy GradisharKevin GreeneRuss Grimm*Ray Guy*Charles HaleyLester HayesMICHAEL IRVIN*Bob Kuechenberg*BRUCE MATTHEWS*Randall McDanielArt ModellArt Monk*Andre Reed*Ken StablerPaul Tagliabue*Derrick Thomas*THURMAN THOMAS*Andre Tippett*ROGER WEHRLI*George YoungGary Zimmerman*

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2006(112 nominees)TROY AIKMAN* HARRY CARSON*Dermontti DawsonFred DeanRichard DentRandy GradisharL. C. Greenwood*Russ Grimm*Ray GuyLester HayesClaude Humphrey*Michael Irvin*Bob Kuechenberg*Art ModellArt MonkWARREN MOON* Andre ReedKen StablerDerrick Thomas*Thurman Thomas*Roger WehrliREGGIE WHITE*Ralph Wilson, Jr.George YoungGary Zimmerman

2005(90 nominees)Harry CarsonDon CoryellFred DeanRichard Dent*Chris DolemanRandy GradisharL. C. Greenwood*Russ Grimm*Ray GuyCharles HaleyLester HayesClaude Humphrey*Michael Irvin*Joe JacobyBob Kuechenberg*DAN MARINO*Art ModellArt Monk*Ken StablerDerrick Thomas*Roger Wehrli*Ralph Wilson, Jr.George Young*STEVE YOUNG*Gary Zimmerman

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SEMIFINALISTS, 2004-2017 (ALPHABETICALLY)CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TO THE HALL OF FAME

TROY AIKMAN – 1 – 2006LARRY ALLEN – 1 – 2013MORTEN ANDERSEN – 5 – 2013-17Steve Atwater – 6 – 2012-17

JEROME BETTIS – 5 – 2011-15Tony Boselli – 2 – 2016-17Cliff Branch – 2 – 2004, 2010DERRICK BROOKS – 1 – 2014TIM BROWN – 6 – 2010-15Isaac Bruce – 3 – 2015-17

HARRY CARSON – 3 – 2004-06CRIS CARTER – 6 – 2008-2013Don Coryell – 9 – 2005, 2010-17Roger Craig – 9 – 2009-2017

TERRELL DAVIS – 11 – 2007-2017Brian Dawkins – 1 – 2017DERMONTTI DAWSON – 7 – 2006-2012FRED DEAN – 4 – 2005-08 EDWARD J. DRICHARD DENT – 8 – 2004-2011CHRIS DOLEMAN – 5 – 2005, 2009-2012TONY DUNGY – 3 – 2014-16

CARL ELLER – 1 – 2004JOHN ELWAY – 1 – 2004

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Alan Faneca – 2 – 2016-17MARSHALL FAULK – 1 – 2011BRETT FAVRE – 1 – 2016

Randy Gradishar – 5 – 2004-08DARRELL GREEN – 1 – 2008

L.C. Greenwood – 3 – 2004-06RUSS GRIMM – 7 – 2004-2010RAY GUY – 8 – 2004-2011**

CHARLES HALEY – 10 – 2005, 2007-2015Cliff Harris – 1 – 2004MARVIN HARRISON – 3 – 2014-16Lester Hayes – 8 – 2004-2011Chris Hinton – 1 – 2017Torry Holt – 3 – 2015-17CLAUDE HUMPHREY – 3 – 2004-06**

MICHAEL IRVIN – 3 – 2005-07

RICKEY JACKSON – 2 – 2008, 2010Joe Jacoby – 7 – 2005, 2008, 2013-17Edgerrin James – 3 – 2015-17Jimmy Johnson – 4 – 2014-17WALTER JONES – 1 – 2014

Mike Kenn – 3 – 2015-17CORTEZ KENNEDY – 5 – 2008-2012Bob Kuechenberg – 6 – 2004-09

Ty Law – 3 – 2015-17Albert Lewis – 1 – 2013John Lynch – 5 – 2013-17

DAN MARINO – 1 – 2005Jim Marshall – 1 – 2004CURTIS MARTIN – 2 – 2011-12BRUCE MATTHEWS – 1 – 2007Clay Matthews – 2 – 2012, 2017Kevin Mawae – 3 – 2015-17RANDALL MCDANIEL – 3 – 2007-09Karl Mecklenburg – 6 – 2012-17Sam Mills – 1 – 2016Art Modell – 8 – 2004-07, 2009-2013ART MONK – 5 – 2004-08WARREN MOON – 1 – 2006

JONATHAN OGDEN – 1 – 2013Terrell Owens – 2 – 2016-17

ORLANDO PACE – 2 – 2015-16BILL PARCELLS – 2 – 2012-13

JOHN RANDLE – 2 – 2009-2010ANDRE REED – 9 – 2006-2014JERRY RICE – 1 – 2010WILLIE ROAF – 2 – 2011-12

ED SABOL – 1 – 2011DEION SANDERS – 1 – 2011BARRY SANDERS – 1 – 2004WARREN SAPP – 1 – 2013JUNIOR SEAU – 1 – 2015SHANNON SHARPE – 3 – 2009-2011Donnie Shell – 2 – 2004, 2012WILL SHIELDS – 4 – 2012-15BRUCE SMITH – 1 – 2009EMMITT SMITH – 1 – 2010

MICHAEL STRAHAN – 2 – 2013-14

Paul Tagliabue – 8 – 2007-2014Steve Tasker – 6 – 2004, 2008-2010, 2012-13JASON TAYLOR – 1 – 2017DERRICK THOMAS – 5 – 2005-2009THURMAN THOMAS – 2 – 2006-07ANDRE TIPPETT – 2 – 2007-08L DAINIAN TOMLINSON – 1 – 2017

Hines Ward – 1 – 2017KURT WARNER – 3 – 2015-17ROGER WEHRLI – 4 – 2004-07REGGIE WHITE – 1 – 2006AENEAS WILLIAMS – 5 – 2010-14RALPH WILSON, JR. – 4 – 2004-06, 2009Steve Wisniewski – 1 – 2014Darren Woodson – 2 – 2015, 2017ROD WOODSON – 1 – 2009RON WOLF – 1 – 2012*RAYFIELD WRIGHT – 1 – 2004

George Young – 9 – 2004-08, 2011-14STEVE YOUNG – 1 – 2005

GARY ZIMMERMAN – 5 – 2004-08

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*Finalist in 2016; Underline indicates first year of eligibility (Players and coaches must have last played/ coached at least five full seasons to be eligible for nomination. Therefore, any individual who last played or coached in 2011 are eligible for the first time in 2017).

QUARTERBACKS (7)Drew Bledsoe, Randall Cunningham, Doug Flutie, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair, Phil Simms, *Kurt Warner

RUNNING BACKS (13)Shaun Alexander, Ottis Anderson, Tiki Barber, Larry Centers, Roger Craig, *Terrell Davis,Eddie George, *Edgerrin James, Daryl Johnston, Eric Metcalf (also WR/PR/KR), LaDainian Tomlinson, Herschel Walker (also KR), Ricky Watters

WIDE RECEIVERS (10)Isaac Bruce, Henry Ellard (also PR), Torry Holt, Chad Johnson, Derrick Mason (also KR/PR), *Terrell Owens, Sterling Sharpe, Jimmy Smith, Rod Smith, Hines Ward

TIGHT END (1)Mark Bavaro

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (14)Tony Boselli (T), Ray Donaldson (C), *Alan Faneca (G), Jay Hilgenberg (C), Chris Hinton (G/T), Kent Hull (C), *Joe Jacoby (T), Mike Kenn (T), Olin Kreutz (C), Jim Lachey (T), Kevin Mawae (C/G), Tom Nalen (C), Nate Newton (G), Steve Wisniewski (G)

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (5)Leslie O’Neal (DE), Simeon Rice (DE), Fred Smerlas (NT), Jason Taylor (DE), Bryant Young (DT)

LINEBACKERS (11)Carl Banks, Cornelius Bennett, Tedy Bruschi, Seth Joyner, Levon Kirkland, Clay Matthews, Willie McGinest (also DE), Karl Mecklenburg, Sam Mills, Joey Porter, Zach Thomas

DEFENSIVE BACKS (16)Eric Allen (CB), *Steve Atwater (S), Joey Browner (S), LeRoy Butler (S), Brian Dawkins (SS), Rodney Harrison (S), Ty Law (CB), Albert Lewis (CB), *John Lynch (S), Frank Minnifield (CB), Bob Sanders (SS), Darren Sharper (FS), Dennis Smith (SS), Troy Vincent (S), Everson Walls (CB), Darren Woodson (S)

KICKERS/PUNTER (4)*Morten Andersen (K), Gary Anderson (K), Sean Landeta (P), Nick Lowery (K)

SPECIAL TEAMS (2)Brian Mitchell (KR/PR also RB), Steve Tasker (ST also WR)

COACHES (11)*Don Coryell, Bill Cowher, Tom Flores, Mike Holmgren, Jimmy Johnson, Chuck Knox,Buddy Parker, Richie Petitbon, Dan Reeves, Clark Shaughnessy, Dick Vermeil

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1933 NFL EastNew York Giants - (6) - Badgro, Flaherty, Hein, T. Mara, OWEN*, Strong1934 NFLNew York Giants - (6) - OWEN, Badgro, Flaherty, Hein, T. Mara, Strong1934 NFL WestChicago Bears - (7) - HALAS, Hewitt, Grange, Kiesling, Lyman, Musso, Nagurski1935 NFLDetroit Lions - (1) - Clark1935 NFL EastNew York Giants - (6) - Badgro, Flaherty, Hein, T. Mara, OWEN, Strong1936 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (6) - Herber, Hinkle, Hutson, Kiesling, LAMBEAU, McNally1936 NFL East Boston Redskins - (5) - Battles, Edwards, FLAHERTY, Marshall, Millner1937 NFL Washington Redskins - (6) - FLAHERTY, Battles, Baugh, Edwards, Marshall, Millner1937 NFL West Chicago Bears - (5) - Fortmann, Halas, Musso, Nagurski, Stydahar1938 NFLNew York Giants - (5) - Hein, Leemans, T. Mara, W. Mara, OWEN1938 NFL WestGreen Bay Packers - (4) - Herber, Hinkle, Hutson, LAMBEAU1939 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (4) - Herber, Hinkle, Hutson, LAMBEAU1939 NFL EastNew York Giants - (6) - Hein, Leemans, T. Mara, W. Mara, OWEN, Strong

1940s1940 NFLChicago Bears - (7) - Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, McAfee, Musso, Stydahar, Turner1940 NFL EastWashington Redskins - (5) - Baugh, Edwards, FLAHERTY, Marshall, Millner1941 NFLChicago Bears - (7) - Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, McAfee, Musso, Stydahar, Turner1941 NFL EastNew York Giants - (4) - Hein, Leemans, T. Mara, OWEN1942 NFLWashington Redskins - (3) - Baugh, FLAHERTY, Marshall

Professional Football Championship Teams(Division, Conference or League – NFL, AFL, NFC, AFC, AAFC) With the Number of Future Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees on Their Roster

CAPS = COACH; Italics = contributor; * = player-coach# - Did not play in Super Bowl

1920s1920 NFLAkron Pros - (1) - Pollard1921 NFLChicago Staleys - (3) - CHAMBERLIN, HALAS*, Trafton1922 NFLCanton Bulldogs - (3) - CHAMBERLIN*, Henry, Lyman1923 NFL Canton Bulldogs - (3) - CHAMBERLIN*, Henry, Lyman1924 NFLCleveland Bulldogs - (2) - Chamberlin*, Lyman1925 NFLChicago Cardinals - (1) - Driscoll1926 NFLFrankford Yellowjackets - (1) - CHAMBERLIN*1927 NFL New York Giants - (5) - Guyon, Henry, Hubbard, T. Mara, Owen1928 NFLProvidence Steam Roller - (1) - CONZELMAN*1929 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (4) - Hubbard, LAMBEAU*, McNally, Michalske

1930s1930 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (5) - Herber, Hubbard, LAMBEAU, McNally, Michalske1931 NFL Green Bay Packers - (5) - Herber, Hubbard, LAMBEAU, McNally, Michalske1932 NFLChicago Bears - (5) - Grange, Halas, Hewitt, Nagurski, Trafton1933 NFLChicago Bears - (6) - HALAS, Hewitt, Grange, Lyman, Musso, Nagurski

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS BY CHAMPIONSH IP TEAMS

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1948 NFL WestChicago Cardinals - (2) - CONZELMAN, Trippi1948 AAFCCleveland Browns - (7) - P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1948 AAFC EastBuffalo Bills - (0) 1949 NFLPhiladelphia Eagles - (5) - Bednarik, NEALE, Pihos, Van Buren, Wojciechowicz1949 NFL WestLos Angeles Rams - (5) - Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, Van Brocklin, Waterfield1949 AAFCCleveland Browns - (7) - P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis

1950s1950 NFLCleveland Browns - (8) - P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1950 NFL WestLos Angeles Rams - (6) - Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, STYDAHAR, Van Brocklin, Waterfield1951 NFLLos Angeles Rams - (7) - Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, Robustelli, STYDAHAR, Waterfield, Van Brocklin1951 NFL EastCleveland Browns - (8) - P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1952 NFL Detroit Lions - (6) - Christiansen, Creekmur, Lary, Layne, Stanfel, Walker1952 NFL EastCleveland Browns - (8) - P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1953 NFLDetroit Lions - (7) - Christiansen, Creekmur, Lary, Layne, Schmidt, Stanfel, Walker1953 NFL EastCleveland Browns - (9) - P. BROWN, Atkins, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1954 NFLCleveland Browns - (8) - P. BROWN, Atkins, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, McCormack1954 NFL WestDetroit Lions - (6) - Christiansen, Creekmur, Layne, Schmidt, Stanfel, Walker1955 NFLCleveland Browns - (7) - P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, McCormack1955 NFL West Los Angeles Rams - (7) - GILLMAN, Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, Richter, Robustelli, Van Brocklin

1942 NFL WestChicago Bears - (6) - Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, Musso, Stydahar, Turner1943 NFLChicago Bears - (6) - Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, Musso, Nagurski, Turner1943 NFL EastWashington Redskins - (2) - Baugh, Marshall1944 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (3) - Canadeo, Hutson, LAMBEAU1944 NFL EastNew York Giants - (5) - Hein, Herber, T. Mara, OWEN, Strong1945 NFL Cleveland Rams - (2) - Reeves, Waterfield1945 NFL EastWashington Redskins - (3) - Baugh, Marshall, Millner1946 NFLChicago Bears - (5) - HALAS, Luckman, McAfee, Stydahar, Turner1946 NFL EastNew York Giants - (4) - T. Mara, W. Mara, OWEN, Strong1946 AAFCCleveland Browns - (7) - P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1946 AAFC EastNew York Yankees - (3) - FLAHERTY, Kinard, C. Parker1947 NFLChicago Cardinals - (3) - Bidwill, CONZELMAN, Trippi1947 NFL EastPhiladelphia Eagles - (4) - NEALE, Pihos, Van Buren, Wojciechowicz1947 AAFC Cleveland Browns - (7) - P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley, Willis1947 AAFC EastNew York Yankees - (2) - FLAHERTY, Kinard1948 NFLPhiladelphia Eagles - (4) - NEALE, Pihos, Van Buren, Wojciechowicz

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1956 NFLNew York Giants - (7) - R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, T. Mara, W. Mara, Robustelli, Tunnell1956 NFL WestChicago Bears - (5) - Atkins, Blanda, DRISCOLL, George, S. Jones1957 NFL Detroit Lions - (7) - Christiansen, Creekmur, Gatski, Johnson, Lary, Layne, Schmidt1957 NFL EastCleveland Browns - (6) - J. Brown, P. BROWN, Ford, Groza, Jordan, McCormack1958 NFLBaltimore Colts - (7) - Berry, Donovan, EWBANK, Marchetti, Moore, J. Parker, Unitas1958 NFL EastNew York Giants - (8) - R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, T. Mara, W. Mara, Maynard, Robustelli, Tunnell1959 NFLBaltimore Colts - (7) - Berry, Donovan, EWBANK, Marchetti, Moore, J. Parker, Unitas1959 NFL EastNew York Giants - (6) - R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, T. Mara, W. Mara, Robustelli

1960s1960 NFLPhiladelphia Eagles - (4) - Bednarik, Jurgensen, McDonald, Van Brocklin1960 NFL WestGreen Bay Packers - (11) - W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan, LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Ringo, Starr, J. Taylor, Tunnell, Wood1960 AFLHouston Oilers - (1) - Blanda1960 AFL WestLos Angeles Chargers - (2) - GILLMAN, Mix1961 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (12) - Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan, LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Ringo, Starr, J. Taylor, Tunnell, Wood1961 NFL EastNew York Giants - (5) - R. Brown, Huff, Robustelli, W. Mara, Tittle1961 AFLHouston Oilers - (1) - Blanda1961 AFL WestSan Diego Chargers - (2) - GILLMAN, Mix1962 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (11) - Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan, LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Ringo, Starr, J. Taylor, Wood1962 NFL EastNew York Giants - (6) - R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, W. Mara, Robustelli, Tittle

1962 AFLDallas Texans - (3) - L. Dawson, Hunt, STRAM1962 AFL EastHouston Oilers - (1) - Blanda1963 NFLChicago Bears - (5) - Atkins, Ditka, George, HALAS, S. Jones1963 NFL EastNew York Giants - (7) - R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, W. Mara, McElhenny, Robustelli, Tittle1963 AFLSan Diego Chargers - (3) - Alworth, GILLMAN, Mix1963 AFL EastBoston Patriots - (1) - Buoniconti1964 NFLCleveland Browns - (5) - J. Brown, Groza, Hickerson, L. Kelly, Warfield1964 NFL WestBaltimore Colts - (7) - Berry, Mackey, Marchetti, Moore, J. Parker, SHULA, Unitas1964 AFLBuffalo Bills - (2) - Shaw, R. Wilson, Jr.1964 AFL WestSan Diego Chargers - (3) - Alworth, GILLMAN, Mix1965 NFLGreen Bay Packers - (11) - Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan, LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Robinson, Starr, J. Taylor, Wood1965 NFL EastCleveland Browns - (5) - J. Brown, Groza, Hickerson, L. Kelly, Warfield1965 AFLBuffalo Bills - (2) - Shaw, R. Wilson, Jr.1965 AFL WestSan Diego Chargers - (3) - Alworth, GILLMAN, Mix

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- SUPER BOWL ERA -The Super Bowl began following the 1966 season.From 1966-1969, the game featured the champions of the NFL vs. the AFL champions. The two leagues merged in 1970.# Player injured and did not play in Super Bowl game but was member of team during that season.

Super Bowl IGreen Bay Packers - (11) - Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung#, Jordan, LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Robinson, Starr, J. Taylor, WoodKansas City Chiefs - (6) - B. Bell, Buchanan, L. Dawson, Hunt, STRAM, E. ThomasSuper Bowl IIGreen Bay Packers - (9) - Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Jordan, LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Robinson, Starr, WoodOakland Raiders - (7) - Biletnikoff, Blanda, W. Brown, A. Davis, Otto, Upshaw, WolfSuper Bowl IIINew York Jets - (3) - EWBANK, Maynard, NamathBaltimore Colts - (3) - Mackey, SHULA, UnitasSuper Bowl IVKansas City Chiefs - (9) - B. Bell, Buchanan, Culp, L. Dawson, Hunt, Lanier, Stenerud, STRAM, E. ThomasMinnesota Vikings - (7) - Eller, Finks, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tingelhoff, Yary

1970sSuper Bowl VBaltimore Colts - (3) - Hendricks, Mackey, Unitas Dallas Cowboys - (9) - Adderley, Ditka, Hayes, LANDRY, Lilly, Renfro, Schramm, Staubach#, WrightSuper Bowl VIDallas Cowboys - (11) - Adderley, Alworth, Ditka, Gregg#, Hayes, LANDRY, Lilly, Renfro, Schramm,Staubach, WrightMiami Dolphins - (7) - Buoniconti, Csonka, Griese, Langer, L. Little, SHULA, WarfieldSuper Bowl VIIMiami Dolphins - (7) - Buoniconti, Csonka, Griese, Langer, L. Little, SHULA, WarfieldWashington Redskins - (4) - G. ALLEN, Hanburger, Jurgensen#, C. TaylorSuper Bowl VIIIMiami Dolphins - (7) - Buoniconti, Csonka, Griese, Langer, L. Little, SHULA, WarfieldMinnesota Vikings - (8) - Eller, Finks, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tarkenton, Tingelhoff, Yary

Super Bowl IXPittsburgh Steelers - (12) - Blount, Bradshaw, J. Greene, Ham, Harris, Lambert, NOLL, A. Rooney, D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann, WebsterMinnesota Vikings - (7) - Eller, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tarkenton, Tingelhoff, YarySuper Bowl XPittsburgh Steelers - (12) - Blount, Bradshaw, J. Greene, Ham, Harris, Lambert, NOLL, A. Rooney,D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann, WebsterDallas Cowboys - (6) - LANDRY, Renfro, Schramm, Staubach, Randy White, WrightSuper Bowl XIOakland Raiders - (10) - Biletnikoff, W. Brown, Casper, A. Davis, Guy, Hendricks, MADDEN, Shell, Stabler, UpshawMinnesota Vikings - (7) - Eller, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tarkenton, Tingelhoff, YarySuper Bowl XIIDallas Cowboys - (7) - Dorsett, LANDRY, Renfro, Schramm, Staubach, Randy White, WrightDenver Broncos - (0)Super Bowl XIIIPittsburgh Steelers - (12) - Blount, Bradshaw, J. Greene, Ham, Harris, Lambert, NOLL, A. Rooney,D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann, WebsterDallas Cowboys - (7) - Dorsett, LANDRY, Schramm,J. Smith, Staubach, Randy White, WrightSuper Bowl XIVPittsburgh Steelers - (12) - Blount, Bradshaw, J. Greene, Ham#, Harris, Lambert, NOLL, A. Rooney, D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann, WebsterLos Angeles Rams - (2) - Slater, Youngblood

1980sSuper Bowl XVOakland Raiders - (6) - A. Davis, Guy, Hendricks, Shell, Upshaw, WolfPhiladelphia Eagles - (1) - HumphreySuper Bowl XVISan Francisco 49ers - (5) - Dean, DeBartolo, Jr., Lott, Montana, WALSHCincinnati Bengals - (1) - Muñoz Super Bowl XVIIWashington Redskins - (4) - GIBBS, Grimm, Monk#, RigginsMiami Dolphins - (2) - SHULA, StephensonSuper Bowl XVIIILos Angeles Raiders - (7) - M. Allen, A. Davis, Guy, Haynes, Hendricks, Long, WolfWashington Redskins - (4) - GIBBS, Grimm, Monk#, RigginsMiami Dolphins - (2) - SHULA, StephensonSuper Bowl XIXSan Francisco 49ers - (5) - Dean, DeBartolo, Jr., Lott, Montana, WALSHMiami Dolphins - (3) - Marino, SHULA, Stephenson

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Super Bowl XXChicago Bears - (4) - Dent, Hampton, Payton, SingletaryNew England Patriots - (2) - Hannah, TippettSuper Bowl XXINew York Giants - (4) - Carson, L. Taylor, W. Mara, PARCELLSDenver Broncos - (1) - ElwaySuper Bowl XXIIWashington Redskins - (4) - GIBBS, Green, Grimm, MonkDenver Broncos - (1) - ElwaySuper Bowl XXIIISan Francisco 49ers - (7) - DeBartolo, Jr., Haley, Lott, Montana, Rice, Walsh, Young#

Cincinnati Bengals - (1) - Muñoz Super Bowl XXIVSan Francisco 49ers - (6) - DeBartolo, Jr., Haley, Lott, Montana, Rice, YoungDenver Broncos - (1) - Elway

1990sSuper Bowl XXVNew York Giants - (3) - L. Taylor, W. Mara, PARCELLSBuffalo Bills - (8) - J. Kelly, LEVY, Lofton, Polian, Reed, B. Smith, T. Thomas, R. Wilson, Jr.Super Bowl XXVIWashington Redskins - (4) - GIBBS, Green, Grimm, MonkBuffalo Bills - (8) - Polian, J. Kelly, LEVY, Lofton, B. Smith, Reed, T. Thomas, R. Wilson, Jr.Super Bowl XXVIIDallas Cowboys - (5) - Aikman, Haley, Irvin, Jones, E. SmithBuffalo Bills - (8) - J. Kelly, LEVY, Lofton, Polian, B. Smith, Reed, T. Thomas, R. Wilson, Jr.Super Bowl XXVIIIDallas Cowboys - (5) - Aikman, Haley, Irvin, Jones,E. SmithBuffalo Bills - (6) - J. Kelly, LEVY, B. Smith, Reed, T. Thomas, R. Wilson, Jr.Super Bowl XXIXSan Francisco 49ers - (6) - DeBartolo, Jr., Dent#, Jackson, Rice, D. Sanders, YoungSan Diego Chargers - (1) - SeauSuper Bowl XXXDallas Cowboys - (7) - Aikman, L. Allen, Haley, Irvin, Jones, D. Sanders, E. SmithPittsburgh Steelers - (4) - D. Dawson, K. Greene, D. Rooney, WoodsonSuper Bowl XXXIGreen Bay Packers - (3) - Favre, Reggie White, WolfNew England Patriots - (2) - Martin, PARCELLS

Super Bowl XXXIIDenver Broncos - (4) - T. Davis, Elway, Zimmerman, SharpeGreen Bay Packers - (2) - Favre, Reggie WhiteSuper Bowl XXXIIIDenver Broncos - (3) - T. Davis, Elway, SharpeAtlanta Falcons - (1) - AndersenSuper Bowl XXXIVSt. Louis Rams - (3) - Faulk, Pace, WarnerTennessee Titans - (1) - Matthews

2000sSuper Bowl XXXVBaltimore Ravens - (3) - Ogden, Sharpe, WoodsonNew York Giants - (2) - W. Mara, StrahanSuper Bowl XXXVINew England Patriots - (0)St. Louis Rams - (4) - Faulk, Pace, Warner, WilliamsSuper Bowl XXXVIITampa Bay Buccaneers - (2) - Brooks, SappOakland Raiders - (4) - T. Brown, A. Davis, Rice, Woodson Super Bowl XXXVIIINew England Patriots - (0)Carolina Panthers - (0)Super Bowl XXXIXNew England Patriots - (0)Philadelphia Eagles - (0)Super Bowl XLPittsburgh Steelers - (2) - Bettis, D. RooneySeattle Seahawks - (1) - W. JonesSuper Bowl XLIIndianapolis Colts - (3) Dungy, Harrison, PolianChicago Bears - (0)Super Bowl XLIINew York Giants - (1) - StrahanNew England Patriots - (1) SeauSuper Bowl XLIIIPittsburgh Steelers - (1) - D. RooneyArizona Cardinals - (1) - WarnerSuper Bowl XLIVNew Orleans Saints - (0)Indianapolis Colts - (1) Polian

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2010sSuper Bowl XLVGreen Bay Packers - (0)Pittsburgh Steelers - (1) - D. RooneySuper Bowl XLVINew York Giants - (0)New England Patriots - (0)Super Bowl XLVIIBaltimore Ravens - (0)San Francisco 49ers - (0)Super Bowl XLVIIISeattle Seahawks - (0)Denver Broncos - (0)Super Bowl XLIXNew England Patriots - (0) Seattle Seahawks - (0)

HALL OF FAMERS IN THE SUPER BOWL ERAHerb Adderley - CB - Packers, Cowboys - (4) - I, II,V, VITroy Aikman - QB - Cowboys - (3) - XXVII, XXVIII, XXXGeorge Allen - Coach - Redskins - (1) - VIILarry Allen - G - Cowboys - (1) - XXXMarcus Allen - RB - Raiders - (1) - XVIIILance Alworth - WR - Cowboys - (1) - VIMorten Andersen - K - Falcons - (1) - XXXIII

Bobby Bell - LB - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVFred Biletnikoff - WR - Raiders - (2) - II, XIGeorge Blanda - K/QB - Raiders - (1) - IIMel Blount - CB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVTerry Bradshaw - QB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVJerome Bettis - RB - Steelers - (1) - XLDerrick Brooks - LB - Buccaneers - (1) - XXXVIITim Brown - WR - Raiders - (1) - XXXVIIWillie Brown - CB - Raiders - (2) - II, XIBuck Buchanan - DT - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVNick Buoniconti - LB - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIII

Harry Carson - LB - Giants - (1) - XXIDave Casper - TE - Raiders - (1) - XILarry Csonka - RB - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIICurley Culp - DT - Chiefs - (1) - IV

Al Davis - Contrib. - Raiders - (5) - II, XI, XV, XVIII, XXXVIITerrell Davis - RB - Broncos (2) - XXXII, XXXIIIWillie Davis - DE - Packers - (2) - I, IIDermontti Dawson - C - Steelers - (1) - XXXLen Dawson - QB - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVFred Dean - DE - 49ers (2) - XVI, XIXEdward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - Contrib. - 49ers (5) - XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV, XXIXRichard Dent - DE - Bears, 49ers - (2) - XX, XXIX#Mike Ditka - TE - Cowboys - (2) - V, VITony Dorsett - RB - Cowboys - (2) - XII, XIIITony Dungy - Coach - Colts (1) - XLI

Carl Eller - DE - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIJohn Elway - QB - Broncos - (5) - XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIIIWeeb Ewbank - Coach - Jets - (1) - III

Marshall Faulk - RB - Rams - (2) - XXXIV, XXXVIBrett Favre - QB - Packers (2) - XXXI, XXXIIJim Finks - Contrib. - Vikings - (2) - IV, VIII

Joe Gibbs - Coach - Redskins - (4) - XVII, XVIII, XXII, XXVIBud Grant - Coach - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIDarrell Green - CB - Redskins (3) - XVIII, XXII, XXVIJoe Greene - DT - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVKevin Greene - LB - Steelers (1) - XXXForrest Gregg - T - Packers, Cowboys - (3) - I, II, VI#Bob Griese - QB - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIRuss Grimm - G - Redskins (4) - XVII, XVIII, XXII, XXVIRay Guy - P - Raiders - (3) - XI, XV, XVIII

Charles Haley - LB/DE - 49ers, Cowboys - (5) - XXII,XXIII, XXVII, XVIII, XXXJack Ham - LB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIV#Dan Hampton - DE - Bears - (1) - XXChris Hanburger - LB - Redskins - (1) - VIIJohn Hannah - G - Patriots - (1) - XXFranco Harris - RB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVMarvin Harrison - WR - Colts (1) - XLIBob Hayes - WR - Cowboys - (2) - V, VIMike Haynes - CB - Raiders - (1) - XVIIITed Hendricks - LB - Colts, Raiders - (4) - V, XI, XV, XVIIIPaul Hornung - RB - Packers - (1) - I#Claude Humphrey - DE - Eagles - (1) - XVLamar Hunt - Contrib. - Chiefs - (2) - I, IV

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8 - Dan Rooney

6 - Don Shula

5 - Al Davis, Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., John Elway, Charles Haley, Tom Landry,

Bill Polian, Tex Schramm, Roger Staubach, Ron Wolf, Rayfield Wright

4 - Herb Adderley, Mel Blount, Terry Bradshaw, Carl Eller, Joe Gibbs, Bud Grant, Joe Greene,

Russ Grimm, Jack Ham, Franco Harris,Ted Hendricks, Jim Kelly, Paul Krause, Jack Lambert, Marv Levy, Ronnie Lott,Joe Montana, Chuck Noll, Alan Page,Andre Reed, Mel Renfro, Jerry Rice,

Art Rooney, Bruce Smith, John Stallworth, Lynn Swann, Mick Tingelhoff, Thurman Thomas,

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Michael Irvin - WR - Cowboys - (3) - XXVII, XXVIII, XXX

Rickey Jackson - LB - 49ers (1) - XXIXJerry Jones - Contrib. - Cowboys (3) XXVII, XXVIII, XXXWalter Jones - T - Seahawks (1) - XLHenry Jordan - DT - Packers - (2) - I, IISonny Jurgensen - QB - Redskins - (1) - VII#

Jim Kelly - QB - Bills - (4) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIIIPaul Krause - S - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XI

Jack Lambert - LB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVTom Landry - Coach - Cowboys - (5) - V, VI, X, XII, XIIIJim Langer - C - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIWillie Lanier - LB - Chiefs - (1) - IVMarv Levy - Coach - Bills - (4) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIIIBob Lilly - DT - Cowboys - (2) - V, VILarry Little - G - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIJames Lofton - WR - Bills - (3) - XXV, XXVI, XXVIIVince Lombardi - Coach - Packers - (2) - I, IIHowie Long - DE - Raiders - (1) - XVIIIRonnie Lott - CB/S - 49ers - (4) - XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIV

John Mackey - TE - Colts - (2) - III, VJohn Madden - Coach - Raiders - (1) - XIWellington Mara - Contrib. - Giants - (3) - XXI, XXV, XXXVDan Marino - QB - Dolphins - (1) - XIXCurtis Martin - RB - Patriots - (1) - XXXIBruce Matthews - G - Titans - (1) - XXXIVDon Maynard - WR - Jets - (1) - III Art Monk - WR - Redskins - (4) - XVII#, XVIII, XXII, XXVIJoe Montana - QB - 49ers - (4) - XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIVAnthony Muñoz - T - Bengals - (2) - XVI, XXIII

Joe Namath - QB - Jets - (1) - IIIRay Nitschke - LB - Packers - (2 ) - I, IIChuck Noll - Coach - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIV

Jonathan Ogden - T - Ravens - (1) - XXXVJim Otto - C - Raiders - (1) - II

Orlando Pace - T - Rams (2) - XXXIV, XXXVIAlan Page - DT - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIBill Parcells - Coach - Giants, Patriots - (3) - XXI, XXV, XXXIWalter Payton - RB - Bears - (1) - XXBill Polian - Contrib. - Bills, Colts - (5) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XLI, XLIV

Andre Reed - WR - Bills - (4) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIIIMel Renfro - CB - Cowboys - (4) - V, VI, X, XIIJerry Rice - WR - 49ers, Raiders - (4) - XXIII, XXIV, XXIX, XXXVIIJohn Riggins - RB - Redskins - (2) - XVII, XVIIIDave Robinson - LB - Packers - (2) - I, IIArt Rooney - Contrib. - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVDan Rooney - Contrib. - Steelers - (8) - IX, X, XIII, XIV, XXX, XL, XLIII, XLV

Deion Sanders - CB - 49ers, Cowboys - (2) - XXIX, XXXWarren Sapp - DT - Buccaneers - (1) - XXXVIITex Schramm - Contrib. - Cowboys - (5) - V, VI, X, XII, XIIIJunior Seau - LB - Chargers, Patriots - (2) - XXIX, XLIIShannon Sharpe - TE - Broncos, Ravens - (3) - XXXII, XXXIII, XXXVArt Shell - T - Raiders - (2) - XI, XVDon Shula - Coach - Colts, Dolphins - (6) - III, VI, VII, VIII, XVII, XIXMike Singletary - LB - Bears - (1) - XXJackie Slater - T - Rams - (1) - XIVBruce Smith - DE - Bills - (4) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIIIEmmitt Smith - RB - Cowboys - (3) - XXVII, XXVIII, XXXJackie Smith - TE - Cowboys - (1) - XIIIKen Stabler - WR – Raiders (1) - XIJohn Stallworth - WR - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVBart Starr - QB - Packers - (2) - I, IIRoger Staubach - QB - Cowboys - (5) - V#, VI, X, XII, XIIIJan Stenerud - K - Chiefs - (1) - IVDwight Stephenson - C - Dolphins - (2) - XVII, XIXMichael Strahan - DE - Giants - (2) - XXXV, XLIIHank Stram - Coach - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVLynn Swann - WR - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIV

Fran Tarkenton - QB - Vikings - (3) - VIII, IX, XICharley Taylor - WR - Redskins - (1) - VIIJim Taylor - RB - Packers - (1) - ILawrence Taylor - LB - Giants - (2) - XXI, XXVMick Tingelhoff - C - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIEmmitt Thomas - CB - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVThurman Thomas - RB - Bills - (4) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIIIAndre Tippett - LB - Patriots - (1) - XX

Johnny Unitas - QB - Colts - (2) - III, VGene Upshaw - G - Raiders - (3) - II, XI, XV

Bill Walsh - Coach - 49ers - (3) - XVI, XIX, XXIIIPaul Warfield - WR - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIKurt Warner - QB - Rams, Cardinals - (3) - XXXIV, XXXVI, XLIIIMike Webster - C - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVRandy White - LB/DT - Cowboys - (3) - X, XII, XIIIReggie White - DE - Packers - (2) - XXXI, XXXIIAeneas Williams - CB - Rams - (1) - XXXVIRalph Wilson, Jr. - Contrib. - Bills - (4) - XXV, XXVI, XXVII, XXVIIIRon Wolf - Contrib. - Raiders, Packers - (5) - II, XV, XVIII, XXXI, XXXIIWillie Wood - S - Packers - (2) - I, IIRod Woodson - DB - Steelers, Ravens, Raiders - (3) - XXX, XXXV, XXXVIIRayfield Wright - T - Cowboys - (5) - V, VI, X, XII, XIII

Ron Yary - T - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XISteve Young - QB - 49ers - (3) - XXIII#, XXIV, XXIXJack Youngblood - DE - Rams - (1) - XIV

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Twenty-one members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame have earned Most Valuable Player honors in a Super Bowl. Three of them – Bart Starr (2), Terry Bradshaw (2), and Joe Montana (3) – have earned the award more than once.

BART STARR – QB – Green Bay Packers – MVP of Super Bowls I and III: Completed 16 of 23 passes for 250 yards and 2 TDs (37 yards and 13 yards – both to Max McGee)II: Completed 13 of 24 passes for 202 yards and 1 TD (62 yards to Boyd Dowler). Also rushed one time for 14 yards.

JOE NAMATH – QB – New York Jets – MVP of Super Bowl IIICompleted 17 of 28 passes for 206 yards.

LEN DAWSON – QB – Kansas City Chiefs – MVP of Super Bowl IVCompleted 12 of 17 passes for 142 yards and 1 TD (46 yards to Otis Taylor). Also rushed 3 times for 11 yards.

ROGER STAUBACH – QB – Dallas Cowboys – MVP of Super Bowl VICompleted 12 of 19 passes for 119 yards and 2 TDs (7 yards to Lance Alworth and 7 yards to Mike Ditka).Also rushed 5 times for 18 yards.

LARRY CSONKA – RB – Miami Dolphins – MVP of Super Bowl VIIIRushed 33 times for 145 yards and 2 TDs (5, 2).

FRANCO HARRIS – RB – Pittsburgh Steelers – MVP of Super Bowl IXRushed 34 times for 158 yards and 1 TD (9).

LYNN SWANN – WR – Pittsburgh Steelers – MVP of Super Bowl XCaught 4 passes for 161 yards and 1 TD (game-winning 64-yard TD reception from Terry Bradshaw).

FRED BILETNIKOFF – WR – Oakland Raiders – MVP of Super Bowl XICaught 4 passes for 79 yards.

RANDY WHITE – DT – Dallas Cowboys – Co-MVP of Super Bowl XIILed defense that recovered four fumbles and intercepted four passes.Shared MVP honors with Harvey Martin.

TERRY BRADSHAW – QB – Pittsburgh Steelers – MVP of Super Bowls XIII and XIVXIII: Completed 17 of 30 passes for 318 yards and 4 TDs (28 yards and 75 yards to John Stallworth, 7 yards to Rocky Bleier, and 18 yards to Lynn Swann).XIV: Completed 14 of 21 passes for 309 yards and 2 TDs (47 yards to Lynn Swann and 73 yards to John Stallworth).Also rushed 3 times for 9 yards.

JOE MONTANA – QB – San Francisco 49ers – MVP of Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIVXVI: Completed 14 of 22 passes for 157 yards and 1 TD (11-yard pass to Earl Cooper). Also rushed 6 times for 18 yards and 1 TD (1).XIX: Completed 24 of 35 passes for 331 yards and 3 TDs (33 yards to Carl Monroe, 8 yards and 16 yards to Roger Craig).Also rushed 5 times for 59 yards and 1 TD (6).XXIV: Completed 22 of 29 passes for 297 yards and 5 TDs (20 yards, 38 yards, and 28 yards to Jerry Rice, 7 yards to Brent Jones, and 35 yards to John Taylor). Also rushed 2 times for 15 yards.

JOHN RIGGINS – RB – Washington Redskins – MVP of Super Bowl XVIIRushed 38 times for 166 yards and 1 TD (43). Also caught one pass for 15 yards.

MARCUS ALLEN – RB – Los Angeles Raiders – MVP of Super Bowl XVIIIRushed 20 times for 191 yards and 2 TDs (5, 74). Also caught 2 passes for 18 yards.

RICHARD DENT – DE – Chicago Bears – MVP of Super Bowl XXRecorded 3 tackles, 1.5 sacks, one pass defensed, and two forced fumbles.

JERRY RICE – WR – San Francisco 49ers – MVP of Super Bowl XXIIICaught 11 passes for 215 yards, 1 TD (14-yard pass from Joe Montana).

TROY AIKMAN – QB – Dallas Cowboys – MVP of Super Bowl XXVIICompleted 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and 4 TDs (23 yards to Jay Novacek, 19 and 18 yards to Michael Irvin, 45 yards to Alvin Harper).Also rushed for 28 yards on 3 attempts.

EMMITT SMITH – RB – Dallas Cowboys, MVP of Super Bowl XXVIIIRushed 30 times for 132 yards and 2 TDs (15, 1 yards).Also caught 4 passes for 26 yards.

STEVE YOUNG – QB – San Francisco 49ers – MVP of Super Bowl XXIXCompleted 24 of 36 passes for 325 yards and a record 6 touchdowns (44, 15, and 7 yards to Jerry Rice, 51 and 8 yards to Ricky Watters, 5 yards to William Floyd). Also rushed 5 times for a game-high 49 yards.

JOHN ELWAY – QB – Denver Broncos – MVP of Super Bowl XXXIIICompleted 18 of 29 passes for 336 yards and one TD (80 yards to Rod Smith). Also rushed 3 times for 2 yards and one TD (3).

TERRELL DAVIS – RB – Denver Broncos – MVP of Super Bowl XXXIIRushed 30 times for 157 yards and a Super Bowl record three touchdowns. Also recorded two receptions for eight yards

KURT WARNER – QB – St. Louis Rams – MVP of Super Bowl XXXIVCompleted 24 of 45 passes for then-Super Bowl record 414 yards and two TDs.

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P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S I N T H E P R O B O W LFred Dean – 4 – 1980-82, 1984Joe DeLamielleure – 6 – 1976-1981Richard Dent – 4 – 1985, 1986, 1991, 1994Eric Dickerson – 6 – 1984-85, 1987-1990Dan Dierdorf – 6 – 1975-79, 1981Mike Ditka – 5 – 1962-66Chris Doleman – 8 – 1988-1991, 1993-94, 1996, 1998Art Donovan – 5 – 1954-58Tony Dorsett – 4 – 1979, 1982-84Bill Dudley^ – 3 – Dec. 1942, 1951-52

Kenny Easley – 5 – 1983-86, 1988“Turk” Edwards^ – 1 – Jan. 1940Carl Eller – 6 – 1969-1972, 1974*, 1975John Elway – 9 – 1987, 1988, 1990*, 1992*, 1994, 1995, 1997*, 1998*, 1999

Marshall Faulk – (7) – 1995-96, 1999-2000, 2001*, 2002-03Brett Favre – 11 – 1993-94, 1996-97, 1998*, 2002*, 2003*, 2004*, 2008*, 2009*, 2010*Tom Fears^ – 1 – 1951Len Ford^ – 4 – 1952-55Dan Fortmann^ – 3 – Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, Dec. 1942Benny Friedman^ – 0Dan Fouts – 6 – 1980-84, 1986

Frank Gatski^ – 1 – 1956Bill George – 8 – 1955-1962Frank Gifford – 8 – 1954-57, 1958*, 1959-1960, 1964Otto Graham^ – 5 – 1951-55“Red” Grange^ – 0 Darrell Green – 7 – 1985, 1987-88, 1991-92, 1997-98Joe Greene – 10 – 1970-77, 1979-1980Kevin Greene – 5 – 1990, 1995-97, 1999Forrest Gregg – 9 – 1960-65, 1967-69Bob Griese – 8 – 1968-69, 1971-72, 1974-75, 1978-79Russ Grimm – 4 – 1984-87Lou Groza^ – 9 – 1951-56, 1958-1960Ray Guy – 7 – 1974-79, 1981Joe Guyon^ – 0

Charles Haley – 5 – 1989, 1991-92, 1995-96Jack Ham – 8 – 1974*, 1975-79, 1980*, 1981Dan Hampton – 4 – 1981, 1983, 1985-86Chris Hanburger – (9) – 1967-70, 1973-76, 1977*John Hannah – 9 – 1977, 1979-1983, 1984*, 1985-86Franco Harris – 9 – 1973-76, 1977*, 1978-1981Marvin Harrison – 8 – 2000-06, 2007*Bob Hayes – 3 – 1966-68Mike Haynes – 9 – 1977*, 1978-1981, 1983, 1985-87Ed Healey^ – 0 Mel Hein^ – 4 – 1939, Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942Ted Hendricks – 8 – 1972-74, 1975, 1981-84“Pete” Henry^ – 0 Arnie Herber^ – 1 – Jan. 1940Bill Hewitt^ – 0Gene Hickerson – 6 – 1966-1971Clarke Hinkle^ – 3 – 1939, Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940Elroy Hirsch^ – 3 – 1952-54

Year refers to calendar year (i.e. 1980 Pro Bowl followed the 1979 NFL season). * Did not play.^ Indicates the Pro Bowl series was not held during all or part of a HOF member’s career. The Pro Bowl series was played from 1939-1942, and from 1951-present. Pro Bowls also include AFL All-Star games.

Herb Adderley – 5 – 1964-68Troy Aikman – 6 – 1992-93, 1994*, 1995, 1996*, 1997*Larry Allen – 11 – 1996-99, 2000*, 2001, 2002*, 2004-07Marcus Allen – 6 – 1983, 1985-86, 1987*, 1988, 1994Lance Alworth – 7 – 1964-1970Morten Andersen – 7 – 1986-89, 1991, 1993, 1996Doug Atkins – 8 – 1958-1964, 1966

“Red” Badgro^ – 0 Lem Barney – 7 – 1968-1970, 1973-74, 1976- 77Cliff Battles^ – 0 Sammy Baugh^ – 5 – 1939, Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, Dec. 1942*, 1952Chuck Bednarik – 8 – 1951-55, 1957-58, 1961Bobby Bell – 9 – 1965-1973Jerome Bettis – 6 – 1994-95, 19-98, 2002*, 2005Raymond Berry – 6 – 1959-1960, 1961*, 1962, 1964-65Elvin Bethea – 8 – 1970, 1972-76, 1979-1980Fred Biletnikoff – 6 – 1968, 1970-72, 1974-75George Blanda – 4 – 1962-64, 1968Mel Blount – 5 – 1976-77, 1979-1980, 1982Terry Bradshaw – 3 – 1976*, 1979-1980Derrick Brooks – 11 – 1998-2001, 2002*, 2003, 2004*, 2005*, 2006-07, 2009*Bob Brown – 6 – 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970*, 1971*, 1972*Tim Brown – 9 – 1989, 1992, 1994-98, 2000*, 2002Jim Brown – 9 – 1958-1966Roosevelt Brown – 9 – 1956-1961, 1963, 1965-66Willie Brown – 9 – 1965-66, 1968-1974Buck Buchanan – 8 – 1965-1972Nick Buoniconti – 8 – 1964-68, 1970, 1973*, 1974Dick Butkus – 8 – 1966-1973Jack Butler – 4 – 1956-59

Earl Campbell – 5 – 1979-1982, 1984Tony Canadeo^ – 0Harry Carson – 9 – 1979*, 1980, 1982-88Cris Carter – 8 – 1994-2001Dave Casper – 5 – 1977-1981Guy Chamberlin^ – 0 Jack Christiansen – 5 – 1954-58“Dutch” Clark^ – 0 George Connor^ – 4 – 1951-54Lou Creekmur – 8 – 1951-58Larry Csonka – 5 – 1971-72, 1973*, 1974*, 1975Curley Culp – 6 – 1970, 1972, 1976-79

Terrell Davis – 3 – 1997, 1998, 1999*Willie Davis – 5 – 1964-68Dermontti Dawson – 7 – 1993-99Len Dawson – 7 – 1963, 1965, 1967-69, 1970*, 1972

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Paul Hornung – 2 – 1960-61Ken Hornung – 2 – 1960 – 61Ken Houston – 12 – 1969 – 1979, 1980*Cal Hubbard^ – 0Sam Huff – 5 – 1959-1962, 1965Claude Humphrey – 6 – 1971-75, 1978Don Hutson^ – 4 – Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, Dec. 1942*

Michael Irvin – 5 – 1992-96

Rickey Jackson – 6 – 1984-87, 1993-94Jimmy Johnson – 5 – 1970*, 1971-73,1975*John Henry Johnson – 4 – 1955, 1963-65Charlie Joiner – 3 – 1977, 1980-81“Deacon” Jones – 8 – 1965-1971, 1973Stan Jones – 7 – 1956-1962Walter Jones – 9 – 2000, 2002, 2003*, 2004-07, 2008*, 2009*Henry Jordan – 4 – 1961-62, 1964, 1967Sonny Jurgensen – 5 – 1962*, 1965, 1967*, 1968*, 1970*

Jim Kelly – 4 – 1988, 1991- 92, 1993*Leroy Kelly – 6 – 1967-1972Cortez Kennedy – 8 – 1992-97, 1999, 2000 Walt Kiesling^ – 0 “Bruiser” Kinard^ – 5 – 1939, Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, Dec. 1942Paul Krause – 8 – 1965-66, 1970, 1972-76

Jack Lambert – 9 – 1976-1984“Night Train” Lane – 7 – 1955-57, 1959, 1961-63Jim Langer – 6 – 1974-79Willie Lanier – 8 – 1969-1975, 1976*Steve Largent – 7 – 1979, 1980*, 1982, 1985-88Yale Lary – 9 – 1954, 1957-1963, 1965Dante Lavelli^ – 3 – 1952, 1954-55Bobby Layne^ – 6 – 1952-54, 1957, 1959*, 1960Dick LeBeau – 3 – 1965-67“Tuffy” Leemans^ – 2 – 1939, Jan. 1942Bob Lilly – 11 – 1963, 1965-1972, 1973*, 1974*Floyd Little – 5 – 1969-1972, 1974Larry Little – 5 – 1970, 1972-75James Lofton – 8 – 1979, 1981-86, 1992Howie Long – 8 – 1984-88, 1990, 1993-94Ronnie Lott – 10 – 1982-85, 1987-1992Sid Luckman^ – 3 – Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, Dec. 1942“Link” Lyman^ – 0

Tom Mack – 11 – 1968-1976, 1978-79John Mackey – 5 – 1964, 1966-69Gino Marchetti – 11 – 1955-58, 1959*, 1960-65Dan Marino – 9 – 1984*, 1985, 1986*, 1987*, 1988*, 1992*, 1993, 1995*, 1996*Curtis Martin – 5 – 1996-97, 1999, 2002, 2005*Ollie Matson – 6 – 1953, 1955-58, 1959*Bruce Matthews – 14 – 1989-2002Don Maynard – 4 – 1966, 1968-69, 1970*George McAfee^ – 1 – Jan. 1942Mike McCormack – 6 – 1952, 1957-58, 1961-63

Randall McDaniel – 12 – 1990-2001Tommy McDonald – 6 – 1959-1963, 1966Hugh McElhenny – 6 – 1953-54, 1957-59, 1962“Blood” McNally^ – 0 Mike Michalske^ – 0 Wayne Millner^ – 0 Bobby Mitchell – 4 – 1961, 1963-65Ron Mix – 8 – 1962-69Art Monk – 3 – 1985-87Joe Montana – 8 – 1982, 1984-85, 1986*, 1988, 1990*, 1991, 1994*Warren Moon – 9 – 1989-1996, 1998Lenny Moore – 7 – 1957, 1959-1963, 1965Marion Motley^ – 1 – 1951Mike Munchak – 9 – 1985-86, 1988-1993, 1994*Anthony Muñoz – 11 – 1982-87, 1988*, 1989-1990, 1991*, 1992George Musso^ – 3 – Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942

Bronko Nagurski^ – 0 Joe Namath – 5 – 1966, 1968-69, 1970*, 1973*Ernie Nevers^ – 0 Ozzie Newsome – 3 – 1982, 1985-86Ray Nitschke – 1 – 1965Leo Nomellini – 10 – 1951-54, 1957-1962

Jonathan Ogden – 11 – 1998-2006, 2007*, 2008*Merlin Olsen – 14 – 1963-1970, 1971*, 1972-76Jim Otto – 12 – 1962-1973

Orlando Pace – 7 – 2000-01, 2002*, 2003*, 2004-06Alan Page – 9 – 1969-1976, 1977*“Ace” Parker^ – 0 Jim Parker – 8 – 1959-1966Walter Payton – 9 – 1977-1981, 1984-87Joe Perry^ – 3 – 1953-55Pete Pihos^ – 6 – 1951-56Fritz Pollard^ – 0

John Randle – 7 – 1994-99, 2002Andre Reed – 7 – 1989-1993, 1994*, 1995Mel Renfro – 10 – 1965-1972, 1973*, 1974Jerry Rice – 13 – 1987-88, 1989*, 1990-94, 1995*, 1996, 1997*, 1999, 2003Les Richter – (8) – 1955-62 John Riggins – 1 – 1976Jim Ringo – 10 – 1958-1966, 1968Willie Roaf – 11 – 1995-98, 1999*, 2000-01, 2003, 2004*, 2005*, 2006*Dave Robinson – 3 – 1967-68, 1970Andy Robustelli – 7 – 1954, 1956-58, 1960-62

Bob St. Clair – 5 – 1957, 1959-1962Barry Sanders – 10 – 1990-93, 1994*, 1995-98, 1999*Charlie Sanders – 7 – 1969-1972, 1975-77Deion Sanders – (8) – 1992-95, 1997*, 1998*, 1999, 2000*Warren Sapp – 7 – 1998-2000, 2001*, 2002*, 2003*, 2004*Gale Sayers – 4 – 1966-68, 1970Joe Schmidt – 10 – 1955-1963, 1964*Junior Seau – 12 – 1992-2002, 2003*

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Lee Roy Selmon – 6 – 1980*, 1981-85Shannon Sharpe – (8) – 1993-94, 1995*, 1996-98, 1999*, 2002Billy Shaw – 8 – 1963-1970Art Shell – 8 – 1973-79, 1981Will Shields – 12 – 1996-2007O.J. Simpson – 6 – 1970, 1973-77Mike Singletary – 10 – 1984-1993Jackie Slater – 7 – 1984, 1986-1991Bruce Smith – 11 – 1988-1991, 1993*, 1994*, 1995-96, 1997*, 1998-99Emmitt Smith – 8 – 1991-93, 1994*, 1995*, 1996, 1999-2000Jackie Smith – 5 – 1967-1971Ken Stabler – 4 – 1974-75, 1977*, 1978John Stallworth – 4 – 1980, 1983-85Dick Stanfel – 4 – 1954, 1957-59Bart Starr – 4 – 1961-63, 1967Roger Staubach – 6 – 1972, 1976*, 1977, 1978*, 1979-1980Ernie Stautner – 9 – 1953-54, 1956-1962Jan Stenerud – 6 – 1969-1972, 1976, 1985Dwight Stephenson – 5 – 1984-86, 1987*, 1988*Michael Strahan – 7 – 1998-2000, 2002-04, 2006Ken Strong^ – 0 Joe Stydahar^ – 4 – 1939, Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942Lynn Swann – 3 – 1976, 1978-79

Fran Tarkenton – 9 – 1965-66, 1968-1971, 1975*, 1976*, 1977*Charley Taylor – 8 – 1965-68, 1973-76Jason Taylor – 6 – 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006*, 2007, 2008*Jim Taylor – 5 – 1961-62, 1963*, 1964-65Lawrence Taylor – 10 – 1982-1991Derrick Thomas – 9 – 1990-98Emmitt Thomas – 5 – 1969, 1972-73, 1975-76Mick Tingelhoff – 6 – 1965-1970Thurman Thomas – 5 – 1990-94Jim Thorpe^ – 0Andre Tippett – 5 – 1985-89Y.A. Tittle^ – 7 – 1954-55, 1958, 1960, 1962-63, 1964*LaDainian Tomlinson – 5 – 2003, 2005-08George Trafton^ – 0 Charley Trippi^ – 2 – 1953-54Emlen Tunnell^ – 9 – 1951-58, 1960“Bulldog” Turner^ – 4 – Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, 1951-1952

Johnny Unitas – 10 – 1958-1965, 1967-68Gene Upshaw – 7 – 1969, 1973-78

Norm Van Brocklin^ – 9 – 1951-56, 1959, 1960*, 1961Steve Van Buren^ – 0

Doak Walker – 5 – 1951-52, 1954-56Paul Warfield – 8 – 1965, 1969-1972, 1973*, 1974*, 1975Kurt Warner – 4 – 2000, 2001*, 2002, 2009Bob Waterfield^ – 2 – 1951-52Mike Webster – 9 – 1979-1986, 1988Roger Wehrli – 7 – 1971-72, 1975-78, 1980

Arnie Weinmeister^ – 4 – 1951-54Randy White – 9 – 1978, 1979*, 1980-86Reggie White – 13 – 1987-1994, 1995*, 1996-97, 1998*, 1999Dave Wilcox – 7 – 1967, 1969-1970, 1971*, 1972-74Aeneas Williams – 8 – 1995-2000, 2002, 2004Bill Willis^ – 3 – 1951-53Larry Wilson – 8 – 1963-64, 1966-1971Kellen Winslow – 5 – 1981-84, 1988Alex Wojciechowicz^ – 0 Willie Wood – 8 – 1963, 1965-1971Rod Woodson – 11 – 1990-95, 1997, 2000-03Rayfield Wright – 6 – 1972-77

Ron Yary – 7 – 1972-78Steve Young – 7 – 1993-96, 1997*, 1998, 1999Jack Youngblood – 7 – 1974-1980

Gary Zimmerman – 7 – 1988-1990, 1993, 1995, 1996*, 1997*

PRO BOWL NOTES• Mike Ditka (1985, 1989), Tom Fears (1970),

Otto Graham (1968), Art Shell (1991), Joe Stydahar (1951-1952), and Norm Van Brocklin (1962, 1970) served as a Pro Bowl head coach.Each is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a player.

• Tom Landry (1955) played in the Pro Bowl as a player. He is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as a coach.

• Paddy Driscoll (1957) coached in the Pro Bowl. His playing career preceded the Pro Bowl series.

HALL OF FAME HEAD COACHES IN THE PRO BOWL

George Allen (1967, 1969)Paul Brown (1951-1954) Weeb Ewank (1959)Ray Flaherty (1939, Dec. 1940, Dec. 1942)Joe Gibbs (1987)Sid Gillman (1956, 1962, 1964-1966)Bud Grant (1979)George Halas (Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942, 1964)Curly Lambeau (Jan. 1940)Tom Landry (1967, 1969, 1973-1974, 1980, 1983)Marv Levy (1989)Vince Lombardi (1961, 1963, 1966)John Madden (1971, 1974-1976)Chuck Noll (1973, 1977, 1985)Steve Owen (1939, Jan. 1940, Jan. 1942)Don Shula (1965, 1968, 1982, 1986, 1993)Hank Stram (1963)Bill Walsh (1984)

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HALL OF FAMERS WHO EARNED PLAYER OF THE GAME HONORS IN

THE PRO BOWL1951 - Otto Graham1954 - Chuck Bednarik 1956 - Ollie Matson1957 - Ernie StautnerOL

1958 - Hugh McElhennyOB

1959 - Frank GiffordOB, Doug AtkinsOL

1960 - Johnny UnitasOB

1961 - Johnny UnitasOB, Sam HuffOL

1962 - Jim BrownOB, Henry JordanOL

1963 - Jim BrownOB

1964 - Johnny UnitasOB, Gino MarchettiOL

1965 - Fran TarkentonOB

1965 (AFL) - Willie BrownODP

1966 (AFL) - Joe NamathOOP

1966 - Jim BrownOB

1967 - Gale SayersOB

1968 (AFL) - Joe Namath*OOP, Don Maynard*OOP

1968 - Dave RobinsonOL, Gale SayersOB

1969 (AFL) - Len DawsonOOP

1969 - Merlin OlsenOL

1970 - Gale SayersOB

1971 - Mel RenfroOB

1972 - Jan StenerudOOP, Willie LanierODP

1973 - O.J. Simpson1977 - Mel Blount 1978 - Walter Payton1982 - Lee Roy Selmon*, Kellen Winslow* 1983 - Dan Fouts*1987 - Reggie White1988 - Bruce Smith1991 - Jim Kelly1992 - Michael Irvin 1995 - Marshall Faulk1996 - Jerry Rice1998 - Warren Moon2006 - Derrick Brooks

OBOutstanding Back; OLOutstanding Lineman; ODPOutstanding Defensive Player; OOPOutstanding Offensive Player;

* Shared honors

MOST PRO BOWLS BY HALL OF FAMERS

14Bruce Matthews

Merlin Olsen

13Jerry Rice

Reggie White

12Ken Houston

Randall McDanielJunior SeauWill Shields

11Larry Allen

Derrick BrooksBrett Favre

Bob LillyTom Mack

Gino MarchettiAnthony MuñozJonathan Ogden

Willie RoafBruce Smith

Rod Woodson

MERLIN OLSENJIM KELLY

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20-2920 BARNEY, BATTLES, RENFRO, B. SANDERS,

Driscoll, Flaherty, Henry, Lambeau, McNally 21 FORTMANN, D. SANDERS, Friedman,

Thorpe, TOMLINSON22 GATSKI, HAYES, HAYNES, KRAUSE, LAYNE,

E. SMITH, WEHRLI, Blanda, Lofton, Michalske, Nevers

23 Chamberlin24 W. BROWN, CHRISTIANSEN, MOORE,

WOOD, Alworth, McNally25 BILETNIKOFF, KINARD, McDONALD,

Kiesling, Van Brocklin

26 ADDERLEY, WOODSON, Driscoll, Friedman, Krause

27 HOUSTON, Hubbard28 FAULK, GREEN, LARY, MARTIN, Michalske29 DICKERSON, HOUSTON, Badgro, Flaherty,

McDonald

30-3930 T. DAVIS, HINKLE, WILLIS, Matson,

Wojciechowicz31 JIM TAYLOR, Michalske, C. Parker32 M. ALLEN, J. BROWN, HARRIS, SIMPSON,

Badgro33 BAUGH, DORSETT, MATSON, Michalske,

Nitschke, Simpson34 CAMPBELL, PAYTON, PERRY, T. THOMAS,

Harris35 DUDLEY, J. H. JOHNSON, PIHOS,

WILLIAMS, Campbell, Kiesling36 BETTIS, Hubbard, Michalske, Motley,

Owen, Simpson37 J. JOHNSON, WALKER, D. Sanders38 HERBER, Hubbard39 CSONKA, Hinkle, Hubbard, McElhenny

40-4940 HAYNES, HIRSCH, MILLNER, SAYERS,

Hubbard, Joiner41 Herber, Hinkle, Hubbard42 LOTT, LUCKMAN, C. TAYLOR, WARFIELD,

Nomellini44 L. KELLY, LeBEAU, F. LITTLE, RIGGINS,

Casper, Dudley, Flaherty, Kinard, Nevers, Owen, Weinmeister

45 EASLEY, TUNNELL, WILLIS46 Groza47 BLOUNT48 RICHTER49 MITCHELL, Kiesling

LISTING OF PRIMARY NUMBERS IN CAPS; Secondary Numbers in lower case

BY NUMBER

0-100 Henry00 OTTO1 CONZELMAN, DRISCOLL, FLAHERTY

FRIEDMAN, LAMBEAU, MOON, POLLARD, Thorpe

2 TRIPPI, Driscoll, Kiesling, Lyman3 CANADEO, NAGURSKI, STENERUD

Thorpe4 FAVRE, LEEMANS, Nevers5 ANDERSEN, HORNUNG, McAFEE6 Flaherty, Friedman7 ANDERSEN, CLARK, ELWAY, HALAS, HEIN,

C. PARKER,WATERFIELD

8 AIKMAN, Andersen, GUY, L. WILSON, YOUNG, McDonald

9 JURGENSEN, Owen10 TARKENTON, McNally, Stenerud, Warner

11-1911 GUYON, LYMAN, VAN BROCKLIN, Nevers,

Pollard, Strong12 BRADSHAW, GRIESE, J. KELLY, NAMATH,

STABLER, STAUBACH, Herber, Lyman13 CHAMBERLIN, HENRY, MARINO,

MAYNARD, STYDAHAR, TRAFTON, WARNER14 FOUTS, GRAHAM, HUTSON, TITTLE,

Biletnikoff, Lambeau, Lyman, McNally,

15 STARR, VAN BUREN, McNally16 BLANDA, L. DAWSON, GIFFORD, HEALEY,

MONTANA, MUSSO, Herber, Kiesling, Nagurski, Stabler

17 BADGRO, EDWARDS, Friedman18 JOINER, E. THOMAS, L. Dawson, Henry,

Kiesling19 ALWORTH, UNITAS, Christiansen, Flaherty,

Michalske, Montana

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50-5950 SINGLETARY, STRONG, WOJCIECHOWICZ,

Ford, Otto, Owen51 BUTKUS, RINGO, Hubbard52 GATSKI, WEBSTER53 CARSON, FORD, TINGELHOFF, Webster,

Wojciechowicz54 RANDY WHITE, Ringo55 BROOKS, HANBURGER, OWEN, SEAU,

Fears, McNally, Jason Taylor56 DOLEMAN, HEWITT, LAVELLI, SCHMIDT,

L. TAYLOR, TIPPETT, Hendricks57 JACKSON, STEPHENSON, McNally58 LAMBERT, D. THOMAS59 HAM

60-6960 BEDNARIK, Graham, STANFEL, Willis61 CULP, GEORGE62 LANGER, Trippi63 D. DAWSON, LANIER, MUNCHAK, SELMON,

STANFEL, UPSHAW, Tittle64 DeLAMIELLEURE, McDANIEL, WILCOX,

Blanda, Tittle65 BETHEA, MACK, ZIMMERMAN66 HICKERSON, L. LITTLE, NITSCHKE, SHAW,

TURNER, Buoniconti67 Richter68 DeLAMIELLEURE, GRIMM, SHIELDS

70-7970 DONOVAN, HUFF, STAUTNER, WRIGHT,

McCormack71 CONNOR, DEAN, W. JONES, L. Allen, Eller72 DIERDORF, George, Jordan, Nitschke73 L. ALLEN, HANNAH, NOMELLINI,

WEINMEISTER, YARY, S. Jones, L. Little74 DEAN, JORDAN, LILLY, MATTHEWS,

McCORMACK, MIX, OLSEN, Perry75 J. GREENE, GREGG, D. JONES, LONG, OGDEN,

Marchetti76 B. BROWN, CREEKMUR, GROZA, MOTLEY,

PACE77 GRANGE, J. PARKER, ROAF, Culp, W. Davis,

Lyman, Mix

78 BELL, CULP, S. JONES, Muñoz, SHELL, SLATER, B. SMITH

79 R. BROWN, ST. CLAIR, Gregg

80-8980 BUTLER, CARTER, FEARS, FORD, LARGENT,

LOFTON, RICE, WINSLOW81 ATKINS, T. Brown, CONNOR, ELLER, LANE,

MONK, ROBUSTELLI, J. SMITH, D. Jones, Sharpe

82 BERRY, NEWSOME, STALLWORTH, Page, Sharpe

83 HENDRICKS, REED, Atkins, Ford84 ROBUSTELLI, SHARPE, Reed85 BUONICONTI, YOUNGBLOOD, Monk,

Wright86 BUCHANAN, LAVELLI, Lofton87 CASPER, DAVIS, HUMPHREY88 HARRISON, IRVIN, MACKEY, PAGE, C. PARKER,

C. SANDERS, SWANN, Carter89 DITKA, MARCHETTI, ROBINSON, Davis,

Mackey

90-9991 K. GREENE, Reggie White92 STRAHAN, REGGIE WHITE93 RANDLE94 Haley95 DENT, Haley96 KENNEDY, Dent98 Ditka99 HAMPTON, SAPP, JASON TAYLOR, Kennedy

PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS’ UNIFORM NUMBERS

(Numbers worn a major part of career are listed first and those worn for a minor part of a career are listed in parentheses)

Herb Adderley - 26Troy Aikman - 8Lance Alworth - 19, (24)Larry Allen - 73, (71)Marcus Allen - 32Morten Andersen - 5, 7, (8)Doug Atkins - 81, (83)

Morris “Red” Badgro - 17, (29, 32)Lem Barney - 20Cliff Battles - 20Sammy Baugh - 33Chuck Bednarik - 60Bobby Bell - 78Raymond Berry - 82

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Elvin Bethea - 65Jerome Bettis - 36Fred Biletnikoff - 25, (14)George Blanda - 16, (22, 64)Mel Blount - 47Terry Bradshaw - 12Derrick Brooks - 55Bob Brown - 76Jim Brown - 32Roosevelt Brown - 79Tim Brown - 81Willie Brown - 24Buck Buchanan - 86Nick Buoniconti - 85, (66)Dick Butkus - 51Jack Butler - 80

Earl Campbell - 34, (35)Tony Canadeo - 3Harry Carson - 53Cris Carter - 80, (88)Dave Casper - 87, (44)Guy Chamberlin - 13, (23)Jack Christiansen - 24, (19)Earl “Dutch” Clark - 7George Connor - 71, (81)Jimmy Conzelman - 1Lou Creekmur - 76Larry Csonka - 39Curley Culp - 61, 78, (77)

Terrell Davis - 30Willie Davis - 87, (77, 89)Dermontti Dawson - 63Len Dawson - 16, (18)Fred Dean - 71, 74Joe DeLamielleure - 64, 68Richard Dent - 95, (96)Eric Dickerson - 29Dan Dierdorf - 72Mike Ditka - 89, (98)Chris Doleman - 56Art Donovan - 70Tony Dorsett - 33Paddy Driscoll - 1, (2, 20, 26)Bill Dudley - 35, (44)

Kenny Easley - 45“Turk” Edwards - 17Carl Eller - 81, (71)John Elway - 7

Marshall Faulk - 28Brett Favre - 4Tom Fears - 80, (55)Ray Flaherty - 1, (6, 19, 20, 29, 44)Len Ford - 80, (50, 53, 83)

Dan Fortmann - 21Dan Fouts - 14Benny Friedman - 1, (6, 17, 21, 26)Frank Gatski - 22, 52Bill George - 61, (72)Frank Gifford - 16Otto Graham - 14, (60)Harold “Red” Grange - 77Darrell Green - 28Joe Greene - 75Kevin Greene - 91Forrest Gregg - 75, (79)Bob Griese - 12Russ Grimm - 68Lou Groza - 76, (46)Ray Guy - 8Joe Guyon - 11

Charles Haley - 94, (95)George Halas - 7Jack Ham - 59Dan Hampton - 99Chris Hanburger - 55John Hannah - 73Franco Harris - 32, (34)Marvin Harrison - 88Bob Hayes - 22Mike Haynes - 22, 40Ed Healey - 16Mel Hein - 7Ted Hendricks - 83, (56)Wilbur “Pete” Henry - 13, (0, 18, 20)Arnie Herber - 38, (12, 16, 41)Bill Hewitt - 56Gene Hickerson - 66Clarke Hinkle - 30, (39, 40)Elroy Hirsch - 40Paul Hornung - 5Ken Houston - 27, 29Cal Hubbard - (27, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 51)Sam Huff - 70Claude Humphrey - 87Don Hutson - 14

Michael Irvin - 88

Rickey Jackson - 57Jimmy Johnson - 37John Henry Johnson - 35Charlie Joiner - 18, (40)Deacon Jones - 75, (81)Stan Jones - 78, (73)Walter Jones - 71Henry Jordan - 74, (72)Sonny Jurgensen - 9

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Jim Kelly - 12Leroy Kelly - 44Cortez Kennedy - 96, (99)Walt Kiesling - (2, 16, 18, 25, 35, 49)Frank “Bruiser” Kinard - 25, (44)Paul Krause – 22, (26)

Curly Lambeau - 1, (14, 20)Jack Lambert - 58Dick “Night Train” Lane - 81Jim Langer - 62Willie Lanier - 63Steve Largent - 80Yale Lary - 28Dante Lavelli - 86, (56)Bobby Layne - 22Dick LeBeau - 44Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans - 4Bob Lilly - 74Floyd Little - 44Larry Little - 66, (73)James Lofton - 80, (86, 22)Howie Long - 75Ronnie Lott - 42Sid Luckman - 42Link Lyman - 11, (2, 12, 14, 77)

Tom Mack - 65John Mackey - 88, (89)Gino Marchetti - 89, (75)Dan Marino - 13Curtis Martin - 28Ollie Matson - 33, (30)

Bruce Matthews - 74Don Maynard - 13George McAfee - 5Mike McCormack - 74, (71)Randall McDaniel - 64Tommy McDonald - 25, (29, 8)Hugh McElhenny - 39Johnny “Blood” McNally - (10, 14, 15, 20, 24, 55, 57)Mike Michalske - (19, 22, 28, 31, 33, 36)Wayne Millner - 40Bobby Mitchell - 49Ron Mix - 74, (77)Art Monk - 81, (85)Joe Montana - 16, (19)Warren Moon - 1Lenny Moore - 24Marion Motley - 76, (36)Mike Munchak - 63Anthony Muñoz - 78George Musso - 16

Bronko Nagurski - 3, (16)Joe Namath - 12Ernie Nevers - (4, 11, 22, 44)Ozzie Newsome - 82Ray Nitschke - 66, (33, 72)Leo Nomellini - 73, (42)

Jonathan Ogden - 75Merlin Olsen - 74Jim Otto - 00, (50)Steve Owen - 55, (9, 36, 44, 50)

The following numbers have never been worn by a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

43 • 69 • 90 • 97

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Orlando Pace - 76Alan Page - 88, (82)Clarence “Ace” Parker - 7, (31, 88)Jim Parker - 77Walter Payton - 34Joe Perry - 34, (74)Pete Pihos - 35Fritz Pollard - 1, (11)

John Randle - 93Andre Reed - 83 (84)Mel Renfro - 20Jerry Rice - 80Les Richter - 48, (67)John Riggins - 44Jim Ringo - 51, (54)Willie Roaf - 77Dave Robinson - 89Andy Robustelli - 81, (84)

Bob St. Clair - 79Barry Sanders - 20Charlie Sanders - 88Deion Sanders - 21, (37)Warren Sapp - 99Gale Sayers - 40 Joe Schmidt - 56Junior Seau - 55Lee Roy Selmon - 63Shannon Sharpe - 84, (81, 82)Billy Shaw - 66Art Shell - 78Will Shields - 68O.J. Simpson - 32, (33, 36)Mike Singletary - 50Jackie Slater - 78Bruce Smith - 78Emmitt Smith - 22Jackie Smith - 81Ken Stabler - 12, (16)John Stallworth - 82Dick Stanfel - 60, 63Bart Starr - 15Roger Staubach - 12Ernie Stautner - 70Jan Stenerud - 3, (10)Dwight Stephenson - 57Michael Strahan - 92Ken Strong - 50, (11)Joe Stydahar - 13Lynn Swann - 88

Fran Tarkenton - 10Charley Taylor - 42Jason Taylor - 99, (55)Jim Taylor - 31Lawrence Taylor - 56

Derrick Thomas - 58Emmitt Thomas - 18Thurman Thomas - 34Jim Thorpe - (1, 3, 21)Mick Tingelhoff - 53Andre Tippett - 56Y.A. Tittle - 14, (63, 64)LaDainian Tomlinson - 21George Trafton - 13Charley Trippi - 2, 62Emlen Tunnell - 45Clyde “Bulldog” Turner - 66

Johnny Unitas - 19Gene Upshaw - 63

Norm Van Brocklin - 11, (25)Steve Van Buren - 15

Doak Walker - 37Paul Warfield - 42Kurt Warner - 13, (10)Bob Waterfield - 7Mike Webster - 52, (53)Roger Wehrli - 22Arnie Weinmeister - 73, (44)Randy White - 54Reggie White - 92, (91)Dave Wilcox - 64Aeneas Williams - 35Bill Willis - 30, (45, 60)Larry Wilson - 8Kellen Winslow - 80Alex Wojciechowicz - 50, (30, 53)Willie Wood - 24 Rod Woodson - 26Rayfield Wright - 70, (85)

Ron Yary - 73Steve Young - 8Jack Youngblood - 85

Gary Zimmerman - 65

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P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S P R E S E N T E R SClass of 2011Richard Dent - Joe Gilliam, former Tennessee State coachMarshall Faulk - Rocky Arceneaux, Marshall’s agentChris Hanburger - Chris Hanburger, Hanburger’s sonLes Richter - n/a* Ed Sabol - Steve Sabol, Ed’s sonDeion Sanders - Eugene Parker, Deion’s agentShannon Sharpe - Sterling Sharpe, Shannon’s brother & former Green Bay Packers wide receiver

*Enshrined posthumously. Represented by his son Jon Richter.

Class of 2010Russ Grimm - Joe Bugel, former Washington Redskins head coachRickey Jackson - Tom Benson, New Orleans Saints Owner/PresidentDick LeBeau - Bob LeBeau, Dick’s brotherFloyd Little - Marc Little, Floyd’s sonJohn Randle - John Teerlinck, former Minnesota Vikings defensive line coachJerry Rice - Eddie DeBartolo, Jr., former San Francisco 49ers ownerEmmitt Smith - Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager

Class of 2009Bob Hayes* - Roger Staubach, Hall of Fame teammateRandall McDaniel - O.K. Fulton, McDaniel’s high school athletic director and assistant principalBruce Smith - Ted Cottrell, former defensive coor-dinator of the Buffalo BillsDerrick Thomas* - Carl Peterson, former President of the Kansas City ChiefsRalph Wilson, Jr. - Chris Berman, Wilson’s longtime friend and ESPN personalityRod Woodson - Tracy Foster, Woodson’s friend and business associate

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Hayes represented by his son Bob Hayes, Jr.; Thomas represented by his son Derrion Thomas).

Class of 2008Fred Dean - Eddie DeBartolo, Jr., former San Francisco 49ers ownerDarrell Green - Jared Green, Darrell’s sonArt Monk - James Monk, Jr., Art’s sonEmmitt Thomas - Derek Thomas, Emmitt’s sonAndre Tippett - Robert Kraft, New England Patriots Chairman & CEOGary Zimmerman - Pat Bowlen, Denver Broncos President & CEO

Class of 2016Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. - Lisa DeBartolo, Edward’s daughterTony Dungy - Donnie Shell, Tony’s Steelers teammateBrett Favre - Deanna Favre, Brett’s wifeKevin Greene - Dom Capers, Kevin’s coach with the Steelers & PanthersMarvin Harrison - Jim Irsay, Indianapolis Colts ownerOrlando Pace - Justin Pace, Orlando’s sonKen Stabler - John Madden, Hall of Fame coachDick Stanfel - Marv Levy, Hall of Fame coach

Class of 2015 Jerome Bettis - John Bettis III, Jerome’s brotherTim Brown - Donald Kelly, Tim’s brotherCharles Haley - Edward DeBartolo, Jr., former San Francisco 49ers ownerBill Polian - Marv Levy, Hall of Fame coachJunior Seau - Sydney Seau, Junior’s daughterWill Shields - Adrian Lunsford, friendMick Tingelhoff - Fran Tarkenton, Mick’s team-mate & HOF quarterbackRon Wolf - Eliot Wolf, Ron’s son

Class of 2014Derrick Brooks - Decalon Brooks, Derrick’s sonRay Guy - John Madden, Ray’s former Raiders coach Claude Humphrey - Cheyenne Humphrey-Robinson, Claude’s daughterWalter Jones - Walterius Jones, Walter’s sonAndre Reed - Marv Levy, Andre’s former Bills coach Michael Strahan - Jay Glazer, Michael’s friend and colleague Aeneas Williams - Lawrence Williams, Aeneas’ father

Class of 2013Larry Allen - Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General ManagerCris Carter - Duron Carter, Cris’ sonCurley Culp - Chad Culp, Curley’s sonJonathan Ogden - Ozzie Newsome, Baltimore Ravens Executive Vice President/General ManagerBill Parcells - George Martin, former New York Giants playerDave Robinson - Dave Robinson, Dave’s sonWarren Sapp - Mercedes Sapp, Warren’s daughter

Class of 2012Jack Butler - John Butler, Jack’s sonDermontti Dawson - Steve Parker, Dermontti’s high school football coachChris Doleman - Evan Doleman, Chris’ sonCortez Kennedy - Dixie Fraley Keller, widow of Cortez’s former agent Robert FraleyCurtis Martin - Bill Parcells, Curtis’ former coachWillie Roaf - Clifton Roaf, Willie’s father

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2017 PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEDIA GUIDEP

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Class of 2007Gene Hickerson - Bobby Franklin, friend and former teammateMichael Irvin - Jerry Jones, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General ManagerBruce Matthews - Mike Munchak, Hall of Fame teammateCharlie Sanders - William Clay Ford, Detroit Lions Owner and ChairmanThurman Thomas - Marv Levy, Hall of Fame CoachRoger Wehrli - Larry Wilson, Hall of Fame teammate

Class of 2006Troy Aikman - Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys Assistant Coach and Longtime NFL Head CoachHarry Carson - Donald Carson, Harry’s sonJohn Madden - Al Davis, Owner, Oakland Raiders and Hall of Fame Class of 1992Warren Moon - Leigh Steinberg, Sports Agent and Longtime FriendReggie White* - Jeremy White, Reggie’s sonRayfield Wright - L.J. “Stan” Lomax, Former Head Coach at Fort Valley (GA) St. University

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (White represented by his wife, Sara).

Class of 2005Benny Friedman* - Don Pierson, sportswriter, Chicago TribuneDan Marino - Daniel Marino, Dan’s sonFritz Pollard* - Fritz Pollard, IIISteve Young - LeGrande “Grit” Young, Steve’s father

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Friedman represented by his nephew, David Friedman; Pollard represented by his grandson, Steven Towns.)

Class of 2004Bob Brown - Robert Brown, Jr., Bob’s sonCarl Eller - Regis Eller, Carl’s sonJohn Elway - Jessica Elway, John’s daughterBarry Sanders - William Sanders, Barry’s father

Class of 2003Marcus Allen - Harold “Red” Allen, Marcus’ fatherElvin Bethea - Hornsby Howell, college coachJoe DeLamielleure - Larry Felser, sportswriter, Buffalo NewsJames Lofton - David Lofton, James’ sonHank Stram - Len Dawson, Hall of Fame player

Class of 2002George Allen* - Deacon Jones, Hall of Fame playerDave Casper - John Madden, Former Raiders’ head coachDan Hampton - Ed O’Bradovich, Former Chicago Bears playerJim Kelly - Marv Levy, Hall of Fame coachJohn Stallworth - John Stallworth, Jr., John’s son

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Allen represented by his son, Senator George Allen, Jr.)

Class of 2001Nick Buoniconti - Marc Buoniconti, Nick’s sonMarv Levy - Bill Polian, Former Bills’ GMMike Munchak - Bruce Matthews, Former Oilers’ teammateJackie Slater - John Robinson, Former Rams’ Head CoachLynn Swann - John Stallworth, Former Steelers’ teammateRon Yary - John Michels, Former Vikings’ assistant coachJack Youngblood - Merlin Olsen, Former Rams’ HOF teammate

Class of 2000Howie Long - Earl Leggett, Former Raiders’ def.line coach Ronnie Lott - Roy Lott, Ronnie’s fatherJoe Montana - Eddie DeBartolo, Jr., Former 49ers ownerDan Rooney - Joe Greene, Steelers’ Hall of FamerDave Wilcox - Mike Giddings, Former 49ers line-backer coach

Class of 1999Eric Dickerson - Jackie Slater, Former Rams’ teammate Tom Mack - Ken Iman, Former Rams’ teammateOzzie Newsome - Calvin Hill, Former Browns’ teammateBilly Shaw - Ed Abramoski, Retired Buffalo Bills’ trainerLawrence Taylor - Lawrence Taylor, Jr., Lawrence’s son

daughter serve as a presenter. Jessica Elway poses with her father at the 2004 Enshrinement.

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Class of 1998Paul Krause - Jerry Burns, Former Vikings Head Coach and college coach at IowaTommy McDonald - Ray Didinger, Philadelphia sportswriterAnthony Muñoz - Michael Muñoz, Anthony’s sonMike Singletary - Kim Singletary, Mike’s wifeDwight Stephenson - Don Shula, Hall of Fame coach

Class of 1997Mike Haynes - Howard Slusher, Haynes’ former player agentWellington Mara - Frank Gifford, Giants’ Hall of FamerDon Shula - David and Mike Shula, Don’s sonsMike Webster - Terry Bradshaw, Former Steelers’ teammate

Class of 1996Lou Creekmur - Doak Walker, Former Lions’ teammateDan Dierdorf - Jim Hanifan, Off. Line Coach, Head CoachJoe Gibbs - Don Coryell, Former head coachCharlie Joiner - Eddie Robinson, college coach at GramblingMel Renfro - Tom Landry, former Dallas HOF Head Coach

Class of 1995Jim Finks* - Edward W. McCaskey, Chairman of the Board, Chicago BearsHenry Jordan* - Don Kovach, Long-Time FriendSteve Largent - Gary Wright, VP/Administration, Public Relations-Seattle SeahawksLee Roy Selmon - Dewey Selmon, Lee Roy’s broth-er and Tampa Bay teammateKellen Winslow - Cornelius Perry, Winslow’s coach at East St. Louis (IL) High School

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Finks represented by his son, Jim Finks, Jr. and Jordan represented by his son, Henry Jordan, Jr.)

Class of 1994Tony Dorsett - Tom Landry, Dorsett’s HOF Coach with Dallas Bud Grant - Sid Hartman, Sports Editor Minneapolis StarJimmy Johnson - Rafer Johnson, Jimmy’s Brother and Decathlon Gold Medalist,1960 OlympicsLeroy Kelly - Chuck Heaton, Retired sportswriter, Cleveland Plain DealerJackie Smith - Mark Vittert, Long-Time FriendRandy White - Ernie Stautner, Former Def.Coordinator, Dallas

Class of 1993Dan Fouts - Don Coryell, Fouts’ Head Coach with ChargersLarry Little - Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami DolphinsChuck Noll - Dan Rooney, President, Pittsburgh SteelersWalter Payton - Jarrett Payton, Walter’s sonBill Walsh - Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. , Owner, 49ers

Class of 1992Lem Barney - Jim David, Former Def. Coach, LionsAl Davis - John Madden, Former Head Coach, RaidersJohn Mackey - Jack Kemp, Former Pres., AFL Players Assoc.John Riggins - Paul Tagliabue, NFL Commissioner

Class of 1991Earl Campbell - Bum Phillips, Campbell’s Head Coach with Oilers and SaintsJohn Hannah - Herb Hannah, John’s FatherStan Jones - Bob Kilcullen, Former Bears TeammateTex Schramm - Pete Rozelle, Former NFL CommissionerJan Stenerud - Hank Stram, Stenerud’s Head Coach with Kansas City Chiefs

Class of 1990Buck Buchanan - Hank Stram, Buchanan’s Head Coach with Kansas ChiefsBob Griese - Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami DolphinsFranco Harris - Lynn Swann, Former Steelers TeammateTed Hendricks - Al Davis, Pres. of the General Partner, RaidersJack Lambert - Dennis Fitzgerald, Lambert’s Asst.Coach at Kent State University and Pittsburgh SteelersTom Landry - Roger Staubach, HOF Cowboys QBBob St. Clair - Dave Beronio, columnist/Illustrator, Vacaville (CA) Reporter

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Class of 1984Willie Brown - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, RaidersMike McCormack - Paul Brown, McCormack’s Head Coach with Browns Charley Taylor - Tom Skinner, Long-Time Advisor and FriendArnie Weinmeister - Hon. John A. Cherberg, Lt.Governor, State of Washington and Weinmeister’s Coach at the University of Washington

Class of 1983Bobby Bell - Hank Stram, Bell’s Head Coach with ChiefsSid Gillman - Joe Madro, Long-Time Coaching AssociateSonny Jurgensen - Edward Bennett Williams, President, RedskinsBobby Mitchell - Edward Bennett Williams, President, RedskinsPaul Warfield - Gene Slaughter , Warfield’s Coach at Harding H.S.

Class of 1982Doug Atkins - Edward W. McCaskey, Vice-President, BearsSam Huff - Tom Landry, Head Coach, Cowboys and Huff’s Defensive Coach with GiantsGeorge Musso - George Halas, CEO, Bears and Musso’s First NFL CoachMerlin Olsen - Tony Knap, Olsen’s Coach at Utah State

Class of 1981“Red” Badgro - Mel Hein, Former Giants TeammateWillie Davis - Eddie Robinson, Davis’ Coach at GramblingGeorge Blanda - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, RaidersJim Ringo - Willard “Whiz” Rinehart, Ringo’s Coach at Phillipsburgh (NJ) H.S.

Class of 1980Herb Adderley - Willie Davis, Former Packers Teammate“Deacon” Jones - George Allen, Jones’ Head Coach with Rams and RedskinsBob Lilly - Tom Landry, Lilly’s Head Coach with CowboysJim Otto - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, Raiders

Class of 1979Dick Butkus - Pete Elliott, Butkus’ college coachYale Lary - Buster Ramsey, Defensive Coach with Lions Ron Mix - Joe Madro, Mix’s Off. Line Coach with ChargersJohnny Unitas - Frank Gitschier, Unitas’ QB Coach at Louisville

Class of 1989Mel Blount - Dan Rooney, President, Pittsburgh SteelersTerry Bradshaw - Verne Lunquist, CBS AnnouncerArt Shell - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, Los Angeles RaidersWillie Wood - Phil Bengtson, Wood’s Head Coach with Green Bay Packers

Class of 1988Fred Biletnikoff - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, RaidersMike Ditka - Ed O’Bradovich, Former Bears TeammateJack Ham - Joe Paterno, Head Football Coach, Penn State Alan Page - Willarene Beasley, North Community High School Principal, Minneapolis

Class of 1987Larry Csonka - Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami DolphinsLen Dawson - Hank Stram, Dawson’s Head Coach with ChiefsJoe Greene - Chuck Noll, Head Coach, Pittsburgh SteelersJohn Henry Johnson - Arthur J. Rooney, Chairman of the Board, Pittsburgh Steelers & HOFerJim Langer - Don Shula, Head Coach, Miami DolphinsDon Maynard - Joe Namath, Former Jets TeammateGene Upshaw - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, Raiders

Class of 1986Paul Hornung - Max McGee, Former Packers TeammateKen Houston - Wally Lemm, Houston’s Head Coach with OilersWillie Lanier - Lamar Hunt, Owner, ChiefsFran Tarkenton - Max Winter, President, VikingsDoak Walker - Bobby Layne, Former Lions Teammate

Class of 1985Frank Gatski - Abe Gibron, Former Browns TeammateJoe Namath - Larry Bruno, Namath’s Coach at Beaver Falls HSPete Rozelle - Tex Schramm, President and GM, CowboysO.J. Simpson - Lou Saban, Simpson’s Head Coach with BillsRoger Staubach - Tom Landry, Head Coach, Cowboys

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Class of 1978Lance Alworth - Al Davis, Managing General Partner, Raiders and former Chargers End Coach Weeb Ewbank - Paul Brown, General Manager, Bengals Browns Coach Who Gave Ewbank His First Coaching Job“Tuffy” Leemans - Peter Guzy , Former Coach at East H.S. (Superior, WI)Ray Nitschke - Phil Bengtson, Former Head Coach Packers and Defensive Coach Through Most of Nitschke’s NFL CareerLarry Wilson - Jack Curtice, A.D. at Santa Barbara and Wilson’s College Coach at Utah

Class of 1977Frank Gifford - Wellington T. Mara, President, GiantsForrest Gregg - Marie Lombardi , Widow of Vince LombardiGale Sayers - George Halas, Chairman of the Board, BearsBart Starr - Bill Moseley, Former Coach at Lanier HSBill Willis - Paul Brown, General Manager, Bengals and Willis’ coach at Ohio State and Browns

Class of 1976Ray Flaherty - James R. Barber, Former Redskins PlayerLen Ford* - Theodore W. McIntyre, Ford’s Coach at Armstrong H.S.Jim Taylor - Marie Lombardi, Widow of Vince Lombardi

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Ford represented by his daughter, Debbie Ford).

Class of 1975Roosevelt Brown - Talmadge L. Hill, Brown’s Coach at Morgan St.George Connor - George Halas, Connor’s Coach with BearsDante Lavelli - Paul Brown, Lavelli’s Coach with BrownsLenny Moore - Andy Stopper, Moore’s Coach at Reading H.S.

Class of 1974Tony Canadeo - Richard O. Bourguignon, VP, PackersBill George - Edward W. McCaskey, VP/Treasurer, BearsLou Groza - Paul Brown, Head Coach/GM, Bengals and Groza’s Coach with Browns“Night Train” Lane - W.E. Pigford, Lane’s Coach at Anderson H.S.

Class of 1973Raymond Berry - Weeb Ewbank, Head Coach/GM, Jets and Berry’s Coach with ColtsJim Parker - W.W. (Woody) Hayes, Head Football Coach, Ohio St.Joe Schmidt - William Clay Ford, Owner/President, Lions

Class of 1972Lamar Hunt - William H. Sullivan, Jr., President, PatriotsGino Marchetti - Carroll D. Rosenbloom, Owner, Rams and former owner of ColtsOllie Matson - Joseph L. Kuharich, Matson’s Coach, at Univ. of San Francisco, Cardinals, and Eagles“Ace” Parker - Jack White, GM, 49ers

Class of 1971Jim Brown - Ken Molloy, Manhasset, NY, Attorney and Long-Time AssociateBill Hewitt* - Upton Bell, GM, Patriots“Bruiser” Kinard - Jack White, GM, 49ersVince Lombardi* - Wellington T. Mara, President, GiantsAndy Robustelli - J. Walter Kennedy, Commissioner, NBAY.A. Tittle - Wellington T. Mara, President, GiantsNorm Van Brocklin - Rankin M. Smith, Chairman of the Board, Falcons

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Hewitt was represented by his daughter, Mary Ellen Cocozza; Lombardi was represented by his son, Vince, Jr.)

Class of 1970Jack Christiansen - Buddy Parker, Former Lions CoachTom Fears - Harold “Hal” Dean, Former Rams TeammateHugh McElhenny - Louis G. Spadia, President, 49ersPete Pihos - Howard Brown, Former Teammate at Indiana

Class of 1969“Turk” Edwards - Mel Hein, Former Teammate at Washington St.“Greasy” Neale - Chuck Bednarik, Former Eagles playerLeo Nomellini - Mrs. Victor Morabito, Co-Owner, 49ersJoe Perry - Mrs. Tony Morabito, Co-Owner, 49ersErnie Stautner - Art Rooney, President, Steelers

Class of 1968Cliff Battles - Edward Bennett Williams, President, RedskinsArt Donovan - Jim Mutscheller, Former Colts TeammateElroy Hirsch - Hamp Pool, Former Coach, RamsWayne Millner - Ray Flaherty, Former Coach, RedskinsMarion Motley - Bill Willis, Former Browns TeammateCharley Trippi - Paul Shebby, Former High School CoachAlex Wojciechowicz - Earle “Greasy” Neale, Former Eagles Coach

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Class of 1967Chuck Bednarik - Earle “Greasy” Neale, Former Eagles CoachCharles Bidwill, Sr.* - Art Rooney, President, SteelersPaul Brown - Otto Graham, Former Browns QuarterbackBobby Layne - Buddy Parker, Former Lions & Steelers CoachDaniel F. Reeves - Bob Waterfield, Former Rams QuarterbackKen Strong - John “Chick” Meehan, Former Coach, NYUJoe Stydahar - Dan Fortmann, Former Bears TeammateEmlen Tunnell - Father Benedict Dudley, Chaplain, Giants

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Represented by his son, Charles Bidwill, Jr.)

Class of 1966Bill Dudley - Bob Waterfield, Hall of Fame playerJoe Guyon - Jimmy Conzelman, Hall of Fame coach/playerArnie Herber - Clarke Hinkle, Hall of Fame playerWalt Kiesling* - Justice Byron R. White, former NFL playerSteve Owen* - Mel Hein, Hall of Fame playerGeorge McAfee - Dick Gallagher, former high school coach“Shorty” Ray* - Dan Tehan, NFL official“Bulldog” Turner - Ed Healey, Hall of Fame player

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Kiesling represented by John Blood McNally; Owen represented by Jim Lee Howell; Ray repre-sented by Hugh L. Ray)

Class of 1965Guy Chamberlin - Wallace Elliott, member, Canton Bulldogs“Paddy” Driscoll - Jimmy ConzelmanDaniel Fortmann - Andy Kerr, Colgate Head CoachOtto Graham - Paul Brown, Browns Coach Sid Luckman - Lou Little, Coach, Columbia UniversitySteve Van Buren - Clarke Hinkle, Hall of Fame playerBob Waterfield - Pat O’Brien, Actor

Class of 1964George Trafton - Ernie Nevers, Hall of Fame playerEd Healey - Harry Stuhldreher, Member of Notre Dame’s Four HorsemenJimmy Conzelman - Justice William O. Douglas, United States Supreme Court“Link” Lyman - William E. Umstattd, Advisory Committe, Hall of FameMike Michalske - L.C. “Cap” Timm, Professor, Iowa State Clarke Hinkle - Bronko Nagurski, Hall of Fame playerArt Rooney - Honorable David Lawrence, Special Asst. to the President

Class of 1963Sammy Baugh - Harry Stuhldreher, Member of Notre Dame’s Four HorsemenBert Bell* - David McDonald, President, United Steelworkers of AmericaJoe Carr* - Earl Schreiber, President, Pro Football Hall of FameDutch Clark - Philip A. Hart, U.S. Senator, Michigan“Red” Grange - Jimmy ConzelmanGeorge Halas - David L. Lawrence, Special Asst. to PresidentMel Hein - Frank T. Bow, Congressman, Canton“Pete” Henry* - E.E. “Rip” Miller, U.S. Naval AcademyCal Hubbard - Paul Kerr, President, Baseball Hall of FameDon Hutson - Dante Lavelli, Cleveland Browns“Curly” Lambeau - Jimmy Crowley , Member of Notre Dame’s Four HorsemenTim Mara* - Arthur Daley, New York TimesGeorge Preston Marshall** - Major General Harry W. Abendroth“Blood” McNally - Justice Byron “Whizzer” White, United States Supreme CourtBronko Nagurski - Don Miller, Member of Notre Dame’s Four HorsemenErnie Nevers - Elmer Layden, Member of Notre Dame’s Four HorsemenJim Thorpe* - Henry A. Roemer, Chairman, Exec.Committee of Sharon Steel

* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Bell represented by Art Rooney; Carr represented by Dan Tehan; Henry represented by his former Canton Teammate Harry Robb; Mara represented by his son John V. Mara; Thorpe represented by Pete Calac, Thorpe’s former teammate with Carlisle Indians and Canton Bulldogs). ** Marshall represented by his friend Milton W. King.

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35Jim Brown

36Dick Butkus, Earl Campbell, Barry Sanders

37Kellen Winslow

38Lance Alworth, Eric Dickerson, Marshall Faulk, Jack Lambert, O.J. Simpson, LaDainian Tomlinson

39Troy Aikman, Jack Ham, Lamar Hunt, Jim Langer, Curtis Martin, Anthony Muñoz, Jonathan Ogden, Jim Parker, Walter Payton, Mike Singletary GALE SAYERS was enshrined in 1977.

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90Ralph Wilson, Jr.

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80Wellington Mara, Hank Stram

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In the Beginning The original stadium was built from 1937-1939 at an estimated cost of $500,000. The federal government in the form of man power, the WPA, paid for $400,000 while a school board bond issue paid for the materials. The stadium originally seated 15,000 and was the largest high school stadium in the country at that time. Formerly known as Fawcett Stadium after John A. Fawcett, a community leader, member of the Canton City school board, and a gifted athlete, the stadium was renamed Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in 2014.

The Future A key component of Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village project is Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The venue is being converted into a world-class sports and entertain-ment sports complex that includes a permanent stage built into the stands at the 50-yard line.The final phase of the project is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2018. The stadium is designed by HKS, a world renowned architectural firm that previously developed AT&T Stadium for the Dallas Cowboys and U.S. Bank Stadium for the Minnesota Vikings.

“Although the scale and capacity of this venue is not as large as some of our more recent football stadiums, the quality of the fan experience and overall intimacy within the venue will be unmatched in sports.” – Mark Williams, HKS

Forbes recently included Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium among its “13 Game-Changing NFL Stadiums.”

Enshrinement Ceremony The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony is one of the great events in sports. In 2002, the annual enshrinement was moved from the Hall’s front steps back to the stadium, where it had been held from 1963 to 1965.

Hall of Fame Game The Hall of Fame Game series began in 1962, one year before the muse-um opened. A National Football League preseason game has been played in Canton each year except three since that inaugural game. No game was played in 1966 as the preseason schedule was not set in time to include Canton for a neutral site game. The game was canceled in 2011 due to a lockout and in 2016 due to respect for player safety based on the condition of the field.

Beginning in 1971, following the AFL-NFL merger, an AFC vs. NFC format was adopted for the Hall of Fame series. Preset schedules were created that called for each team to make a visit to Canton over 14- and 15-year periods through 1994. In 1995, the Hall of Fame Game showcased the debut of the league’s newest expansion teams - the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Since that time, the teams for the Hall of Fame Game normally includes teams with significant milestones (such as the return of the Cleveland Browns in 1999 and the Houston Texans inaugural game in 2002) or a connection to the Hall’s class of enshrinees.

The inaugural game (1962) and those from 1967 through 1997 were played on Saturday afternoons. The Hall of Fame games were played on Sunday afternoons from 1963 to 1965. In 1998, the Hall of Fame game was switched to primetime with kickoff moved to Saturday evening. One year later, the game moved to Monday night. From 2006 to 2016, the Hall of Fame Game was played on Sunday night. In 2017, the game was switched to Thursday night.

The Hall of Fame Game was televised nationally by ABC from 1971-2005. In 2006, NBC broadcast the game followed by the NFL Network in 2007. The game returned to NBC in 2008. The game was broadcast by NFL Network in 2012 and was scheduled for ESPN in 2016.

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August 11, 1962 New York Giants 14 7 0 0 - 21St. Louis Cardinals 0 7 14 0 - 21A – 14,000

September 8, 1963 Cleveland Browns 0 0 0 7 - 7Pittsburgh Steelers 0 6 10 0 - 16A – 18,462

September 6, 1964 Baltimore Colts 3 14 10 21 - 48Pittsburgh Steelers 7 0 10 0 - 17A – 11,479

September 12, 1965 Detroit Lions 0 3 0 0 - 3Washington Redskins 7 3 7 3 - 20A – 14,416

August 5, 1967 Cleveland Browns 6 0 7 0 - 13Philadelphia Eagles 0 14 7 7 - 28A – 17,304

August 3, 1968 Dallas Cowboys 0 14 3 7 - 24Chicago Bears 7 7 10 6 - 30A – 14,578

September 13, 1969Green Bay Packers 14 7 7 10 - 38Atlanta Falcons 10 0 7 7 - 24A – 17,411

August 8, 1970New Orleans Saints 0 0 14 0 - 14Minnesota Vikings 0 10 0 3 - 13A – 17,932

July 31, 1971 Houston Oilers 0 0 6 0 - 6Los Angeles Rams 0 7 7 3 - 17A – 19,384

July 29, 1972 Kansas City Chiefs 3 3 7 10 - 23New York Giants 0 10 0 7 - 17A – 19,304

July 28, 1973 San Francisco 49ers 3 14 0 3 - 20New England Patriots 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 19,685

July 27, 1974 Buffalo Bills 0 10 3 0 - 13St. Louis Cardinals 7 7 0 7 - 21A – 17,286

August 2, 1975 Washington Redskins 7 3 7 0 - 17Cincinnati Bengals 7 0 2 0 - 9A – 19,360

July 24, 1976Denver Broncos 7 3 0 0 - 10Detroit Lions 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 17,639

July 30, 1977 Chicago Bears 0 0 13 7 - 20New York Jets 0 6 0 0 - 6A – 19,057

July 29, 1978 Miami Dolphins 0 3 0 0 - 3Philadelphia Eagles 3 0 7 7 - 17A – 19,255

July 28, 1979Dallas Cowboys 0 6 0 7 - 13Oakland Raiders 10 10 0 0 - 20A – 20,648

August 2, 1980 San Diego Chargers 0 0 0 0 - 0Green Bay Packers 0 0 0 0 - 0

Game Ended With 5:29 Left Because of Severe StormA – 19,972

August 1, 1981 Atlanta Falcons 0 3 7 0 - 10Cleveland Browns 3 7 7 7 - 24A – 23,921

August 7, 1982 Baltimore Colts 0 0 0 14 - 14Minnesota Vikings 3 10 3 14 - 30A – 23,379

July 30, 1983 New Orleans Saints 0 0 0 14 - 14Pittsburgh Steelers 17 0 3 7 - 27A – 23,909

July 28, 1984 Seattle Seahawks 7 21 3 7 - 38Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0 0 0 0 - 0A – 22,250

August 3, 1985 New York Giants 7 0 14 0 - 21Houston Oilers 3 3 0 14 - 20A – 23,940

August 2, 1986 New England Patriots 7 0 14 0 - 21St. Louis Cardinals 10 3 0 3 - 16A – 22,739

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July 30, 1988 Cincinnati Bengals 0 7 7 0 - 14Los Angeles Rams 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 23,801

August 5, 1989 Washington Redskins 0 17 7 7 - 31Buffalo Bills 3 3 0 0 - 6A – 23,948

August 4, 1990Cleveland Browns 0 0 0 0 - 0Chicago Bears 3 0 7 3 - 13A – 23,952

July 27, 1991 Detroit Lions 0 14 0 0 - 14Denver Broncos 3 0 0 0 - 3A – 23,815

August 1, 1992 New York Jets 14 14 10 3 - 41Philadelphia Eagles 0 7 7 0 - 14A – 23,853

July 31, 1993 Green Bay Packers 0 0 0 3 - 3Los Angeles Raiders 0 6 7 6 - 19A – 23,863

July 30, 1994 San Diego Chargers 7 10 0 0 - 17Atlanta Falcons 7 0 7 7 - 21A – 23,185

July 29, 1995 Carolina Panthers 0 14 0 6 - 20Jacksonville Jaguars 7 0 7 0 - 14A – 24,625

July 27, 1996Indianapolis Colts 0 3 0 7 - 10New Orleans Saints 0 3 0 0 - 3A – 23,376

July 26, 1997Minnesota Vikings 7 7 7 7 - 28Seattle Seahawks 0 3 9 14 - 26A – 23,846

August 1, 1998Pittsburgh Steelers 0 3 0 3 - 6Tampa Bay Buccaneers 6 10 14 0 - 30A – 23,875

August 9, 1999Dallas Cowboys 0 17 0 0 0 - 17Cleveland Browns 7 7 3 0 3 - 20 A – 25,156

July 31, 2000New England Patriots 3 10 7 0 - 20San Francisco 49ers 0 0 0 0 - 0A – 22,840

August 6, 2001St. Louis Rams 3 7 0 7 - 17Miami Dolphins 7 3 0 0 - 10A – 22,736

August 5, 2002Houston Texans 0 10 7 0 - 17New York Giants 10 7 3 14 - 34A – 22,461

August 4, 2003Green Bay Packers 0 0 0 x - 0Kansas City Chiefs 3 3 3 x - 9

* Game ended with 5:49 remaining in the third quarter due to lightning and heavy rain.

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August 9, 2004Denver Broncos 3 6 0 8 - 17Washington Redskins 3 0 7 10 - 20A – 22,177

August 8, 2005Chicago Bears 7 0 3 17 - 27Miami Dolphins 0 10 7 7 - 24A – 22,292

August 6, 2006Oakland Raiders 0 7 3 6 - 16Philadelphia Eagles 7 3 0 0 - 10A – 22,200

August 5, 2007New Orleans Saints 0 0 7 0 - 7Pittsburgh Steelers 7 10 3 0 - 20A – 22,302

August 3, 2008Indianapolis Colts 3 10 3 0 - 16Washington Redskins 7 2 7 14 - 30A – 22,216

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August 7, 2011Chicago BearsSt. Louis Rams

* Game canceled due to lockout.

August 5, 2012Arizona Cardinals 0 7 3 0 - 10New Orleans Saints 7 10 0 0 - 17A – 18,100

August 4, 2013Miami Dolphins 0 3 0 17 - 20Dallas Cowboys 7 10 0 7 - 24A – 22,364

August 3, 2014New York Giants 7 3 0 7 - 17Buffalo Bills 3 7 3 0 - 13A – 22,052

August 9, 2015Pittsburgh Steelers 0 3 0 0 - 3Minnesota Vikings 0 7 7 0 - 14A – 22,364

August 7, 2016Green Bay PackersIndianapolis Colts

* Game canceled due to field conditions.

HALL OF FAME GAMEThe Arizona Cardinals and Dallas Cowboys will travel to Canton in August to kick off the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. The Cowboys and Cardinals will face each other in the Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 8 pm ET in the spectacular new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.

The Cardinals, who played in the first-ever Hall of Fame Game in 1962, return to Canton for the fifth time and the Cowboys will make their sixth appearance in the Hall of Fame Game series.

Cardinals in Hall of Fame Game (1-2-1)1962 – vs. New York Giants (T, 21-21)1974 – vs. Buffalo Bills (W, 21-13)1986 – vs. New England Patriots (L, 16-21)2012 – vs. New Orleans Saints (L, 10-17)

Cowboys in Hall of Fame Game (2-3)1968 – vs. Chicago Bears (L, 24-30)1979 – vs. Oakland Raiders (L, 13-20)1999 – vs. Cleveland Browns (L, 17-20 OT)2010 – vs. Cincinnati Bengals (W, 16-7)2013 – vs. Miami Dolphins (W, 24-20)

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Washington Redskins 5 0 0 1.000 118 51 1965, 1975, 1989, 2004, 2008

Chicago Bears 4 0 0 1.000 90 54 1968, 1977, 1990, 2005

Oakland Raiders 3 0 0 1.000 55 26 1979, 1993, 2006

Carolina Panthers 1 0 0 1.000 20 14 1995

Minnesota Vikings 3 1 0 .750 85 57 1970, 1982, 1997, 2015

New York Giants 3 1 1 .700 110 94 1962, 1972, 1985, 2002, 2014

Kansas City Chiefs 2 1 0 .667 39 37 1972, 1987, 2003

New England Patriots 2 1 0 .667 48 36 1973, 1986, 2000

St. Louis Rams 2 1 0 .667 41 30 1971, 1988, 2001

San Francisco 49ers 2 1 0 .667 40 34 1973, 1987, 2000

Pittsburgh Steelers 3 3 0 .500 89 120 1963, 1964, 1983, 1998, 2007, 2015

Indianapolis Colts 2 2 0 .500 88 80 1964, 1982, 1996, 2008

Philadelphia Eagles 2 2 0 .500 69 73 1967, 1978, 1992, 2006

New York Jets 1 1 0 .500 47 34 1977, 1992

Seattle Seahawks 1 1 0 .500 64 28 1984, 1997

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 1 0 .500 30 44 1984, 1998

Cleveland Browns 2 3 0 .400 64 84 1963, 1967, 1981, 1990, 1999

Dallas Cowboys 2 3 0 .400 94 97 1968, 1979, 1999, 2010, 2013

New Orleans Saints 2 3 0 .400 55 80 1970, 1983, 1996, 2007, 2012

Arizona Cardinals 1 2 1 .375 68 72 1962, 1974, 1986, 2012

Green Bay Packers 1 2 1 .375 41 52 1969, 1980, 1993, 2003

Cincinnati Bengals 1 2 0 .333 30 40 1975, 1988, 2010

Denver Broncos 1 2 0 .333 30 41 1976, 1991, 2004

Atlanta Falcons 1 2 0 .333 55 79 1969, 1981, 1994

Detroit Lions 1 2 0 .333 24 33 1965, 1976, 1991

Tennessee Titans 1 2 0 .333 47 56 1971, 1985, 2009

San Diego Chargers 0 1 1 .250 17 21 1980, 1994

Houston Texans 0 1 0 .000 17 34 2002

Jacksonville Jaguars 0 1 0 .000 14 20 1995

Buffalo Bills 0 4 0 .000 50 90 1974, 1989, 2009, 2014

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ScoringMost Points12 Twelve PlayersMost Points by a Kicker12 Michael Husted, Tampa Bay, 1998 (3 FG,

3 PAT)Most Points After Touchdown6 Jim Martin, Baltimore, 1964Most Field Goals3 Lou Michaels, Pittsburgh, 1963

JAN STENERUD, Kansas City, 1972John Lee, St. Louis, 1986Michael Husted, Tampa Bay, 1998Jason Elam, Denver, 2004Sebastian Janikowski, Oakland, 2006Rian Lindell, Buffalo, 2009David Buehler, Dallas, 2010

Longest Field Goal55 David Akers, Philadelphia, 2006

RushingMost Attempts18 Marcus Mason, Washington, 200816 Johnny Musso, Chicago, 1977Most Yards Gained130 Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1969

(10 attempts)Longest Gain70 Pat Chaffey, New York Jets, 199257 Travis Williams, Green Bay, 1969

PassingMost Attempts45 Steve Dils, Minnesota, 1982Most Completions27 Steve Dils, Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained313 Steve Dils, Minnesota, 1982254 Tom Ramsey, New England, 1986Longest Completion80 Dick Hoak (to Ballman), Pittsburgh, 196478 King Hill (to Duncan), Philadelphia, 1967Most Touchdown Passes3 Bob Berry, Atlanta, 1969Highest Completion Percentage (Min. 10 attempts)100.0Jon Kitna, Seattle, 1997 (14-14)90.0 Colt Brennan, Washington, 2008 (9-10)84.6 Joe Germaine, St. Louis, 2001 (11-13)84.6 Gibran Hamdan, Buffalo, 2009 (11-13)

Pass ReceivingMost Receptions11 Ken Burrough, New Orleans, 1970Most Yards Gained131 Mark Bradley, Chicago, 2005130 Ken Burrough, New Orleans, 1970120 Lance Rentzel, Dallas, 1968Longest Reception80 Gary Ballman (from Hoak), Pittsburgh, 196478 Ron Duncan (from Hill), Philadelphia, 1967

InterceptionsMost Interceptions2 Frank LeMaster, Philadelphia, 1978

Oliver Davis, Cleveland, 1981Sam Washington, Pittsburgh, 1983David Fulcher, Cincinnati, 1988Daylon McCutcheon, Cleveland, 1999Sean Taylor, Washington, 2004

Longest Interception Return99 Clarence LeBlanc, NY Giants, 2002 (TD)93 Ronnie Lippett, New England, 1986 (TD)86 Willie Clark, San Diego, 1994 (TD)

PuntingMost Punts10 Kevin Huber, Cincinnati, 20108 Mat McBriar, Dallas, 2010Longest Punt79 Dave Zastudil, Arizona, 2012Highest Punting Average (3 min.)54.3 Brandon Fields, Miami, 2013 (3-163)

Punt ReturnsMost Returns6 Eddie Payton, Minnesota, 1982Longest Return91 Vai Sikahema, St. Louis, 1986 (TD)Most Yards134 John Taylor, San Francisco, 1987

JON KITNA made his NFL debut in the 1997 Hall of Fame Game. He was a perfect 14 of 14.

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Longest Return88 Cecil Turner, Chicago, 1968 (TD)69 Dick Daniels, Dallas, 1968Most Yards169 Robert Tate, Minnesota, 1997159 Dick Daniels, Dallas, 1968

MiscellaneousLongest Fumble Recovery50 Doug Wyatt, New Orleans, 1970 (TD)Longest Blocked FG Return63 Henry Williams, Oakland, 1979 (TD)

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First DownsMost First Downs27 Washington, 1989

Minnesota, 1982Most First Downs, Both Teams46 Miami (24), Chicago (22), 2005Most First Downs, Rushing12 Cleveland, 1981

Washington, 1989 Most First Downs, Passing18 Dallas, 1999

Miami, 2005Indianapolis, 2008

Most First Downs, Penalty4 Dallas, 1968

Jacksonville, 1995 Seattle, 1997Chicago, 2005Buffalo, 2009Buffalo, 2014

Net Yards GainedMost Yards Gained531 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained, Both Teams860 Chicago (478), Miami (382), 2005Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams325 San Diego (173), Green Bay (152), 1980

RushingMost Rushes48 Pittsburgh, 1983Most Yards Gained223 Kansas City, 1972Most Yards Gained, Both Teams349 Green Bay (193), Atlanta (156), 1969

PassingMost Attempts62 Minnesota, 1982Most Completions36 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained464 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained, Both Teams729 Chicago (376), Miami (353), 2005

InterceptionsMost Interceptions By5 Philadelphia, 1967

Pittsburgh, 1983Most Yards Interceptions Returns124 NY Giants, 2002 (2 returns)Most Touchdowns on Interceptions2 New York Jets, 1992

PuntingMost Punts12 Baltimore, 1982Most Punts, Both Teams20 Baltimore (12), Minnesota (8), 1982Highest Average Punting (Min. 3)54.3 Miami Dolphins, 2013

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Kickoff ReturnsMost Returns7 Pittsburgh, 1998

Philadelphia, 1992Tampa Bay, 1984Baltimore, 1982Atlanta, 1969

Most Yards Gained175 Dallas, 1968Fewest Yards Gained-1 Denver, 1976Most Yards Gained, Both Teams334 Dallas (175), Chicago (159), 1968

PenaltiesMost Penalties17 Dallas, 1999Most Penalties, Both Teams28 Dallas (17), Cleveland (11), 1999Most Yards Penalized149 Dallas, 1999Most Yards Penalized, Both Teams236 Dallas (149), Cleveland (87), 1999

ScoringMost Points, Game48 Baltimore, 1964Fewest Points, Game0 San Diego, 1980

Green Bay, 1980, 2003Cleveland, 1990San Francisco, 2000

Most Points, Both Teams65 Baltimore (48), Pittsburgh (17), 1964Fewest Points, Both Teams0 San Diego (0), Green Bay (0), 1980Most Points, One Quarter21 Baltimore, 1964 (fourth quarter)Most Touchdowns, Game6 Baltimore, 1964

HALL OF FAME GAME FACTS

The Cincinnati Bengals, who beat the Los Angeles Rams in 1988, became the first team to play in the Hall of Fame Game and advance to the Super Bowl in the same season. The 2001 St. Louis Rams are the only other team to play in Canton to start a run to the Super Bowl.

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Teams that have won or tied the Hall of Fame Game have qualified for the playoffs that same season 24 times.Included in the number are 14 teams that claimed division titles after leaving Canton without a loss.

During one particular 14-year stretch from 1980-1993, all but two of the teams that won or tied the Hall of Fame game advanced to the postseason that year.

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Colts (inactive) 1996Joe DeLamielleure, G Bills 1974

Browns 1981Mike Ditka, TE Eagles 1967Chris Doleman, DE Falcons 1994Tony Dorsett, RB Cowboys 1979Tony Dungy, Coach Buccanneers 1998

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Kenny Easley, S Seahawks 1984*John Elway, QB Broncos 1991

Marshall Faulk, RB Colts 1996Rams 2001

Brett Favre, QB Packers 1993, 2003Dan Fouts, QB Chargers 1980

Joe Gibbs, Coach Redskins 1989Frank Gifford, FL Giants 1962Bud Grant, Coach Vikings 1970, 1982Darrell Green, CB Redskins 1989Kevin Greene, LB Rams 1988Forrest Gregg, T Packers 1969Bob Griese, QB Dolphins 1978Russ Grimm, G Redskins 1989Lou Groza, T-K Browns 1963Ray Guy, P Raiders 1979

Charles Haley, LB 49ers 1987Dan Hampton, DT-DE Bears 1990Chris Hanburger, LB Redskins 1965, 1975John Hannah, G Patriots 1973Franco Harris, RB Steelers 1983Marvin Harrison, WR Colts 1996,

Colts (inactive) 2008Bob Hayes, WR Cowboys 1968Ted Hendricks, LB Raiders 1979Gene Hickerson, G Browns 1963, 1967Ken Houston, DB Oilers 1971

Redskins 1975Sam Huff, LB Giants 1962

Redskins 1965Claude Humphrey, DE Falcons 1969

Michael Irvin, WR Cowboys 1999

Rickey Jackson, LB Saints 1983Jimmy Johnson, CB 49ers 1973John Henry Johnson, FBSteelers 1963, 1964Charlie Joiner, WR Oilers 1971

Bengals 1975Chargers 1980

Deacon Jones, DE Rams 1971Henry Jordan, DT Packers 1969Sonny Jurgensen, QB Redskins 1965

Jim Kelly, QB Bills 1989

Since its inception in 1962, there have been 154 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame who have either played or coached in a Hall of Fame Game.

Three members of the Class of 2017 participated in the game as a coach or player.

The record for the most Hall of Fame Game appearances by a Hall of Fame member is three, held by Charlie Joiner, who played 18 seasons in the NFL.

Herb Adderley, DB Packers 1969Troy Aikman, QB Cowboys 1999George Allen, Coach Redskins 1975Larry Allen, G Cowboys 1999Morten Andersen, K Saints 1983

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Lem Barney, CB Lions 1976Bobby Bell, LB Chiefs 1972Raymond Berry, E Colts 1964Elvin Bethea, DE Oilers 1971Jerome Bettis, RB Steelers 1998Mel Blount, CB Steelers 1983Derrick Brooks, LB Buccanneers 1998Bob Brown, T Eagles 1967Jim Brown, FB Browns 1963Paul Brown, Coach Bengals 1975Roosevelt Brown, T Giants 1962Tim Brown, WR Raiders 1993Buck Buchanan, DT Chiefs 1972Dick Butkus, LB Bears 1968

Harry Carson, LB Giants 1985Cris Carter, WR Vikings 1997Dave Casper, TE Raiders 1979Curley Culp, DT Chiefs 1972

Willie Davis, DE Packers 1969Dermontti Dawson, C Steelers 1998Len Dawson, QB Chiefs 1972Fred Dean, DE Chargers 1980

Class of 2014 enshrinee CLAUDE HUMPHREY in

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Jack Lambert, LB Steelers 1983Tom Landry, Coach Cowboys 1968, 1979Dick Lane, DB Lions 1965Jim Langer, C Dolphins 1978Willie Lanier, LB Chiefs 1972Dick LeBeau, CB Lions 1965Marv Levy, Coach Bills 1989Bob Lilly, DT Cowboys 1968Larry Little, G Dolphins 1978James Lofton, WR Packers 1980

Raiders 1993Howie Long, DE Raiders 1993Ronnie Lott, DB 49ers 1987

Tom Mack, G Rams 1971John Mackey, TE Colts 1964Gino Marchetti, DE Colts 1964Bruce Matthews, T Oilers 1985Randall McDaniel, G Vikings 1997Bobby Mitchell, WR Redskins 1965Joe Montana, QB 49ers 1987Warren Moon, QB Oilers 1985

Seahawks 1997Lenny Moore, HB Colts 1964Mike Munchak, G Oilers 1985Anthony Muñoz, T Bengals 1988

Ozzie Newsome, TE Browns 1981, 1990Ray Nitschke, LB Packers 1969Chuck Noll, Coach Steelers 1983

Merlin Olsen, DT Rams 1971

Orlando Pace, T Rams 2001Bill Parcells, Coach Giants 1985Jim Parker, T-G Colts 1964Walter Payton, RB Bears 1977

John Randle, DT Vikings 1997Andre Reed, WR Bills 1989Mel Renfro, S Cowboys 1968Jerry Rice, WR 49ers 1987, 2000Jim Ringo, C Eagles 1967Dave Robinson, LB Packers 1969Andy Robustelli, DE Giants 1962Willie Roaf, T Saints 1996

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Charlie Sanders, TE Lions 1976Warren Sapp, DT Buccaneers 1998

Raiders 2006Gale Sayers, HB Bears 1968Joe Schmidt, LB Lions 1965Junior Seau, LB Chargers 1994

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Lee Roy Selmon, DE Buccaneers 1984Shannon Sharpe, TE Broncos 1991Art Shell, T Raiders 1979Will Shields, G Chiefs 2003Don Shula, Coach Colts 1964

Dolphins 1978Mike Singletary, LB Bears 1990Jackie Slater, T Rams 1988Emmitt Smith, RB Cowboys 1999Ken Stabler, QB Raiders (inactive) 1979

Saints 1983Bart Starr, QB Packers 1969Roger Staubach, QB Cowboys 1979Ernie Stautner, DT Steelers 1963Jan Stenerud, K Chiefs 1972Michael Strahan, DE Giants 2002Hank Stram, Coach Chiefs 1972

Charley Taylor, RB-WR Redskins 1965, 1975Jason Taylor, DE Dolphins 2001, 2005

Redskins (inactive) 2008Lawrence Taylor, LB Giants 1985Emmitt Thomas, CB Chiefs 1972Thurman Thomas, RB Bills 1989Mick Tingelhoff, C Vikings 1970Andre Tippett, LB Patriots 1986Y.A. Tittle, QB Giants 1962

Johnny Unitas, QB Colts 1964Gene Upshaw, G Raiders 1979

Bill Walsh, Coach 49ers 1987Paul Warfield, WR Browns 1967Kurt Warner, QB Rams 2001Mike Webster, C Steelers 1983Randy White, DT Cowboys 1979Reggie White, DE Eagles 1992

Packers 1993Dave Wilcox, LB 49ers 1973Aeneas Williams, CB Rams 2001Larry Wilson, DB Cardinals 1962Kellen Winslow, TE Chargers 1980Willie Wood, S Packers 1969Rayfield Wright, T Cowboys 1968, 1979

Steve Young, QB 49ers 1987Jack Youngblood, DE Rams 1971

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HALL OF FAME GAME FACTHall of Famers Chris Hanburger (1965), John Hannah (1973), Marvin Harrison (1996) and Jack Youngblood (1971) all made their NFL

debuts in the Hall of Fame game.


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