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T ABLE OF C ONTENTSG E N E R A LB A C K G R O U N DI N F O R M A T I O NFacts and History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2C L A S SO F 2 0 0 6Class of 2006 Capsule Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Troy Aikman Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Harry Carson Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21John Madden Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Warren Moon Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Reggie White Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Rayfield Wright Biography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52S E L E C T I O NH A L LO FF A M E RP R O C E S SA N DB I O G R A P H I E SHall of Fame Selection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57FAQ about Selection Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Player Eligibility Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Senior Nominees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Youngest at Time of Enshrinement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Hall of Famer Biographies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Career summaries of the 235 membersof the Hall of FameQuotes from Enshrinement Speeches . . . . . . . . . . . . .93Hall of Famers Enshrined Posthumously . . . . . . . . . . .94H A L LO FF A M E RI N F O R M A T I O NYear of Induction, 1963-2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Alphabetical Listing by Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100Team-by-Team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112Seasons and Games Played . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Colleges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119High Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Draft <strong>Information</strong> . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Alphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129By Round . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Coaches & Contributors Who Were Drafted . . . .137By Year, 1936-1989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Birthplaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145Dates of Birth, Birthplaces, Death Dates . . . . . . . . .149Election by Yr. of Eligibility & Yr. as Finalist . . . . . . . .155Elected in First Year of Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Championship Teams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158Super Bowl MVPs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163HOFers in Most Super Bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Pro Bowls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166Uniform Numbers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170Presenters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17415 Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .180By Year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18025 Semi-Finalists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184Alphabetical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony . . . . . . . . . . .188H A L LO FF A M EG A M EHistory of HOF Game . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Fawcett Stadium . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Series Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192Composite Standings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194Game Records . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .195HOFers Who’ve Played in HOF Game . . . . . . . . . . . . .197The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is openevery day of the year except Christmas.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide© 2006 by the Pro Football Hall of Fame


L O C A T I O N :P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMEF ACTS AND H ISTORYCanton Repository on December 6, 1959. That newspaperchallenged its readers with the headline: “PRO FOOTBALLNEEDS A HALL OF FAME AND LOGICAL SITE IS HERE.”Canton civic groups quickly took up the challenge and,by January 25, 1961, William E. Umstattd of the TimkenCompany was in a position, as the selected representativeof his city, to make a formal bid to the NationalFootball League for acceptance of Canton as the sitefor a pro football hall of fame. Three months later,Canton was granted this official site approval.Wooded parkland was donated from the cityand a civic fund-raising campaign had, by February 8,1962, acquired pledges totaling $378,026. Groundbreakingfor the original construction was held onAugust 11, 1962, and on September 7, 1963, thebuilding was first opened to the public.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideThe Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton,Ohio, in the northwest corner of the city, just off InterstateHighway 77. Highway exits for both northbound and southboundtraffic are clearly marked on the freeway. Literally hundredsof other signs on lesser roads in the Canton and StarkCounty area guide the visitor directly to the Hall of Fame site.Canton is located approximately 40 minutes south of the OhioTurnpike (I-80) and about one hour north of Interstate 70,another major east-west artery. I-77 connects directly to bothof these major routes. Canton is also located on U.S.Highways 30 and 62.Canton lies approximately 50 miles south of Cleveland,100 miles west of Pittsburgh, 120 miles northeast of Columbusand around 225 miles from such centers as Detroit, Cincinnati,and Buffalo.W H Y C A N T O N F O R T H E H A L L O F F A M E S I T E ?The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio,for three primary reasons; (1) the American ProfessionalFootball Association, later renamed the National FootballLeague, was founded in Canton on September 17, 1920. (2)the Canton bulldogs were an early-day pro football power, evenbefore the days of the NFL. They were also the first two-timechampion of the NFL in 1922 and 1923. The great Jim Thorpe,the first big-name athlete to play pro football, played his firstpro football with the Bulldogs, starting in 1915. (3) Canton citizensearly in the 1960’s launched a determined and wellorganizedcampaign to earn the site designation for their city.P E R T I N E N T H A L L O F F A M E H I S T O R I C A LB A C K G R O U N D :The Pro Football Hall of Fame concept, as far as Cantonwas concerned, first was placed before the public by theThe original two-building complex, containing19,000 square feet of interior space, was almost doubledin size when a $620,000 expansion project wascompleted in May, 1971. The expanded three-buildingcomplex contained 34,000 square feet of interiorspace. A second expansion costing $1.2 million andadding a fourth building was complete in November,1978, and increased the Hall’s size to 51,000 squarefeet. A third expansion project, a $9.2 million programthat increased the Hall’s size to approximately 83,000square feet, was completed in October, 1995.Dick McCann, long-time general manager of theWashington Redskins, was named the Hall’s first director onApril 4, 1962. Mr. McCann died in November, 1967, and inApril 1968, Dick Gallagher, a long-time pro football coach,scout, and general manager, was named the new director. Heserved until his retirement on December 31, 1975. InFebruary, 1979, Pete Elliott, an assistant coach of the St. LouisCardinals who had had an extensive college playing and coachingcareer, was named the Hall’s third director. Elliott retired onOctober 31, 1996. John Bankert, a long-time vice-president ofthe Hall of Fame, became the museum’s fourth director onNovember 1, 1996 and was named President in 2003. Heserved in that role through his retirement on December 31,2005.On April 24, 2006, Steve Perry became the Pro FootballHall of Fame’s fifth President/Executive Director. He has hadan extensive career in management of large private sector andpublic sector organizations. Most recently, he served in thefederal government as the Administrator of the U.S. GeneralServices Administration (GSA) in Washington, D.C. Perry was aformer member of the Hall of Fame’s Board of Directors (1993-2001) and has been an active volunteer in numerous professionaland community organizations.O P E R A T I O N O F T H E H A L L O F F A M E :The Pro Football Hall of Fame operates as an independent,non-profit organization. Its 27-member Board of Trusteesincludes NFL owners K.S. (Bud) Adams Jr. of the TennesseeTitans, Pat Bowlen of the Denver Broncos, Lamar Hunt of the- 2 -Profootballhof.com


Kansas City Chiefs, John K. Mara of the New York Giants, DanRooney of the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL Commissioner PaulTagliabue, and two members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame -Willie Lanier and Merlin Olsen.In its day-to-day operation, the Pro Football Hall of Fameworks very closely with all facets of the pro football family - theCommissioner’s Office, the 32 NFL clubs, NFL Broadcasting,and NFL Business Ventures. The cooperative efforts of all ofthese organizations have contributed greatly to the overall successof the Pro Football Hall of Fame. In turn, the Hall strivesto serve as the best possible historical showplace and repositoryfor the sport of pro football.T H E C O M P O N E N T P A R T S O F T H E H A L L O F F A M E :Of the most obvious nature, the Pro Football Hall ofFame serves as a hallowed honoring spot for the greats of thepro football world. The Hall also represents its sport in a greatmany other colorful and entertaining ways. With the completionof the $9.2 million expansion in 1995, all eyes are nowturned on the GameDay Stadium, where pro football action ispresented in a turntable theater featuring a 20’x42’Cinemascope screen. The NFL Films Cinemascope presentationis a first in sports.A seven-foot bronze statue of Jim Thorpe greets visitorsas they enter the Hall. The visitor then ascends a gently-slopingramp to the first exhibition rotunda, where a chronologicalaccounting of the first century of pro football unfolds. Theemphasis is heavy on unusual mementos in this area.Immediately after the rotunda tour, the visitor views the ProFootball Today display, where the history of each of the 32 NFLteams is presented in colorful, dramatic form.The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Enshrinement Gallery,where each Hall of Fame member is honored with his bronzedlikeness, recently received a complete facelift. In the spring of2002, the Hall’s Board of Trustees approved a $1.677 millionredesign of the major exhibition area, completed in summer of2003. The renovated Hall of Fame Enshrinement Gallery presentsa dynamic new look; providing a state-of-the-art interactiveexperience while using elegant and timeless forms and materialsto create a space with a sense of wonderment and reverencefor each of the Hall of Fame members. And by condensingthe previous twin corridor-like enshrinement halls into onelarge awe-inspiring gallery, the renovation allows space forfuture growth.The Pro Football Adventure Room occupies the center ofthe third building. Here the stories of all of the other leagues,including the American Football League of the 1960s, thathave challenged the NFL are told in graphic detail. Constantlychanging mementos of modern-day record holders are displayedin this area as well.The expanded Enshrinee Mementos Room dominatesthe fourth building and the Super Bowl exhibition fills the upperlevel of the fifth building near the ramp leading to the GameDayStadium entrance.As fans leave the GameDay Stadium, they go to theground level of the fifth building where a variety of exhibits aredisplayed, including the Hall’s interactive displays such as Hallof Fame Teletrivia and QB-1 Call-the-Play-Theater. Tailgatingsnack bar is also located in this area offering stadium-stylefood and refreshments.Three other elements are major pluses at the Hall.There is still another theater to entertain the visitor. It is theNFL Films Theater, where a different NFL action film is shownevery hour. A few feet down the hall is the museum store,always a popular stop for every Hall of Fame visitor. TheArchives and <strong>Information</strong> Center (AIC) houses the world’s mostcomprehensive collection on professional football. The AIC,open to the public by appointment only, is located on the lowerlevel of the fifth building.P E R T I N E N T B A S I C D A T A :The Pro Football Hall of Fame is open every day of theyear except for Christmas. From Memorial Day through LaborDay, it is open daily from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. The hours for theremainder of the year are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Admission is$15.00 for adults, $8.00 for children 14 and under. Senior citizensover 62 are admitted for $12.00. There is a family rate(parents and all dependent children) of $45.00. Substantialreductions are offered for groups. <strong>Information</strong> on group ratesand any other matters may be obtained by phoning(330) 456-8207 or by writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.Visitors can also access information on our website atProfootballhof.comT H E M E T H O D O F S E L E C T I O N O F E N S H R I N E E S :Election of new members to the Pro Football Hall ofFame is solely the responsibility of the 39-member Board ofSelectors, a committee largely made up of sports writers. EachNFL city has one representative with two from New York City,because of its two teams. There also is a representative of thePro Football Writers Association, and six are at-large representatives.The Selection Committee meets each year on the daybefore the Super Bowl to elect a new class of enshrinees. Tobe elected, a nominee must obtain 80 percent of the vote ofthose selectors in attendance. Present rules call for the electionof between three and six new enshrinees each year. Anyfan may nominate any pro football contributor or player simplyby writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only limitationis that a player must have been retired at least five years and acoach must be retired. Other contributors (owners, administrativepersonnel, etc.) may be nominated and elected while theyare still active.T H E E N S H R I N E M E N T O F N E W M E M B E R S :Football’s Greatest Weekend:The highlight of every year at the Pro Football Hall ofFame is the annual Football’s Greatest Weekend celebrationthat is usually scheduled early August. A huge civic festival precedesthe two major events of the celebration: (1) the enshrine-2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 3 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guidement of new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, and (2)the annual AFC-NFC Hall of Fame pre-season football game.This year, the enshrinement is scheduled for Saturday, August5, 2006 and the game is played Sunday, August 6. The Hall ofFame game will be televised on NBC’s Sunday Night Football.In addition to the enshrinement and the game, which ishandled by the Hall’s staff and a select committee of volunteers,many other festival events are organized and conductedby the Greater Canton Chamber of Commerce. Numerous volunteercitizens’ committees serve as integral parts of the overallorganization.The tentative format for this year’s EnshrinementCelebration is listed below. For the complete schedule of the15 public events held over 10 days that comprise the ProFootball Hall of Fame Enshrinement Celebration, log ontoProfootballhof.com.Friday - 6:30 p.m., Enshrinees’ Civic DinnerSaturday – 7:30 a.m., Timken Grand Parade1:00 p.m., Hall of Fame EnshrinementSunday – 8:00 p.m., AFC-NFC Hall of Fame GameTypical attendance during a weekend will find 200,000viewers at the parade, more than 20,000 at the enshrinementand a 22,000-plus crowd, including standing room, at thegame. In addition, up to 5,000 out-of-town visitors will have visitedthe Pro Football Hall of Fame for the first time. Millions ofothers will view the enshrinement live on ESPN and NFLNetwork. The game is nationally televised by NBC beginning in2006. ABC broadcast the Hall of Fame Game from 1971 to2005.T H E A N N U A L AFC-NFC H A L L O F F A M E G A M E :The annual Hall of Fame game is played at Pro FootballHall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium, a Canton city highschool stadium that seats 22,364 and can accommodate up to1,500 in standing room. It is located directly across the streetfrom the Pro Football Hall of Fame.The first game of the series was played in 1962, a yearbefore the Hall was opened. Except for 1966, there has beena Hall of Fame game in Canton every year since. The currentAFC-NFC format began in 1971.So that the press corps covering the annual Hall of Famegame would have satisfactory working conditions, the Hall in1974 constructed a $90,000 press box. The two-deck facilitycontains working space for 73 people on the lower level. Theupper level contains a large television broadcast booth, threeradio broadcast booths and three VIP booths. The stadium andlocker room received major overhauls in 1997 that included theinstallation of an artificial turf surface. A large Jumbotron wasinstalled in 2004. An additional state-of-the-art scoreboardwas added in 2006.ATTENDANCE AT THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME:Nearly eight million fans have visited the Pro FootballHall of Fame since its opening in September, 1963. The attendancepace, slow at first, quickened dramatically in the early1970’s. Daily checks of the guest register show that, in a year’stime, visitors come from every state in the United States and upto 60 to 70 foreign nations. Year-by-year attendance is as follows:1963* - 22,195 1985 - 164,8241964 - 63,036 1986 - 179,1781965 - 60,026 1987 - 193,4321966 - 56,468 1988 - 212,5411967 - 52,989 1989 - 203,8451968 - 58,833 1990 - 207,9481969 - 80,881 1991 - 209,3151970 - 122,738 1992 - 189,0331971 - 220,881 1993 - 195,3921972 - 247,203 1994 - 204,1371973 - 330,029 1995 - 227,2021974 - 261,567 1996 - 220,4801975 - 235,404 1997 - 198,4511976 - 247,620 1998 - 202,6821977 - 246,912 1999 - 195,7471978 - 217,455 2000 - 185,7991979 - 182,881 2001 - 165,3371980 - 211,977 2002 - 180,0041981 - 229,087 2003 – 177,5391982 - 197,682 2004 – 181,1531983 - 185,080 2005 - 183,3991984 - 168,519* Four months- 4 - Profootballhof.com


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P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMEC LASS OF 2006T R O YA I K M A NQuarterback • 6-4, 219 • Oklahoma, UCLA • 1989-2000 Dallas CowboysCowboys’ first-round draft pick (1st player overall), 1989 NFL Draft. . .Earned All-Rookie honors. . .Led team to three Super Bowl wins. . .Closed career with 94 regular season wins, including90 in 1990s, making him winningest starting quarterback of any decade. . .Held or tied 47Dallas passing records, including career attempts (4,715), completions (2,898), passing yards(32,942), touchdowns (165) and completion percentage (61.5%). . .Posted 13 regular season300-yard passing games during career. . .Guided Dallas from 1-15 in 1989 to six NFC East titles(1992-1996 and 1998), four NFC Championship Games (1992-1995), three Super Bowl wins(XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX). . .One of game’s most accurate passers, 70 percent or more of passes(min. 20 attempts) 41 times in career. . .Led Cowboys from behind 16 times in fourth quarter, including six times infinal two minutes. . .Six times he led team to wins after score was tied in fourth quarter. . .Outstanding inpostseason play. . . His four 300-yard playoff passing days were third best in NFL history. . . Named to six Pro Bowls,All-Pro 1993, All-NFC Second Team 1994, 1995. . .Born November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California.H A R R YC A R S O NLinebacker • 6-2, 237 • South Carolina State • 1976-1988 New York GiantsGiants’ fourth-round draft pick (105th player overall), 1976 NFL Draft. . .Defensive end in college. . .Became Giants’ starting middle linebacker halfway through rookie season. . .EarnedAll-Rookie honors. . .Led Giants defenders in tackles five seasons. . .Had career-high performancein 1982 vs. Green Bay, 20 solo tackles and five assists. . .Ferocious run stopper had 14career fumble recoveries . . .Known for his aggressive pursuit, he recorded 11 careerinterceptions. . . Was a part of the famed Giants linebacker trio of Carson, Lawrence Taylor, andCarl Banks. . .A big-play performer, his interception and 12 tackles vs. Redskins in 1986virtually assured Giants of NFC East title. . .Made key goal line stand play in Super Bowl XXI whenhe stopped Broncos running back for no gain. . . Selected to play in nine Pro Bowls, including seven straight (1982-1988). . .All-Pro (first-team) 1981, 1984; (second-team) 1978, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986. . .All-NFC (first-team)1978, 1979, 1981, 1982, 1986; (second-team) 1978, 1985. . .Born November 26, 1953, in Florence, SouthCarolina.J O H NM A D D E NCoach • San Mateo, California Polytechnic College at San Luis Obispo • 1969-1978 Oakland RaidersRegular season record: 103-32-7. . .Post-season record: 9-7. . .Overall record: 112-39-7. . .Began pro coaching career as Raiders assistant, 1967-1968. . .At age 32, became one ofyoungest head coaches in history when Raiders hired him in 1969. . .His .759 winningpercentage during regular season ranks as highest ever among coaches with 100 careervictories . . .Only Hall of Famers George Halas and Curly Lambeau reached 100 career wins atearlier age. . .In first year at helm, led the Raiders to 12-1-1 record and American FootballLeague Western Division title. . .AFL Coach of the Year in 1969. . .Under Madden, Oaklandnever suffered losing record and claimed seven division titles and had eight playoff appearances,including 37-31 six-quarter AFC Divisional Playoff win over Colts in 1977. . .In 1976, guided Raiders to 13-1 recordto win AFC Western Division. . . Success continued in post-season with wins over New England in divisional playoffgame and a commanding 24-7 victory over Pittsburgh in AFC championship. . . Capped the season with a 32-14 winover Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. . .Team won 17 straight games between 1976-1977 seasons, one short ofNFL record. . .Born April 10, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 7 -


W A R R E NM O O NQuarterback • 6-3, 212 • West Los Angeles Junior College, Washington • 1984-1993 Houston Oilers, 1994-1996Minnesota Vikings, 1997-1998 Seattle Seahawks, 1999-2000 Kansas City ChiefsBegan pro career with CFL’s Edmonton Eskimos (1978-1983), winning five straight Grey Cups. . .Signed with NFL’s Houston Oilers as unrestricted free agent, 1984... In NFL career, completed3,988 of 6,823 passes for 49,325 yards, 291 touchdowns, 233 interceptions ... Rushed 543 timesfor 1,736 yards for 22 TDs, giving him 51,061 yards of total offense. . .At retirement, passattempts, completions, yardage totals and total offense totals all ranked third all-time. . .291 careertouchdown passes total was fourth... Nine 3,000-yard passing seasons was third in league history. . .His forty-nine 300-yard games are third in NFL behind Hall of Famers Dan Marino (60) and DanFouts (51). . .Holds record for quarterbacks with eight straight Pro Bowl selections (1988-1995seasons), added ninth following 1997 campaign. . . Recorded a then-record nine 300-yard games in 1990, including527-yard effort at Kansas City, second-most in NFL history. . .At time of retirement, one of three quarterbacks (Marino,Elway) to have back-to-back 4,000-yard seasons and only one to do it for two different teams (Oilers, Vikings). . .Hadfour 4,000-yard passing seasons. . . Set then-NFL record with 404 pass completions in 1991. . .Started 203 of 208regular season contests. . .All-Pro, 1990. . .First or second team All-AFC 1988, 1989, 1990…Born November 18, 1956,in Los Angeles, California.R E G G I EW H I T EDefensive End/Defensive Tackle • 6-5, 291 • Tennessee • 1985-1992 Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-1998 Green BayPackers, 2000 Carolina PanthersSelected in the first round (4th player overall) 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft. . .Nicknamed “Ministerof Defense,” was consensus All-America as a senior at Tennessee. . .Joined Eagles after two yearswith USFL’s Memphis Showboats. . .During eight seasons with Eagles recorded more sacks (124)than games played (121). . .In 1987 season recorded 21 sacks, second most in NFL history at thetime. . .Became only player to accumulate 20 or more sacks in just 12 games. . .His 1.75 averagesacks per game in that season was also a record. . .In 1993, went to Green Bay where he recordedanother 68.5 sacks, becoming Packers' all-time sack leader. . . A dominant defensive performer,at time of retirement his 198 sacks were NFL record as was his 12 seasons with 10-plussacks. . .Reached 100 sacks in 93 games, 21 games quicker than No. 2 Lawrence Taylor. . .Only player to record 10sacks in 9 consecutive seasons. . .Was important contributor to Packers two Super Bowl appearances. . .Named theNFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1998. . .Briefly retired following 1998 season. . .Signed with CarolinaPanthers for 2000 season . . .Elected to 13 straight Pro Bowls. . .Named All-Pro 13 of 15 seasons including 10 as firstteamselection. . .Born December 19, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. . .Died December 26, 2004, at the age of 43.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideR A Y F I E L DW R I G H TTackle • 6-6, 255 • Fort Valley State • 1967-1979 Dallas CowboysSelected by Cowboys in seventh round (182nd played overall) of 1967 NFL Draft. . .Raw talent, usedas a tight end, defensive end, and offensive tackle during first three seasons. . .In 1969 replacedinjured right tackle Ralph Neely in lineup. . .First opponent was future Hall of Famedefensive end Deacon Jones. . .Performance against Jones good enough that before 1970 trainingcamp, named permanent starting right tackle. . .One season later was named All-NFL. . .Known as“Big Cat,” earned first- or second-team All-NFL honors six consecutive times (1971-1976). . .Selected to play in Pro Bowl following each of those seasons. . .1975 season particularly impressive.. .Coming off knee surgery, many questioned whether he would even play. . .Again earned All-NFLhonors. . .In 1975 postseason play faced three legendary defensive ends – Jack Youngblood, L.C. Greenwood, and CarlEller – head on. . .Each time rose to occasion with exceptional play. . .During career, Wright and Cowboys won 10 divisiontitles, six conference crowns, two Super Bowls. Started at right tackle in six NFC championship games and playedin five Super Bowls. . .Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s. . .Born August 23, 1945, in Griffin, Georgia.(Photo Credits: Carson and Madden courtesy of WireImage)- 8 - Profootballhof.com


T ROYQuarterback - 6-4, 219Oklahoma, UCLA1989-2000 Dallas Cowboys(12 playing seasons)Quarterback Troy Aikman finished his collegiatecareer as the third rated passer in NCAA history. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys asthe first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. He becamethe first Dallas rookie quarterback to start a seasonopener since Roger Staubach in 1969. Although heshowed great promise andthrew for a rookie-record 379yards in a game against thePhoenix Cardinals, the teamfinished 1-15. As the youngquarterback improved, however,so too did the Cowboys’record.In 1990, Aikman completed226 of 399 passes for2,579 yards and 11 touchdowns- the team finished© WireImage7-9. The following year hecompleted an NFC-best 65.3 percent of his passes, andthe Cowboys improved to 11-5 and advanced to the secondround of the playoffs.In 1992, in just his 52nd game, Aikman reached the10,000-yard passing mark, and his 302 completionsA IKMANC LASS OF 2006were second most in team history. That season alsomarked the end of Dallas’ odyssey from worst to first.With their high-powered offense and stingy defense, the13-3 Cowboys swept through the 1992 NFL playoffs,scoring a combined total of 116 points in three gamesincluding a 52-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills in SuperBowl XXVII. Aikman’s 22 of 30 for 273 yards passing andfour touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors.Over the next three seasons, the Cowboys enjoyedthree consecutive 12-4 records and victories in SuperBowls XXVIII and XXX. Aikman, wide receiver MichaelIrvin, and running back Emmitt Smith delivered anoffensive attack that opponents found nearly impossibleto contain. When defenses focused on Irvin and/orSmith, Aikman would find tight end Jay Novacek or widereceiver Alvin Harper. In the 1994 NFC Divisional PlayoffGame against the Green Bay Packers, Aikman completed23 of 30 passes for 337 yards. Irvin, Novacek, andHarper, each had more than 100 yards receiving.Aikman’s 94-yard touchdown pass to Harper was thelongest play from scrimmage in NFL post-season historyat the time.With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningeststarting quarterback of any decade in NFL history.Unfortunately, during his final two seasons, injuriesbegan to take a toll on the Dallas quarterback and theteam’s winning ways. Finally, after the 2000 season, theCowboys’ six-time Pro Bowl selection announced hisretirement from football. His career statistics include32,942 yards and 165 touchdowns for a passer rating of81.6.C A R E E RS T A T I S T I C SPassingRushingYear Team G Att Comp Yards TDs Int Rating No. Yds. Avg. TD F1989 Dallas 11 293 155 1749 9 18 55.7 38 302 7.9 0 61990 Dallas 15 399 226 2579 11 18 66.6 40 172 4.3 1 51991 Dallas 12 363 237 2754 11 10 86.7 16 5 0.3 1 41992 Dallas 16 473 302 3445 23 14 89.5 37 105 2.8 1 41993 Dallas 14 392 271 3100 15 6 99.0 32 125 3.9 0 71994 Dallas 14 361 233 2676 13 12 84.9 30 62 2.1 1 21995 Dallas 16 432 280 3304 16 7 93.6 21 32 1.5 1 51996 Dallas 15 465 296 3126 12 13 80.1 35 42 1.2 1 61997 Dallas 16 518 292 3283 19 12 78.0 25 79 3.2 0 61998 Dallas 11 315 187 2330 12 5 88.5 22 69 3.1 2 31999 Dallas 14 442 263 2964 17 12 81.1 21 10 0.5 1 82000 Dallas 11 262 156 1632 7 14 64.3 10 13 1.3 0 2Career Total 165 4715 2898 32,942 165 141 81.6 327 1016 3.1 9 58Additional Career Statistics: Receiving: 2-(-19)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 9 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideB I O G R A P H I C A LB A C K G R O U N DElected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:February 4, 2006Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:August 5, 2006Other Members of the Class of 2006:Harry Carson, John Madden, Warren Moon, ReggieWhite, Rayfield WrightFull Name: Troy Kenneth AikmanBirthdate: November 21, 1966Birthplace: West Covina, CaliforniaHigh School: Henryetta (OK)Pro Career: 12 seasons, 165 gamesDrafted: 1st round (1st player overall) in 1989 by DallasCowboysUniform Number: 8All-Pro: 1993 (SN)A L L -L E A G U ET E A M SAll-NFC Second Team: 1994 (UPI); 1995 (UPI)P R OB O W L S(6) – 1992, 1993, 1994*, 1995, 1996*, 1997** Did not playI N T H EN F L R E C O R DB O O K(at time of his retirement following 2000 season)[Tied for 2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game – 11 (vs.Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991)SUPER BOWL RECORDS[1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Career – 70.0[2nd] Lowest Percentage, Passes Intercepted, Career –1.25[Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game –10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh)[Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 4 (SBXXVII, vs. Buffalo)POST-SEASON RECORDS[2nd] Longest Pass Completion – 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs.Green Bay, 1994)[3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career – 63.8[Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing,Career – 4[Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or MoreYards Passing – 2 (1994)[Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 4 (SBXXVII, vs. Buffalo)T E A MR E C O R D S(Cowboys’ records held by Aikman at the time of hisretirement following the 2000 season)[1st] Most Seasons Leading Team, Passing – 12 (1989-2000)[1st] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team, Passing– 12 (1989-2000)[1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season – 55.7(1989)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career – 4,715[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season – 293(1989)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 57 (vs. Minnesota,Nov. 26, 1998)[1st] Most Pass Completions, Career – 2,898[1st] Most Pass Completions, Rookie Season – 155(1989)[1st] Most Pass Completions, Game – 34 (at N.Y. Giants,Oct. 5, 1997; vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998)[1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career –61.5[1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season –69.1 (1993)[1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, RookieSeason – 52.9 (1989)[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career – 32,942[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Rookie Season –1,749 (1989)[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game, Rookie Season– 379 (at Phoenix, Nov. 12, 1989)[1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards – 5(1992-1993, 1995-1997)[1st] Most Games, 300 or More Passing Yards, Career –13[1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career – 165[1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season – 9(1989)[1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game, Rookie – 4 (vs.L.A. Rams, Dec. 3, 1989)[1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass – 16(1993-1994)[1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Career – 141[1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, NoneIntercepted – 216 (1999)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game –- 10 - Profootballhof.com


57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998)[1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Career –2.99[1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season –1.53 (1993)[1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, RookieSeason – 6.14 (1989)[1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Career –19.2[1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season –36.0 (1998)[Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game – 5 (atWashington, Sept. 12, 1999)[Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or MoreTouchdowns Passes – 1 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999)[Tied for 1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Game – 5 (at N.Y.Giants, Oct. 15, 2000)[Tied for 1st] Most Times Sacked, Game – 11 (vs.Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991)[2nd] Passer Highest Rating, Season – 99.0 (1993)[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 518 (1997)[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 53 (at Cincinnati,Dec. 14, 1997)[2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season – 302 (1992)[2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season –65.3 (1991)[2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game –85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992)[2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed – 13 (atAtlanta, Dec. 21, 1992; at Oakland, Nov. 19, 1995; atArizona, Nov. 15, 1998)[2nd] Most Yards Gained, Game – 455 (vs. Minnesota,Nov. 26, 1998)[2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, NoneIntercepted – 184 (1995)[2nd] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season –1.59 (1998)[2nd] Most Times Sacked, Career – 259[2nd] Highest Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season – 31.9(1995)[Tied for 2nd] Most Completions, Game – 33 (at Miami,Oct. 27, 1996)[3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career – 81.62[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 473 (1992)[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 52 (at N.Y. Giants,Oct. 5, 1997)[3rd] Most Pass Completions, Season – 296 (1996)[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season –64.8 (1995)[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game – 80.8(at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990)[3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season – 3,445(1992)[3rd] Most Games, Four of More Touchdowns Passes,Career – 3[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game –45 (vs. Washington, Nov. 16, 1997)[3rd] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season –1.62 (1995)[3rd] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season –26.8 (1996)[3rd] Longest Pass Completion – 90 (to Alvin Harper, atSan Francisco, Nov. 13, 1994; to Jason Tucker, vs. N.Y.Giants, Jan. 2, 2000, TD)[Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed – 12(at Green Bay, Oct. 6, 1991)POST-SEASON RECORDS[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career – 502[1st] Most Pass Completions, Career – 320[1st] Consecutive Passes Completed – 10 (vs.Pittsburgh, Jan. 28, 1996)[1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career –63.75[1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game –76.67 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995)[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career – 3,849[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game – 380 (at SanFrancisco, Jan. 15, 1995)[1st] Most Games, 300 or More Passing Yards, Career –4[1st] Longest Pass Completion – 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs.Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995, TD)[1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, NoneIntercepted – 111 (1991-93)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game –34 (at San Francisco, Jan. 17, 1993)[1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass – 5(1992-1993, 1994-1995)[Tied for 1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 53 (at SanFrancisco, Jan. 15, 1995)[Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game – 4 (SBXXVII, vs. Buffalo)[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 49 (vs. Arizona,Jan. 2, 1999)[2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game – 30 (at SanFrancisco, Jan. 15, 1995)[2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game –75.68 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 16, 1994)[2nd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game – 337 (vs.Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995)[2nd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career – 23[2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Career – 17[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game –33 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 14, 1996)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 11 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide[Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed – 8(SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo)[Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Game – 3 (vs.Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999)[3rd] Most Pass Completions, Game – 28 (vs. Green Bay,Jan. 16, 1994)[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game –73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo)[3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, NoneIntercepted – 88 (1994-96)[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game –30 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo)L E A G U ES T A T I S T I C A LE A G U E / T E A MT I T L E STEAM STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSPassing Titles: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994,1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000Passing Touchdown Leader: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992,1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000A W A R D SA N DH O N O R S•1997 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year•Super Bowl XXVII MVPY E A R - B Y -Y E A RT E A MR E C O R D S(Division Finish in Parentheses)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)1990 Dallas Cowboys 5-11-0 (4th)C H A M P I O N S H I PG A M E S1992 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 30, San Francisco 49ers 20Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed24 of 34 passes for 322 yards and two touchdowns. Healso had three rushes for minus three yards and recoveredhis own fumble.1993 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 38, San Francisco 49ers 21Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed14 of 18 passes for 177 yards and two touchdowns. Healso had three rushes for 25 yards. He did not play mostof the second half due to injury.1994 NFC – San Francisco 49ers 38, Dallas Cowboys 28Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed30 of 53 passes for 380 yards, two touchdowns andthree interceptions.1995 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 38, Green Bay Packers 27Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed21 of 33 passes for 255 yards and two touchdowns. Healso had three rushes for six yards.S U P E RB O W L SSuper Bowl XXVII – Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Healso rushed three times for 28 yards and recovered hisown fumble. He was named the game’s Most ValuablePlayer.Super Bowl XXVIII – Dallas Cowboys 30, Buffalo Bills 13Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed19 of 27 passes for 207 yards and one interception. Healso gained three yards on one carry.Super Bowl XXX – Dallas Cowboys 27, Pittsburgh Steelers 17Aikman started the game at quarterback. He completed15 of 23 passes for 209 yards and one touchdown. Healso had four rushes for minus three yards.- 12 - Profootballhof.com


M E D I AG U I D EE X C E R P TBiography provided by the Dallas CowboysPro: In 12 NFL seasons, Troy Aikman became one of thegame’s great quarterbacks. As one of only three playersin NFL history to lead a team to three Super Bowl victories,Aikman has rewritten virtually every passing recordin Cowboys’ history. He closed his career with 94 regularseason wins, including 90 in the decade of the 1990s —making him the winningest starting quarterback of anydecade in NFL history (Joe Montana held the record with86 wins in the 1980s). Along with that mark, Aikmanholds or is tied for 47 Dallas passing records, includingthe club’s career records for attempts (4,715), completions(2,898), passing yards (32,942), touchdowns(165) and completion percentage (61.5% – third best inNFL history at the time of his retirement). He also posteda club-high 13 regular season 300-yard passinggames during his career. Aikman retired from the gameas the NFL’s 15th ranked passer all-time with a quarterbackrating of 82.6. Along the way to these marks,Aikman guided Dallas from the National Football Leaguecellar of 1-15 in 1989 to six NFC East titles (1992-96and 1998), four NFC Championship Games (1992-95)and three Super Bowl titles (XXVII, XXVIII and XXX). Hewas one of the game’s most accurate passers, completingat least 60 percent of his passes in 98-of-165 careergames (59.4% of his games). In the postseason, hereached the 60% completion mark in 12-of-16 games(75%). He completed 70 percent or more of his passes(min. 20 attempts) 41 times in his career, with Dallasposting a 37-5 record in those games, and he producedthe top six single-season completion percentages in clubhistory. With that passing accuracy, Aikman was able toestablish a club-record with a career interception rate to2.99%. Although not known for his fleet feet, Aikman successfullyran for a first down 49-of-72 times on third orfourth down during career. That ability to avoid the sackalso allowed him to post the highest career passTroy Aikman is the thirdquarterback drafted firstoverall to be elected to thePro Football Hall of Fame.Terry Bradshaw and JohnElway are the others.attempts per sack ratio (19.2) in team history. Despitewinning just one of his first 15 NFL starts, Aikman wenton to start a club-record 180 games (165 regular season)at quarterback and post a 105-75 (.583) record,which includes an impeccable 11-4 mark in the postseason– 3-0 in the Super Bowl. For his career, Aikman ledthe Cowboys from behind 16 times in the fourth quarter,including six times in the final two minutes. Another sixtimes, he led the team to wins after the score was tied inthe fourth quarter. Five of his game-winning drives camein overtime. In those 22 wins, Aikman was 146-of-214(68.2%) for 1,888 yards (8.82 per attempt), 11 touchdowns,three interceptions and a 107.0 quarterback ratingin the fourth quarter and overtime. In the postseasonAikman truly shined. His four 300-yard passing dayswere the third best total in NFL history (Montana-6,Fouts-5), and he holds the club records for postseasonpass attempts (502), completions (320), yards (3,849),and completion percentage (63.7%). In addition,Aikman’s 23 career postseason passing touchdownswas just one shy of Staubach’s club record of 24.2000: In his final season, Aikman went out a warrior,fighting through numerous injuries to start 11 gamesand lead the team in passing for the 12th consecutiveyear. In NFL history only two players, Cincinnati’s KenAnderson (13 years) and Denver’s John Elway (16 years),led their team in passing for more than the 12 straightseasons Aikman led the Cowboys. He finished the seasoncompleting 156-of-262 passes for 1,632 yards,seven touchdowns and 14 interceptions, his lowest single-seasonpass attempt and passing yardage totals ofhis career. His 11 starts matched a career-low from1989 and 1998. Aikman opened the season in a roughway against Philadelphia (9/3), going 0-of-5 passing withone interception before suffering a concussion on a secondquarter sack by Hugh Douglas and James Darling.He was then deactivated for the Cowboys next twogames, at Arizona (9/10) and Washington (9/18),because of the concussion. Aikman returned to thestarting lineup against San Francisco (9/24) and was 15-of-26 passing for 197 yards, with one touchdown andone interception. At Carolina (10/1), he recorded his firstwin of the season with an overtime victory over thePanthers. In the game he completed 15-of-23 passes(65.2%) for 131 yards and directed a seven-play, 68-yarddrive to set up Tim Seder’s game-winning 24-yard fieldgoal in overtime. Aikman was eight-of-10 for 78 yards inthe fourth quarter and overtime, including three-of-threefor 46 yards in overtime. Despite throwing a club-recordtying five interceptions at the N.Y. Giants (10/15), hecompleted 22-of-42 passes for 211 yards and a touchdown.Dallas trailed 19-14 with 2:56 remaining in thegame, when he guided the team from its own 23-yard2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 13 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guideline to the Giants 14-yard line, where he had two shots atthe end zone before time expired on the comebackattempt. The following week against Arizona (10/22),Aikman completed nine-of-15 passes for 154 yards andtwo touchdowns while helping guide Dallas to points onseven-of-nine possessions and a 48-0 lead before givingway to Randall Cunningham in the fourth quarter.Against Jacksonville (10/29), he opened the game completingfour-of-five passes for 43 yards and a touchdown(13-yard pass to Harris) on the game’s opening drive. Hesuffered a low back contusion on that drive and thenbegan experiencing back spasms on the next possession,forcing him from the game. He did not travel toPhiladelphia (11/5) because of his back. AgainstCincinnati (11/12), Aikman recorded his only 300-yardpassing game of the season and the 13th of his careerwith 308 yards and one touchdown on 24-of-37 passing.During the game, he moved past Sonny Jurgensen intothe NFL’s all-time top 20 in career passing yards. TheCowboys offense struggled against the future Super Bowlchampion Ravens. At Baltimore (11/19), he completed19-of-33 passes for 138 yards and three interceptions.On Thankgiving Day against Minnesota (11/23), theCowboys turned Aikman loose. He completed a seasonhigh30 passes — the fifth highest total of his career —on a season-high 43 attempts for 276 yards, one touchdownand one interception. His completion totals movedhim past Jim Kelly and Steve DeBerg (2,874 career completionseach) into 10th on the NFL’s all-time completionlist with 2,880. At Tampa Bay (12/3), he completed 16-of- 30 passes for 158 yards and an interception beforegiving way to Anthony Wright midway through the fourthquarter in a 27-7 loss. Although no one knew it at thetime, Aikman took the field for the final time againstWashington (11/12) and completed his first two passattempts. On third-and-one from the Redskins’ oneyardline, his third attempt of the game fell incomplete as hewas pressured and hit by LaVar Arrington on the play,causing his second concussion of the season. Tim Sederhit a field goal on the next play to put Dallas up 6-0 butAikman did not return to the game. He was deactivatedthe final two weeks of the season against the N.Y. Giants(12/17) and at Tennessee (12/25) following concussion.1999: Aikman led the team in passing for the 11th consecutiveseason with an 81.1 quarterback rating, rankinghim seventh in the NFC and 13th in the NFL. Despitemissing two games with a concussion, he was fifth in theNFC, 13th in the NFL, with 2,964 yards passing (263-of-442). He was eighth in the NFL with a 59.5 completionpercentage. Aikman improved his record in season openersto 8-3 by engineering one of the greatest comebacksin Dallas Cowboys’ history at Washington (9/12). Despitethrowing two first-half touchdown passes to DavidLaFleur, the club was down 35-14 to the Redskins enteringthe fourth quarter before he put together 21 fourthquarter points, including a 10-play, 90-yard drive in thefinal 3:00, to tie the game. In the fourth quarter andovertime, he guided Dallas on scoring drives of 70, 66,90 and 95-yards and completed 15-of-23 passes for240 yards and three touchdowns. His fourth quarterscoring tosses were 37 and 12 yards to Michael Irvin inregulation to tie the game and then a 76 yarder to RaghibIsmail for the win in overtime – the second longest overtimetouchdown pass and the fifth longest overtime scoringplay in NFL history. On the day, Aikman posted season-highswith 28 completions, 49 pass attempts, 362yards and five touchdowns (a single-game career bestand club record tying touchdown total) to earn NFCOffensive (his ninth such honor) and Miller Lite NFLPlayer of the Week honors. In addition, he added to hisclub record by recording the 12th 300-yard passinggame of his career – his fourth-best single-game yardagetotal ever. It was the 21st time in his career he has ledthe team to victory in the fourth quarter after beingbehind or tied. Still recovering from the offensive outburstin Week One, Aikman completed just 10-of-22passes for 109 yards and two interceptions againstAtlanta (9/20). It was the lowest passing yardage total ina game he started and finished since Nov. 28, 1996against Washington when he threw for 63 yards (Dallaswon both games). Against Arizona (10/3), Aikmanpicked up his 1,000th career rushing yard on a threeyard run. He also completed 71.4 percent of his passes(15-of-21) for 192 yards and two touchdowns, includinga 63-yard scoring pass to Ismail. At the N.Y. Giants(10/18), Aikman completed 20-of-33 passes (60.6%) for266 yards and in the process quietly began a clubrecordstreak of pass attempts without an interception.In a rematch with the Redskins (10/24), he ran for hisonly touchdown of the season on a one-yard rollout.Through the air, Aikman was 20-of-32 for 244 yards andtwo touchdowns, the 150th and 151st of his career.Despite suffering a blow to the head and missing oneseries at Indianapolis (10/31), Aikman completed a season-high79.2% (19-of-24) of his passes, tying the sixthbestday of his career. The following week at Minnesota(11/8), he completed 14-of-24 passes for 129 yardsbefore being forced from the game after suffering a thirdquarter concussion on a sack by Jerry Ball. Following theinjury, Aikman was deactivated against Green Bay(11/14) and at Arizona (11/21), the first time in hiscareer he had missed a game after suffering a concussion.He returned to the lineup against Miami (11/25)and completed 16-of-29 passes for 232 yards, includinga 65-yard touchdown pass to Ismail. Along the way,Aikman became the 22nd player in NFL history to reachthe 30,000-yard mark for career passing yards. He came- 14 - Profootballhof.com


out and connected on 66.7% of his passes (20-of-30) for160 yards at New England (12/5). Against Philadelphia(12/12), Aikman logged his 100th career win as astarter (regular season and postseason) when he threwfor 242 yards by completing 22-of- 40 passes, includingone touchdown toss. The eight-yard scoring pass toLaFleur was the 153rd of his career, tying him withStaubach for second in the Cowboys record books. Healso broke his own club record by extending his streak ofpass attempts without an interception to 198. His previousbest was 184 in 1995. The following week againstthe N.Y. Jets (12/19), he completed the 154th touchdownpass of his career, giving him sole possession ofsecond place on the club’s career passing touchdownlist, but he saw his club record string of pass attemptswithout an interception stopped at 216 with a third quarterinterception. He finished the day 12-of-28 for 158yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. His twotouchdown passes at New Orleans (12/24), on a daythat saw him complete 23-of-39 passes for 246 yards,gave him 156 for his career, breaking Danny White’sclub-record of 155. The second of his two interceptionsin the 31-24 loss came in the Saints’ end zone with 1:04remaining in the game after he had guided the Cowboys74 yards to the Saints’ six-yard line. In a must-win gameagainst the N.Y. Giants (1/2/00), he completed a 90-yard touchdown pass to Jason Tucker – the longest regular-seasontouchdown pass of Aikman’s career and tiedfor the longest regular-season completion of his career(90-yard pass to Alvin Harper on Nov. 13, 1994 at SanFrancisco). For the game, Aikman was 23-of-32 (71.9%)– his third 70.0%+ completion percentage day of theseason – for 288 yards, two touchdowns and a quarterbackrating of 120.3. The 288 passing yards werethesecond best total of the season. In the club’s short-livedplayoff run, Aikman completed 22-of-38 passes for 286yards and one interception at Minnesota (1/9/00). It wasthe fifth best postseason passing yardage total of hiscareer as he connected with eight different receivers onthe day.1998: For the 10th consecutive season, Aikman led theclub in passing with an 88.5 quarterback rating, rankinghim fourth in the NFC and eighth in the NFL. Where hecontinued to post amazing numbers was with his interceptiontotal, finishing the season with five interceptionsin 315 pass attempts and a NFC low 1.6 interceptionpercentage (second lowest in the NFL). Aikman threwjust three interceptions in his last 289 regular seasonpass attempts (1.0 percent) and was sacked just ninetimes in 324 pass plays (once per 36.0 pass plays). His59.4% completion rate was the sixth best figure in theNFC and the eighth best in the NFL. Aikman completed22-of-32 passes (68.8%) for 256 yards, two touchdownsand a season-high two interceptions in a 38-10 win overArizona (9/6) to start the season. He also ran five timesfor 43 yards and two touchdowns, marking the first timein his career that he has rushed for more than one touchdownin a season. His 43 rushing yards were the fourthbest single-game total of his career. Included in that totalwas a 23-yard run, the second longest of his career.Aikman’s fast start to the season ended just as quicklythe next week at Denver (9/13) when he suffered a fracturedleft clavicle (non-throwing shoulder) in the secondquarter when he fell to the turf at the end of a six-yardscramble. Prior to the injury, he was five-of-12 for 88yards, including a 36-yard touchdown pass to Ernie Mills,and had guided Dallas to touchdowns on two of his firstfour drives. Aikman missed the next five games due tothe injury, the first time he had missed a start due toinjury since Dec. 4, 1994 at Philadelphia (sprained MCLin his left knee). It was also the first time he had missedas many as five games in a season since the end of the1991 season (four regular season and one postseasonstart). In his career, Aikman missed five starts due toinjury three times (Weeks 5-9 in 1989 and the 1991 and1998 games), and he never missed more than fivegames in a season. Aikman returned to action atPhiladelphia (11/2) and was 14-of-26 for 171 yards andtwo touchdowns. He took his first hit since injuring hisleft shoulder on the game’s first play (a sack by HollisThomas), but went on to post just his third win in eightstarts at the Vet. The next week against the N.Y. Giants(11/8), Aikman lacerated the index finger on his righthand at the end of the first quarter. Despite the injury, heled the team to a field goal on its next possession beforegoing to the locker room for x-rays. He returned in thesecond half and completed 11-of-12 passes for 132yards and a touchdown, ending the day 16-of-23 for 161yards for a season high 69.6 completion percentage.Aikman tied a career-high for consecutive completions –it was also the second longest streak in club history –when he connected on 13 straight passes at Arizona(11/15). For the day, he completed 14-of-18 passes for208 yards and a touchdown. Aikman had a streak of 103pass attempts without an interception snapped in thesecond quarter against Seattle (11/22) when SamAdams batted a pass into the air, caught it and returnedit 25 yards for a score. For the day, Aikman was 28-of-42passing for 296 yards and two touchdowns. In one of theNFL’s biggest offensive showings in 1998, Dallas andMinnesota combined for 82 points and 1,066 totalyards, including 808 passing, on Thanksgiving Day(11/26). Aikman almost single-handedly kept theCowboys in the game by establishing club records forpass attempts and pass attempts in a game without aninterception (57). He also tied his club record with 34completions, and he threw for a personal best 4552006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 15 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guideyards, the second best passing day in club history andjust the third 400-yard passing day in team history. Thatyardage total gave him his 11th career 300-yard passingday, breaking the club record of 10 he had shared withDanny White. One of his completions was a 67-yardtouchdown to Patrick Jeffers, Aikman’s longest pass ofthe season. Aikman’s string of seven straight gameswith a touchdown pass was snapped at New Orleans(12/6) when Dallas was kept out of the end zone. Heended the day 16-of-32 for 192 yards. He came back thenext week to connect on two fourth quarter touchdownpasses – his fourth multiple touchdown day of the season– at Kansas City (12/13) and was 18-of-35 for 199yards. In a 13-9 win over Philadelphia (12/20), Aikmancompleted a season-low 10-of-23 passes for 120 yards.He finished out the regular season against Washington(12/27) by guiding Dallas to 20 first half points on 10-of-15 passing (184 yards) before sitting out the secondhalf. In the game, he attempted the 4,000th pass of hiscareer. In the Cowboys short playoff run, Aikman was 22-of-49 for 191 yards, one touchdown and three interceptionsagainst Arizona (1/2/99) in a wild card playoffgame.1997: Aikman started the season by toppling yet anotherclub record, career starts by a quarterback.Staubach’s club record of 114 was broken when Aikmanlogged his 115th career start in the Cowboys game atArizona (9/7). For the year, Aikman led the Cowboys inpassing for a club-record ninth season, breaking themark of eight held by Staubach. Aikman’s 78.0 ratingwas good for eighth in the NFC, and he also tied for fifthin the NFC – 10th in the NFL – with 19 touchdown passes,the second highest single-season total of his career.In posting those numbers, Aikman attempted a careerhigh518 pass attempts, the second highest figure inclub history. For the third consecutive season and thefifth time in his career, Aikman topped the 3,000 yardpassing mark, throwing for 3,283 yards – which rankedhim third in the NFC and eighth in the NFL. Aikman wasfourth in the NFC, 12th in the NFL, in the lowest interceptionrate in the league at 2.3%, throwing just 12 interceptionsin 518 attempts. Aikman opened the season atPittsburgh (8/31) by earning NFC Offensive Player of theWeek honors for completing 19-of-30 passes (63.3%) for295 yards and a career-high tying four touchdowns. Itwas the third time in his career he had thrown four touchdownpasses. The following week at Arizona (9/7), hebroke Staubach’s record for starts by a Dallas quarterbackand went on to complete 21-of-40 attempts for 171yards. In a last second come-from-behind-win overPhiladelphia (9/15), Aikman capped off a 62-yard, sevenplay drive by throwing a 14-yard scoring pass to AnthonyMiller with 0:51 remaining to give Dallas a 21-20 win.After Dallas fell behind 17-3 in the second quarter, heguided the club to points on five of the final six possessions,including 12 fourth quarter points, and was 13-of-20 for 163 yards and a touchdown in the second half. Hefinished the game 17-of-36 for 205 yards and one touchdown.Coming off the bye weekend, Aikman threw twotouchdown passes against Chicago (9/28), but he alsohad his string of 124 consecutive pass attempts withoutan interception snapped when he was picked off in thesecond quarter. The next week, he set Dallas singlegamerecords for attempts (since broken) and completionswhen he was 34-of-52 for 317 yards at the N.Y.Giants (10/5). He broke the mark of 49 attempts held byfour others and the mark of 33 completions held by himselfand Gary Hogeboom. In the fourth quarter, Aikmanguided Dallas to a touchdown and two-point conversionwith 1:54 remaining to pull the team to within three at20-17, and he then directed a final 47-yard drive to theGiants’ 17-yard line as time expired. Aikman completeda season-long 64-yard touchdown pass to HerschelWalker with 6:32 remaining to give Dallas a 26-22 winover Jacksonville (10/19). For the game, he completed21- of-32 (65.6%) passes for 262 yards and two touchdowns.Aikman suffered his fifth concussion as a NFLplayer on the second series of the game at Philadelphia(10/26) and did not return. He bounced back the nextweek to complete 22-of-36 passes (61.1%) for 218yards, one touchdown and two interceptions at SanFrancisco (11/2). He completed a season-high 68.2% ofhis passes (15-of-22) for 216 yards, one touchdown andone interception against Arizona (11/9). In the final 5:48of the game against Washington (11/16), Aikman engineereddrives for the game tying touchdown and twopointconversion and then the game-winning field goal ingrabbing a come-from-behind victory with a 17-14 win.First he guided Dallas 97 yards for a touchdown with1:55 remaining, finishing the drive off with a six-yardscoring toss to Michael Irvin. He then hit Emmitt Smithfor the two-point conversion, tying the game at 14-14.After a Washington punt, he drove Dallas 28 yards in thefinal 1:29 to set up Richie Cunningham’s 42-yard gamewinningfield goal. He was six-of-nine for 87 yards on thetouchdown drive and then three-of-five for 23 yards onthe field goal drive. For the day, he was 25-of-45 for 217yards and one touchdown. With 130 yards passing atGreen Bay (11/23), he moved past the 25,000 yardmilestone for career passing yards. Despitesuffering from back spasms in pregame warm-ups,Aikman threw for a season-high 356 yards againstTennessee (11/27) on 27- of-42 passing. It was the 10th300-yard passing day of his career, tying White’s clubrecord. Aikman broke his two-month-old club record of52 pass attempts in a game when he attempted 53 atCincinnati (12/14). He was 28-of-53 for 285 yards with- 16 - Profootballhof.com


two touchdowns and two interceptions against theBengals. He also topped the 3,000-yard mark for theseason in the game.1996: Although the Dallas offense struggled at timesduring the 1996 season, Aikman was still one of theleague’s top quarterbacks, finishing fifth in the NFC,12th in the NFL, with a rating of 80.1. Along the way, herecorded the then second highest attempt (465) andcompletion (296) totals of his career and the secondbest in club history while finishing second in the NFL incompletion percentage at 63.7%. He earned his sixthconsecutive Pro Bowl selection, tying Staubach for themost appearances by a Dallas quarterback, and threwfor over 3,000 yards for the fourth time in his career.Aikman reached two milestones against the N.Y. Giants(9/8) when he was 19-of-27 (70.4%) for 228 yards andthree touchdowns, pushing his career yardage total over20,000. The three scores pushed his career passingtouchdown total to 101. It was the first time he hadthrown three touchdowns in a regular season game sinceDec. 21, 1992 at Atlanta. At Buffalo (9/22), he establisheda new club record with his 1,762nd career completion,breaking the mark of 1,761 set by White. In thegame, he was 16-of- 33 for 164 yards and three interceptions.It was his first multiple interception game in 23starts. Twice against Atlanta (10/20), Aikman led Dallasback from second half deficits, including a 60-yardtouchdown toss to Kelvin Martin to give Dallas a 32-28win with 1:42 remaining. On the day, he completed70.8% of his passes (17-of-24) for 265 yards and twoscores. In one of his finest days as a pro, Aikman earnedNFC Offensive Player of the Week honors at Miami(10/27) when he completed 33 passes in 41 attempts(80.5%) for 363 yards and three touchdowns, all seasonhighs. The 33 completions tied Hogeboom for the secondmost completions in a game by a Dallas quarterback,and his 80.5% completion rate was the third highestsingle-game total of his career. In the game, he alsobroke Staubach’s career pass attempts record of 2,958,and he threw three touchdown passes for the secondtime in 1996 – his best showing since recording acareer-high three such games in 1992. In a heartbreakingloss to Philadelphia (11/3), Aikman was 21-of-33(63.6%) for 179 yards, and with Dallas trailing 24-21, heled a final drive to the Eagles two-yard line in the finalminute before throwing an interception that wasreturned 104 yards for a score. The next week broughtanother comeback when Aikman guided Dallas backfrom a 17-7 fourth quarter deficit at San Francisco(11/1) with a six-yard touchdown toss to Eric Bjornsonwith 2:45 remaining in regulation to tie the score at 17-17. He was five-of-five for 50 yards in guiding Dallas to a29- yard game-winning field goal on the opening possessionof overtime. He finished the day 24-of-39 (61.5%)for 230 yards and ran for a score on a three-yard draw,his first rushing touchdown since Sept. 10, 1995 againstDenver. In Dallas’ 21-6 win over Green Bay (11/18) thefollowing Monday night, Aikman completed 24-of-39passes (68.6%) for 206 yards. In a loss at the N.Y. Giants(11/24), he completed 28-of-39 passes (71.8%) for 280yards. It was the Cowboys first loss when Aikman completedover 70.0% of his passes since Sept. 30, 1990,also at the Giants, a string of 35 games. In aThanksgiving Day win over Washington (11/28), he wasnine-of-19 for 63 yards, his lowest yardage total in agame since Oct. 14, 1990 at Arizona when he had 61.Aikman completed two 50-yard passes to Michael Irvin atArizona (12/8), including a 50-yard touchdown toss inthe third quarter. With his 169 yards passing the nextweek against New England (12/15), Aikman toppedStaubach’s club record of 22,700 career-passing yardsand tied White’s club record with the fourth 3,000-yardpassing season of his career. He suited up the next weekat Washington (12/22) but did not play. In the postseasonopener against Minnesota (12/28), he recorded hisfirst career postseason rushing touchdown on a two-yardrun. Aikman missed the Pro Bowl following the seasondue to loose bodies in his left elbow.1995: The 1995 season was one of Aikman’s best as apro as he finished third in the NFL, second in the NFC, inquarterback rating with a 93.6 mark. Along the way, herecorded the second best yardage (3,304) total of hiscareer and the then lowest interception (seven) total. Heearned his fifth consecutive Pro Bowl selection while finishingsecond in the NFL in completion percentage(64.8%), third in average yards-per-attempt (7.65) andinterception percentage (1.62). Aikman opened the seasonby leading Dallas to eight wins in the first ninegames, including a season opening 35-0 win at the N.Y.Giants (9/4), where he led Dallas to touchdowns on fiveof-eightdrives. He completed 15-of 20 passes (75.0%)for 228 yards and a touchdown in running his openingday record to 5-2. The next week, he threw two touchdownpasses and ran for another in a 31-21 win overDenver (9/10). Aikman provided the fourth quarter sparkDallas needed at Minnesota (9/17) when he guidedDallas to a final period touchdown and two-point conversion,putting the Cowboys up 17-10. He then drove theteam 73 yards to a game-winning touchdown in overtime,finishing the day 24-of-38 (63.2%) for 246 yardsand a touchdown – including nine-of-11 for 107 yards inthe fourth quarter and overtime. Irvin’s 50-yard receptionagainst Arizona (9/24) was Aikman’s longest passcompletion of the season as he threw for 192 first halfyards. 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2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guidesecond time in his career. The first of his bumps cameat Washington (10/1) when he strained his right calfdropping back to pass on the game’s first drive. Hereturned to the line-up the following week against GreenBay (10/8) and had one of his best days of the season,completing 24-of-31 passes (77.4%) for 316 yards andtwo touchdowns. Still on a hot streak, Aikman cameback at San Diego (10/15) and hit on 21-of-30 passes(70.0%) for 222 yards and broke Don Meredith’s clubrecordof 156 consecutive pass attempts without aninterception. Aikman’s streak was snapped at 184 whenhe threw a fourth quarter interception in Dallas’ 28-13win at Atlanta (10/29). For the day, he was 19-of-25(76.0%) for 198 yards and two touchdowns. In a Mondaynight game against Philadelphia (11/6), Aikman postedhis fourth consecutive game with a completion percentageover 70 percent, a club-record, when he connectedon 17-of-24 passes (70.8%) for 202 yards and a touchdown.Aikman suffered a bruised left knee against SanFrancisco (11/12) on the game’s first play. He tried toreturn but was unable. He bounced back from the injuryto have one of his best games of the year, completing aseason-high 79.2% of his passes (19-of-24) for 227yards and a score at Oakland (11/19). Along the way, heconnected on 13 straight passes to tie his career bestand the second longest streak in club history. After leadingDallas on three touchdown drives of 70-or-more yardsagainst Kansas City (11/23) while completing 21-of-29passes (72.4%), Aikman had season highs with 47attempts and 29 completions, good for 285 yards and atouchdown against Washington (12/3). On a windy, 19-degree day at Philadelphia (12/10), Aikman recordedhis worst day as a passer in over five years when he was11-of-28 (39.3%) for 110 yards. The next week in therain against the N.Y. Giants (12/17), he guided Dallas toa game-winning field goal in the final two minutes of thefourth quarter. In the regular-season finale at Arizona(12/25), Aikman posted his best regular season yardageday of the year with 350 yards on 21-of-32 passing(65.6%), including two touchdowns – his fifth multipletouchdown game of the season. That game vaulted himpast the 3,000-yard mark for the season – his thirdcareer 3,000-yard season. He opened postseason playby completing 70.8% of his passes (17-of-24) for 253yards and a touchdown in a divisional playoff win overPhiladelphia (1/7/96). Against Green Bay (1/14/96) inhis fourth consecutive NFC Championship Game,Aikman moved past Staubach (2,820 yards) to becomethe club’s all-time leader in postseason passing yards.He finished the day 21-of-33 for 255 yards and twotouchdowns in guiding Dallas to its third Super Bowl infour years. In Super Bowl XXX, Aikman became just thethird player to quarterback a team to three titles whenhe completed 10 consecutive passes in the first half andfinished the day 15-of-23 (65.2%) for 209 yards and atouchdown against Pittsburgh (1/28/96) in a 27-17 win.It was the fifth consecutive postseason game he hadthrown a touchdown pass, setting a club record. Aikmanmissed the Pro Bowl to have surgery to remove loosebodies from his right elbow on Feb. 6.1994: Amid changes at head coach and offensive coordinator,Aikman proved to be the same, earning selectionto the Pro Bowl for the fourth consecutive season,finishing second in the NFL in both completion percentage(64.5%) and average yards-per-attempt (7.41) andposting a quarterback rating of 84.9 – good for fifth inthe league. Aikman opened the year at Pittsburgh (9/4)by completing 21-of-32 passes for 245 yards and atouchdown in the Cowboys 26-9 victory, guiding Dallas toits first win in Pittsburgh since 1969. Two weeks later ina Monday night overtime loss to Detroit (9/19), Aikmancompleted a season-high 26 passes on 39 attempts,including his 2,000th career attempt. Against theWashington Redskins (10/2), he was 20-of-28 (71.4%)for 181 yards and a touchdown in the 34-7 win, whichincluded a club-record tying 24 second quarter points.Aikman continued his hot streak the following weekagainst Arizona (10/9) when he was 16-of-22 (72.7%)for 231 yards and two touchdowns, earning NFCOffensive Player of the Week honors. When Aikman completedtwo touchdown passes against Philadelphia(10/16), it marked the 13th consecutive game he hadcompleted a touchdown pass, breaking the club recordof 12 set by Meredith (1965-66) and Staubach (1977-78). Aikman narrowly extended his mark to 14 games atArizona (10/23), tossing a 15- yard scoring pass aftersuffering a concussion during the game’s opening drive.After a hit by Wilber Marshall, Aikman stayed in thegame and threw the scoring pass before coming out ofthe game for good. He returned to action at Cincinnati(10/30) and recorded his third two-touchdown passgame of the year while throwing for 272 yards. He alsoled Dallas to a fourth quarter field goal with 5:00 remainingto win the game 23-20. Aikman opened Novemberby completing a season high 79.2% of his passes (19-of-24) against the N.Y. Giants (11/7). He also ran for ascore. When Dallas traveled to San Francisco (11/13),Aikman recorded season- highs with 42 pass attemptsand 339 yards passing, including a career-long 90-yardpass to Alvin Harper. Aikman kept Dallas in the game upto the final possession in a 21-14 loss, but along the way,his club record streak with a touchdown pass wassnapped at 16 games. Dallas bounced back the nextweek against Washington (11/20) when Aikman completed8-of-13 passes for 87 yards before suffering asprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee inthe second quarter when tackled by Ken Harvey. When- 18 - Profootballhof.com


he sat out against Green Bay (11/24) and Philadelphia(12/4), it marked his first missed starts in 20 games,dating back to Nov. 21, 1993. He returned to the lineupagainst Cleveland (12/10) and, after guiding Dallas to afourth quarter touchdown, had the Cowboys on theBrowns’ one-yard line when time ran out in the 19-14loss. After completing 75.0% of his passes (21-of-28) atNew Orleans (12/19) in a Monday night victory, Aikmansaw limited first half action in the cold and rain againstthe Giants (12/24) in the season finale. Following theregular season, Aikman posted the two most impressivepassing days in Cowboys playoff history. In the DivisionalPlayoff Game against Green Bay (1/8/95), Aikman connectedwith Harper for a NFL postseason record 94-yardtouchdown toss. It was the longest play from scrimmagein NFL postseason history. He also set Dallas records forpassing yards (337) and completion percentage (76.7%on 23-of-30 passing) in a playoff game as the Cowboysposted a 35-9 win. The following week at San Francisco(1/15/95) in the NFC Championship Game, he broke hismark by throwing for 380 yards, and his 53 attempts tieda club playoff record. Both his attempts and yards werecareer highs (regular-season or postseason) at the time,and he also established NFC Championship Gamerecords for attempts, completions and passing yards.1993: In leading Dallas to its second consecutive SuperBowl title in 1993, Aikman posted one of the finest seasonsever by a NFL quarterback. His 99.0 quarterbackrating was the second highest in team history andplaced him second in the NFL, the highest finish by aDallas quarterback since Roger Staubach led the leaguein 1979 with a club-record 104.8 rating. The top vote getteramong all players for the Pro Bowl, Aikman earned aspot on his third consecutive Pro Bowl team following theseason, his first as the starting quarterback. Other 1993awards included All-Pro honors from Sports Illustratedand The Sporting News, Football News All-NFC and NFLAlumni Quarterback of the Year. The NFL’s most accuratepasser, Aikman led the league with a 69.1% completionrate. Aikman also avoided mistakes when throwing thefootball, leading the NFC and finishing second in the NFLin interception ratio at 1.53%, a club record. After missingmost of the preseason following June 19 back surgeryon a herniated disk, Aikman opened the regularseason at Washington (9/6) by completing an 80-yardtouchdown toss to Harper. The following week, Aikmanattempted a season-high 45 pass attempts againstBuffalo (9/12). At Phoenix (9/19), he completed 21-of-27 passes (77.8%) for 281 yards, beginning a streak ofthree straight weeks when his completion percentagetopped the 70 percent mark. The following week, heearned NFC Offensive Player of the Week honors whenhe completed 18-of-23 passes (78.3%) for 317 yardsagainst Green Bay (10/3). He also posted a career-high13.8 yards-per-attempt. At Indianapolis (10/10), he completedthe threegame streak with a 21-of-28 day passing(75.0%). In the rain and wind at Philadelphia (10/31),Aikman had a string of 35 straight games with a completionpercentage above 50.0% snapped when he wasnine-of- 19. For his play in guiding Dallas to four consecutivewins in October, Aikman was named NFC OffensivePlayer of the Month. Aikman completed his first 10 passesagainst the N.Y. Giants (11/7) and 11-of-13 for 162yards and two touchdowns before suffering a strainedleft hamstring early in the third quarter, forcing him tomiss the remainder of that game and the games that followedagainst Phoenix (11/14) and Atlanta (11/21).Despite missing two and a half games due to injuries, hestill threw for 3,100 yards to finish fourth in the NFC andposted his second consecutive 3,000 yard passing season,the first back-to-back 3,000- yard seasons by aDallas quarterback since White accomplished the feat in1980-81. He returned to action on Thanksgiving Dayagainst the Dolphins (11/25). Aikman was 21-of-27(77.8%) for 252 yards and two touchdowns against theN.Y. Jets (12/18). He then closed out the year with backto-backseason-high 80.0% completion days againstWashington (12/26) (16-of-20) and at the N.Y. Giants(1/2/94) (24-of-30) – where he led Dallas to a 16-13overtime win and the NFC East title. Over the final threegames of the season, Aikman posted three straightgames with a completion percentage over 70.0%, andincluding the playoffs, he extended the streak to sixgames. In completing 28-of-37 passes (75.7%) for 302yards and three touchdowns against Green Bay(1/16/94) in a Divisional Playoff Game, Aikman had aclub record streak of 111 postseason pass attemptswithout an interception snapped. In the NFCChampionship Game against San Francisco (1/23/94),Aikman led Dallas to a 28-7 lead before suffering a concussionearly in the third quarter that ended his day. Hereturned to action against Buffalo (1/30/94) and helpedlead Dallas to the Super Bowl XXVIII title by completing19-of-27 passes (70.4%) for 207 yards.1992: Aikman led the team to victories in eight of thefirst nine games. After knocking off the defending SuperBowl champion Redskins (9/7) in the Monday night seasonopener, he threw three touchdown passes againstPhoenix (9/20), including a season-long 87-yard touchdowntoss to Irvin. Later in the year at Phoenix (11/22),Aikman completed a season-high 25 passes and threwfor two touchdowns, beginning a string of five straightgames in which he threw at least two touchdown passes– the longest such streak by a Dallas player since Whitehad six straight multi-touchdown games in 1983. Down27-24 late at Denver (12/6), Aikman completed 7-of-82006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 19 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guidepasses for 78 yards on a last minute touchdown drive togive Dallas a 31- 27 come-from-behind win. The followingweek at Washington (12/13), he reached 10,000passing yards in his 52nd career game, faster than anyquarterback in team history. Aikman finished the seasonwith 3,445 yards passing, his first 3,000-yard seasonand the third best yardage season in team history, torank second in the NFC and fourth in the NFL in passingyards. His 302 completions were the second most in aseason in team history and tied him for the NFC lead,second in the NFL. One of his finest passing performancesof the year came at Atlanta (12/21) when he completed13 straight passes, the second most in club history,on his way to a single-game career-high 85.7% (18-of-21)completion rate, the second best in team history. Inleading Dallas to a club record 13 regular season wins,Aikman’s 89.5 quarterback rating placed him third inthe NFL and earned him his second consecutive ProBowl appearance. In the postseason, Aikman completed61-of-89 passes (68.5%) for 795 yards, eight touchdownsand no interceptions for a rating of 126.4. He had322 passing yards in the Cowboys 30-20 win over SanFrancisco (1/17/93) in the NFC Championship Game,and he completed 70.6% (24-of-34) of his passes toestablish a then club playoff record. He broke thatrecord by completing 73.3% (22-of-30) of his passesagainst Buffalo (1/31/93), earning MVP honors in SuperBowl XXVII. With his MVP award, Aikman joined JimPlunkett and Terry Bradshaw as the only other quarterbacksdrafted first overall to win the Super Bowl MVPaward.1991: The 1991 season was a preview of what wasahead for Dallas as evidenced in the Cowboys’ win overthe defending Super Bowl Champion New York Giants(9/29). Aikman earned NFC Offensive Player of theWeek honors after completing five-of-six passes for 84yards, including a 23-yard scoring toss to Irvin, on thegame-winning drive late in the fourth quarter. AgainstGreen Bay (10/6), he recorded a season- high 31 completions,including 12 straight at the end of the game.Despite missing the final four regular season gamesafter spraining the lateral collateral ligament in his rightknee in the third quarter of the Cowboys’ victory atWashington (11/24), Aikman completed 65.3% of hispasses to lead the NFC and earned his first trip to thePro Bowl. At Detroit (10/27), he threw for a season-high331 yards.1990: In 1990, Aikman’s value to Dallas was evident inthe team’s seven wins. In only one of those victorieswere the Cowboys ahead entering the fourth quarter. Inthe other six, Aikman completed 32-of-45 passes(71.1%) for 456 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptionsin the final period to put Dallas on top. In the season-openingvictory over San Diego (9/9), Aikmancapped a 53-yard drive with his first NFL rushing touchdown,a one-yard sneak, to win the game with 1:58remaining. In Tampa (10/21), he led Dallas on an 80-yard scoring drive – throwing for 60 and scrambling for20 – that culminated in the game-winning 28-yardtouchdown pass to Irvin with 1:56 left. Against the Rams(11/18), Aikman led the team 89 yards to set up thewinning field goal in the fourth quarter. Four days lateragainst the Redskins (11/22), he led the Cowboys toscores from 67 and 78 yards in the final period of a 27-17 Dallas win. Aikman completed 11 straight passes inthe second half while engineering fourth quarter scoringdrives of 80 and 50 yards to beat the Saints (12/2).Early in the Philadelphia game (12/23), Aikman separatedhis right shoulder forcing him to miss the seasonfinale. When Aikman had surgery to repair the shoulder,he also had loose bodies removed from his right elbow.1989: In 1989, Aikman showed tremendous poise for arookie. After missing five games due to a broken leftindex finger suffered against the N.Y. Giants (10/1),Aikman threw for a NFL rookie record 379 yards atPhoenix (11/12). In that game against the Cardinals, hewas knocked unconscious after rifling a 75-yard scoringstrike to put Dallas up 20-17 with 1:43 remaining.Against the Rams (12/3), Aikman became the firstCowboys player since White in 1987 to throw four touchdownpasses. The first rookie quarterback to start a seasonopener for Dallas since Staubach in 1969, Aikmanwas named to most All-Rookie teams.College: In two seasons at UCLA, Aikman completed 64.8percent of his passes for 5,298 yards and 41 touchdownswhile throwing only 17 interceptions. He finishedhis career as the third rated passer in NCAA history. TheAll-America led the Bruins to a 20-4 record, includingwins in the 1987 Aloha Bowl and the 1989 Cotton Bowl.In 1999, he was inducted into the UCLA Sports Hall ofFame. He transferred to UCLA after two seasons atOklahoma (1984-85).- 20 - Profootballhof.com


H ARRYLinebacker - 6-2, 237South Carolina State1976-1988 New York Giants(13 playing seasons)A defensive end in college, Harry Carson nevermissed a game in four seasons at South Carolina State.Selected by the New York Giants in the fourth round ofthe 1976 NFL Draft, he was immediately moved to thelinebacker position in the pros. Carson won the startingmiddle linebacker positionhalfway through that rookieseason and went on to benamed to the All-NFL RookieTeam.C ARSONC LASS OF 2006Carson, as an inside linebacker, was a ferociousrun stopper. Known for his “all-out” style of play, heattacked onrushing blockers head on in his pursuit of theball carrier. Later in his career when he was joined byoutside linebackers Lawrence Taylor and Carl Banks,there was no better linebacker trio in the NFL. LikeTaylor, he was extremely difficult to defense in blitzing situationsand he had the speed and agility to be an effectivepursuit player, even when the play was directed awayfrom his area of responsibility.In 1986, Carson finished second in total tackles forthe Giants with 118 in the regular season and 23 in theplayoffs. He recorded the ninth of his 11 career interceptions,had two quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries,and two forced fumbles, as the Giants went on to defeatthe Denver Broncos in Super Bowl XXI.An emotional player,Carson led by example bothon and off the field. He led allGiants defenders in tacklesfive seasons and was namedto the Pro Bowl nine times,© WireImageincluding seven straight from1982 through 1988. His best single-game performancecame in 1982 in a Monday night game versus the GreenBay Packers in which he racked up 20 solo tackles andfive assists. He accumulated 14 opponents’ fumblerecoveries during his career.Although he was a very consistent player, Carsonseemed to produce top performances in key games.That was the case in New York’s Super Bowl season. Hisinterception and 12 solo tackles against the WashingtonRedskins on December 7 virtually assured the Giants ofthe NFC East title. It was also Carson who made the “bigplay” on the Giants’ first-half goal line stand against theBroncos in the Super Bowl, when he stuffed GeraldWillhite for no gain.In addition to his nine Pro Bowl appearances, Carsonwas named first- or second-team All-Pro six times andfirst- or second-team All-NFC six times.C A R E E RS T A T I S T I C SInterceptionsYear Team G No. Yds. Avg. TD1976 New York Giants 12 0 0 0 01977 New York Giants 14 0 0 0 01978 New York Giants 16 3 86 28.7 01979 New York Giants 16 3 28 9.3 01980 New York Giants 8 0 0 0 01981 New York Giants 16 0 0 0 01982 New York Giants 9 1 6 6 01983 New York Giants 10 0 0 0 01984 New York Giants 16 1 6 6 01985 New York Giants 16 0 0 0 01986 New York Giants 16 1 20 20 01987 New York Giants 12 0 0 0 01988 New York Giants 12 2 66 33 0Career Total 173 11 212 19.3 0Additional Career Statistics: Receiving: 1-13, 1 TD; Kickoff Returns: 1-5; Fumble Recovery for TD: 12006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 21 -


B I O G R A P H I C A LB A C K G R O U N DElected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:February 4, 2006Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:August 5, 2006Other Members of the Class of 2006:Troy Aikman, John Madden, Warren Moon, ReggieWhite, Rayfield WrightFull Name: Harold Donald CarsonBirthdate: November 26, 1953Birthplace: Florence, South CarolinaHigh School: McClenaghan (Florence, SC)Pro Career: 13 seasons, 173 gamesDrafted: 4th round (105th player overall) in 1976 by NewYork GiantsUniform Number: 53A L L -L E A G U ET E A M SY E A R - B Y -Y E A RT E A MR E C O R D S(Division Finish in Parentheses)1976 New York Giants 3-11-0 (5th)1977 New York Giants 5-9-0 (5th)1978 New York Giants 6-10-0 (5th)1979 New York Giants 6-10-0 (4th)1980 New York Giants 4-12-0 (5th)1981 New York Giants 9-7-0 (3rd)1982 New York Giants 4-5-0 (10th*)1983 New York Giants 3-12-1 (5th)1984 New York Giants 9-7-0 (2nd)1985 New York Giants 10-6-0 (2nd)1986 New York Giants 14-2-0 (1st)1987 New York Giants 6-9-0 (5th)1988 New York Giants 10-6-0 (2nd)* NFC regular season finish in strike-shortened season.C H A M P I O N S H I PG A M E S1986 NFC – New York Giants 17, Washington Redskins 0Carson started at right inside linebacker. He recordedfour tackles, three assists, and two passes defensed.All-Pro: 1981 (PW); 1984 (SN)S U P E RB O W L S2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideAll-Pro Second Team: 1978 (AP); 1982 (AP); 1984(NEA); 1985 (AP, NEA); 1986 (AP, NEA)All-NFC: 1978 (PW); 1979 (UPI, SN, PW); 1981 (UPI,PW); 1982 (UPI); 1986 (UPI, PW)All-NFC Second Team: 1978 (UPI); 1985 (UPI)P R OB O W L S(9) – 1979*, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986,1987, 1988* Did not playT E A MR E C O R D S(Giants’ records held by Carson at the time of hisretirement following the 1988 season)[Tied for 1st] Most Opponents Fumble Recoveries,Game – 2 (vs. Dallas, Sept. 8, 1986)[3rd] Most Opponents Fumble Recoveries, Career – 14[Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons Played – 13[Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Seasons Played – 13Super Bowl XXI – New York Giants 39, Denver Broncos 20Carson started at right inside linebacker. He recordedseven tackles.M E D I AG U I D EE X C E R P T S1977 New York Giants Media Guide(following Carson’s rookie season)Pro: A No. 4 draft choice out of South Carolina Statewhere he was a defensive lineman for four seasons.Carson proved to be a premier selection. Moved to middlelinebacker by the Giants, the big and rugged Carsonlearned the position swiftly and took over as the startingMLB halfway through the season. In those final sevengames, Carson piled up the accolades, not only fromopposing teams, but from fans and media as well, earningFirst Team All-Rookie NFL by both the United Pressand the Pro Football Writers of America. All told, in justthose seven starts and reserve time in five other games,Carson had 119 tackles (69 solo, 50 assists), had a pairof QB sacks, and helped save the 12-9 upset overWashington with a key fumble recovery after a devastatinghit. With range, strength, power, he should be amongthe best in the business and an All-Pro shortly.College: Carson never missed a game in four seasons atSouth Carolina State as a defensive lineman, was team- 22 - Profootballhof.com


captain for two years, senior class president, and wonKodak All-American honors as well as Little All-Americanby AP. Twice MVP of the Mid-East Conference, his senioryear was mind-boggling as he racked up 114 solo tackles,41 assists and 30 QB sacks!Personal: Harry Donald Carson was born on November26, 1953 in Florence, S.C. and starred at McClenaghanH.S. in his hometown. He has a B.S. degree in physicaleducation from South Carolina State, now lives inColumbia, S.C. and lists music as his favorite hobby.1988 New York Giants Media Guide(before Carson’s final season)Pro: Indestructible linebacker was like a vintage wine in1987, earning his ninth Pro Bowl selection, which ties anall time NFL record for most Pro Bowl appearances. Instarting all 12 regular season games, Harry finished secondin total tackles with 94, added a QB sack of 17 yardsand recovered one fumble, his 15th career recoverywhich ranks second in the Giants’ all time record sectionbehind the 19 by Jim Katcavage. Now entering his 13thseason with the Giants, that tenure will rank Harry in thethird spot in club history for most seasons played withthe Giants. The senior Giants’ linebacker had yet anotherbanner season in 1986, being named to the All-NFLteam for an eighth time, with Pro Football Weekly andFootball News doing the honors this time. The powerhouseinside linebacker started every game again, finishingsecond in total tackles with 118 in the regular season,and with 23 in the playoffs and Super Bowl. Headded his ninth career interception, this one a 20-yardreturn in the big Dec. 7 win over the Redskins, had twoQB sacks, two fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles,and showed his overall athletic prowess by catching a13-yard TD pass on a fake field goal in a win over theEagles. That was Harry’s third career TD. His first cameon a 22-yard fumble return for the winning score vs.Kansas City in 1979, and the other on a 14-yard interceptionreturn against Joe Montana in the 1984 Divisionalchampionship game vs. the 49ers. He also tied an alltime club record by recovering two fumbles in one game,this time vs. Dallas. As usual, Harry had his top performancesin key games, recording 13 tackles in the 17-14win over Dallas that kept the Giants in first-place, andadding 12 tackles to his interception in the Dec. 7 winover the Redskins that virtually assured the Giants of theNFL East title. Carson also made the big play on theGiants’ first-half goal line stand vs. Denver in the SuperBowl when he stacked up Gerald Willhite for no gain. In1985 Harry finished second in total tackles on the clubwith 101, just three behind fellow All-Pro Lawrence Taylor,and he added 22 tackles in the two playoff games,including 14 vs. the Super Bowl champion ChicagoBears. Over the years, Harry has had any number of outstandingseasons, including the 1979 campaign whenhe had 185 total tackles for the season. A defensive endin college, Carson was moved to LB in his rookie yearwith the Giants, won the starting MLB job halfwaythrough that rookie season, and was named to the all-NFL Rookie team in 1976. Since that time, he’s led theclub in tackles five seasons, and had his single biggestharvest in a 1982 Monday Night game vs. Green Baywhen he racked up an incredible 25 stops (20 solo, 5assists). In addition to being named to the Pro Bowl ninetimes in his career, Carson has also been named theNFL’s top inside LB in 1980 by Sports Illustrated and wasnamed as the NFC’s Linebacker of the Year that someseason by the NFL Players Association.College: Carson never missed a game in four seasons atSouth Carolina State, was team captain for two years,senior class president, and won Kodak All-American honorsas well as Little All-American by AP. Twice MVP of theMid-East Conference, he had 114 solo tackles, 41assists and 30 QB sacks in his senior year. Additionally,he was an ROTC Commander in college and won theEastern Airlines Award for highest academic averageamong Black College All-Americans.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 23 -


J OHNCoachSan Mateo Jr. College, California Polytechnic1969-1978 Oakland Raiders(10 seasons)John Madden began his pro football coachingcareer in 1967 as the Oakland Raiders’ linebackerscoach. After two seasons, he was elevated to headcoach. At 32 years of age when he was hired, he becamethe youngest head coach in the American FootballLeague. In his first year at the Raiders’ helm, Maddenearned American FootballLeague Coach of the Yearhonors as he led the team toa 12-1-1 record and an AFLWestern Division title.Madden coached theRaiders for 10 seasons, postinga regular season record of103 wins, 32 losses and 7ties. During that time, heguided the team to seven© WireImageWestern Division titles,including five in a row from 1972 to 1976. UnderMadden’s guidance, Oakland never experienced a losingseason. Madden’s Raiders made eight playoff appearances,including a 37-31 six-quarter AFC DivisionalPlayoff win over the Baltimore Colts in 1977. Perennialwinners, the team never finished with fewer than 8 winsin the then-14 game season (8-4-2 in 1970, 1971).M ADDENC LASS OF 2006Six times in 10 seasons, Oakland recorded 10 ormore victories. In 1976, the coach guided his team to anear-perfect 13-1 record to win the AFC WesternDivision. The success continued in the post-season withwins over New England in the divisional playoff game anda commanding 24-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelersin the AFC Championship Game. Madden and theRaiders capped the 1976 season with a 32-14 win overthe Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl XI. Between the1976 and 1977 seasons, the Raiders won 17 consecutivegames, one short of the then-NFL record for consecutivewins.Madden’s .759 regular season winning percentageranks as highest ever among coaches with 100 careervictories. Only Hall of Fame coaches George Halas andCurly Lambeau had reached 100 career wins at an earlierage.Before coaching in Oakland, Madden was the defensivecoordinator at San Diego State, from 1964-1966,where the Aztecs were ranked first among small collegeswith a 26-4 record. From 1960-1963 he coached atHancock Junior College in Santa Maria, California.Madden started on both offense and defense as aplayer for California Polytechnic College at San LuisObispo in 1957 and 1958, and was voted to the All-Conference team. The Philadelphia Eagles selected himas a future choice in the 21st round of the 1958 NFLDraft, but a knee injury in his rookie season prematurelyended his playing career.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideC A R E E RS T A T I S T I C SRegular SeasonPost SeasonTeam Year W L T PCT. W L PCT. Division FinishOakland 1969 12 1 1 .923 1 1 .500 1st - AFL WestOakland 1970 8 4 2 .667 1 1 .500 1st - AFC WestOakland 1971 8 4 2 .667 2nd - AFC WestOakland 1972 10 3 1 .750 0 1 .000 1st - AFC WestOakland 1973 9 4 1 .679 1 1 .500 1st - AFC WestOakland 1974 12 2 0 .857 1 1 .500 1st - AFC WestOakland 1975 11 3 0 .786 1 1 .500 1st - AFC WestOakland 1976 13 1 0 .929 3 0 1.000 1st - AFC WestOakland 1977 11 3 0 .786 1 1 .500 2nd - AFC WestOakland 1978 9 7 0 .563 2nd - AFC WestCareer Total: 103 32 7 .759 9 7 .750Overall Record: 112-39-7, .739- 24 - Profootballhof.com


B I O G R A P H I C A LB A C K G R O U N DM E D I AG U I D EE X C E R P TElected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:February 4, 2006Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:August 5, 2006Other Members of the Class of 2006:Troy Aikman, Harry Carson, Warren Moon, Reggie White,Rayfield WrightFull Name: John Earl MaddenBirthdate: April 10, 1936Birthplace: Austin, MinnesotaHigh School: Jefferson (Daly City, CA)Coaching Career: Assistant Coach with Allan HancockCollege, 1960-1961; Head Coach with Allan HancockCollege, 1962-1963; Assistant Coach with San DiegoState, 1964-1966; Assistant Coach with OaklandRaiders, 1967-1968A W A R D SA N D•AFL Coach of the Year, 1969 (PW)C H A M P I O N S H I PH O N O R SG A M E S1969 AFL – Kansas City Chiefs 17, Oakland Raiders 71970 AFC – Baltimore Colts 27, Oakland Raiders 171973 AFC – Miami Dolphins 27, Oakland Raiders 101974 AFC – Pittsburgh Steelers 24, Oakland Raiders 131975 AFC – Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Oakland Raiders 101976 AFC – Oakland Raiders 24, Pittsburgh Steelers 71977 AFC – Denver Broncos 20, Oakland Raiders 17S U P E RB O W L SSuper Bowl XI – Oakland Raiders 32, Minnesota Vikings 141978 Oakland Raiders Media Guide(before Madden's final season)During the locker room celebration following theOakland Raiders’ triumph in Super Bowl XI, ManagingPartner Al Davis said, “I am especially happy for JohnMadden today. This will establish him as one of the trulygreat coaches in the game from an organizational standpoint.And it’s just a matter of time, before he is recognizedas the greatest coach.” One more year’s time hasseen John Madden take another sure step towardachieving that deserved recognition. 1977 added a newchapter to a glorious nine-year story as head coach of theOakland Raiders, bringing John Madden ever-closer tothe 100-win mark that has been reached by only 12head coaches in the 58-year history of the NationalFootball League.The Silver and Black compiled an 11-3 recordlast season while earning a playoff berth for the eighthtime in nine campaigns under John Madden’s guidance.In the AFC Playoff game in Baltimore, Maddenengineered a 37-31 six-quarter overtime victory in one ofthe classic battles in the long history of professional football.Now preparing to enter his 10th season as headcoach of the Raiders, the 42-year-old Madden has compiledan almost unparalleled record of success. He hasguided the Silver and Black to seven Western Divisiontitles, including five in a row from 1972 to 1976. AfterOakland’s challenging 1977 season, his winning percentagenow stands at .790 (94-25-7), the best amongactive or retired coaches with 50 victories or more. His94 wins rank Madden 15th on the 58-year list of regularseason victories by NFL head coaches.When Madden’s 100th victory is realized, heagain will put his name alongside his great coachingcounterparts. In the modern era only Don Shula won100 games in 10 seasons. And only George Halas andEarl “Curly” Lambeau won 100 games at an earlier age.Six times during the past nine years, Madden’ssquads have won 10 games or more, including a highmark of 13-1 in 1976 and a 12-1-1 record in 1969. Inthe aftermath of both seasons, Madden was deservedlyhonored with many Coach of the Year awards.During John Madden’s tenure as head coach,the Oakland Raiders have earned league records of 12-1-1, 8-4-2, 8-4-2, 10-3-1, 9-4-1, 12-2, 11-3, 13-1 and11-3.One of the trademarks of Madden’s Raiderteams have been their ability to sustain long unbeatenstreaks, with every season producing at least a five-2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 25 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guidegame run. During the previous eight seasons, includingplayoffs, the Raiders have unbeaten streaks of 13games (1976), nine games (1971 and 1974), sevengames (1969, 1970, 1975), six games (1972) and fivegames (1973 and 1977).The Raiders won 17 straight contests betweenthe 1976 and 1977 seasons, one short of the all-timeNFL record for consecutive victories.Madden’s teams have not only specialized inputting together unbeaten streaks, but also enjoy abruptlyending other team’s extended successes. In recentyears Raider squads stopped the Miami Dolphins’ 18-game winning streak, 12-7 in 1973; blanked thePittsburgh Steelers for the first time in 132 games by a17-0 score in 1974; ended Miami’s 31-game OrangeBowl home winning streak, 31-21, in 1975; and haltedthe Steelers’ 10-game victory skein, 16-7, at Pittsburghin 1977.Madden began his professional football coachingcareer with the Raiders’ organization in 1967, servingas linebacker mentor for two years. In 1969, Maddentook over as field boss and became the youngest headcoach (33) in the AFL.Before coming to Oakland, Madden was defensivecoordinator for San Diego State from 1964 to 1966.The Aztecs were ranked No. 1 among small colleges andwon 26 of 30 games during his service there.John Madden started his coaching career at the age of23 as an assistant at Hancock Junior College in SantaMaria, California. Two years later he was appointed headcoach at Hancock. Madden’s coaching genius surfacedearly as he led Hancock to a 13-5 record during his twoyearstint as field boss. In 1963, Hancock compiled an8-1 mark and was ranked in the Top 10 Junior Collegesin the country.Success also was a part of John Madden’s lifeduring his football playing career. He started as a twowaytackle on the 1957 and 1958 California PolytechnicCollege at San Luis Obispo team that compiled a twoyearrecord of 18-2.Voted to the all-conference football team,Madden also was a catcher for the baseball squad. Heearned a Bachelor of Science degree in 1959 and aMaster of Arts degree in 1961, both from Cal Poly.Madden was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the21st round of the 1958 NFL draft, but a knee injury in hisrookie year ended his playing career.Born in Austin, Minnesota, Madden was raisedin Daly City, near San Francisco. Always active in sportsas a youth, he played both football and baseball atJefferson High School.“One of his great virtues, thefire that burned brightest inhim, was his love for footballand his passion for it. Hispassion for it is seldom everequaled."- Oakland Raiders owner and Hall of FamerAl Davis on John Madden, February, 2006- 26 - Profootballhof.com


W ARRENQuarterback - 6-3, 212West Los Angeles College, Washington1984-1993 Houston Oilers1994-1996 Minnesota Vikings1997-1998 Seattle Seahawks1999-2000 Kansas City Chiefs(17 playing seasons)Prior to the 1978 NFL Draft, some NFL scouts suggestedthat since University of Washington quarterbackWarren Moon had played in a rollout rather than a drop-backpassing offense, he would be amid-round pick. Others speculatedthat since only oneAfrican American quarterback,James Harris, had achievedany measurable success in theNFL, Moon would have to playsome other position.Regardless of which misguidedreason motivated NFL scouts,Moon remained confident ofhis abilities and opted to signwith the Edmonton Eskimos ofthe Canadian Football League.He went on to lead the Eskimos to an unprecedented fiveconsecutive Grey Cup victories.Eventually, Moon returned to the United States to playfor the Houston Oilers in 1984. He racked up nearly 50,000passing yards in 17 NFL seasons. Moon set a new clubM OONC LASS OF 2006record with 3,338 yards passing in his first year with theHouston, a mark he would break four more times. In 1986,when the Oilers installed the run-and-shoot offense, Moon’squarterback skills finally became apparent to all. The wideopenoffense showcased Moon’s strong arm, running skills,and big-play ability.In 1990, Moon led the league with 4,689 passingyards. He also led the league in attempts (584), completions(362), and touchdowns (33), and tied Dan Marino’srecord with nine 300-yard games in a season. The followingyear, he again led the league in passing yards 4,690. At thesame time, he joined Hall of Fame quarterbacks DanMarino and Dan Fouts as the only quarterbacks to postback-to-back 4,000-yard seasons. Moon also establishednew NFL records that season with 655 attempts and 404completions.Moon was traded to the Minnesota Vikings before the1994 season. In his debut season he passed for 4,264yards and led the team to the playoffs. In his second seasonin Minnesota, he again passed for more than 4,200yards. Moon moved on to the Seattle Seahawks as a freeagent in 1997 where the veteran star set franchise recordsfor completions (313) and yards passing (3,678) andearned his ninth Pro Bowl selection. Injuries limited his playin 1998. In 1999, Moon joined the Kansas City Chiefs andspent two seasons as a backup there before retiring.Despite spending his first six professional seasons inthe CFL, Moon ranked third all-time in NFL passing yardageand fourth in touchdown passes thrown at the time of hisretirement.C A R E E RS T A T I S T I C SPassingRushingYear Team G Att Comp Yards TDs Int Rating No. Yds. Avg. TD F1984 Houston 16 450 259 3338 12 14 76.9 58 211 3.6 1 171985 Houston 14 377 200 2709 15 19 68.5 39 130 3.3 0 121986 Houston 15 488 256 3489 13 26 62.3 42 157 3.7 2 111987 Houston 12 368 184 2806 21 18 74.2 34 112 3.3 3 81988 Houston 11 294 160 2327 17 8 88.4 33 88 2.7 5 81989 Houston 16 464 280 3631 23 14 88.9 70 268 3.8 4 111990 Houston 15 584 362 4689 33 13 96.8 55 215 3.9 2 181991 Houston 16 655 404 4690 23 21 81.7 33 68 2.1 2 111992 Houston 11 346 224 2521 18 12 89.3 27 147 5.4 1 71993 Houston 15 520 303 3485 21 21 75.2 48 145 3.0 1 131994 Minnesota 15 601 371 4264 18 19 79.9 27 55 2.0 0 91995 Minnesota 16 606 377 4228 33 14 91.5 33 82 2.5 0 131996 Minnesota 8 247 134 1610 7 9 68.7 9 6 0.7 0 71997 Seattle 15 528 313 3678 25 16 83.7 17 40 2.4 1 71998 Seattle 10 258 145 1632 11 8 76.6 16 10 0.6 0 81999 Kansas City 1 3 1 20 0 0 57.6 0 0 0.0 0 02000 Kansas City 2 34 15 208 1 1 61.9 2 2 1.0 0 1Career Total 208 6823 3988 49,325 291 233 80.9 543 1736 3.2 22 1612006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideCFL: 1978-1983 Edmonton Eskimos – Passing: 2382-1369-21,228, 144 TDs, 77 INTs, 93.8 Rtg.; Rushing: 330-1700, 16 TDs- 27 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideB I O G R A P H I C A LB A C K G R O U N DElected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:February 4, 2006Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:August 5, 2006Other Members of the Class of 2006:Troy Aikman, Harry Carson, John Madden, Reggie White,Rayfield WrightFull Name: Harold Warren MoonBirthdate: November 18, 1956Birthplace: Los Angeles, CaliforniaHigh School: Alexander Hamilton (Los Angeles)NFL Career: 17 seasons, 208 gamesDrafted: Not drafted. Signed as a free agent with HoustonOilers in 1984.Uniform Number: 1All-Pro: 1990 (SN)A L L -L E A G U EAll-Pro Second Team: 1990 (AP)All-AFC: 1989 (UPI); 1990 (UPI, PW)All-AFC Second Team: 1988 (UPI)P R OB O W L ST E A M S(9) – 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996,1998I N T H EN F L R E C O R DB O O K(at time of his retirement following 2000 season)[1st] Most Passes Completed, Season – 404 (1991)[1st] Most Fumbles, Career – 161[1st] Most Fumbles Recovered, Own and Opponents,Career – 56[1st] Most Fumbles Recovered, Own, Career – 56[Tied for 1st] Most 300-Yard Passing Games, Season –9 (1990)[Tied for 1st] Most Times Sacked, Game – 12 (vs.Dallas, Sept. 29, 1985)[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 655 (1991)[2nd] Most Passing Yards, Game – 527 (vs. KansasCity, Dec. 16, 1990)[Tied for 2nd] Most 400-Yard Passing Games, Career –7[Tied for 2nd] Most Fumbles, Season – 18 (1990)[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Career– 6,823[3rd] Most Passes Completed, Career – 3,988[3rd] Most Passes Completed, Game – 41 (vs. Dallas,Nov. 10, 1991)[3rd] Most Passing Yards, Career – 49,325[3rd] Most 300-Yard Passing Games, Career – 49[Tied for 3rd] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More PassingYards – 9[Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games 300 or MoreYards Passing – 4 (1990)[Tied for 3rd] Most Fumbles, Season – 17 (1984)POST-SEASON RECORDS[1st] Most Passes Completed, Game – 36 (vs. Buffalo,Jan. 3, 1993)[1st] Most Fumbles, Career – 16[1st] Most Fumbles, Game – 5 (vs. Kansas City, Jan. 16,1994)[1st] Most Own Fumbles Recovered, Career – 8[2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career –64.3[Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive 300-Yard PassingGames – 3 (1991-1993)[Tied for 2nd] Most Passing Attempts WithoutInterception, Game – 48 (vs. Pittsburgh, Dec. 31, 1989)[Tied for 3rd] Most Passes Completed, Game – 32 (vs.Kansas City, Jan. 16, 1994)[Tied for 3rd] Most 300-Yard Passing Games, Career –4[Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 4 (vs.Buffalo, Jan. 3, 1993)T E A MR E C O R D S(Oilers’ records held by Moon through the 1993 season,Moon’s final season with Houston)[1st] Most Passing Yards, Career – 33,685[1st] Most Passing Yards, Season – 4,690 (1991)[1st] Most Passing Yards, Game – 527 (vs. Kansas City,Dec. 16, 1990)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career – 4,546- 28 - Profootballhof.com


[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 655 (1991)[1st] Most Passes Completed, Career – 2,632[1st] Most Passes Completed, Season – 404 (1991)[1st] Most Passes Completed, Game – 41 (vs. Dallas,Nov. 10, 1991)[1st] Most Touchdown Passes, Career – 196[1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass – 21(1990-91)[1st] Most Consecutive Pass Attempts WithoutInterception – 130 (1984)[1st] Most 300 Yard Passing Games, Career – 38[1st] Most 300 Yard Passing Games, Season – 9(1990)[1st] Most 400 Yard Passing Games, Career – 4[1st] Most 400 Yard Passing Games, Season – 2(1991)[1st] Most Consecutive 300-Yard Passing Games,Season – 4 (1990)[2nd] Most Passing Yards, Season – 4,689 (1990)[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 584 (1990)[2nd] Most Passes Completed, Season – 362 (1990)[2nd] Most Touchdown Passes, Season – 33 (1990)[2nd] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass – 17(1992-1993)[2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Career – 166[2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season –64.7 (1992)[2nd] Most 300 Yard Passing Games, Season – 6(1991)[3rd] Most Passing Yards, Season – 3,631 (1989)[3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 520 (1993)[3rd] Most Passes Completed, Season – 303 (1993)[3rd] Most Passes Completed, Game – 36 (vs. Seattle,Nov. 7, 1993)[3rd] Most Passes Intercepted, Season – 26 (1986)[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career –57.9POST-SEASON RECORDS[1st] Most Passing Yards, Career – 2,578[1st] Most Passing Yards, Game – 371 (vs. Buffalo, Jan.3, 1993)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career – 351[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 50 (vs. Buffalo,Jan. 3, 1993)[1st] Most Passing Completions, Career – 230[1st] Most Passing Completions, Game – 36 (vs.Buffalo, Jan. 3, 1993)[1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career – 15[1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game – 4 (vs. Buffalo,Jan. 3, 1993)[1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Career – 12[1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career –65.5[2nd] Most Passing Yards, Game – 325 (vs. Denver,Jan. 4, 1992)2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 48 (vs.Pittsburgh, Dec. 31, 1989)[2nd] Most Passing Completions, Game – 32 (vs.Kansas City, Jan. 16, 1994)[2nd] Highest Passing Completion Percentage, Game –75.0 (vs. Denver, Jan. 4, 1992)[Tied for 2nd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game – 3 (vs.Denver, Jan. 4, 1992)[3rd] Most Passing Yards, Game – 315 (vs. Pittsburgh,Dec. 31, 1989)[3rd] Most Passing Completions, Game – 29 (vs.Pittsburgh, Dec. 31, 1989)[3rd] Highest Passing Completion Percentage, Game –74.4 (vs. Kansas City, Jan. 16, 1994)[Tied for 3rd] Most Passing Touchdowns, Game – 2 (vs.Pittsburgh, Dec. 31, 1989; vs. NY Jets, Dec. 29, 1991)(Vikings’ records held by Moon through the 1996 season,Moon’s final season with Minnesota)[1st] Highest Passer Rating, Game – 152.9 (vs. NewOrleans, Nov. 19, 1995)[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 606 (1995)[1st] Most Passing Completions, Season – 377 (1995)[1st] Most Passing Yards, Season – 4,264 (1994)[1st] Most 300 Yard Passing Games, Season – 6(1994)[Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or morePassing Yards – 3 (1994, 1995)[1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Season – 33 (1995)[1st] Consecutive Passing Attempts, No Interceptions –193 (1995)[1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Career –18.0[Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or MoreTouchdown Passes – 2 (1995)[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 601 (1994)[2nd] Most Passing Completions, Season – 371 (1994)[2nd] Most Passing Yards, Season – 4,228 (1995)[2nd] Most 300 Yard Passing Games, Career – 10[Tied for 2nd] Longest Pass Plays – 85 (to QuadryIsmail, vs. Detroit, Sept. 10, 1995)[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season –62.2 (1995)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 29 -


[Tied for 3rd] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio,Season – 20.7 (1995)POST-SEASON RECORDS[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game – 52 (vs. Chicago,Jan. 1, 1995)[1st] Most Passes Completed, Game – 29 (vs. Chicago,Jan. 1, 1995)[2nd] Most Yards Passing, Game – 292 (vs. Chicago,Jan. 1, 1995)[3rd] Most Passing Yards, Game – 409 (vs. Oakland,Oct. 26, 1997)[3rd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Season – 25 (1997)[3rd] Most Games, Four or More Touchdown Passes,Career – 2[Tied for 3rd] Most Two Point Conversion Attempts,Career – 3[Tied for 3rd] Most Two Point Conversion Attempts,Season – 3 (1997)L E A G U ES T A T I S T I C A LE A G U E / T E A MT I T L E SNFL STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSPassing Touchdown Leader: 1990 HOU2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide(Seahawks’ records held by Moon through the1998 season, Moon’s final season with Seattle)[1st] Most Passing Completions, Season – 313 (1997)[1st] Most Consecutive Passing Completions – 17 (vs.Oakland, Nov. 1, 1998)[1st] Most Passing Yards, Season – 3,678 (1997)[1st] Most Games, Four or More Touchdown Passes,Season – 2 (1997)[1st] Most Two Point Conversion Attempts, Game – 2(vs. Oakland, Oct. 26, 1997)[Tied for 1st] Most Touchdown Passes, Game – 5 (vs.Oakland, Oct. 26, 1997)[Tied for 1st] Most Games, Five or More TouchdownPasses, Season – 1 (1997)[Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or MoreTouchdown Passes – 1 (vs. San Francisco, Dec. 21,1997)[2nd] Highest Pass Rating, Career – 81.3[2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season – 528 (1997)[2nd] Most 400-Yard Passing Games, Career – 1[2nd] Most Games, Five or More Touchdown Passes,Career – 1[2nd] Most Consecutive Games with a Touchdown Pass– 13 (1997-98)[2nd] Highest Percentage, Touchdown Passes, Career –4.58[2nd] Most Attempts, No Interceptions, Game – 46 (vs.Oakland, Oct. 26, 1997)[2nd] Lowest Percentage, Passes Had Intercepted,Career – 3.05[3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career – 58.27[3rd] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Yards Passing – 1(1997)AFC STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSPassing Titles: 1992 HOUPassing Touchdown Leader: 1990 HOUTEAM STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSPassing Titles: 1984 HOU , 1985 HOU , 1986 HOU , 1987 HOU ,1988 HOU , 1989 HOU , 1990 HOU , 1991 HOU , 1992 HOU ,1993 HOU , 1994 MIN , 1995 MIN , 1997 SEA , 1998 SEAPassing Touchdown Leader: 1984 HOU , 1985 HOU ,1986 HOU , 1987 HOU , 1988 HOU , 1989 HOU , 1990 HOU ,1991 HOU , 1992 HOU , 1993 HOU , 1994 MIN , 1995 MIN ,1997 SEA , 1998 SEAHOUHouston Oilers, MIN Minnesota Vikings,SEA Seattle SeahawksA W A R D SA N DH O N O R S•1989 AFC Player of the Year (FN)•1990 NFL MVP (NEA)•1990 Offensive MVP/Player of the Year (AP, UPI-AFC)•1997 Pro Bowl MVP- 30 - Profootballhof.com


Y E A R - B Y -Y E A RT E A MR E C O R D S(Division Finish in Parentheses)1984 Houston Oilers 3-13-0 (4th)1985 Houston Oilers 5-11-0 (4th)1986 Houston Oilers 5-11-0 (4th)1987 Houston Oilers 9-6-0 (2nd)1988 Houston Oilers 10-6-0 (3rd)1989 Houston Oilers 9-7-0 (2nd)1990 Houston Oilers 9-7-0 (2nd)1991 Houston Oilers 11-5-0 (1st)1992 Houston Oilers 10-6-0 (2nd)1993 Houston Oilers 12-4-0 (1st)1994 Minnesota Vikings 10-6-0 (1st)1995 Minnesota Vikings 8-8-0 (4th)1996 Minnesota Vikings 9-7-0 (2nd)1997 Seattle Seahawks 8-8-0 (3rd)1998 Seattle Seahawks 8-8-0 (3rd)1999 Kansas City Chiefs 9-7-0 (2nd)2000 Kansas City Chiefs 7-9-0 (3rd)M E D I AG U I D EE X C E R P T2001 Kansas City Chiefs Media Guide biographyPro: Concluded his career as the most prolific passer inpro football history following a stellar 23 seasons of professionalfootball (17 in the NFL and two of those withKansas City) that’s sure to land him in the Hall of Fame... Remarkably, participated in four decades of pro competitionafter beginning his storied career with theCanadian Football League’s Edmonton Eskimos in ’78 ...In fact, during his final NFL season, Kansas City hadthree rookies on the 2000 roster who were born thesame year Moon inaugurated his CFL career - PatDennis, Dante Hall and Desmond Kitchings ... Joined theChiefs as an unrestricted free agent from Seattle on April27th of ’99 ... During his final NFL season, he held thetitle as the NFL’s “Leading Active Passer”, owning moreattempts (6,823), completions (3,988), yards (49,325)and touchdowns (291) than any other quarterback in2000 ... Started a remarkable 203 of the 208 regularseason NFL contests he participated in ... Classy competitorowns one of the most distinguished resumes ofany signal-caller to ever play the game ... Was also one ofthe league’s most giving players off the field, earning theleague’s prestigious NFL Man of Year Award in ’89 for hisongoing charitable endeavors ... Served as the club’s topbackup to starter Elvis Grbac and provided a sterlingexample of professionalism in the locker room for notonly Kansas City’s quarterbacks, but every player on theroster ... Became the oldest QB in Chiefs franchise historyto start a game when at the age of 44 years, 8 days heguided Kansas City into San Diego (11/26/00) … Prior tothat start, the oldest Chiefs QB to start a game was LenDawson at 40 years, 140 days old who ironically also per-formed the task against San Diego (12/7/75) ... Beganhis phenomenal pro tenure with an incredible six-yearrun (’78-83) with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CanadianFootball League, winning five straight Grey Cups (’78-82)with that club ... During his stellar CFL stint he saw dutyin 96 regular season contests (41 starts), passing for21,228 yards, completing 1,369 of 2,832 aerials with144 touchdowns and 77 interceptions, adding 10 postseasongames (nine starts) to his Canadian resume with138 completions on 257 attempts, good for 2,353 yards,12 TDs and seven INTs ... Led his Edmonton squads to a78-23-5 regular season record (.813) and a 9-1 (.900)postseason mark before signing with the NFL’s HoustonOilers as an unrestricted free agent on February 3rd of’84, ending what had been one the biggest recruitingbattles in league history since the AFL-NFL merger ...Spent 10 seasons with Houston (’84-93) before makingstops in Minnesota (’94-96) and Seattle (’97-98) prior tojoining the Chiefs (’99-00) ... Including his regular andpostseason totals in both the CFL and NFL, has seenduty in an incredible 324 meaningful professional contests,starting 263 of those games ... That combined regularand postseason CFL and NFL tally reveals 9,880attempts, 5,754 completions (58.2%) with 73,561 yards,464 touchdowns and 331 interceptions, good for a 84.0rating using the NFL passer formula, in addition to 976rushes for 3,939 yards and 40 scores ... Those 73,561career passing yards in both leagues translate into anastounding 42.0 miles ... In 208 games of regular seasonNFL play (203 starts) with the Chiefs, Oilers, Vikingsand Seahawks, has completed 3,988 of 6,823 passes(58.4%) for 49,325 yards with 291 touchdowns and 233interceptions, good for an 81.1 passer rating ... Has alsorushed 543 times for 1,736 yards for 22 TDs in regularseason NFL play, giving him 51,061 yards of total offense... His pass attempt, pass completion, passing yardagetotals and total offense totals all rank third in league historybehind only Marino (8,358 attempts, 4,967 completions,61,361 passing yards and 61,448 yards of totaloffense) and John Elway (7,250 attempts, 4,123 completions,51,475 passing yards and 54,882 yards of totaloffense) ... His total of 291 career NFL touchdown passestotal is fourth on the league’s all-time list, trailing onlyMarino (420), Fran Tarkenton (342) and Elway (300) ...His nine 3,000-yard passing seasons are third in leaguehistory behind Marino (13) and Elway (12), while his 49300-yard games are third in NFL annals behind Marino(60) and Dan Fouts (51) ... Holds the league record forquarterbacks with eight straight nominations to the AFC-NFC Pro Bowl (’88-95) and added a ninth appearance followingthe ’97 campaign ... Has established the singleseasonpassing yardage marks for three separate NFLfranchises: Titans, formerly known as the Oilers (4,364yards in ’91), Vikings (4,364 yards in ’94) and Seahawks2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 31 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide(3,678 yards in ’97) ... Owns the NFL single-seasonrecord with nine 300-yard games in ’90, including anunforgettable 527-yard effort at Kansas City onDecember 16 of ’90, the second-most ever in an NFLgame (Norm Van Brocklin - 554 yards in ’51) ... JoinsMarino (Miami, ’84-85) and Fouts (San Diego, ’80-81) asone of three players in league history to have back-toback4,000-yard seasons and is the only one to do it fortwo different teams (Oilers ’90-91 and Vikings ’94-95) ...Has four total 4,000-yard seasons, trailing only Marinowho owns six ... Owns a 102-101 record as a starting NFLquarterback, including an impressive 90-68 mark (.570)since the beginning of the ’87 season ... Set an NFLrecord with 404 pass completions for the Oilers in ’91and joined Marino and Elway as just the third quarterbacksince the AFL-NFL merger to start 200 games,reaching that milestone against the Chiefs on November8th of ’98. At Kansas City (1999-00): Saw action in threecontests (one start) … Completed 16 of 35 passattempts (45.7%) for 228 yards, one TD and one INT …Also rushed twice for two yards … Was sacked five timesfor 46 yards during his stint with Kansas City ... Becamethe oldest QB in franchise history to start a game whenat the age of 44 years, 8 days he guided the Chiefs intoSan Diego (11/26/00) … Prior to Moon’s start, the oldestChiefs QB to start a game was Len Dawson at 40years, 140 days old who ironically also performed thetask against San Diego (12/7/75).2000: Played in two games (one start) … Completed 15of 34 passes for 208 yards, one TD and one INT … Sawaction at QB when Elvis Grbac left the game with a rightelbow injury early in the fourth quarter vs. St. Louis(10/22). Completed three of three passes for 78 yardsand an eight-yard TD pass to Troy Drayton … Started atQB at San Diego (11/26), completing 12 of 31 passes for130 yards and one INT. Also rushed two times for twoyards.1999: Saw reserve duty in one game, completing one ofthree passes for 20 yards ... Was active for all 16 gamesas the club’s backup quarterback, but did not play in 15contests ... Saw his first regular season duty in a Chiefsuniform vs. Indianapolis (11/7), replacing an injuredElvis Grbac for the final three plays of the game.Completed one of three passes for 20 yards vs. the Coltswith his lone completion going to Kevin Lockett.At Seattle (1997-98): Saw duty in 25 games (24 starts)during two seasons in Seattle ... Attempted 786 passeswith 458 completions (58.3%), good for 5,310 yards with36 touchdowns and 24 interceptions and a 81.3 rating ...Also rushed 33 times for 50 with one score ... Wassacked 52 times for 332 yards, as well ... Set aSeahawks franchise records in ’97 for both pass completions(313) and yards (3,678) ... His 81.3 career ratingwith Seattle is second in franchise annals behind onlyDave Krieg (82.3) ... His 528 attempts in ’97 trail onlyKrieg (532 in ’85), as well ... Signed as an unrestrictedfree agent with Seattle on March 7th of ’97 after beingwaived by the Minnesota Vikings on February 21st ofthat year.1998: Started 10 of the season’s first 11 games ... Gothis 100th victory as a starting NFL quarterback in a 33-14 win vs. Arizona (9/13) ... Played in his 200th careerNFL game in the club’s monsoon contest at Kansas City(10/4), but suffered a cracked rib in that game and didnot play in the second half ... Passed for 154 yards vs.Denver (10/11) before being replaced by John Freisz dueto sore ribs ... Was the club’s third quarterback the followingweek at San Diego (10/25) with that rib ailmentand did not play ... Established a Seahawks record bycompleting his first 17 pass attempts vs. Oakland(11/1), breaking the old mark of 15 by Jim Zorn vs.Cleveland (10/12/80) ... Joined Marino and Elway as theonly three QBs since the NFL-AFL merger to start 200games when he opened vs. Kansas City (11/8) ... Threwtwo TD passes at Dallas (11/22) to move into a tie forfourth place on the NFL’s all-time TD passing chart withJohnny Unitas with 290 career scoring tosses ... Was listedas the club’s back-up quarterback vs. Tennessee(11/29), at the N.Y. Jets (12/6), vs. San Diego (12/13),vs. Indianapolis (12/20) and at Denver (12/27).1997: Played in 15 games with 14 starts and earned hisninth Pro Bowl berth ... Finished the season withSeahawks franchise records for completions (313) andyards (3,678) ... Ranked third in the NFL in completionsand fourth in yards despite missing a total of seven quartersof action during the season ... Moved into third placein league history in attempts, completions and yards ...Guided a Seattle offense that established team recordswith 5,759 total yards and 4,187 passing yards ... Theclub also led the NFL in net passing yards per game with247.4 ... Had a personal-best and team-record streak ofnine consecutive games with at least 250 yards passing... Began the year as the backup to Friesz but was quicklymobilized to start the second half of the season openervs. the N.Y. Jets (8/31) after Friesz broke his rightthumb ... Subsequently started the next 13 games ...Scored on a one-yard run at Indianapolis (9/21) becomingthe oldest player (40 years) to rush for a touchdown,breaking the mark of Zeke Bratkowski ... Had the highestpassing yardage total in the entire league on the yearwith a 409-yard effort vs. Oakland (10/26), tying acareer-high with five touchdowns. It marked his seventh400-yard game, tying Joe Montana for second place inNFL history in that category and denoted Seattle’s first400-yard passing effort since ’88 season. Seattle postedan NFL season-high 554 yards in the 45-34 win, twoyards off the franchise record. 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for his efforts. Became the oldest to pass for 400 yardsin a game and five touchdowns in a game, eclipsing hisown record in the former (38 years) and George Blanda’s(39) in the latter ... Also received AFC Offensive Player ofthe Week honors after guiding the club to a 37-31 win atSan Diego (11/9) ... Suffered a rib injury at Baltimore(12/7) and did not play at Oakland (12/14) ... Returnedto the lineup for the regular season finale vs. SanFrancisco (12/21) ... Concluded the season by winningMost Valuable Player honors at the Pro Bowl (2/1/98),completing four of eight passes for 89 yards bringing theAFC back from a 24-14 deficit for a 29-24 win. Scoredthe winning touchdown on a one-yard run with 1:49 leftin the contest. At Minnesota (1994-96): Spent three seasonswith the Vikings, starting 39 regular season contests... Connected on 882 of 1,454 pass attempts(60.7%) for 10,102 yards with 58 TDs and 42 INTs ... Wassacked 86 times for 634 yards ... Rushed 69 times for143 yards, as well ... Started one playoff game, getting29 completions on 52 attempts, getting 292 yards witha pair of TDs and pickoffs ... Owns Vikings records with606 pass attempts, 377 completions and 33 TDs in ’95... His 4,264 yards and six 300-yard games in ’94 arefranchise records, as well ... Also owns a team record forrating in a game with a 152.9 mark vs. New Orleans(11/19/95) ... Acquired by Minnesota from Houston onApril 14th of ’94 in exchange for a fourth-round choice inthe ’94 NFL Draft choice. The Oilers used that selectionon CB Mike Davis from the University of Cincinnati.1996: Started eight of the season’s first 10 games, butmissed eight contests due to a pair of injured ankles ...Those eight games missed were by far the most of hiscareer which helped explain career-lows of 1,610 yardsand seven TDs ... Started the first game of the season vs.Detroit (9/1), but was eventually forced to the sidelines... Sat out the following week at Atlanta (9/8), butreturned to start the next six contests ... Best outing duringthat stretch was a 280-yard performance in a 30-21win vs. Green Bay (9/22) ... Re-injured his ankles in a 15-13 setback vs. Chicago (10/28) and sat out the nextweek vs. Kansas City (11/3) ... Made his final start andappearance in a Vikings uniform at Seattle (11/10) ...Did not play in the club’s playoff contest at Dallas(12/28).1995: Started all 16 games, had his second straight4,000-yard season, set a franchise record for touchdownpasses and appeared in his eighth consecutive Pro Bowl,an NFL record for a quarterback ... Completed a teamrecord377 passes to lead the NFL, finished second in TDpasses (33) and was third in passing yards with a franchise-besttally of 4,228 ... Broke Tommy Kramer’s TDrecord of 26 set in ’81 ... Helped the Vikings set singleseasonclub records for points scored (412) and totalyards (5,938) ... Became the first player in pro footballhistory to eclipse the 60,000-yard career passing barrier(CFL and NFL) at Pittsburgh (9/24) ... Got his first of four300-yard games on the year with a 332-yard effort atTampa Bay (10/15) ... Set another team record with 193straight pass attempts without an interception, startingversus Green Bay (10/22) and ending at Detroit (11/23)... Had three straight 300-yard outings in November,totaling a season-high 384 yards at Detroit (11/23), 342at Arizona (11/12) and 338 vs. New Orleans (11/19) ...Named NFL Offensive Player for the Month of Novemberafter completing 100 of 161 passes for 1,301 yards with14 touchdowns and one interception as Vikings won fourof five contests ... Had at least two touchdown passes ineach of last eight games, including four in back-to-backgames against the Cardinals and Saints ... Completed188 of 304 passes (61.8%) for 2,358 yards with 23touchdowns and five interceptions in the last eightgames for a rating of 104.3.1994: Passed for 4,264 yards, led the Vikings into theplayoffs and was chosen to his seventh straight Pro Bowlin his debut season with Minnesota ... Started 15 games,missing one contest due to injury ... Set Vikings recordsfor both passing yards (4,264) and completions (371),totals which led the NFC and ranked third in the NFL ...Became the first Minnesota quarterback to have six 300-yard games and tied a mark first set in ’85 by Kramerwith three straight 300-yard games ... Helped Cris Carterset an NFL record with 122 receptions and the 207 combinedreceptions of Carter and Jake Reed (85) set themark for two players, breaking the old of 190 by Houstonreceivers Haywood Jeffires (100) and Drew Hill (90)when Moon was their quarterback ... First win withMinnesota was a 10-3 decision vs. Detroit (9/11) ... Hadback-to-back 300-yard games with 326 vs. Miami (9/25)in a game that featured his 200th NFL touchdown passand earned him The Sporting News Offensive Player ofWeek accolades, while adding 355 yards at Arizona(10/2) the following week ... Almost made it threestraight 300-yard contests with 299 yards at the N.Y.Giants (10/10) ... Did get a three-game 300-yard streakstarting with a season-high 420 yards vs. New Orleans(11/6) ... Posted 349 yards at New England (11/13) andgot 400 yards vs. the N.Y. Jets (11/20) ... Recorded his5,000th NFL pass attempt vs. Tampa Bay (11/27) ...Produced 306 passing yards vs. Chicago (12/1) ...Registered his 3,000th NFL completion at Detroit(12/17) ... Did not play in the regular season finale contestvs. San Francisco (12/26) because of a knee injury... Started his 10th NFL postseason game vs. Chicago(1/1/95), but his streak of three straight 300-yard postseasonperformances snapped as he threw for 292yards in a 35-18 setback. At Houston (1984-93): Playedin 141 regular season games (139 starts) with Houston,hitting on 2,632 of 4,546 attempts (57.9%) for 33,6852006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 33 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guideyards with 196 touchdowns and 166 interceptions, goodfor an 80.4 rating ... Was sacked 315 times for 2,403yards during that 10-year span ... Also rushed the ball439 times for 1,541 yards (3.5 avg.) with 21 scores ...Saw duty in nine postseason outings (all starts) for theOilers, completing 230 of his 351 aerials for 2,578 yardswith 15 TDs and 12 INTs ... Sacked 22 times for 167yards in postseason play for Houston ... Credited with 33playoff carries for 105 yards, as well ... Earned six ProBowl nods with the club and led the team to the playoffsseven times ... Although the franchise is now known asthe Tennessee Titans, still owns team records for seasonsleading the team in passing (10), career passattempts (4,546), attempts in a season (655 in ’91),career completions (2,632), completions in a season(404 in ’91 which is also an NFL record), completions ina game (41), career completion percentage (57.9), passingyards in a career (33,685), season (4,690 in ’91) andgame (527) ... Also holds franchise marks with six seasonsof 3,000 yards passing, four 400-yard passinggames, 38 300-yard passing games and nine 300-yardgames in a season (’90) ... His 21 consecutive gameswith a TD from ’90-91 and his 56 passes without aninterception vs. Dallas (11/10/91) are all-time teamrecords, as well ... Originally joined the club as an unrestrictedfree agent from the Canadian Football League onFebruary 3rd of ’84.1993: Played 15 games with 14 starts, leading the Oilersinto the postseason for seventh straight season ... Wasalso selected for his sixth straight Pro Bowl appearance... After getting off to a 1-4 start, helped the club get onan 11-game winning streak to end the year as Houstonfinished the year with a franchise-best 12 wins ... Threwfor 3,485 yards, completing 303 of 520 passes with 21touchdowns and 21 interceptions ... Finished third in theleague in passing yardage, ranking fourth in completionsand TD passes ... Got 310 yards vs. the L.A. Rams (9/26)... Had a career-long 35-yard scramble at Buffalo(10/11), the longest by an Oilers player during the season... Came off the bench to rally the club to a 28-14 victoryat New England (10/17) to inaugurate the club’s 11-game win streak ... Named AFC Offensive Player of theWeek after hitting for 253 yards and two TDs vs.Cincinnati (10/24) ... Produced a season-high 369-yardeffort against vs. Seattle (11/7) when he completed 36of 55 passes with two touchdowns and two interceptions... Threw for 342 yards vs. Atlanta (12/5) ... Missed theseason finale vs. the N.Y. Jets (1/2/94) with a broken ribsuffered at San Francisco (12/25) ... Completed 32 of 43passes for 306 yards, his third straight postseason gameover 300 yards, in a 28-20 AFC Divisional Playoff loss vs.Kansas City (1/16/94). Fouts is the only player in NFLhistory with four straight 300-yard playoff outings. Wassacked nine times for 68 yards against the Chiefs, themost sacks he has suffered in any regular or postseasonNFL game.1992: Played in all 11 games with 10 starts ... Wasnamed to his fifth straight Pro Bowl ... Missed five gameswith a broken arm ... Led the AFC in passing efficiency(89.3), was second in completion percentage with acareer-high 64.7% mark, while ranking third in touchdowns(18), fifth in both yards (2,521) and completions(224) ... Ranked sixth in attempts (346), as well ... Partof an Oilers offense which led entire NFL in passing(251.8 yards per game) for the third straight season ...Opened the year with back-to-back 300-yard outings, getting330 vs. Pittsburgh (9/6) and a season-high 361yards at Indianapolis (9/13) ... Surpassed 50,000 yardspassing for his entire pro career (including CFL) versusSan Diego (9/27) ... Had 342 yards and tied a careerhighwith five TD passes vs. Cincinnati (10/11) ...Bypassed Ron Lancaster’s all-leagues record of 50,535passing yards with a 321-yard effort at Denver (10/18) ...Forced out at Pittsburgh (11/1) with a concussion andwas limited to 70 yards the next week vs. Cleveland(11/8) ... Hit the 30,000-yard NFL passing mark atMinnesota (11/15) in just his 125th league contest,becoming the second-fastest in league history to accomplishthat feat (Marino - 115 games). Suffered an arminjury vs. the Vikings that kept him inactive for the nextfive games ... Played in his first NFL game in which he didnot start, returning from his injury as a reserve in the regularseason finale vs. Buffalo (12/27) ... Started the nextweek at Buffalo in an AFC First Round Playoff game, settingOilers single-game postseason records for attempts(50), completions (36), yards (371), and touchdowns (4)in a 41-38 OT loss to the Bills.1991: Started 16 games and led Houston into the playoffsfor the fifth consecutive year as the Oilers capturedtheir first division title since ’67 ... The club won 11games, equaling a franchise high ... Earned a fourthstraight Pro Bowl bid in the process ... Broke his own franchiserecord and led the entire NFL with 4,690 passingyards, the fifth most in NFL history ... Helped the Oilerslead the NFL in passing (288.9 yards per games) for thesecond consecutive season ... Became the third quarterbackwith back-to-back 4,000 yards seasons, joiningMarino (’84-86) and Fouts (’79-80) ... Broke Marino’srecord for attempts (655) and completions (404) ... Hadsix 300-yard games, including two over 400 and one at399 ... Started his 100th NFL contest vs. the L.A. Raiders(9/1) ... His 300-yard outing was a 315-yard effort atCincinnati (9/8) ... Got 334 yards vs. Denver (10/6) and423 at the N.Y. Jets (10/13) ... Surpassed the 25,000-yard career NFL passing mark versus Cincinnati (10/27).Had a franchise-record streak of 21 straight games witha touchdown pass end at Washington (11/3) ... Rackedup 432 yards in a 26-23 OT win over Dallas (11/10).- 34 - Profootballhof.com


Completed all 11 overtime attempts versus the Cowboysto set a club record with 41 completions, which still ranksas the third-best single-game mark in league history ...Totaled 399 yards vs. Cleveland (11/17) to earn AFCOffensive Player of the Week accolades ... Was 55 of 76for 596 yards, with five touchdowns and two interceptionsin two postseason starts ... Led the club to a 17-10win vs. the N.Y. Jets (12/29) in an AFC First RoundPlayoff contest ... Threw for 325 yards and three scoresat Denver (1/4/92) in a 26-24 divisional playoff loss.1990: Started the first 15 games before being sidelinedfor the season finale and playoffs by a dislocated thumb... Produced a prolific season, leading the NFL in passingyards (4,689), the sixth-highest tally in league history ...Also paced the NFL in pass attempts (584), completions(362), and touchdowns (33), setting Oilers single-seasonrecords in all four of those categories ... Finished secondin quarterback efficiency (96.8) and was third in averageper pass play (8.03) ... Helped the Oilers lead the leaguein total offense (388.9 yards per game) and rank secondin scoring (25.3 points per game) ... Was intercepted only13 times in 584 attempts and equaled Marino’s ’84 NFLrecord with nine 300-yard games, including four straight,one off the NFL record ... Earned a third straight Pro Bowlberth and was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year byAP ... Was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Year byUPI and at Kansas City’s 101 Awards ... Was USA Today’sAFC Most Valuable Player and the NFL AlumniQuarterback of the Year ... A first team All-NFL selectionby The Sporting News, a second team All-NFL selection ofAP and a first team All-AFC pick of UPI, Pro FootballWeekly and Football News ... Opened the season with397-yard outing and four TDs at Atlanta (9/9), sufferinghis 100th NFL pickoff in that game ... Got back-to-back300-yard outings with 308 yards vs. Indianapolis (9/23)and 355 yards at San Diego (9/30), becoming the Oilersall-time passing yardage leader against the Colts ...Threw for 527 yards at Kansas City (12/16), the secondhighesttotal in NFL history (554 by Norm Van Brocklin in’51), completing 27 of 45 passes, including a career-long87-yarder to Haywood Jeffires. Was named AFC OffensivePlayer of the Week ... Threw a career-best five touchdownsvs. Cincinnati (10/14), totaling 369 yards andearned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors onceagain ... Came one 300-yard game shy of a league recordwith four straight 300-yard outings with 381 vs. the N.Y.Jets (10/28), 343 at the L.A. Rams (11/4), 322 atCleveland (11/18) when he was named AFC OffensivePlayer of the Week and 300 vs. Buffalo (11/26) ...Named AFC Offensive Player for the Month of November... Dislocated the thumb on his passing hand after hittingthe helmet of the Bengals James Francis vs. Cincinnati(12/23) ... Sat out of the season’s last game vs.Pittsburgh (12/30) and the club’s playoff outing atCincinnati (1/6/91), but healed in time to play in the ProBowl.1989: Produced an impressive season, starting all 16games and breaking his own Houston franchise recordwith 3,631 passing yards to rank second in the conference... Named the AFC’s Pro Bowl starter, tabbed byFootball News as the AFC Player of the Year and wasnamed the Travelers NFL Man of the Year for his charitableefforts in the community ... Was also a first team, All-AFC selection of UPI ... His 88.9 QB rating was second inthe AFC and fourth in the league ... First of four 300-yardgames on the year was a 338-yard effort vs. Buffalo(9/24) ... Completed a personal-best 82.6% of his passes(19 of 23) vs. Miami (10/1) ... Named the AFCOffensivePlayer of the Week after a 317-yard performanceat Chicago (10/15) ... Got 345 yards vs. Detroit(11/5), as well ... Set a then-career high with 414 yardsvs. Cleveland (12/23) in the regular season finale, thehighest total by an Oilers QB since ’61. Threw his 100thcareer touchdown pass in that game, as well ...Completed 29 of 48 passes for 315 yards with two touchdownsand no interceptions in a 26-23 OT loss toPittsburgh (12/31) in the playoffs.1988: Started 11 games, missing five contests with afractured shoulder blade suffered in the season-openerat Indianapolis (9/4) ... Still earned his first Pro Bowlberth and was a second team All-AFC selection of UPI ...Threw 17 touchdowns and only eight interceptions to tiefor second in the AFC and fifth in the NFL with an interception-avoidancepercentage of 2.7 ... Missed the nextfive games following the Colts contests and was oninjured reserve before returning to start the last 10games of the year ... Rushed for two touchdowns versusPittsburgh (12/4), but had a streak of 98 pass attemptswithout an interception stopped in that game ... Did nothave a 300-yard game for the first time in his career, witha season-best 287 coming in the regular season finale atCleveland (12/18) ... Was 33 of 59 for 453 yards withone touchdown and four interceptions in two postseasonstarts ... Hit 16 of 26 passes for 213 yards in a 24-23 winat Cleveland (12/24) in the AFC Wild Card Game, MartySchottenheimer’s final contest as the Browns headcoach ... Completed 17 of 33 passes for 240 yards andone INT in a 17-10 loss in the AFC Divisional Playoffs vs.Buffalo (1/1/89) ... Started the Pro Bowl (1/29/89) forthe AFC due to an injury to Boomer Esiason and completed13 of 20 passes for 134 yards.1987: Started 12 games in the strike-shortened season... Led the Oilers into the playoffs for the first time since’80 ... Threw 21 touchdown passes, the most sinceBlanda had 24 in ’63 ... Got 310 yards in a 20-16 win inthe season opener vs. the L.A. Rams ... Passed for 327yards at Indianapolis (11/29) ... 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2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideCleveland (11/22) ... Was 45 of 75 (60.0%) for 537 yardswith two touchdowns and three touchdowns in two postseasonstarts ... Was 21 of 32 for 273 yards in a 23-20overtime win vs. Seattle (1/3/88) in the AFC Wild Cardgame, marching the team 61 yards from his own 15-yardline to set up the game winning field goal and his firstNFL postseason triumph ... Had 264 yards in a 34-10AFC Divisional Playoff loss at Denver (1/10/88).1986: Started 15 games missing one outing with athumb injury ... Improved upon his own team record with3,489 yards , completing 256 of 488 passes (52.5%)with 13 touchdowns and 26 interceptions ... Finishedfifth in the AFC in passing yardage ... Set a career highwith 398 yards at Detroit (10/5), the most by an Oilersquarterback since ’61, when Blanda had 418 versus theN.Y. Titans ... Produced 304 yards vs. the L.A. Raiders(10/26) and 310 yards vs. Cincinnati (11/9). 1985:Started 14 games, missing two contests with a hip pointer... Started the season by engineering a 26-23 win vs.Miami (9/8) by completing 12 of 17 passes for 270 yards... Did not play with that hip injury vs. San Diego (11/24)and at Cincinnati (12/1) ... Returned from that injury togo for 300 yards in each of the season’s last threegames, getting 330 yards vs. the N.Y. Giants (12/8), 339yards at Cleveland (12/15) and 364 yards atIndianapolis (12/22), tallying 1,033 yards in those threecontests.1984: Signed as an unrestricted free agent with Houstonon February 3rd after six seasons in the CFL ... Startedall 16 games and set a franchise record with 3,338yards, completing 259 of 450 passes (57.6%) with 12touchdowns and 14 interceptions ... Earned first teamAll-Rookie honors from the Pro Football Writers, UPI, ProFootball Weekly and Football Digest ... Broke Blanda’s’61 club record of 3,330 yards and tied his mark of four300-yard games, also set in ’61 ... First regular seasoncontest came vs. the L.A. Raiders (9/2) ... Got his firstNFL 300-yard outing in his second game with the Oilers,throwing for 365 yards vs. Indianapolis (9/9) ... Went130 passes without being picked off before suffering hisinitial NFL interception at the hands Falcons linebackerJeff Jackson, who returned it for a 35-yard TD at Atlanta(9/23) ... Broke the 300-yard barrier with 356 yards vs.San Francisco (10/21) ... First NFL win was a 17-16 decisionat Kansas City (11/11) ... Added 303 yards vs.Pittsburgh (12/2) and 306 vs. Cleveland (12/16).Canadian Football League (1978-83): Signed with theEdmonton Eskimos in ’78 prior to the NFL Draft ...Helped the Eskimos to five straight Grey Cup championshipsfrom ’78-82 ... In 96 regular season CFL contests(41 starts), completed 1,369 passes on 2,382attempts (57.5%) for 21,228 yards with 144 touchdownsand 77 interceptions ... Those passing stats translate toa 93.8 rating using the NFL formula ... Added 330 rushesfor 1,700 yards and 16 scores ... Saw duty in 10 CFLplayoff games with nine starts, hitting on 138 of 257passes for 2,353 yards with 12 TDs and seven INTs,good for a 89.4 rating ... Rushed 68 times for 389 yardswith two TDs in the CFL playoffs, as well ... Totaling hisCFL regular and postseason tallies, his final tally inmeaningful games north of the border includes 106games (50 starts), 2,639 attempts, 1,507 completions,21,366 yards, 156 TDs, 84 INTs, good for a 89.9 ratingby NFL standards ... Named Grey Cup Most ValuablePlayer in ’80 and ’82 ... Surpassed the 5,000-yard barrierhis final two Canadian seasons, getting exactly 5,000yards in ’82 and a then-league record 5,648 yards in ’83... Had 31 TD passes in ’83 and was the winner of theSchenley Award, emblematic of the CFL’s OutstandingPlayer ... Set a then-CFL single-game mark with 555yards, completing 31 of 51 passes with five touchdownsversus Montreal on October 15th of ’83 ... His teamsposted 78-23-5 regular season record (.813) and a 9-1(.900) postseason mark ... His final game in Canada washis only postseason loss with the Eskimos, a 49-32 setbackto the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the ’83 CFLWestern Finals.College: Produced 242 completions on 496 passattempts for 3,277 yards with 19 touchdowns and 17interceptions in three seasons (’75-77) as a starter atthe University of Washington after transferring to theschool from West Los Angeles Junior College ... NamedPac 8 Conference Player of the Year as a senior in ’77when completed 133 passes of 199 attempts for 1,584yards with 11 TDs and seven INTs ... Led the Huskies tothe ’78 Rose Bowl following his senior campaign, theschool’s first berth in that game since ’63 ... EarnedRose Bowl Most Valuable Player honors after engineeringa 27-20 upset of Michigan, hitting on 12 of 23 passes for188 yards and two TDs ... Registered 81 completions on175 attempts, good for 1,106 yards, six TDs and eightpickoffs as a junior in 76 ... Still owns the lowest seasonalINT percentage in Washington annals with a 1.64mark with two interceptions on 122 pass attempts as asophomore in 75, getting 48 completions for 587 yardswith a pair of touchdowns and two INTs ... Inducted in tothe Husky Hall of Fame in 84 and into the Rose Bowl Hallof Fame in 97 ... Majored in Communications atWashington.- 36 -Profootballhof.com


R EGGIEDefensive End/Defensive Tackle 6-5, 291Tennessee1985-1992 Philadelphia Eagles,1993-1998 Green Bay Packers,2000 Carolina Panthers(15 playing seasons)Reggie White earned the nickname “TheMinister of Defense” as a senior at Tennessee. Themoniker surely had to do with something more than thefact that he became an ordained minister at the age of17. That became instantly apparent when he began hispro football career.White, who spent twoseasons in the ill-fated UnitedStates Football League, madea memorable debut in theNational Football League withthe Philadelphia Eagles inWeek 4 of the 1985 season.He collected 2.5 sacks, anddeflected a pass that wasintercepted and returned fortouchdown. Despite the facthe played in only 13 games© WireImagethat season, White tied forthe team lead with 13 sacks and was named the NFL’sDefensive Rookie of the Year. The following season,White picked up 18 more sacks to earn his first of anW HITEC LASS OF 2006astounding 13 straight Pro Bowl trips.In 1987, White recorded one of the finest seasonsever posted by a defensive lineman. In the seasondebut against the Washington Redskins, he sacked quarterbackDoug Williams, stripped the ball, and then pickedit up and raced 70 yards for the first of his two careertouchdowns. In just 12 games during the strike-shortenedseason White amassed 21 sacks to earn his first oftwo consecutive league sack titles.In 1993, after recording 124 sacks in 121 gamesover eight seasons in Philadelphia, White became thefirst big name free agent to switch teams. He joined theGreen Bay Packers and instantly helped turn the fortunesof the once-proud franchise.The team steadily improved and, in 1996,returned to glory with White leading the NFL’s toppedranked defense to playoff and Super Bowl victories. InSuper Bowl XXXI he recorded a record three sacks.Reggie played two more years in Green Bay. Duringthat period he added 27 more sacks to his repertoire.After a one-year “retirement”, White returned for a finalseason with the Carolina Panthers in 2000.White retired as the NFL’s all-time sack leader with198. He was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Teams ofthe 1980 and 1990s, the 75th Anniversary Team, andwas voted first-team All-Pro 10 times in his 15-yearcareer.C A R E E RS T A T I S T I C SSacksYear Team G No.1985 Philadelphia 13 13.01986 Philadelphia 16 18.01987 Philadelphia 12 21.01988 Philadelphia 16 18.01989 Philadelphia 16 11.01990 Philadelphia 16 14.01991 Philadelphia 16 15.01992 Philadelphia 16 14.01993 Green Bay 16 13.01994 Green Bay 16 8.01995 Green Bay 15 12.01996 Green Bay 16 8.51997 Green Bay 16 11.01998 Green Bay 16 16.02000 Carolina 16 5.5Career Total 232 198.0Additional Career Statistics: Fumble Recoveries for TD: 2; Interceptions: 3-79USFL: 1984-1985 Memphis Showboats – Games: 34; Sacks: 23.5; Safety: 1; Fumble Recovery for TD: 1Profootballhof.com- 37 -2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide


B I O G R A P H I C A LB A C K G R O U N DElected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:February 4, 2006Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:August 5, 2006Other Members of the Class of 2006:Troy Aikman, Harry Carson, John Madden, WarrenMoon, Rayfield WrightFull Name: Reginald Howard WhiteBirthdate: December 19, 1961Birthplace: Chattanooga, TennesseeDied: December 26, 2004 at Huntersville, NorthCarolinaHigh School: Howard (Chattanooga, TN)NFL Career: 15 seasons, 232 gamesDrafted: 1st round (4th player overall) in 1984 supplementaldraft by Philadelphia EaglesUniform Number: 92 (also wore #91 during his first seasonwith the Eagles)A L L -L E A G U ET E A M SAll-Pro: 1986 DT (AP, PFWA, NEA); 1987 (AP, PFWA, NEA,SN, PW); 1988 (AP, PFWA, NEA, SN, PW); 1989 (AP,PFWA, NEA, PW); 1990 (AP, PFWA, NEA, PW); 1991 (AP,PFWA, NEA, SN, PW); 1992 (PFWA, NEA); 1993 (SN);1995 (AP, PFWA, SN); 1998 (AP, PFWA, SN)I N T H EN F L R E C O R DB O O K(at time of his retirement following 2000 season)[1st] Most Sacks, Career – 198.0[1st] Most Consecutive Seasons, 10 or more Sacks – 9(1985-1993)[Tied for 1st] Most Seasons Leading League, Sacks – 2(1987-1988)[2nd] Most Seasons, 10 or more Sacks – 12 (1985-1993, 1995, 1997-1998)[Tied for 2nd] Most Sacks, Season – 21.0 (1987)SUPER BOWL RECORDS[1st] Most Sacks, Game – 3.0 (SB XXXI, vs. NewEngland)[Tied for 2nd] Most Sacks, Career – 3.0POST-SEASON RECORDS[2nd] Most Sacks, Career – 12.0[Tied for 2nd] Most Sacks, Game – 3.0 (SB XXXI, vs.New England)T E A MR E C O R D S2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideAll-Pro Second Team: 1992 (AP); 1993 (AP); 1994 (AP);1996 (AP); 1997 (AP)All-NFC: 1986 (UPI DT , PW); 1987 (UPI, PW); 1988 (UPI,PW); 1989 (UPI, PW); 1990 (UPI, PW); 1991 (UPI, PW);1992 (UPI, PW); 1993 (UPI, PW); 1994 (UPI, PW); 1995(UPI, PW); 1996 (UPI, PW); 1998 (PW)DT Defensive Tackle. All other honors earned at Defensive End.P R OB O W L S(13) – 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993,1994, 1995*, 1996, 1997, 1998*, 1999* Did not play(Eagles’ records held by White through the 1992 season,White’s final season with Philadelphia)[1st] Most Sacks, Career – 124.0[1st] Most Sacks, Season – 21.0 (1987)[Tied for 1st] Most Fumbles Returned for Touchdown,Career – 2[Tied for 2nd] Most Sacks, Game – 4.0 (at Phoenix,Nov. 2, 1986; at Oakland, Nov. 30, 1986; at Minnesota,Sept. 25, 1988)[3rd] Most Sacks, Season – 18.0 (1986, 1988)- 38 - Profootballhof.com


(Packers’ records held by White through the 1998season, White’s final season with Green Bay)[1st] Most Sacks, Career – 68.5POST-SEASON RECORDS[1st] Most Sacks, Career – 8.0[1st] Most Sacks, Game – 3.0 (SB XXXI, vs. NewEngland)[Tied for 1st] Most Games Played – 14 (1993-1998)[2nd] Most Sacks, Game – 2.0 (at Detroit, Jan. 8,1994)L E A G U ES T A T I S T I C A LE A G U E / T E A MNFL STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSSack Titles: 1987 PHI , 1988 PHIT I T L E SNFC STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSSack Titles: 1987 PHI , 1988 PHI , 1993 GB , 1998 GBTEAM STATISTICAL CHAMPIONSHIPSSack Titles: 1985 PHI , 1986 PHI , 1987 PHI , 1988 PHI ,1990 PHI , 1991 PHI , 1993 GB , 1995 GB , 1996 GB , 1997 GB ,1998 GBPHIPhiladelphia Eagles, GB Green Bay PackersA W A R D SA N DH O N O R S•1987 Defensive MVP/Player of the Year (AP, NEA,PFWA, UPI-NFC)•1991 Defensive MVP/Player of the Year (PW, UPI-NFC)•1995 Defensive MVP/Player of the Year (UPI-NFC)•1998 Defensive MVP/Player of the Year (AP, PFWA)•75th Anniversary All-Time Team•1980s All-Decade Team•1990s All-Decade Team•All-Time NFL Team (NFL’s Greatest publication)Y E A R - B Y -Y E A RT E A MR E C O R D S(Division Finish in Parentheses)1985 Philadelphia Eagles 7-9-0 (4th)1986 Philadelphia Eagles 5-10-1 (4th)1987 Philadelphia Eagles 7-8-0 (4th)1988 Philadelphia Eagles 10-6-0 (1st)1989 Philadelphia Eagles 11-5-0 (2nd)1990 Philadelphia Eagles 10-6-0 (2nd)1991 Philadelphia Eagles 10-6-0 (3rd)1992 Philadelphia Eagles 11-5-0 (2nd)1993 Green Bay Packers 9-7-0 (3rd)1994 Green Bay Packers 9-7-0 (2nd)1995 Green Bay Packers 11-5-0 (1st)1996 Green Bay Packers 13-3-0 (1st)1997 Green Bay Packers 13-3-0 (1st)1998 Green Bay Packers 11-5-0 (2nd)2000 Carolina Panthers 7-9-0 (3rd)C H A M P I O N S H I PG A M E S1995 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 38, Green Bay Packers 27White started at left defensive end. He recorded twotackles, including one sack.1996 NFC – Green Bay Packers 30, Carolina Panthers 13White started at left defensive end.1997 NFC – Green Bay Packers 23, San Francisco 49ers 10White started at left defensive end. He recorded fourtackles, one sack and one forced fumble.S U P E RB O W L SSuper Bowl XXXI – Green Bay Packers 35, New EnglandPatriots 21White started at left defensive end. He recorded threesacks.Super Bowl XXXII – Denver Broncos 31, Green Bay Packers 24White started at left defensive end. He recorded onetackle.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 39 -


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R AYFIELDTackle - 6-6, 255Fort Valley State1967-1979 Dallas Cowboys(13 playing seasons)Rayfield Wright, the Dallas Cowboys seventhround draft pick in the 1967 draft, was given littlechance of making the team’s final roster. But the FortValley (GA) State All-America demonstrated enoughdetermination and raw athleticism that the coachingstaff knew they somehow needed to work him into thelineup.W RIGHTC LASS OF 2006as “Big Cat,” Wright earned first- or second-team All-NFLhonors six consecutive times (1971-1976). He was alsoselected to play in the Pro Bowl following each of thoseseasons.Wright’s performance during the 1975 seasonwas particularly impressive. Coming off knee surgery,many questioned whether “Big Cat” would even play. Notonly did he play, but he again notched All-NFL honors intohis career belt. In postseason play he faced three legendarydefensive ends – Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood,Pittsburgh Steelers L.C. Greenwood, and MinnesotaVikings Carl Eller – head on. Each time he rose to theoccasion with exceptional play.During his first threeseasons the 6-6, 255-poundWright was used as a tightend, defensive end, andoffensive tackle. In 1969when right tackle Ralph Neelywas injured, Coach TomLandry decided to insertWright into the lineup. Hisfirst opponent was future Hallof Fame defensive end© Ron ScribnerDeacon Jones. “The Deaconis big and strong and mean,” Wright was cautioned by hisline coach. “Well,” said the confident Wright, “so am I.”Wright’s performance against Jones was goodenough that before training camp opened in 1970,Landry announced that Wright would be his starting righttackle. One season later he was named All-NFL. Known“He was truly outstanding,” Youngblood summarizedof Wright’s play in the playoff game. As for his performanceagainst Eller, longtime Cowboys offensive linecoach Jim Myers proclaimed that Rayfield “played as wellor even better in that game.”“An all-day fight with Rayfield Wright definitely isnot my idea of a pleasant Sunday afternoon,” Eller onceoffered. “I think he is pretty much of a composite of anall-pro tackle. He has size, strength, and quickness. Thebig thing in Rayfield’s favor is that he has a lot of range.He moves faster than most tackles. He’s just difficult toplay against.”Myers summarized Wright’s overall career thisway. “We tried to make a tight end out of Rayfield. Thenwe tried him on the defensive line. And then he made agreat coach out of me.”2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideC A R E E RS T A T I S T I C SGames Played1967 Dallas 101968 Dallas 141969 Dallas 141970 Dallas 141971 Dallas 141972 Dallas 141973 Dallas 121974 Dallas 141975 Dallas 131976 Dallas 141977 Dallas 21978 Dallas 151979 Dallas 16Career Total 166Additional Career Statistics: Rushing: 1-(-10); Receiving: 2-27, 1 TD- 52 -Profootballhof.com


B I O G R A P H I C A LB A C K G R O U N DElected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame:February 4, 2006Enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame:August 5, 2006Other Members of the Class of 2006:Troy Aikman, Harry Carson, John Madden, WarrenMoon, Reggie WhiteFull Name: Larry Rayfield WrightBirthdate: August 23, 1945Birthplace: Griffin, GeorgiaHigh School: Fairmont (Griffin, GA)Pro Career: 13 seasons, 166 gamesDrafted: 7th round (182nd player overall) in 1967 by DallasCowboysUniform Number: 70 (also wore #85 early in his careerwith Cowboys)Y E A R - B Y -Y E A RT E A MR E C O R D S(Division Finish in Parentheses)1967 Dallas Cowboys 9-5-0 (1st)1968 Dallas Cowboys 12-2-0 (1st)1969 Dallas Cowboys 11-2-1 (1st)1970 Dallas Cowboys 10-4-0 (1st)1971 Dallas Cowboys 11-3-0 (1st)1972 Dallas Cowboys 10-4-0 (2nd)1973 Dallas Cowboys 10-4-0 (1st)1974 Dallas Cowboys 8-6-0 (3rd)1975 Dallas Cowboys 10-4-0 (2nd)1976 Dallas Cowboys 11-3-0 (1st)1977 Dallas Cowboys 12-2-0 (1st)1978 Dallas Cowboys 12-4-0 (1st)1979 Dallas Cowboys 11-5-0 (1st)C H A M P I O N S H I PG A M E S1967 NFL – Green Bay Packers 21, Dallas Cowboys 17Wright did not play.A L L -L E A G U ET E A M S1970 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 17, San Francisco 49ers 10Wright started at right tackle.All-NFL: 1971 (AP, PFWA); 1972 (AP, PFWA, NEA, PW);1973 (AP, PFWA); 1975 (NEA)All-NFL Second Team: 1973 (NEA); 1974 (AP, PFWA);1976 (AP, PFWA, NEA)All-NFC: 1971 (AP); 1972 (AP, UPI, SN, PW); 1973 (AP,UPI, SN); 1974 (AP, UPI, SN, PW); 1975 (SN)1971 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 14, San Francisco 49ers 3Wright started at right tackle.1972 NFC – Washington Redskins 26, Dallas Cowboys 3Wright started at right tackle.1973 NFC – Minnesota Vikings 27, Dallas Cowboys 10Wright started at right tackle.All-NFC Second Team: 1971 (UPI); 1975 (UPI); 1976(UPI)P R OB O W L S(6) – 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977A W A R D S•1970s All-Decade TeamA N DH O N O R S1975 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 37, Los Angeles Rams 7Wright started at right tackle.1977 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 23, Minnesota Vikings 6Wright did not play.1978 NFC – Dallas Cowboys 28, Los Angeles Rams 0Wright started at right tackle.S U P E RB O W L SSuper Bowl V - Baltimore Colts 16, Dallas Cowboys 13Wright started at right tackle.Super Bowl VI - Dallas Cowboys 24, Miami Dolphins 3Wright started at right tackle.Super Bowl X - Pittsburgh Steelers 21, Dallas Cowboys 17Wright started at right tackle.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 53 -


Super Bowl XII - Dallas Cowboys 27, Denver Broncos 10Wright did not start but played in the game.Super Bowl XIII - Pittsburgh Steelers 35, Dallas Cowboys 31Wright started at right tackle.M E D I AG U I D EE X C E R P T1979 Dallas Cowboys Media Guide biography(before Wright’s last season)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuidePro: Before knee surgery put him out for most of the1977 season, Rayfield Wright occupied a lofty position inthe world of football. He was acknowledged as the NFL’spremier offensive tackle and had four All-Pro seasonsand six straight Pro Bowl appearances to support theclaim. He played the ’76 season on a bad knee and wasforced to undergo surgery the following Aug. 1, missingall but the last two regular-season games in ’77. A hamstringpull kept him at less than full speed for most of ’78training camp but by the sixth game of last seasonRayfield had regained his starting right tackle position.The retirement of veteran All-Pro tackle Ralph Neely hadleft the offensive line short on experience and the returnof Wright, the old pro, helped stabilize the young line.Tom Landry said Wright performed at about 75 percentof his former level, which made him as effective as mosttackles. Hoping to recover his earlier stature, Wrightworked hard in the off-season on conditioning. “RayfieldWright has made remarkable progress,” strength coachBob Ward said in June. “With a month of hard work,Rayfield will be back. He will be well over 75 percent thisseason.” Known as “Big Cat,” Wright moved betweentight end, tackle and defensive end his first three yearsbefore settling at right tackle in ’70. Along with PrestonPearson, Larry Cole, Cliff Harris, Charlie Waters, D.D.Lewis, Jethro Pugh and Marv Fleming, Wright has playedin a record five Super Bowls. He’s counting on a fewmore before he’s through. “I don’t want to be writtenoff,” he says. “I still have the desire to play, I like to play,I want to play.”College: Rayfield played tight end and safety at FortValley State (Ga.). He earned All-Southern IntercollegiateAthletic Conference honors in football and basketballand ran a 50-flat 440 in track."Thanks to my teammate RayfieldWright, I made it into the Pro FootballHall of Fame. He was the very best athis position in the NFL and I am proudhe is now in the Hall of Fame."- Hall of Fame quarterback Roger Staubachon Rayfield Wright, February 2006- 54 - Profootballhof.com


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P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMES ELECTION P ROCESSCharged with the vital task of continuing to be surethat new enshrinees are the finest the game has producedis the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 39-man Board ofSelectors.The Board consists of one media representative fromeach pro football city with two from New York, inasmuchas that city has two teams in the National FootballLeague. A 33rd member is a representative of the ProFootball Writers of America and there are six at-large delegates.With the exception of the PFWA representative who isappointed for a two-year term, all appointments are ofthe open-end variety and can be terminated only byretirement or resignation, as long as the member continuesto attend meetings regularly.The Board of Selectors meets annually at the time ofthe Super Bowl to elect new members. There is no setnumber for any class of enshrinees but, the Board’s currentground rules do stipulate that between three andsix new members will be selected each year. The 1973and 1976 classes of three were the smallest evernamed.Every candidate is carefully scrutinized and mustreceive at least 80 percent approval of the Board at theannual meeting before he can be elected. A scale of negativevotes for elimination that will vary depending on thenumber of Selectors in attendance is used.When the Selectors meet in South Florida nextFebruary to name the Class of 2007, they will havebefore them a roster of 15 final candidates, along withdetailed biographies on each. To assure that older playerswill be considered along with the younger breed, theSeniors Committee made up of nine veteran members ofthe overall Selection Committee have named two nomineesfrom the pre-1982 era to be included on the finallist.The other finalists will be the survivors from a preliminarylist of some 60 to 90 candidates that the Board willhave screened by mail ballot. That original list will havebeen in part provided by the fans themselves.Any fan may nominate any qualified person who hasbeen connected with pro football in any capacity simplyby writing to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The onlyrestriction is that a player must have been retired at leastfive years before he can be considered. For example, acandidate for the 2007 class must have concluded hiscareer not later than the 2001 season.For a non-player, there is no mandatory retirementperiod, but a coach must be retired before he may beconsidered. Every nomination received will be processedand forwarded to the Board of Selectors.It is important to emphasize that the Hall of Fameitself has no say whatsoever as to who is or is not electedto membership. The only function of the staff is toprocess the nominations as they arrive and to coordinatethe annual meeting.P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M EB O A R D O F S E L E C T O R SArizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kent Somers, Arizona RepublicAtlanta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Furman Bisher, The Atlanta JournalBaltimore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Scott Garceau, WMAR-TVBuffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mark Gaughan, Buffalo NewsCarolina . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charles Chandler, Charlotte ObserverChicago . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Don Pierson, Chicago Tribune*Cincinnati . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chick Ludwig, Dayton Daily NewsCleveland . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tony Grossi, Cleveland Plain DealerDallas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News*Denver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jeff Legwold, Denver PostDetroit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jerry Green, The Detroit News*Green Bay . . . . . . . . .Cliff Christl, Milwaukee Journal SentinelHouston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John McClain, Houston Chronicle*Indianapolis . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Chappell, Indianapolis StarJacksonville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sam Kouvaris, WJXT-TVKansas City . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Gretz, KCFX Overland Park, KSMiami . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Edwin Pope, Miami Herald*Minnesota . . . . . .Sid Hartman, The Minneapolis Star-TribuneNew England . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ron Borges, Boston GlobeNew Orleans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pete Finney, Times-PicayuneNew York (Giants) . . . . . . . . . . . .Vinny DiTrani, Bergen RecordNew York (Jets) . . . . . . . .Paul Zimmerman, Sports IllustratedOakland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Frank Cooney, The Sports XchangePhiladelphia . . . . . .Paul Domowitch, Philadelphia Daily NewsPittsburgh . . . . . . . . . . Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-GazetteSt. Louis . . . . . . . . . . .Bernie Miklasz, St. Louis Post-DispatchSan Diego . . . . . . . . .Jerry Magee, San Diego Union Tribune*San Francisco . . . . . . . . . .Ira Miller, San Francisco Chronicle*Seattle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .John Clayton, ESPN/ESPN MagazineTampa Bay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ira Kaufman, Tampa TribuneTennessee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Climer, The TennesseanWashington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Len Shapiro, Washington Post*PFWA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .David Elfin, Washington TimesAt Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jarrett Bell, USA TodayAt Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Goldberg, Associated Press*At Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Peter King, Sports IllustratedAt Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bob Oates, Los Angeles TimesAt Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Len Pasquarelli, ESPN.comAt Large . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Wilbon, Washington Post* Also serves on the Senior Selection Committee2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 57 -


FAQ About the Selection Process2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideWho Selects New Hall of Fame Members?Charged with the vital task of continuing to be certainthat new enshrinees are the finest the game has producedis the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s 39-manSelection Committee.The Selection Committee consists of one media representativefrom each geographical area with a currentNFL franchise. If a geographical area has more thanone franchise (such as New York City) there shall be aselector for each franchise. A 33rd member is a representativeof the Pro Football Writers of America and thereare six at-large delegates.The Selection Committee meets annually at the timeof the Super Bowl to elect new members to the Hall ofFame. There is no set number of new enshrinees, butthe Committee’s current ground rules do stipulate thatbetween three and six new members will be selectedeach year. Every candidate is carefully scrutinized andmust receive at least 80 percent approval of theCommittee at the annual meeting before he can be elected.How Are New Enshrinees Selected?Any fan may nominate any player, coach or contributorwho has been connected with pro football simply bywriting to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only restrictionis that a player must have been retired at least fiveyears before he can be considered. For a non-player,there is no mandatory retirement period, but a coachmust be retired before he may be considered. Everynomination of an eligible candidate received will beprocessed and forwarded to the Hall of Fame’s Board ofSelectors.Each year, the Selection Committee will be polledthree times before the Final List of Preliminary Nomineesis determined. The Initial Preliminary List of nominationsis compiled and sent to the Hall of Fame’s SelectionCommittee by March 1. The list is provided so that theselectors can study the nominees and then request theaddition of any other candidates that may have beenoverlooked. Included on this list are first-time eligiblecandidates who have strong enough credentials to givethem even a remote chance of eventual Hall of Fameelection. Also included are all other eligible candidatesnominated by any person. Additionally, those moderneranominees from the previous year’s final preliminarylist who received at least four votes in the balloting todetermine the modern-era finalists are automaticallyincluded on this preliminary list.The Second Preliminary List is sent to the selectorsduring the month of September that includes all thenominees named on the earlier list plus any additionalnominations received from any source since the first listwas compiled.The Third Preliminary List of eligible candidates is sentto the Board of Selectors during the month of October forthe purpose of the selection of the Modern Era semifinalistsfor election. From the Third Preliminary List theSelection Committee is asked to vote for 25 Modern EraSemifinalists.The Final Preliminary List of 25 modern-era candidateswill be distributed to the Selection Committee duringthe month of November for the purpose of the selectionof 13 Modern Era Nominees. The 14th and 15thfinalists are the recommended candidates of the SeniorsCommittee.In advance of the Hall of Fame Selection Meeting inJanuary, the selectors are provided detailed biographieson each of the 15 finalist candidates. At the annualmeeting, each of the nominees is thoroughly discussedby the committee before a series of reduction votes aretaken. The first vote reduces the finalists list from 15 to10. Next, a vote is taken to reduce the list from 10 to 6names. The six remaining candidates for Hall of Fameelection are then voted on individually (yes or no) formembership.In order to be elected a finalist must receive a minimumof 80% of the vote. All ballots are collected andcounted by the firm Deloitte & Touche. No vote totalsare announced – only the winners of the various reductionballots are revealed to the selectors and the Hall’srepresentatives. First notification of the makeup of thenewest class of enshrinees is made when the Deloitte &Touche representative presents a sealed envelope toHall of Fame President/Executive Director Steve Perry atthe press conference held immediately after the selectionmeeting.How is a Senior Candidate Chosen?To assure that older players will be considered alongwith the Modern Era players, a Seniors Committee, madeup of nine veteran members of the overall SelectionCommittee, has been established to consider nomineeswhose active career has been completed by at least 25years.Like the full Committee, the members of the SeniorsCommittee are provided a preliminary list of eligible nominees.The list, which is compiled and mailed to theselectors by June 1, includes carry-over nominationsfrom the previous year, first-time eligible candidates, andnominations from any outside source. By way of a mailballot the Committee members reduce the list to 15Senior Nominee finalists. 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man Committee, selected on a rotating basis, are designatedto attend the annual Seniors Committee meetingheld in Canton, where they are charged with the responsibilityof nominating two candidates from that list to beamong the 15 finalists for Hall of Fame election. Inadvance of the meeting, each selector is provided withdetailed biographical information on the candidates.Senior Committee members are assisted during theirannual meeting by two Hall of Fame consultants, chosenby the Hall’s president, who were contemporaries of themajority of the nominees. The consultants offer onlytheir opinions and are not entitled to vote. After eachcandidate is discussed thoroughly, the consultants areexcused from the meeting. Additional discussion is conductedfollowed by a series of reduction votes thatresults in the naming of two Senior Nominees.Although the Senior Nominees will be presented to thefull Selection Committee as two of the 15 finalists, theirelection to the Hall of Fame is not automatic. TheSenior Nominees must receive the same minimum 80%of the vote as a Modern Era candidate to be elected.Is a New Hall of Fame Member Enshrined asa Member of a Team?Obviously, teams take great pride in the accomplishmentsof individuals who have been a part of their organization.Often individual teams and even the Hall ofFame will list enshrinees according to the team or teamson which they spent a significant period of time. Anenshrinee, however, is not asked to “declare,” nor doesthe Hall of Fame “choose” a team under which a newmember is enshrined. When elected to the Pro FootballHall of Fame, an individual is recognized for his accomplishmentsas a player, coach, or contributor.P L A Y E R E L I G I B I L I T Y C H A R TA player must be retired for five full years before he is eligible for electionto the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The chart below can be used asa quick reference to determine when a player will be, was, or is first eligiblefor the Hall of Fame. For instance, 2006 inductee Harry Carsonlast played in 1988. Therefore, his first year of eligibility was 1994.Counting upward from 1994, one can determine that he was elected inhis 13th year of eligibility.First Year of EligibilityLast Season2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20102015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20092014 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20082013 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20072012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20062011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20052010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20042009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20032008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20022007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20012006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20002005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19992004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19982003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19972002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19962001 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19952000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19941999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19931998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19921997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19911996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19901995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19891994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19881993 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19871992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19861991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19851990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19841989 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19831988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982S E N I O R N O M I N E E S2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 59 -


S e n i o r N o m i n e e sTo assure that older players will be considered along with the moderneraplayers, a Seniors Committee, made up of nine veteran membersof the overall Hall of Fame Board of Selectors has been established toconsider nominees whose active career has been completed 25 yearsor more from the current NFL season.Like the full Committee, the members of the Seniors Committee areprovided a preliminary list of eligible nominees. The list, which is compiledand mailed to the selectors by June 1, includes carry-over nominationsfrom the previous year, first-time eligible candidates, and nominationsfrom any outside source. Five members of the nine-manCommittee, selected on a rotating basis, are designated to attend theannual Seniors Committee meeting held in Canton, where they arecharged with the responsibility of nominating two candidates from thelist of senior nominees to be among the 15 finalists for Hall of Fameelection.The selection of a senior nominee was added to the selection processin 1972. Beginning in 2004, the process includes two senior nominees.Here is a look at the year-by-year senior nominees. Those electedare indicated in caps. Two players, Lou Creekmur and Henry Jordan,were selected as the senior nominee twice and both earned electionthe second time around.HALL OF FAME FACTS...Youngest Hall of Famers When Enshrined34Gale Sayers35Jim Brown36Dick ButkusEarl CampbellBarry Sanders372006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1972 – ACE PARKER1973 – 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 WRIGHTKellen Winslow38Lance AlworthEric DickersonJack LambertO.J. Simpson39Troy AikmanJack HamJim LangerAnthony MuñozJim ParkerWalter PaytonMike SingletaryGale Sayers- 60 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSC APSULE B IOGRAPHIESThe recently renovated Hall of Fame gallery is home to the bronze busts of Hall of Fame inductees.HERB ADDERLEYEnshrined in 1980(Michigan State)CORNERBACK 6-0, 2051961-1969 Green Bay Packers,1970-1972 Dallas CowboysHerbert A. Adderley. . .First-round draft pick, 1961, as offensiveback. . . Switched to cornerback late in rookie season. . .Playedin five NFL, two NFC title games, four Super Bowls. . .Had 60-yard TD interception in Super Bowl II. . .All-NFL five times,played in five Pro Bowls, seven College All-Star games. . .Careerrecord: 48 interceptions for 1,046 yards, 7 TDs; 120 kickoffreturns for 3,080 yards, 2 TDs. . . Born June 8, 1939, inPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania.TROY AIKMANEnshrined in 2006(Oklahoma, UCLA)QUARTERBACK 6-4, 2191989-2000 Dallas CowboysTroy Kenneth Aikman. . .Cowboys’ first-round draft pick (1stplayer overall), 1989. . .Led team to three Super Bowl wins. . .Winningest starting quarterback of any decade with 90 of 94career wins occurring in 1990s. . . Held or tied 47 Dallas passingrecords. . .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.GEORGE ALLENEnshrined in 2002(Alma College, Eastern Michigan, Marquette, Michigan)COACH1966-1970 Los Angeles Rams1971-1977 Washington RedskinsGeorge Herbert Allen. . .Ranked 10th all-time in coaching victoriesat 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 December 31, 1990, at ageof 72.MARCUS ALLENEnshrined in 2003(Southern California)RUNNING BACK 6-2, 2101982-1992 Los Angeles Raiders1993-1997 Kansas City ChiefsMarcus LeMarr Allen. . .Selected by Raiders in first round, 1982draft. . .1981 Heisman Trophy winner. . . NFL Rookie of the Year,1982. . .Super Bowl XVIII MVP. . .NFL MVP in 1985. . .First playerin NFL history to rush for 10,000-plus yards and catch passesfor 5,000 more. . .Career totals: 12,243 yards rushing,5,411 yards receiving, 145 TDs. . .All-Pro 1982, 1985. . .All-AFCfour times. . .Named to six Pro Bowls. . .Born March 26, 1960,in San Diego, California.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 61 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideLANCE ALWORTHEnshrined in 1978(Arkansas)FLANKER 6-0, 1841962-1970 San Diego Chargers1971-1972 Dallas CowboysLance Dwight Alworth. . .1961 Arkansas All-America. . .First AFLstar to be enshrined. . .All-AFL seven times, 1963-1969. . .Played in seven AFL All-Star games. . .Caught passes in 96straight games . . . AFL receiving leader three years. . . Scoredfirst Dallas TD in Super Bowl VI win. . .Nicknamed “Bambi” forsmooth, graceful, spectacular moves. . .Career record: 542receptions, 10,266 yards, 85 TDs. . . Born August 3, 1940, inHouston, Texas.DOUG ATKINSEnshrined in 1982(Tennessee)DEFENSIVE END 6-8, 2571953-1954 Cleveland Browns, 1955-1966 Chicago Bears1967-1969 New Orleans SaintsDouglas Leon Atkins. . .All-America tackle at Tennessee. . .Browns No. 1 draft pick, 1953. . .Ring-leader of powerful Bearsdefensive units for 12 years. . .Exceptionally strong, agile,earned legendary acclaim as devastating pass rusher. . .Oftenleap-frogged blockers to get at passer. . . Scrimmage-line regularfor then-record 17 years, 205 games. . .All-NFL four years. . .Played in eight Pro Bowls. . . Born May 8, 1930, in Humboldt,Tennessee.MORRIS (RED) BADGROEnshrined in 1981(Southern California)END 6-0, 1911927-1928 New York Yankees1930-1935 New York Giants, 1936 Brooklyn DodgersMorris Hiram Badgro. . .Three-sport star at USC. . .Rookie withRed Grange-led 1927 Yankees. . .In pro baseball with St. LouisBrowns two years, returned to NFL, 1930. . . Superior defender,excellent blocker, big-play receiver. . . Tied for NFL passreceivingtitle, 1934. . . First- or second-team All-NFL 1930,1931, 1933, 1934. . .Scored first TD in NFL championshipgame series, 1933. . .Oldest player ever elected to Hall. . . BornDecember 1, 1902, in Orillia, Washington. . .Died July 13,1998, at age of 95.LEM BARNEYEnshrined in 1992(Jackson State)CORNERBACK 6-0, 1881967-1977 Detroit LionsLemuel Jackson Barney. . .Second-round draft pick, 1967. . .NFL interception co-leader, defensive Rookie of Year, 1967. . .Fifth cornerback to enter Hall. . .Returned kicks, emergencypunter. . . 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.CLIFF BATTLESEnshrined in 1968(West Virginia Wesleyan)HALFBACK 6-1, 1951932 Boston Braves, 1933-1936 Boston Redskins1937 Washington RedskinsClifford Franklin Battles. . .Phi Beta Kappa scholar, triple-threatgrid 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 over200 yards in one game, 1933. . .Scored three spectacular TDsin division-clinching win over Giants, 1937. . .Retired after 1937season when salary was frozen at $3,000. . .Born May 1, 1910,in Akron, Ohio. . .Died April 28, 1981, at age of 70.SAMMY BAUGHCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Texas Christian)QUARTERBACK 6-2, 1821937-1952 Washington RedskinsSammy Adrian Baugh. . .Two-time TCU All-America. . .No. 1 draftchoice, 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. . . History’s top punter. . .Career records: 21,886 yards, 187 TDs passing, 45.1-yardpunting average, 31 interceptions. . .Born March 17, 1914, inTemple, Texas.CHUCK BEDNARIKEnshrined in 1967(Pennsylvania)CENTER-LINEBACKER 6-3, 2331949-1962 Philadelphia EaglesCharles Philip Bednarik. . .Two-time Pennsylvania All-America. . . 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. . .NamedNFL’s all-time center, 1969. . .Played 58 minutes, made gamesavingtackle, 1960 NFL title game. . .Born May 1, 1925, inBethlehem, Pennsylvania.BERT BELLCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Pennsylvania)LEAGUE ADMINISTRATOR, OWNER1933-1940 Philadelphia Eagles1941-1946 Pittsburgh Steelers1946-1959 National Football LeagueDe Benneville Bell. . Weathered heavy financial losses asEagles 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 farsightedtelevision policies. . . Established strong anti-gamblingcontrols. . .Recognized NFL Players Association. . .BornFebruary 25, 1895, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. . . DiedOctober 11, 1959, at age of 64.- 62 - Profootballhof.com


BOBBY BELLEnshrined in 1983(Minnesota)LINEBACKER-DEFENSIVE END 6-4, 2281963-1974 Kansas City ChiefsRobert Lee Bell, Jr. . .All-state prep quarterback, All-Americatackle at Minnesota. . .Big early prize in AFL-NFL war. . .All-AFL/AFC nine times. . .All-time AFL choice, 1969. . . Extremelyversatile, determined, rugged, fast, smart. . . Played in last sixAFL All-Star games, first three AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. . .Scorednine career touchdowns, one on onside kickoff return, two onfumble returns. . . Had 26 interceptions for 479 yards, six TDs. . .Born June 17, 1940, in Shelby, North Carolina.RAYMOND BERRYEnshrined in 1973(Southern Methodist)END 6-2, 1871955-1967 Baltimore ColtsRaymond Emmett Berry. . .Formed exceptional pass-catch teamwith Johnny Unitas. . .Caught then-record 631 passes for 9,275yards, 68 touchdowns. . .All-NFL in 1958, 1959, 1960. . .Elected to six Pro Bowl games. . .Set NFL title game mark with12 catches for 178 yards in 1958 overtime game. . .Colts’ 20th-round future choice in 1954 . . .Born February27, 1933, in Corpus Christi, Texas.ELVIN BETHEAEnshrined 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 toservice: most seasons (16), most career regular season gamesplayed (210), most consecutive regular season games played(135) . . .Although not an official NFL statistic until 1982, unofficial105-career sack total still ranks as team best, as are the16 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.CHARLES BIDWILL, SR.Enshrined in 1967(Loyola of Chicago)OWNER-ADMINISTRATOR1933-1947 Chicago CardinalsCharles W. Bidwill, Sr. . .Purchased Cardinals’ franchise, 1933. . .Staunch faith in NFL stood as guiding light during darkdepression years. . .Dealt AAFC most stunning blow with$100,000 signing of Charley Trippi, 1947. . .Built famous“Dream Backfield” but died before it could bring him aCardinals championship. . .Financial help saved Bears’ ownershipfor George Halas, 1932. . .Born September 16, 1895, inChicago, Illinois. . . Died April 19, 1947, at age of 51.FRED BILETNIKOFFEnshrined in 1988(Florida State)WIDE RECEIVER 6-1, 1901965-1978 Oakland RaidersFrederick S. Biletnikoff. . .Florida State All-America. . .No. 2draft 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 SuperBowl XI. . . Born February 23, 1943, in Erie, Pennsylvania.GEORGE BLANDAEnshrined in 1981(Kentucky)QUARTERBACK-KICKER 6-2, 2151949 Chicago Bears, 1950 Baltimore Colts1950-1958 Chicago Bears, 1960-1966 Houston Oilers1967-1975 Oakland RaidersGeorge Frederick Blanda. . .Famous for last-minute heroics infive 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. . .1961AFL, 1970 AFC Player of the Year. . .Career passing totals:4,007 attempts, 26,920 yards, 236 TDs. . . 26-season, 340-game career longest ever. . .Played until age 48. . . BornSeptember 17, 1927, in Youngwood, Pennsylvania.MEL BLOUNTEnshrined 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. . .Played in four Super Bowls, five Pro Bowls, 200 of 201 regularseasongames. . .Career totals: 57 interceptions, 736 yards, 13opponents’ fumble recoveries. . .Had key interception in SuperBowl IX. . .Born April 10, 1948, in Vidalia, Georgia.TERRY BRADSHAWEnshrined 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 toeight AFC Central, four Super Bowl titles. . .MVP in Super BowlsXIII, XIV. . .Held Super Bowl records: nine TDs, 932 yards; postseasonrecords: 30 TDs, 3,833 yards. . . Career stats: 27,989yards, 212 TDs passing, 2,257 yards, 32 TDs rushing. . .NFLMVP, 1978. . .Born September 2, 1948, in Shreveport,Louisiana.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 63 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideBOB (THE BOOMER) BROWNEnshrined in 2004(Nebraska)TACKLE 6-4, 2801964-1968 Philadelphia Eagles,1969-1970 Los Angeles Rams, 1971-1973 Oakland RaidersRobert Stanford Brown…First-round draft pick (2nd overall),1964 draft. . .Aggressive blocker who utilized great size andstrength. . .Battled knee injury for much of career. . .Namedfirst-team All-NFL seven times. . .Earned NFL/NFC offensivelineman 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. . .BornDecember 8, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio.JIM BROWNEnshrined in 1971(Syracuse)FULLBACK 6-2, 2321957-1965 Cleveland BrownsJames Nathaniel Brown. . .Syracuse All-America, 1956. . .Browns’ No. 1 draft pick, 1957. . .Awesome runner, led NFLrushers eight years. . .All-NFL eight of nine years. . .NFL’s MostValuable Player, 1958, 1965. . . Rookie of the Year, 1957. . .Played in nine straight Pro Bowls. . .Career marks: 12,312 yardsrushing, 262 receptions, 15,459 combined net yards, 756points scored. . .Born February 17, 1936, in St. Simons,Georgia.PAUL BROWNEnshrined in 1967(Miami of Ohio)COACH1946-1962 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)Paul Eugene Brown. . .Exceptionally successful coach at all levelsof football. . .Organized Browns in AAFC, 1946. . .Built greatCleveland dynasty with 167-53-8 record, four AAFC titles, threeNFL crowns, only one losing season in 17 years. . .A revolutionaryinnovator with many coaching “firsts” to his credit. . .Electedto Pro Football Hall of Fame before Cincinnati Bengals tenurebegan. . .Born September 7, 1908 in Norwalk, Ohio. . . DiedAugust 5, 1991, at age of 82.ROOSEVELT BROWNEnshrined in 1975(Morgan State)OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3, 2551953-1965 New York GiantsRoosevelt Brown, Jr. . .Black All-America at Morgan State, 1951-1952. . . Giants’ 27th pick in 1953 draft. . .Joined Giants asgreen 20-year old. . . Quickly won starting role, held it for 13seasons. . .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 ofYear, 1956. . . Born October 20, 1932, in Charlottesville,Virginia. . .Died June 9, 2004, at age of 71.WILLIE BROWNEnshrined in 1984(Grambling)CORNERBACK 6-1, 1951963-1966 Denver Broncos1967-1978 Oakland RaidersWilliam Ferdie Brown . . .Undrafted, cut by Oilers, joined 1963Broncos, All-AFL in second season. . .Traded to Raiders, 1967. . .Fast, mobile, aggressive. . .All-AFL/AFC seven times. . .AlltimeAFL team, 1969. . .Played in five AFL All-Star games, fourAFC-NFC Pro Bowls, nine AFL/AFC title games, two SuperBowls. . .Career totals: 54 interceptions, 472 yards, two TDs. . .Scored on 75-yard interception, Super Bowl XI. . .BornDecember 2, 1940, in Yazoo City, Mississippi.JUNIOUS (BUCK) BUCHANANEnshrined in 1990(Grambling)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-7, 2701963-1975 Kansas City ChiefsJunious Buchanan. . .NAIA All-America at Grambling. . .Firstplayer 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 Chiefsdefensive efforts in Super Bowl I, IV. . .Played in six AFL All-Stargames, two AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. . .Born September 10, 1940, inGainesville, Alabama. . .Died July 16, 1992, at age of 51.NICK BUONICONTIEnshrined in 2001(Notre Dame)LINEBACKER 5-11, 2201962-1968 Boston Patriots1969-1974, 1976 Miami DolphinsNicholas Anthony Buoniconti. . .Thirteenth-round AFL draft pick,1962. . . Made immediate impact with Patriots. . . Played in fiveAFL All-Star Games with Patriots, one with Dolphins. . .FollowingAFL-NFL merger, named to two Pro Bowls. . . Driving forcebehind Miami’s famed “No-Name Defense”. . .Played in threeSuper Bowls. . .Named first team All-AFL/AFC eight times. . .Voted to All-Time AFL team, 1969. . .Born December 15, 1940,in Springfield, Massachusetts.DICK BUTKUSEnshrined in 1979(Illinois)MIDDLE LINEBACKER 6-3, 2451965-1973 Chicago BearsRichard Marvin Butkus. . .Two-time Illinois All-America. . . Firstrounddraft pick, 1965. . .Exceptional defensive star withspeed, quickness, instinct, strength. . .Great leader, tremendouscompetitor, adept at forcing fumbles. . .Had 22 lifetimeinterceptions, 27 fumble recoveries. . .Serious knee injuryended brilliant career. . .All-NFL six years. . .In eight straight ProBowls. . .Born December 9, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois.- 64 - Profootballhof.com


EARL CAMPBELLEnshrined in 1991(Texas)RUNNING BACK 5-11, 2321978-1984 Houston Oilers1984-1985 New Orleans SaintsEarl Christian Campbell. . .First player taken in 1978 NFL Draft. . . Texas All-America, Heisman Trophy winner. . .NFL rushingchampion, 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 TDsrushing, 121 receptions, 806 yards. . . Played in five Pro Bowls. . .Born March 29, 1955, in Tyler, Texas.TONY CANADEOEnshrined in 1974(Gonzaga)HALFBACK 5-11, 1901941-1944, 1946-1952 Green Bay PackersAnthony Robert Canadeo. . .Gonzaga Little All-America, 1939. . . Multi-talented two-way performer. . .Averaged 75 yards allcategories 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 yardsrushing, 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 CARRCharter Enshrinee, 1963(No College)LEAGUE ADMINISTRATOR1921-1939 National Football LeagueJoseph F. Carr. . .Sportswriter, promoter who founded ColumbusPanhandles team, 1904. . .NFL co-organizer, 1920. . .NFL president, 1921-1939. . .Gave NFL stability, integritywith rigid enforcement of rules. . . Introduced standard player’scontract. . . Barred use of collegians in NFL play. . . Worked tirelesslyto interest financially-capable new owners. . .BornOctober 23, 1879, in Columbus, Ohio. . . Died May 20, 1939,at age of 59.HARRY CARSONEnshrined in 2006(South Carolina State)LINEBACKER 6-2, 2371976-1988 New York GiantsHarold Donald Carson. . .Giants’ fourth-round draft pick, 1976draft. . .Became Giants’ starting middle linebacker halfwaythrough rookie season. . .Earned All-Rookie honors. . .LedGiants defenders in tackles five seasons. . .Ferocious run stopper.. . Had 14 career fumble recoveries. . .Selected to nine ProBowls, including seven straight (1982-1988). . . All-Pro (firstteam)1981, 1984; Second-team All-Pro five times. . .All-NFCfive times. . .Born November 26, 1953, in Florence, SouthCarolina.DAVE CASPEREnshrined in 2002(Notre Dame)TIGHT END 6-4, 2401974-1980, 1984 Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders1980-1983 Houston Oilers, 1983 Minnesota VikingsDavid John Casper. . .Raiders’ second-round draft pick, 1974. . .Nicknamed “The Ghost,” earned starting tight end spot in1976, finished season with impressive 53 catches for 691yards, 10 touchdowns. . . Named All-Pro and All-AFC four consecutiveyears, 1976-1979. . . Outstanding blocker as well asreceiver. . . Career record: 378 receptions, 5,216 yards, 52touchdowns. . . Named to five Pro Bowls. . .Born February 2,1952 in Bemidji, Minnesota.GUY CHAMBERLINEnshrined in 1965(Nebraska)END 6-2, 196, COACH1919 Canton Bulldogs (pre-NFL)1920-1921 Decatur/Chicago Staleys1922-1923 Canton Bulldogs1924 Cleveland Bulldogs1925-1926 Frankford Yellowjackets1927-1928 Chicago CardinalsBerlin Guy Chamberlin. . .Legendary grid hero at Nebraska. . .Became premier end of the NFL in the 1920s. . . Extremelydurabletwo-way performer. . .Player-coach of four NFL championshipteams: 1922-1923 Canton Bulldogs, 1924 ClevelandBulldogs, 1926 Frankford Yellowjackets. . . Six-year coachingrecord 58-16-7 for a remarkable .759 percentage. . .BornJanuary 16, 1894, in Blue Springs, Nebraska. . .Died April 4,1967, at age of 73.JACK CHRISTIANSENEnshrined in 1970(Colorado State University)DEFENSIVE BACK 6-1, 2051951-1958 Detroit LionsJohn Leroy Christiansen. . .Left safety stalwart on three titleteams. . . All-NFL six straight years, 1952-1957. . .Played in fivePro Bowls. . . Formidable defender, return specialist. . . Foes’standard rule: “Don’t pass in his area, don’t punt to him”. . .NFLinterception leader, 1953, co-leader in 1957. . . Career marks:46 steals for 717 yards, three TDs. . .85 punt returns for 1,084yards, eight TDs. . .Born December 20, 1928, in Sublette,Kansas. . .Died June 29, 1986, at age of 57.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 65 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideEARL (DUTCH) CLARKCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Colorado College)QUARTERBACK 6-0, 1851931-1932/1934-1938 Portsmouth Spartans/Detroit LionsEarl Harry Clark. . .Colorado College All-America, 1928. . .Called signals, played tailback, did everything superbly well. . .Quiet, quick-thinking, exceptional team leader. . .NFL’s lastdropkicking specialist. . .All-NFL six of seven years. . . NFL scoringchamp three years. . . Generalled Lions to 1935 NFL title. . .Scored 354 points on 42 TDs, 72 PATs, 10 FGs. . .Playercoachfinal two seasons. . .Born October 11, 1906, in Fowler,Colorado. . .Died August 5, 1978, at age of 71.GEORGE CONNOREnshrined in 1975(Holy Cross, Notre Dame)TACKLE-LINEBACKER 6-3, 2401948-1955 Chicago BearsGeorge Leo Connor. . .All-America at both Holy Cross, NotreDame. . .New York Giants’ No. 1 draft pick, 1946. . .Rights tradedto Boston Yanks and then to Bears. . .All-NFL at three positions- offensive tackle, defensive tackle, linebacker. . . All-NFLfive years. . .Two-way performer throughout career. . .First ofbig, fast, agile linebackers. . . Exceptional at diagnosing enemyplays. . .Played in four Pro Bowl games, 1950-1953. . . BornJanuary 21, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois. . .Died March 31, 2003,at age of 78.JIMMY CONZELMANEnshrined in 1964(Washington of St. Louis)QUARTERBACK 6-0, 175, COACH-OWNER1920 Decatur Staleys, 1921-1922 Rock Island Independents1922-1924 Milwaukee Badgers, 1925-1926 Detroit Panthers1927-1930 Providence Steam Roller,1940-1942, 1946-1948 Chicago CardinalsJames Gleason Conzelman. . .Multi-talented athlete, editor,executive, songwriter, orator. . .Began NFL career with Staleys,1920. . .Player-coach of four NFL teams in the 1920s, including1928 champion Providence. . .Player-coach-owner of Detroitteam, 1925-1926. . .Knee injury ended 10-year playing 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 CREEKMUREnshrined in 1996(William & Mary)TACKLE-GUARD 6-4, 2461950-1959 Detroit LionsLouis Creekmur. . .No. 2 draft pick, 1950. . .Primarily an offensivelineman, used on defense in short-yardage situations. . .Flamboyant, versatile, strong blocker. . . Workhorse, playedin 165 straight games, 1950-1958. . .All-NFL guard, 1951,1952. . .All-NFL tackle, 1953, 1954, 1956, 1957. . .Selected foreight Pro Bowls, twice as guard, six times as tackle. . .Played onthree Lions NFL title teams. . . Born January 22, 1927, inHopelawn, New Jersey.LARRY CSONKAEnshrined in 1987(Syracuse)FULLBACK 6-3, 2371968-1974, 1979 Miami Dolphins1976-1978 New York GiantsLawrence Richard Csonka. . .Syracuse All-America, 1967. . . No.1 draft pick, 1968. . .Powerhouse runner, excellent blocker,receiver. . . Only 21 fumbles in 1,891 carries. . . Surpassed1000 yards rushing three seasons. . . Four-time All-AFC, pickedfor five Pro Bowls. . .All-Pro 1971, 1972, 1973. . .MVP in SuperBowl VIII. . .Made great comeback with 1979 Dolphins. . .Careerstats: 8,081 yards rushing, 106 receptions, 68 touchdowns. ..Born December 25, 1946, in Stow, Ohio.AL DAVISEnshrined in 1992(Wittenberg, Syracuse)TEAM, LEAGUE ADMINISTRATOR1963-1965 Oakland Raiders1966 American Football League1966-Present Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersAllen Davis. . .Now Raiders owner. . . As AFL commissioner,forced quick merger with NFL, 1966. . .Davis-led Raiders hadbest record in pro sports, 1963-1991, won Super Bowls XI, XV,XVIII. . .AFL Coach of the Year, 1963. . .Only person to serve inpros as personnel assistant, scout, assistant coach, headcoach, general manager, commissioner, team owner/chiefexecutive officer. . .Born July 4, 1929, in Brockton,Massachusetts.WILLIE DAVISEnshrined in 1981(Grambling)DEFENSIVE END 6-3, 2431958-1959 Cleveland Browns1960-1969 Green Bay PackersWilliam Delford Davis. . .15th-round draft pick, 1956. . . PlayedArmy football prior to joining 1958 Browns. . .Career turningpoint came with 1960 trade to Green Bay, where he became adefensive standout. . . Had speed, agility, size. . . Great teamleader, dedicated, intelligent. . . All-NFL five seasons. . . In fivePro Bowls, six NFL title games, two Super Bowls. . . Didn’t missa game in 12-year, 162-game career. . .Born July 24, 1934, inLisbon, Louisiana.LEN DAWSONEnshrined in 1987(Purdue)QUARTERBACK 6-0, 1901957-1959 Pittsburgh Steelers1960-1961 Cleveland Browns1962/1963-1975 Dallas Texans/Kansas City ChiefsLeonard Ray Dawson. . .Pittsburgh’s No. 1 draft pick, 1957. . .Led 1962 Texans, 1966, 1969 Chiefs to AFL titles. . .AFLPlayer of Year, 1962. . . Won four AFL passing crowns. . . MVP,Super Bowl IV. . . Selected to six AFL All-Star games, 1972 ProBowl. . .Pin-point passer, astute field general. . . Career passingstats: 28,711 yards, 239 touchdowns, 82.6 rating. . .Rushedfor 1,293 yards, 9 TDs. . . Born June 20, 1935, in Alliance, Ohio.- 66 - Profootballhof.com


JOE DELAMIELLEUREEnshrined in 2003(Michigan State)GUARD 6-3, 2541973-1979, 1985 Buffalo Bills1980-1984 Cleveland BrownsJoseph Michael DeLamielleure. . .Selected by Bills in firstround, 1973 draft. . .All-America 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 through1980. . .Named to six Pro Bowls. . .Named to NFL’s 1970s All-Decade Team. . .Born March 16, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan.ERIC DICKERSONEnshrined in 1999(Southern Methodist)RUNNING BACK 6-3, 2201983-1987 Los Angeles Rams, 1987-1991 Indianapolis Colts1992 Los Angeles Raiders, 1993 Atlanta FalconsEric Demetric Dickerson. . .Rams’ first-round draft pick, secondplayer overall, 1983 draft. . .Rushed for NFL-record 2,105yards, 1984. . . Gained 1,800 or more rushing yards three offirst four seasons. . . Retired as the second all-time leadingrusher with 13,259 yards on 2,996 carries. . .Named to six ProBowls. . .All-Pro five times. . .Led the league in rushing threetimes with Rams, once with Colts. . .Born September 2, 1960,in Sealy, Texas.DAN DIERDORFEnshrined in 1996(Michigan)TACKLE 6-3, 2751971-1983 St. Louis CardinalsDaniel Lee Dierdorf. . .No. 2 draft pick, 1971. . .Michigan All-America. . .Possessed size, speed, quickness, discipline, intelligence,consistency. . . Equally effective as passing, rushingblocker. . .Right tackle who anchored line that led NFL threeyears, NFC five years in fewest sacks allowed. . . All-Pro fiveyears. . .Played in six Pro Bowls. . .Named best blocker threeyears by NFL Players Association. . . Born June 29, 1949, inCanton, Ohio.MIKE DITKAEnshrined in 1988(Pittsburgh)TIGHT END 6-3, 2281961-1966 Chicago Bears, 1967-1968 Philadelphia Eagles1969-1972 Dallas CowboysMichael Keller Ditka. . .Consensus All-America, 1960. . . Bears’No. 1 pick, 1961. . .First tight end elected to Hall. . . Fast,rugged, outstanding blocker, great competitor. . .Big-play star ofBears’ 1963 title team. . . Scored final touchdown in Cowboys’Super Bowl VI win. . .Rookie of the Year, 1961. . . All-NFL fouryears, in five straight Pro Bowls. . .Career record: 427 receptions,5,812 yards, 43 TDs. . . Born October 18, 1939, inCarnegie, Pennsylvania.ART DONOVANEnshrined 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 Hallof 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 boxingreferee of same name. . . Played at Boston College after WorldWar II Marines service. . .Born June 5, 1925, in Bronx, NewYork.TONY DORSETTEnshrined 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, fourPro Bowls. . . All-NFL, 1981. . . NFC rushing champion, 1982. . . Career totals: 12,739 yards rushing; 398 receptions for3,554 yards, 16,293 combined net yards, 91 touchdowns. . .Ran record 99 yards for TD vs. Minnesota, 1983. . . Born April7, 1954, in Rochester, Pennsylvania.JOHN (PADDY) DRISCOLLEnshrined in 1965(Northwestern)QUARTERBACK 5-11, 1601919 Hammond Pros (pre-NFL),1920 Decatur Staleys, 1920-1925 Chicago Cardinals1926-1929 Chicago BearsJohn 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 onegame, 1923. . .23 precision punts stymied Grange’s NFLdebut, 1925. . .Sold by Cards to Bears, 1926, to thwart signingwith rival AFL. . .Sparked Bears four years. . .All-NFL six times. . . Born January 11, 1896, in Evanston, Illinois. . .Died June29, 1968, at age of 72.BILL DUDLEYEnshrined in 1966(Virginia)HALFBACK 5-10, 1821942, 1945-1946 Pittsburgh Steelers,1947-1949 Detroit Lions1950-1951, 1953 Washington RedskinsWilliam McGarvey Dudley. . .Virginia’s first All-America, 1941. . .Steelers’ No. 1 draft choice, 1942. . .Small, slow withunorthodox style, but exceptionally versatile, awesomely efficient.. .Won rare “triple crown” (NFL rushing, interception, puntreturn titles), 1946. . . All-NFL , 1942, 1946. . .Most ValuablePlayer, 1946. . .Gained 8,257 combined net yards, scored 478points, had 23 interceptions in career. . .Born December 24,1921, in Bluefield, Virginia.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 67 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideALBERT GLEN (TURK) EDWARDSEnshrined in 1969(Washington State)TACKLE 6-2, 2551932/1933-1936/1937-1940 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/Washington RedskinsAlbert Glen Edwards. . .Rose Bowl star, Washington State All-America, 1930. . .Joined new Boston team for $150 a game,1932. . . Giant of his era. . .Immovable, impregnable 60-minuteworkhorse. . . Steamrolling blocker, smothering tackler. . .Official All-NFL, 1932, 1933, 1936, 1937. . .Bizarre knee injurysuffered at pre-game coin toss ended career, 1940. . .BornSeptember 28, 1907, in Mold, Washington. . . Died January 12,1973, at age of 65.CARL ELLEREnshrined in 2004(Minnesota)DEFENSIVE END 6-6, 2471964-1978 Minnesota Vikings, 1979 Seattle SeahawksCarl Lee Eller. . .Selected in 1st round of NFL draft byMinnesota and AFL draft by Buffalo, 1964. . .Quickly establishedhimself at left defensive end on the Vikings’ “PurplePeople Eaters” defensive line. . .Excellent at stopping run, devastatingpass 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, inWinston-Salem, North Carolina.JOHN ELWAYEnshrined 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 quartercomebacks. . .NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1987. . .Named All-Pro, 1987, second-team All-NFL three times. . .All-AFC fourtimes. . .Elected to nine Pro Bowls. . .Career stats: 51,475yards, 300 touchdowns. . .Started five Super Bowls. . .MVP,Super Bowl XXXIII. . .Born June 28, 1960, in Port Angeles,Washington.WEEB EWBANKEnshrined in 1978(Miami of Ohio)COACH1954-1962 Baltimore Colts, 1963-1973 New York JetsWilbur Charles Ewbank. . .Only coach to win world championshipsin both NFL, AFL. . .His 1958, 1959 Colts won NFLcrowns, 1968 Jets AFL, Super Bowl III titles. . .Took first prohead coach job at age of 47. . . Led both Colts, Jets to championshipswith patient, effective building programs paced by brilliantquarterbacks. . . Possessed great ability to judge, handleyoung talent. . .Coached 130 career wins. . . Born May 6, 1907,in Richmond, Indiana. . . Died November 17, 1998, at age of91.TOM FEARSEnshrined 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. . .Hadthree TD receptions in 1950 division title game. . .Caught 73-yard pass to win 1951 NFL title. . .Caught then-record 18 passesone 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, inGuadalajara, Mexico. . . Died January 4, 2000, at age of 77.JIM FINKSEnshrined in 1995(Tulsa)ADMINISTRATOR1964-1973 Minnesota Vikings, 1974-1982 Chicago Bears,1986-1992 New Orleans SaintsJames Edward Finks. . .Top-flight administrator. . .DevelopedVikings, Bears, Saints - all teams with losing records - into winners.. . Worked with NFL Management Council during 1974strike. . .Long-time member of NFL competition committee. . .Serious NFL Commissioner candidate, 1989. . . Also playeddefensive back, quarterback for Steelers, 1949-1955. . .BornAugust 31, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri. . .Died May 8, 1994, atage of 66.RAY FLAHERTYEnshrined in 1976(Gonzaga)COACH1936-1942 Boston/Washington Redskins1946-1948 New York Yankees (AAFC)1949 Chicago Hornets (AAFC)Raymond Paul Flaherty. . .Compiled 80-37-5 coaching record. . .Won four Eastern division, two NFL titles with Redskins, twoAAFC divisional crowns with Yankees. . . Introduced behind-thelinescreen pass in 1937 NFL title game. . .Two-platoon systemwith one rushing, one passing unit also a Flaherty first. . .Playedend 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 of90.LEN FORDEnshrined in 1976(Morgan State, Michigan)DEFENSIVE END 6-4, 2451948-1949 Los Angeles Dons (AAFC)1950-1957 Cleveland Browns1958 Green Bay PackersLeonard Guy Ford, Jr. . .Caught 67 passes as two-way end withDons, 1948-1949. . .After AAFC folded, Browns converted himto full-time defensive end, altered defenses to take advantageof his exceptional pass-rushing skills. . . Overcame seriousinjuries in 1950 to earn All-NFL honors five times, 1951-1955. . .Played in four Pro Bowls. . .Recovered 20 opponents’ fumblesin career. . . Born February 18, 1926, in Washington, D.C... .Died March 14, 1972, at age of 46.- 68 - Profootballhof.com


DAN FORTMANNEnshrined 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-minuteline leader, battering-ram blocker. . .Deadly tackler, genius atdiagnosing enemy plays. . .First- or second-team All-NFL everyseason 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 of79.DAN FOUTSEnshrined in 1993(Oregon)QUARTERBACK 6-3, 2041973-1987 San Diego ChargersDaniel Francis Fouts. . .Third-round draft pick, 1973. . . Playedmajor role in transforming Chargers from also-ran to three-timeAFC West champions. . .Third player ever to pass for more than40,000 yards. . .Career stats: 43,040 yards, 254 touchdownspassing; 476 yards, 13 TDs rushing. . .Six-time Pro Bowler,three-time All-Pro. . .NFL Most Valuable Player, 1982. . . AFCPlayer of Year, 1979, 1982. . . Born June 10, 1951, in SanFrancisco, California.BENNY FRIEDMANEnshrined in 2005(Michigan)QUARTERBACK 5-10, 1831927 Cleveland Bulldogs1928 Detroit Wolverines1929-1931 New York Giants1932-1934 Brooklyn DodgersBenjamin Friedman. . .NFL's first great passer . . . Threw leaguerecord 11 touchdown passes as rookie, 1927 . . . Set anotherrecord with 20 TDs, 1929 . . . Led league in touchdown passesfour consecutive years (1927-1930) . . . His 66 career touchdownpasses 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 GATSKIEnshrined 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, exceptionalpass blocker who never missed a game or practice in highschool, college or pro football. . . Played in 11 championshipgames in 12 years with his teams winning eight times. . .Playedas linebacker early in career. . .All-NFL four years. . .Played in1956 Pro Bowl. . .Born March 18, 1919 in Farmington, WestVirginia. . .Died November 22, 2005, at age of 86.BILL GEORGEEnshrined in 1974(Wake Forest)LINEBACKER 6-2, 2371952-1965 Chicago Bears1966 Los Angeles RamsWilliam J. George. . .Bears’ No. 2 future draft choice, 1951. . .One of first great middle linebackers. . .Called Bears’ defensivesignals eight years. . . Exceptionally astute strategist, onthe-fieldinnovator. . .All-NFL eight years. . .Played in eightstraight Pro Bowls, 1955-1962. . .Career record: 18 interceptions,19 fumbles recovered. . .Born October 27, 1928 inWaynesburg, Pennsylvania. . . Died September 30, 1982, atage of 53.JOE GIBBSEnshrined 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 regularseason record, 16-5-0 in post-season. . .Won 1982 NFCtitle, four NFC East crowns. . . Won Super Bowls XVII, XXII, XXVIwith three different quarterbacks. . . Lost Super Bowl XVIII toRaiders. . .Won 10 or more games eight times. . . Assistantcoach with Cardinals, Buccaneers, Chargers. . . Born November25, 1940, in Mocksville, North Carolina.FRANK GIFFORDEnshrined in 1977(Southern California)HALFBACK, FLANKER 6-1, 1971952-1960, 1962-1964 New York GiantsFrank Newton Gifford. . .All-America at USC. . .No. 1 draft pick,1952. . .Starred on both offense, defense, 1953. . .All-NFL fouryears. . . NFL Player of Year, 1956. . .In seven Pro Bowls, playingdefensive back, halfback, flanker. . .Retired in 1961, cameback as flanker, 1962. . .Totaled 9,862 combined yards. . .Record includes 3,609 yards rushing, 367 receptions, 484points. . .Born August 16, 1930, in Santa Monica, California.SID GILLMANEnshrined in 1983(Ohio State)COACH1955-1959 Los Angeles Rams1960-1969, 1971 Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers1973-1974 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 divisionaltitles in both NFL, AFL. . . Won 1963 league, five division crownsin AFL’s first six years. . .Major factor in developing AFL’s image,impetus, respect. . .AFC Coach of the Year, 1974. . .Played infirst College All-Star game, 1934. . .Born October 26, 1911, inMinneapolis, Minnesota. . .Died January 3, 2003, at age of 91.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 69 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideOTTO GRAHAMEnshrined in 1965(Northwestern)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 1961946-1955 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)Otto Everett Graham, Jr.. . .College tailback, switched to T-quarterbackin pros. . .Guided Browns to 10 division or leaguecrowns in 10 years. . . Topped AAFC passers four years, NFL twoyears. . . All-league nine of 10 years. . .Four TD passes in 1950NFL title win. . .Had three TDs running, three TDs passing in1954 NFL title game. . .Career passes for 23,584 yards, 174TDs. . .Scored 276 points on 46 TDs. . .Born December 6, 1921,in Waukegan, Illinois. . .Died December 17, 2003 at age of 82.HAROLD (RED) GRANGECharter Enshrinee, 1963(Illinois)HALFBACK 6-0, 1801925, 1929-1934 Chicago Bears1926 New York Yankees (AFL)1927 New York Yankees (NFL)Harold Edward Grange. . .Three-time All-America, 1923-1925. . .Earned “Galloping Ghost” fame as whirling dervish runner atIllinois. . .Joined Bears on Thanksgiving Day, 1925. . . Magicname produced first huge pro football crowds on 17-gamebarnstorming tour. . .With manager, founded rival AmericanFootball League, 1926. . .Missed entire 1928 season withinjury. . .Excelled on defense in latter years. . .Born June 13,1903, in Forksville, Pennsylvania . . . Died January 28, 1991, atage of 87.BUD GRANTEnshrined in 1994(Minnesota)COACH1967-1983, 1985 Minnesota VikingsHarold Peter Grant, Jr. . .NFL coaching tenure began in 1967. . .NFL record: 168-108-5. . .Led Vikings to 11 divisional championshipsin 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, CFLbefore embarking on coaching career in Winnipeg. . . Born May20, 1927, in Superior, Wisconsin.JOE GREENEEnshrined in 1987(North Texas State)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 2751969-1981 Pittsburgh SteelersCharles Edward Greene. . .Consensus All-America, 1968. . . No.1 draft pick, 1969. . .Became “cornerstone of franchise” thatdominated the NFL in 1970s. . .Exceptional team leader, possessedsize, 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 titlegames, 10 Pro Bowls. . .Born September 24, 1946, in Temple,Texas.FORREST GREGGEnshrined in 1977(Southern Methodist)TACKLE, GUARD 6-4, 2491956, 1958-1970 Green Bay Packers1971 Dallas CowboysAlvis Forrest Gregg. . .No. 2 draft pick, 1956. . .Lombardi calledhim “best player I ever coached”. . .Versatile, durable, hardworking,intelligent. . . Played guard in emergencies. . .Played in188 straight games, 1956-1971. . .All-NFL eight straight years,1960-1967. . .Played in nine Pro Bowls. . .Played on seven NFLchampionship teams, three Super Bowl winners. . .BornOctober 18, 1933, in Birthright, Texas.BOB GRIESEEnshrined in 1990(Purdue)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 1901967-1980 Miami DolphinsRobert Allen Griese. . .All-America at Purdue. . .No. 1 draft pick,1967. . .Poised leader of classic ball-control offense. . . LedMiami to three AFC titles, Super Bowl VII, VIII wins. . . NFL Playerof the Year, 1971. . .All-Pro twice, All-AFC three times. . .Playedin two AFL All-Star games, six AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. . .CareerStats: 25,092 yards, 192 TDs, 77.1 rating passing; 994 yards,7 TDs rushing. . .Born February 3, 1945, in Evansville, Indiana.LOU GROZAEnshrined in 1974(Ohio State)OFFENSIVE TACKLE-PLACEKICKER 6-3, 2401946-1959, 1961-1967 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)Louis Roy Groza. . .Last of “original” Browns to retire. . . Regularoffensive tackle, 1947-1959. . .Back injury forced layoff, 1960. . . Kicking specialist only, 1961-1967. . .All-NFL tackle sixyears. . . NFL Player of Year, 1954. . .In nine Pro Bowls. . .Lastsecondfield goal won 1950 NFL title game. . . Scored 1,608points in 21 years. . . Played in four AAFC, nine NFL title games. . .Born January 25, 1924, in Martins Ferry, Ohio. . .DiedNovember 29, 2000, at age of 76.JOE GUYONEnshrined in 1966(Carlisle, Georgia Tech)HALFBACK 5-10, 1951919-1920 Canton Bulldogs1921 Cleveland Indians1922-1923 Oorang Indians1924 Rock Island Independents1924-1925 Kansas City Cowboys1927 New York GiantsJoseph Napoleon Guyon. . .Thorpe’s teammate at Carlisle. . .All-America tackle at Georgia Tech, 1918. . .Triple-threat halfbackin pros. . .Extremely fierce competitor. . .Played withThorpe on four NFL teams. . .TD pass gave Giants win overBears for 1927 NFL title. . . Professional baseball injury endedgridiron career, 1928. . .Born November 26, 1892, on WhiteEarth Indian Reservation, Minnesota. . .Died November 27,1971, at age of 79.- 70 - Profootballhof.com


GEORGE HALASCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Illinois)FOUNDER, OWNER, COACH1920-1983 Decatur/Chicago Staleys, Chicago BearsGeorge Stanley Halas. . .Truly “Mr. Everything” of pro football. . .Founded Decatur Staleys, attended league organizationalmeeting in 1920. . .Only person associated with NFL throughoutfirst 50 years. . . Coached Bears for 40 seasons and six NFLtitles. . . Record mark of 324 coaching wins stood for nearlythree decades. . .Recorded many “firsts” in pro coaching,administration. . .Also played end for nine seasons. . . BornFebruary 2, 1895, in Chicago. . .Died October 31, 1983, at ageof 88.JACK HAMEnshrined in 1988(Penn State)LINEBACKER 6-1, 2251971-1982 Pittsburgh SteelersJack Raphael Ham, Jr. . .Consensus All-America, 1970. . .No. 2draft pick, 1971. . .Won starting left linebacker job as rookie. . . Had speed, intelligence, exceptional ability to diagnoseplays. . . Gained reputation as big-play defender. . . Careerrecord: 25 1/2 sacks, 21 opponents’ fumbles recovered, 32interceptions. . .All-AFC or All-Pro seven years, 1973-1979. . .Named to eight straight Pro Bowls. . .Born December 23, 1948,in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.DAN HAMPTONEnshrined in 2002(Arkansas)DEFENSIVE TACKLE-DEFENSIVE END 6-5, 2641979-1990 Chicago BearsDaniel Oliver Hampton. . .Bears’ No. 1 pick, fourth player overall,1979 NFL Draft. . . Nicknamed “Danimal” for ferocious styleof play. . .Immediate impact player as a rookie. . .A versatileplayer, played both DT and DE positions. . .Named first- or second-teamAll-Pro choice six times as either DE or DT. . . Electedto four Pro Bowls. . . Born September 19, 1957, in OklahomaCity, Oklahoma.JOHN HANNAHEnshrined in 1991(Alabama)GUARD 6-2, 2651973-1985 New England PatriotsJohn Allen Hannah. . .Two-time All-America. . .First-round draftpick, 1973. . .Possessed size, speed, competitiveness. . .Hardworker who played in spite of injuries. . .Excelled as pass protector,run blocker, pulling guard on sweeps. . . Renowned aspremier guard of era. . .All-Pro 10 years, 1976-1985. . .Electedto nine Pro Bowls. . .Four-time NFLPA Offensive Lineman ofYear. . .Born April 4, 1951, in Canton, Georgia.FRANCO HARRISEnshrined in 1990(Penn State)RUNNING BACK 6-2, 2301972-1983 Pittsburgh Steelers1984 Seattle SeahawksFranco Harris. . .No. 1 draft pick, 1972. . .Provided big-backpower to Steelers offense. . .All-Pro, 1977, All-AFC three times. . .In eight Pro Bowls. . .158 yards rushing, MVP in Super BowlIX . . .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 yardsrushing in 19 post-season games. . . Born March 7, 1950, inFort Dix, New Jersey.MIKE HAYNESEnshrined in 1997(Arizona State)CORNERBACK 6-2, 1921976-1982 New England Patriots1983-1989 Los Angeles RaidersMichael James Haynes. . .Patriots’ No. 1 draft pick, first defensiveback selected overall, 1976. . .Sensational rookie seasonwith eight interceptions, AFC-high 608 punt return yards. . .Career stats: 46 interceptions for 688 yards, two TDs; 112 puntreturns for 1,168 yards, two TDs. . .Started, intercepted pass,Super Bowl XVIII. . .Selected to nine Pro Bowls. . .All-Pro fourtimes. . . All-AFC eight times. . .Born July 1, 1953, in Denison,Texas.ED HEALEYEnshrined in 1964(Dartmouth)TACKLE 6-0, 2071920-1922 Rock Island Independents1922-1927 Chicago BearsEdward Francis Healey, Jr. . .Three-year end at Dartmouth. . .Left coaching job to seek tryout with Rock Island in newleague, 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 versatiletackle ever” by Halas. . .Starred in Bears’ long barnstormingtour after 1925 season. . . Born December 28, 1894, in IndianOrchard, Massachusetts. . .Died December 9, 1978, at age of83.MEL HEINCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Washington State)CENTER 6-2, 2251931-1945 New York GiantsMelvin Jack Hein . . .Played 25 years in school, college, pro. . .1930 All-America. . .Wrote to three NFL clubs offering hisservices. . . Giants bid high at $150 per game. . .60-minute regularfor 15 years. . .Injured only once, never missed a game. . .All-NFL eight straight years, 1933-1940. . .NFL’s Most ValuablePlayer, 1938. . .Flawless ball-snapper, powerful blocker, superiorpass defender. . .Born August 22, 1909, in Redding,California. . .Died January 31, 1992, at age of 82.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 71 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideTED HENDRICKSEnshrined in 1990(Miami)LINEBACKER 6-7, 2201969-1973 Baltimore Colts1974 Green Bay Packers1975-1983 Oakland/Los Angeles RaidersTheodore Paul Hendricks. . .Three-time All-America. . .No. 2draft pick, 1969. . .Strong, fast, devastating tackler, usedheight 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: 25blocked field goals or PATs, 26 interceptions, 16 opponents’fumble recoveries, four safeties. . .Born November 1, 1947, inGuatemala City, Guatemala.WILBUR (PETE) HENRYCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Washington & Jefferson)TACKLE 5-11, 2451920-1923, 1925-1926 Canton Bulldogs1927 New York Giants, 1927-1928 Pottsville MaroonsWilbur Francis Henry. . .Three-year Washington and Jefferson All-America. . .Signed with Bulldogs same day NFL organized, 1920. . .Largest player of his time, bulwark of Canton’s championshiplines, 1922-1923. . .60-minute performer, also punted, kickedfield goals. . . Set NFL marks for longest punt (94 yards), longestdropkick field goal (50 yards). . . Born October 31, 1897, inMansfield, Ohio. . .Died February 7, 1952, at age of 54.ARNIE HERBEREnshrined in 1966(Wisconsin, Regis College)QUARTERBACK 5-11, 2031930-1940 Green Bay Packers, 1944-1945 New York GiantsArnold Charles Herber. . .Joined Packers as 20 year-old rookie. . .Threw TD pass first pro game. . .Exceptional long passer. . .Teamed with Don Hutson for first great pass-catch combo. . .NFL passing leader, 1932, 1934, 1936. . .Triggered fourPackers title teams. . .Left retirement to lead 1944 Giants toNFL Eastern crown. . .Lifetime passes gained 8,041 yards, 81TDs. . .Born April 2, 1910, in Green Bay, Wisconsin . . .DiedOctober 14, 1969, at age of 59.BILL HEWITTEnshrined in 1971(Michigan)END 5-9, 1901932-1936 Chicago Bears, 1937-1939 Philadelphia Eagles,1943 Phil-PittWilliam Ernest Hewitt. . .First to be named All-NFL with twoteams - 1933, 1934, 1936 Bears, 1937 Eagles. . .Famous forsuper-quick defensive charge. . .Fast, elusive, innovative onoffense. . .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 January14, 1947, at age of 37.CLARKE HINKLEEnshrined in 1964(Bucknell)FULLBACK 5-11, 2021932-1941 Green Bay PackersWilliam Clarke Hinkle. . .One of the most versatile stars in NFLannals. . . Fullback on offense, linebacker on defense. . .Famous for head-on duels with Nagurski. . .Did everything well- ran, passed, punted, placekicked, caught passes. . . Savageblocker, vicious tackler, adept pass defender. . .All-NFL fouryears. . . Rushed 3,860 yards, scored 379 points, averaged40.8 yards on punts. . .Top NFL scorer, 1938. . . Born April 10,1909, in Toronto, Ohio. . .Died November 9, 1988, at age of 79.ELROY (CRAZYLEGS) HIRSCHEnshrined in 1968(Wisconsin, Michigan)HALFBACK, END 6-2, 1901946-1948 Chicago Rockets (AAFC)1949-1957 Los Angeles RamsElroy Leon Hirsch. . .Led College All-Stars upset of Rams, 1946. . .Became key part of Rams’ revolutionary “three-end”offense, 1949. . . Led NFL in receiving, scoring, 1951. . .10 of17 TD catches, 1951, were long-distance “bombs”. . .Mixedsprinter speed with halfback elusiveness. . . Named all-timeNFL flanker, 1969. . .Career record: 387 catches for 7,029yards, 60 TDs; 399 points scored. . .Born June 17, 1923, inWausau, Wisconsin. . .Died January 28, 2004 at age of 80.PAUL HORNUNGEnshrined in 1986(Notre Dame)HALFBACK 6-2, 2151957-1962, 1964-1966 Green Bay PackersPaul Vernon Hornung. . .Heisman Trophy winner, All-America atNotre Dame. . .Bonus draft pick, 1957. . .Multi-talented clutchplayer, at best inside 20-yard line. . .NFL Player of Year, 1960,1961. . .Led NFL scorers three years with record 176 points in1960. . .Career stats: 3,711 yards rushing, 130 receptions, 760points. . .Tallied record 19 points in 1961 NFL title game. . .Played in two Pro Bowls. . .Born December 23, 1935, inLouisville, Kentucky.KEN HOUSTONEnshrined in 1986(Prairie View A&M)STRONG SAFETY 6-3, 1971967-1972 Houston Oilers1973-1980 Washington RedskinsKenneth Ray Houston. . .Ninth-round pick, 1967 draft. . .Traded to Redskins for five players, 1973. . .Acclaimed NFL’spremier 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.- 72 - Profootballhof.com


ROBERT (CAL) HUBBARDCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Centenary, Geneva)TACKLE 6-2, 2531927-1928, 1936 New York Giants1929-1933, 1935 Green Bay Packers1936 Pittsburgh PiratesRobert Calvin Hubbard. . .Most feared lineman of his time. . .Rookie star with Giants’ great defensive team, 1927. . . Playedend with Giants, switched to tackle with Packers. . . Anchoredline 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 offensivetackle, 1969. . .Born October 31, 1900, in Keytesville, Missouri. . .Died October 17, 1977, at age of 76.SAM HUFFEnshrined in 1982(West Virginia)LINEBACKER 6-1, 2301956-1963 New York Giants1964-1967, 1969 Washington RedskinsRobert Lee Huff. . .All-America guard at West Virginia. . .No. 3draft pick, 1956. . .Inspirational leader, brilliant diagnosticianwith great speed, tackling ability. . .Noted for hard-hitting duelswith premier running backs. . .Had 30 career interceptions. . .Played in six NFL title games, five Pro Bowls. . .All-NFL threeyears. . .Top NFL linebacker, 1959. . . Redskins player-coach,1969. . .Born October 4, 1934, in Morgantown, West Virginia.LAMAR HUNTEnshrined in 1972(Southern Methodist)LEAGUE FOUNDER, OWNER1959-Present Dallas Texans/Kansas City ChiefsLamar Hunt. . .Continually frustrated in attempts to gain NFLfranchise. . . Developed idea, became driving force behindorganization 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 negotiationswith NFL, 1966. . . Born August 2, 1932, in El Dorado,Arkansas.DON HUTSONCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Alabama)END 6-1, 1831935-1945 Green Bay PackersDonald Roy Hutson . .Alabama All-America, 1934. . . NFL’s first“super end”. . .Also placekicked, played safety. . . NFL receivingchamp eight years. . .Topped scorers five times. . .All-NFL nineyears. . .Most Valuable Player, 1941, 1942. . .Had 488 catchesfor 7,991 yards, 99 TDs. . . Scored 823 points. . .Held 18 majorNFL 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.JIMMY JOHNSONEnshrined in 1994(UCLA)CORNERBACK 6-2, 1871961-1976 San Francisco 49ersJames Earl Johnson. . .49ers’ No. 1 draft pick, 1961. . . Playedon 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. . .Careerrecord: 47 interceptions, 615 yards (both were 49ers records). . . Opposition passers avoided throwing in his area. . .Played intwo NFC title games. . .Born March 31, 1938, in Dallas, Texas.JOHN HENRY JOHNSONEnshrined in 1987(St. Mary’s, Arizona State)FULLBACK 6-2, 2101954-1956 San Francisco 49ers1957-1959 Detroit Lions1960-1965 Pittsburgh Steelers1966 Houston OilersJohn Henry Johnson. . .Steelers’ No. 2 draft pick, 1953. . .Joined 49ers in 1954 after year in Canada. . .Completed“Million Dollar Backfield” with McElhenny, Perry, Tittle in SanFrancisco. . .Powerful runner, superior blocker. . .Had best yearsin Pittsburgh, surpassing 1,000 yards rushing in 1962, 1964. . .Career stats: 6,803 yards, 48 touchdowns rushing; 186receptions for 1,478 yards, 7 TDs. . .Born November 24, 1929,in Waterproof, Louisiana.CHARLIE JOINEREnshrined in 1996(Grambling)WIDE RECEIVER 5-11, 1881969-1972 Houston Oilers1972-1975 Cincinnati Bengals1976-1986 San Diego ChargersCharles Joiner, Jr. . .4th-round pick, 1969 draft. . .Played 18seasons, 239 games, most ever for wide receiver at time ofretirement. . .Career record: 750 catches, 12,146 yards, 65TDs. . .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 last13 years. . .Born October 14, 1947, in Many, Louisiana.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 73 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideDAVID (DEACON) JONESEnshrined in 1980(South Carolina State, Mississippi Vocational)DEFENSIVE END 6-5, 2721961-1971 Los Angeles Rams1972-1973 San Diego Chargers1974 Washington RedskinsDavid D. Jones. . .Obscure 14th-round draft pick, 1961. . .Among first of fast, tough, mobile defensive linemen. . . Notedfor 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.STAN JONESEnshrined in 1991(Maryland)GUARD-DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-1, 2521954-1965 Chicago Bears1966 Washington RedskinsStanley Paul Jones. . .All-America tackle, 1953. . .Bears’ fifthroundfuture 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. . . Firstto rely on weight-lifting to attain football readiness. . . BornNovember 24, 1931, in Altoona, Pennsylvania.HENRY JORDANEnshrined in 1995(Virginia)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-2, 2481957-1958 Cleveland Browns1959-1969 Green Bay PackersHenry Wendell Jordan. . .Cleveland fifth-round draft pick, 1957. . .Traded to Packers for fourth-round pick, 1959. . . Became11-year fixture at right defensive tackle. . .Quick, smartdefender, specialized in pressuring quarterback. . .All-NFL sixtimes. . . Played in four Pro Bowls, seven NFL title games, SuperBowls I, II. . .Missed only two games first 12 seasons. . . BornJanuary 26, 1935, in Emporia, Virginia. . . Died February 21,1977, at age of 42.SONNY JURGENSENEnshrined in 1983(Duke)QUARTERBACK 5-11, 2021957-1963 Philadelphia Eagles1964-1974 Washington RedskinsChristian Adolph Jurgensen, III. . .Exceptional passer, superbteam leader, intelligent, determined, competitive, poisedagainst pass rush. . .Career 82.625 passing rating. . .Won threeNFL individual passing titles. . .Surpassed 3,000 yards in fiveseasons, 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 August23, 1934, in Wilmington, North Carolina.JIM KELLYEnshrined in 2002(Miami)QUARTERBACK 6-3, 2251986-1996 Buffalo BillsJames Edward Kelly. . .Selected by Bills in 1st round, 1983draft. . .Passed for more than 3,000 yards in season eighttimes. . . Mastered Bills’ “no-huddle” offense. . .Guided Buffaloto eight post-season appearances, unprecedented four straightSuper Bowls. . .Named to five Pro Bowls. . . Career stats:35,467 yards, 237 touchdowns, 84.4 passer rating. . . Led NFLwith 101.2 rating, 1990. . .Born February 14, 1960 inPittsburgh, Pennsylvania.LEROY KELLYEnshrined in 1994(Morgan State)RUNNING BACK 6-0, 2021964-1973 Cleveland BrownsLeroy Kelly. . .Eighth-round draft choice, 1964. . .1,000-yardrusher first three years after becoming regular in 1966. . . WonNFL rushing titles, 1967, 1968. . .Two-time punt return champion:1965 NFL, 1971 AFC. . . All-NFL five years, named to sixPro Bowls. . .Career stats: 7,274 yards rushing; 2,281 receptionyards; 2,774 return yards; 12,330 combined yards; 90 touchdowns.. .Born May 20, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.WALT KIESLINGEnshrined in 1966(St. Thomas of Minnesota)GUARD 6-2, 249; COACH1926-1927 Duluth Eskimos, 1928 Pottsville Maroons1929-1933 Chicago Cardinals, 1934 Chicago Bears1935-1936 Green Bay Packers, 1937-1939 Pittsburgh Pirates1940-1942, 1954-1956 Pittsburgh Steelers (coach)1943 Phil-Pitt, 1944 Card-PittWalter Andrew Kiesling. . .34-year career as pro player, assistantcoach, head coach. . .Rugged two-way lineman with six NFLteams. . .All-NFL, 1929, 1930, 1932. . .Starred on Bears’unbeaten juggernaut, 1934. . . Also co-head coach of 1943Phil-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. . .DiedMarch 2, 1962, at age of 58.- 74 - Profootballhof.com


FRANK (BRUISER) KINARDEnshrined in 1971(Mississippi)TACKLE 6-1, 2161938-1944 Brooklyn Dodgers/Tigers,1946-1947 New York Yankees (AAFC)Frank Manning Kinard. . .Two-time Mississippi All-America. . .Dodgers’ third-round draft pick, 1938. . .Small for tackle position,but tough, aggressive, fast, durable. . .Out with injuriesonly once. . . 60-minute performer. . .Outstanding blocker,smothering tackler. . . First man to earn both All-NFL, All-AAFChonors. . .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 KRAUSEEnshrined in 1998(Iowa)SAFETY 6-3, 2001964-1967 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 leaderwith 81. . . Traded to Vikings for player and draft pick, 1968. . .Played in eight Pro Bowls. . .All-NFL four times. . . All-EasternConference 1964, 1965. . .All-NFC five times. . . Started at freesafety in four Super Bowls, five NFL/NFC championship games. . .Born February 19, 1942, in Flint, Michigan.EARL (CURLY) LAMBEAUCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Notre Dame)FOUNDER, COACH1919-1949 Green Bay Packers1950-1951 Chicago Cardinals1952-1953 Washington RedskinsEarl Louis Lambeau. . .Founded pre-NFL Packers in 1919. . .Coach-general manager for Packers until 1949. . .Credited withkeeping pro football alive in Green Bay. . .First coach to makeforward pass an integral part of the offense. . .33-year NFLcoaching record: 229-134-22 with six championships in GreenBay. . .Played halfback for 11 years until 1929. . . Born April 9,1898, in Green Bay, Wisconsin. . . Died June 1, 1965, at age of67.JACK LAMBERTEnshrined 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 passdefense. . .Two-time NFL Defensive Player of Year. . . All-Proeight 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 LANDRYEnshrined in 1990(Texas)COACH1960-1988 Dallas CowboysThomas Wade Landry. . .Noted for impassive, sidelinedemeanor. . . Perfected flex defense, multiple offense, revivedshotgun (spread) offense. . .29-year tenure with one team tiedNFL record. . .Career record: 270-178-6. . .270 wins third mostever. . .Had 20 straight winning seasons, five NFC titles, twoSuper Bowl wins. . . Defensive back, punter 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, 1941952-1953 Los Angeles Rams1954-1959 Chicago Cardinals1960-1965 Detroit LionsRichard Lane. . .Joined Rams as free agent after four years inArmy. . .Set NFL interception record (14) as rookie, 1952. . . All-NFL six years. . .Named to seven Pro Bowls. . .Selected all-timeNFL cornerback, 1969. . . Career interception record: 68 for1,207 yards, five TDs. . .Gambler on field who made spectacularplays. . .Deadly open-field tackler. . .Very fast, agile, aggressive.. .Born April 16, 1928, in Austin, Texas. . . Died January 29,2002, at age of 73.JIM LANGEREnshrined in 1987(South Dakota State)CENTER 6-2, 2501970-1979 Miami Dolphins1980-1981 Minnesota VikingsJames John Langer. . .Signed as free agent, 1970. . .Becamestarter, 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. . .Hardworking,quick, low-driving blocker. . .Rarely made mistake. . .All-Pro and All-AFC five straight years. . . Played in three AFC titlegames, three Super Bowls, six Pro Bowls. . . Born May 16,1948, in Little Falls, Minnesota.WILLIE LANIEREnshrined 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” because of ferocious tackling. . .Durable, missed only one game his last 10 years. . .Intercepted 27 passes for 440 yards, two TDs. . . Defensive starin Super Bowl IV upset. . .All-AFL/AFC eight times. . .Elected totwo AFL All-Star games, six AFC-NFC Pro Bowls. . .Born August21, 1945, in Clover, Virginia.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 75 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideSTEVE LARGENTEnshrined in 1995(Tulsa)WIDE RECEIVER 5-11, 1871976-1989 Seattle SeahawksStephen Michael Largent. . .Acquired in pre-season trade withHouston, 1976. . .Had 54 receptions as rookie. . .Career stats:819 catches, 13,089 yards, 100 TDs. . .Caught passes in 177straight games. . .Had 70 or more receptions six seasons, 50or 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. . . BornSeptember 28, 1954, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.YALE LARYEnshrined in 1979(Texas A&M)DEFENSIVE BACK 5-11, 1851952-1953, 1956-1964 Detroit LionsRobert Yale Lary, Jr. . .Major contributor to three Lionschampionships. . . 11-year fixture at right safety, exceptionalpunter, long-distance threat on kick returns. . .Lifetime marksshow 50 interceptions, 44.3-yard punting average, three NFLpunting crowns, three TDs on punt returns. . .All-NFL five years. . .In nine Pro Bowls. . .Third-round pick, 1952. . . Career interruptedby army service. . .Born November 24, 1930, in FortWorth, Texas.DANTE LAVELLIEnshrined in 1975(Ohio State)END 6-0, 1911946-1956 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)Dante Bert Joseph Lavelli. . .Played only three college games,served in U.S. Infantry before turning pro. . .Top AAFC receiveras rookie, scored winning TD in title game, 1946. . . Caught 11passes in 1950 NFL championship. . .All-AAFC, 1946-1947. . .All-NFL, 1951, 1953. . . In three Pro Bowls. . . Caught 386 passesfor 6,488 yards, 62 TDs. . . Had record 24 catches in six NFLtitle games. . .Nicknamed “Gluefingers”. . . Born February 23,1923, in Hudson, Ohio.BOBBY LAYNEEnshrined in 1967(Texas)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 2011948 Chicago Bears1949 New York Bulldogs1950-1958 Detroit Lions1958-1962 Pittsburgh SteelersRobert Lawrence Layne. . .Texas All-America, 1947. . .Led Lionsto four divisional, three NFL titles in 1950s. . . Exceptional fieldleader, at best in clutch. . .Last-second TD pass won 1953 NFLtitle 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, 196TDs; 2,451 yards rushing; 372 points scored. . .Born December19, 1926, in Santa Anna, Texas. . .Died December 1, 1986, atage of 59.ALPHONSE (TUFFY) LEEMANSEnshrined 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, dedicateddo-everything team leader. . .Player-coach in final 1943 season.. . Led NFL rushers as rookie, 1936. . .All-NFL, 1936, 1939. . .Second-team All-NFL five times. . .Career totals - 3,132 yardsrushing, 2,318 yards passing, 422 yards receiving. . .Had 25 TDpasses, 13.8-yard punt return average. . .Born November 12,1912, in Superior, Wisconsin. . .Died January 19, 1979, at ageof 66.MARV LEVYEnshrined in 2001(Wyoming, Coe College, Harvard)COACH1978-1982 Kansas City Chiefs, 1986-1997 Buffalo BillsMarvin Daniel Levy. . .Led Bills to unprecedented four straightSuper Bowls. . .Had 154-120-0 overall record. . .His coachingvictories ranked 10th in NFL history at time of retirement. . .Quickly improved Chiefs from 4-12 to 9-7. . . Guided Buffalo toeight playoff appearances in 11 seasons. . .NFL Coach of theYear, 1988. . .AFC Coach of the Year, 1988, 1993, 1995. . .Born August 3, 1925, in Chicago, Illinois.BOB LILLYEnshrined in 1980(Texas Christian)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 2601961-1974 Dallas CowboysRobert Lewis Lilly. . .Consensus All-America at Texas Christian. . . Cowboys’ first-ever draft choice (1961), first Hall of Famer(1980). . . Foundation of great Dallas defensive units. . .Hadunusual 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, inOlney, Texas.LARRY LITTLEEnshrined in 1993(Bethune-Cookman)GUARD 6-1, 2651967-1968 San Diego Chargers1969-1980 Miami DolphinsLarry Chatmon Little. . .Free-agent signee with 1967 Chargers. . .Traded to Miami, 1969. . .Immediately won starting rightguard job. . . Epitome of powerful Dolphins rushing game of1970s. . .Fast, quick on pass protection - awesome, intimidatingas pulling guard on sweeps. . . All-Pro six years. . . Five-timePro Bowl pick. . .Three-time NFLPA pick as AFC offensive linemanof year. . .Started in three Super Bowls. . .Born November2, 1945, in Groveland, Georgia.- 76 - Profootballhof.com


JAMES LOFTONEnshrined in 2003(Stanford)WIDE RECEIVER 6-3, 1921978-1986 Green Bay Packers1987-1988 Los Angeles Raiders1989-1992 Buffalo Bills, 1993 Los Angeles Rams,1993 Philadelphia EaglesJames David Lofton. . .Selected by Green Bay in 1st round (6thplayer overall) of 1978 NFL Draft. . .A deep-threat receiver, possessedboth speed and great hands. . .recorded more than 50receptions in a season nine times. . .First NFL player to score atouchdown in 1970s, 1980s, and 1990s. . .In 16 seasons, hecaught 764 passes for 14,004 yards - an NFL record at the timeof his retirement. . .Named All-Pro four times, All-NFC three times,selected to play in eight Pro Bowls. . .Born July 5, 1956, at FortOrd, California.VINCE LOMBARDIEnshrined in 1971(Fordham)COACH1959-1967 Green Bay Packers1969 Washington RedskinsVincent Thomas Lombardi. . .Began head coaching career atage 45. . .Transformed Green Bay into winner in two seasons. . .Acclaimed NFL Man of the Decade in the 1960s. . .GavePackers 89-29-4 record, five NFL titles, first two Super Bowlcrowns in nine years. . . Led 1969 Redskins to first winningrecord in 14 years. . .Noted taskmaster, never had a losing season.. .Born June 11, 1913, in Brooklyn, New York. . . DiedSeptember 3, 1970, at age of 57.HOWIE LONGEnshrined in 2000(Villanova)DEFENSIVE END 6-5, 2681981-1993 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 onegame. . . Career sack total of 84 does not include 7.5 recordedas 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, inSomerville, Massachusetts.RONNIE LOTTEnshrined in 2000(Southern California)CORNERBACK/SAFETY 6-0, 2031981-1990 San Francisco 49ers1991-1992 Los Angeles Raiders1993-1994 New York JetsRonald Mandel Lott. . .First round draft pick, 1981. . .Started atleft cornerback position as rookie. . .Switched to safety, 1985. . .Earned All-Pro honors at three different positions (cornerback,free safety, strong safety). . . Hard-hitting, versatile. . .Recorded100-plus tackles five times. . .Led NFL in interceptions twice,1986, 1991. . .Driving force on defense during 49ers’ four SuperBowl seasons. . .63 career interceptions for 730 yards, 5 TDs. . . Born May 8, 1959, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.SID LUCKMANEnshrined in 1965(Columbia)QUARTERBACK 6-0, 1971939-1950 Chicago BearsSidney Luckman. . .No. 1 draft pick, 1939. . .Columbia tailbackwho became first great “T” quarterback as pro. . . Performancein 73-0 title win, 1940, started mass rush to T-formation. . .Superb signal-caller, ballhandler. . .All-NFL five times, MostValuable 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, inBrooklyn, New York. . .Died July 5, 1998, at age of 81.WILLIAM ROY (LINK) LYMANEnshrined in 1964(Nebraska)TACKLE 6-2, 2331922-1923, 1925 Canton Bulldogs1924 Cleveland Bulldogs, 1925 Frankford Yellowjackets1926-1928, 1930-1931, 1933-1934 Chicago BearsWilliam Roy Lyman. . .Very agile, large for his day. . . Pioneeredmore sophisticated defensive play with shifting, sliding style. . .Starred on four title teams: 1922-1923 Canton, 1924Cleveland, 1933 Bears. . . Joined Bears for barnstorming tourafter 1925 season. . .Played on only one losing team in 16 seasonsof college, pro ball. . .Born November 30, 1898, in TableRock, Nebraska. . .Died December 28, 1972, at age of 74.TOM MACKEnshrined in 1999(Michigan)GUARD 6-3, 2501966-1978 Los Angeles RamsThomas Lee Mack. . .Rams’ first round draft pick, second playeroverall in 1966 NFL draft. . .One of only two rookies on veteran-ladenteam. . . Earned starting role as rookie and held leftguard position for next 13 seasons. . .Extremely durable, nevermissed a game during 184-game career. . .Named to 11 ProBowls. . . All-NFL five times. . . All-Western Conference once, All-NFC eight times. . .Born November 1, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 77 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideJOHN MACKEYEnshrined in 1992(Syracuse)TIGHT END 6-2, 2241963-1971 Baltimore Colts1972 San Diego ChargersJohn Mackey. . .No. 2 draft pick, 1963. . .Prototype tight endwith 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-timeAll-NFL, played in five Pro Bowls. . .Second tight end to enterHall. . .Born September 24, 1941, in New York, New York.JOHN MADDENEnshrined in 2006(San Mateo Junior College, California Polytechnic)HEAD COACH1969-1978 Oakland RaidersJohn Earl Madden. . .Regular season record: 103-32-7. . .Postseasonrecord: 9-7. . .Overall record: 112-39-7. . .His .759 winningpercentage during regular season ranks as highest everamong coaches with 100 career victories. . .One of youngesthead coaches in history when Raiders hired him in 1969 at age32. . .AFL Coach of the Year, 1969. . .Under Madden, Oaklandnever 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 MARACharter Enshrinee, 1963(No College)FOUNDER-ADMINISTRATOR1925-1959 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 PoloGrounds turned tide. . . Bore brunt of fight against rival AFL,1926, and AAFC, 1946-1949. . . Built Giants into perennialpowerhouse with three NFL, eight divisional titles. . .Born July 29, 1887, in New York, New York. . .Died February16, 1959, at age of 71.WELLINGTON MARAEnshrined in 1997(Fordham)OWNER, ADMINISTRATOR1937-2005 New York GiantsWellington Timothy Mara. . .Spent entire adult life with Giants. . . Assistant to the President and Treasurer, 1937; Secretary,1938-1940; Vice-President and Secretary, 1945-1958; Vice-President, 1959-1965; President, 1966-1990; President andCo-Chief Executive Officer, 1991-2005. . . With Mara’s extensiveexperience in organization, player personnel, trading anddrafting, Giants won 14 divisional, four NFL titles including twoSuper Bowls. . .Served on several league committees. . .NFCPresident, 1984-2005. . .Born August 14, 1916, in New York,New York. . .Died October 25, 2005, at age of 89.GINO MARCHETTIEnshrined in 1972(San Francisco)DEFENSIVE END 6-4, 2441952 Dallas Texans1953-1964, 1966 Baltimore ColtsGino John Marchetti. . .Named top defensive end of NFL’s first50 years. . . New York Yanks’ No. 2 draftee, 1952 - franchisemoved to Dallas for Gino’s rookie season. . .Selected for thenrecord11 straight Pro Bowls but missed one game because ofinjury 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, 1927, inSmithers, West Virginia.DAN MARINOEnshrined in 2005(Pittsburgh)QUARTERBACK 6-4, 2181983-1999 Miami DolphinsDaniel Constantine Marino, Jr. . .Miami's first round pick, 1983. . .Most prolific passer in NFL history - career statistics include4,967 completions, 8,358 attempts for 61,361 yards, and 420touchdowns. . .First player ever to pass for 5,000 yards in a season,threw then-record 48 TDs, 1984. . .Recorded thirteen3,000-yard seasons. . .First or second team All-Pro eight times. . .All-AFC six times. . . . . .Selected to nine Pro Bowls. . .BornSeptember 15, 1961 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.GEORGE PRESTON MARSHALLCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Randolph-Macon)FOUNDER-ADMINISTRATOR1932/1933-1936/1937-1939 Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/Washington RedskinsGeorge Preston Marshall. . .Acquired Boston franchise, 1932. . .Moved team to Washington, 1937. . .Flamboyant, controversial,innovative master showman. . .Pioneered gala halftimepageants, organized first team band. . . Sponsored progressiverule changes, splitting NFL into two divisions with title playoff,1933. . .Produced six division, two NFL titles in 1936-1945period. . .Born October 11, 1896, in Grafton, West Virginia. . .Died August 9, 1969, at age of 72.OLLIE MATSONEnshrined in 1972(San Francisco)HALFBACK 6-2, 2201952, 1954-1958 Chicago Cardinals1959-1962 Los Angeles Rams1963 Detroit Lions, 1964-1966 Philadelphia EaglesOllie Genoa Matson. . .San Francisco defensive All-America. . .U.S. Olympic medal winner in track, 1952. . .No. 1 draft pick,1952. . .All-NFL four years, 1954-1957. . .Traded to Rams fornine players, 1959. . .Career ledger: 12,844 combined netyards, 5,173 yards rushing, 222 receptions, 438 points, nineTDs on punt, kickoff returns. . . Elected to six Pro Bowl games. . .MVP in 1956 Pro Bowl. . .Born May 1, 1930, in Trinity, Texas.- 78 - Profootballhof.com


DON MAYNARDEnshrined in 1987(Texas Western)WIDE RECEIVER 6-0, 1801958 New York Giants1960-1972 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 alltimeAFL team, 1969. . . Played in three AFL All-Star games. . .Teamed with Joe Namath to form dynamic pass-catch duo. . . Career stats: 633 receptions for 11,834 yards, 18.7-yardaverage, 88 TDs, 532 points. . .Born January 25, 1935, inCrosbyton, Texas.GEORGE McAFEEEnshrined in 1966(Duke)HALFBACK 6-0, 1781940-1941, 1945-1950 Chicago BearsGeorge Anderson McAfee. . .Phenomenal two-way star, a longdistancescoring threat on any play. . .Scored 234 points,gained 5,313 combined net yards, intercepted 25 passes ineight seasons. . . NFL punt return champ, 1948. . . Held careerpunt 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.MIKE McCORMACKEnshrined in 1984(Kansas)TACKLE 6-4, 2461951 New York Yanks1954-1962 Cleveland BrownsMichael Joseph McCormack, Jr. . .Drafted by 1951 New YorkYanks. . .Played in first of six Pro Bowls as a rookie. . .In U.S.Army, 1952-1953. . .Traded to Browns in 15-player deal whilein 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. . . BornJune 21, 1930, in Chicago, Illinois.TOMMY McDONALDEnshrined in 1998(Oklahoma)WIDE RECEIVER 5-9, 1761957-1963 Philadelphia Eagles,1964 Dallas Cowboys, 1965-1966 Los Angeles Rams,1967 Atlanta Falcons, 1968 Cleveland BrownsThomas Franklin McDonald. . .Eagles’ third-round draft pick,1957. . . Career statistics: 495 receptions, 8,410 yards, 84touchdowns. . . Selected to six Pro Bowls. . .Scored 56 touchdownsin 63 games, 1958-1962. . .Career ratio of touchdownsto receptions 1 to 5.9. . .Led NFL in reception yardage andtouchdowns, 1961. . .Ranked sixth all-time in receptions, fourthin yards receiving and second in touchdown catches at time ofretirement. . . Born July 26, 1934, in Roy, New Mexico.HUGH McELHENNYEnshrined in 1970(Washington)HALFBACK 6-1, 1951952-1960 San Francisco 49ers1961-1962 Minnesota Vikings1963 New York Giants1964 Detroit LionsHugh Edward McElhenny, Jr. . .Washington All-America. . .49ers’ No. 1 draft pick, 1952. . .Scored 40-yard TD on first proplay. . . Had phenomenal first season, winning All-NFL, Rookieof Year honors. . . Played in six Pro Bowls. . .MVP of 1958 ProBowl. . . 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) McNALLYCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Notre Dame, St. John’s of Minnesota)HALFBACK 6-1, 1881925-1926 Milwaukee Badgers1926-1927 Duluth Eskimos1928 Pottsville Maroons1929-1933, 1935-1936 Green Bay Packers1934, 1937-1938 Pittsburgh PiratesJohn Victor McNally. . .Famed “vagabond halfback” totallyunpredictable funster on and off the field. . .Assumed “JohnnyBlood” 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 NFLteams. . .Official All-NFL, 1931. . .Second-team All-NFL, 1929,1930. . . Pittsburgh player-coach in 1937-1938, assistantcoach 1939. . .Born November 27, 1903, in New Richmond,Wisconsin. . . Died November 28, 1985, at age of 82.MIKE MICHALSKEEnshrined in 1964(Penn State)GUARD 6-0, 2101926 New York Yankees (AFL)1927-1928 New York Yankees (NFL)1929-1935, 1937 Green Bay PackersAugust Mike Michalske. . .All-America at Penn State. . . Rookieyear with 1926 American Football League Yankees. . .AnchoredPackers championship lines, 1929, 1930, 1931. . . 60-minuteworkhorse who specialized in blitzing on defense. . .Pioneered idea of using fullbacks at guard to capitalize onsize, 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 80.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 79 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideWAYNE MILLNEREnshrined in 1968(Notre Dame)END 6-1, 1891936-1941, 1945 Boston/Washington RedskinsWayne Vernal Millner. . .Two-time Notre Dame All-America. . .Hero of famous Ohio State upset, 1935. . .Fierce competitorat best in crucial games. . .Caught 55-yard, 78-yard TD passesin 1937 NFL championship. . . Starred on four Redskins divisionaltitle teams. . . Top Redskin receiver at retirement with124 catches. . .Career interrupted by Navy service. . .Playercoachin final 1945 season. . . Born January 31, 1913, inRoxbury, Massachusetts. . .Died November 19, 1976, at age of63.BOBBY MITCHELLEnshrined in 1983(Illinois)WIDE RECEIVER-HALFBACK 6-0, 1921958-1961 Cleveland Browns1962-1968 Washington RedskinsRobert Cornelius Mitchell. . .Blessed with exceptional speed,balance, faking ability. . .Split career as Browns halfback,Redskins flanker. . . Noted for spectacular long-distance scoringplays. . .Amassed 14,078 combined net yards. . . Scored 91touchdowns, 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. . .BornJune 6, 1935, in Hot Springs, Arkansas.RON MIXEnshrined in 1979(Southern California)OFFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 2501960-1969 Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers1971 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 quickcharge, accomplished blocking on both passing, running plays. . .Had only two holding penalties in 10 years. . .Nicknamed“The Intellectual Assassin”. . . Born March 10, 1938, in LosAngeles, California.JOE MONTANAEnshrined in 2000(Notre Dame)QUARTERBACK 6-2, 2001979-1992 San Francisco 49ers1993-1994 Kansas City ChiefsJoseph Clifford Montana. . .Third round draft pick, 1979. . .Master of come-from-behind victories. . .Led 49ers to fourSuper Bowl wins. . . Named Super Bowl MVP three times. . .Orchestrated 92-yard winning drive in closing seconds, SuperBowl XXIII. . .All-NFL three times, All-NFC five times. . . Missedentire 1991 season with injury. . . Selected to eight Pro Bowls. . . Career statistics: 3,409 completions, 40,551 yards, 273TDs, 92.3 passer rating. . . Born June 11, 1956, in New Eagle,Pennsylvania.WARREN MOONEnshrined in 2006(West Los Angeles Junior College, Washington)QUARTERBACK 6-3, 2121984-1993 Houston Oilers1994-1996 Minnesota Vikings1997-1998 Seattle Seahawks1999-2000 Kansas City ChiefsHarold Warren Moon. . .Began pro career with CFL’s EdmontonEskimos, winning five straight Grey Cups. . . Signed with NFL’sHouston Oilers, 1984... Completed 3,988 of 6,823 passes for49,325 yards, 291 touchdowns, 233 interceptions in 17-seasonNFL carer. . .Nine 3,000-yard passing seasons was third inleague 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 LosAngeles, California.LENNY MOOREEnshrined in 1975(Penn State)FLANKER-RUNNING BACK 6-1, 1911956-1967 Baltimore ColtsLeonard Edward Moore. . .No. 1 draft choice, 1956. . .Rookie ofYear, 1956. . .Started as a flanker, moved to running back in1961. . . Amassed 12,451 combined net yards, 5,174 yardsrushing, 363 receptions for 6,039 yards. . .Scored 113 TDs,678 points. . .All-NFL five years. . . Played in seven Pro Bowls. . .Comeback Player of Year, 1964. . .Scored touchdowns inrecord 18 straight games, 1963-1965. . .Born November 25,1933, in Reading, Pennsylvania.MARION MOTLEYEnshrined in 1968(South Carolina State, Nevada)FULLBACK 6-1, 2321946-1953 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)1955 Pittsburgh SteelersMarion Motley. . .Deadly pass blocker, peerless runner onBrowns’ famed trap play. . .Also played linebacker early incareer. . .All-time AAFC rushing champ. . .Top NFL rusher, 1950. . .All-AAFC four years, All-NFL in 1950. . .Lifetime rushing: 828carries, 4,720 yards. . .5.7-yard career average all-time record. . .Caught 85 passes, scored 234 points in nine years. . .Playedin 1951 Pro Bowl. . .Born June 5, 1920, in Leesburg, Georgia. . . Died June 27, 1999, at age of 79.- 80 - Profootballhof.com


MIKE MUNCHAKEnshrined 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 teamperennially rank near top of NFL’s offensive statistical categories.. .Equally effective as pass or run blocker. . . Namedfirst- or second-team All-Pro ten times. . .All-AFC seven times. . .Elected to nine Pro Bowls. . .Born March 5, 1960, inScranton, Pennsylvania.ANTHONY MUÑOZEnshrined in 1998(Southern California)TACKLE 6-6, 2781980-1992 Cincinnati BengalsMichael Anthony Muñoz. . .Bengals’ first-round draft pick, thirdplayer 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 andscored four touchdowns on tackle-eligible plays. . .NFLOffensive Lineman of the Year 1981, 1987, 1988. . . Selectedto NFL’s 75th Anniversary All-Time Team, 1994. . .Started attackle in Super Bowls XVI, XXIII. . .Born August 19, 1958, inOntario, California.GEORGE MUSSOEnshrined 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 middleguard on defense. . . Started at $90-per-game tackle onoffense, switched to guard in fifth year. . . First to win All-NFL attwo positions - tackle (1935), guard (1937). . . Inspirationalteam leader, captained Bears nine seasons. . . Played in sevenNFL championship games. . .Born April 8, 1910, in Collinsville,Illinois. . . Died September 5, 2000, at age of 90.BRONKO NAGURSKICharter Enshrinee, 1963(Minnesota)FULLBACK 6-2, 2261930-1937, 1943 Chicago BearsBronislaw Nagurski. . .Joined Bears after legendary collegecareer at Minnesota. . .Became pro football’s symbol of power,ruggedness. . . A bulldozing runner on offense, a bone-crushinglinebacker on defense. . . Gained 4,031 yards in 9 seasons. . .All-NFL, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1937. . .His two TD passesclinched Bears’ 1933 title win. . .Helped 1943 Bears to NFLcrown after five-year retirement. . .Born November 3, 1908, inRainy River, Ontario. . .Died January 7, 1990, at age of 81.JOE NAMATHEnshrined in 1985(Alabama)QUARTERBACK 6-2, 2001965-1976 New York Jets1977 Los Angeles RamsJoseph William Namath. . .Celebrated $400,000 signing coupof 1965 AFL New York Jets. . .Backed up “guarantee” of victoryby engineering stunning 16-7 upset of Colts in Super Bowl III. . . Passed for 27,663 yards, 173 TDs. . .First to pass more than4,000 yards one season. . . Three TD passes in 1968 AFL titlegame. . .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) NEALEEnshrined in 1969(West Virginia Wesleyan)COACH1941-1950 Philadelphia EaglesAlfred Earle Neale. . .Extensive college coaching career precededentry into NFL in 1941. . .Quickly built second-divisionEagles into a contender. . . Produced three straight EasternDivision crowns and NFL championships in 1948 and 1949. . .Both NFL titles came by shutout scores. . .Using an assumedname, played end with the pre-NFL Canton Bulldogs. . .BornNovember 5, 1891, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. . . DiedNovember 2, 1973, at age of 81.ERNIE NEVERSCharter Enshrinee, 1963(Stanford)FULLBACK 6-0, 2041926-1927 Duluth Eskimos1929-1931 Chicago CardinalsErnest Alonzo Nevers. . .Stanford All-America, 1925 Rose Bowlhero. . .Lured from pro baseball career by Eskimos. . . Truly a doeverythingiron man, playing 1714 of 1740 minutes in 29-game1926 season. . .Missed 1928 with injuries, returned withCardinals, 1929. . . Scored record 40 points in one gameagainst Bears, 1929. . .All-league all five NFL seasons. . .Playercoachone year in Duluth, two in Chicago. . .Born June 11,1903, in Willow River, Minnesota. . .Died May 3, 1976, at ageof 72.OZZIE NEWSOMEEnshrined 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 allreceivers. . . Career stats: 662 receptions 7,980 yards, 47 TDs. . .Recorded career-best 89 catches in 1983, repeated feat in1984. . .Caught pass in 150 consecutive games. . .All-Pro,1979, 1984. . .Named to three Pro Bowls. . .Born March 16,1956, in Muscle Shoals, Alabama.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 81 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideRAY NITSCHKEEnshrined in 1978(Illinois)MIDDLE LINEBACKER 6-3, 2351958-1972 Green Bay PackersRaymond Ernest Nitschke. . .No. 3 draft pick, 1958. . .FirstGreen Bay defender from 1960s to be enshrined. . .Exceptional team leader, tough, strong, fast. . .Savage defenderon rushes, cat-like quick against passes. . . Named NFL’s alltimetop linebacker, 1969. . .All-NFL three years. . . Interceptedpass 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.CHUCK NOLLEnshrined 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 teamfinished 1-13. . .Steelers won first-ever championship (AFCCentral), 1972. . .Won nine AFC Central titles. . . Guard-linebackerfor Cleveland Browns, 1953-1959. . .Born January 5,1932, in Cleveland, Ohio.LEO NOMELLINIEnshrined in 1969(Minnesota)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-3, 2591950-1963 San Francisco 49ersLeo Joseph Nomellini. . .Two-time Minnesota All-America. . .49ers’ first-ever NFL draft choice, 1950. . .Played every 49ersgame for 14 seasons, 174 regular-season and 266 pro gamesin all. . .Excellent defensive pass rusher, bulldozing offensiveblocker. . .All-NFL six times, two years on offense, four years ondefense. . .Named NFL’s all-time defensive tackle. . . Played in10 Pro Bowl games. . .Born June 19, 1924, in Lucca, Italy. . .Died October 17, 2000, at age of 76.MERLIN OLSENEnshrined in 1982(Utah State)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 2701962-1976 Los Angeles RamsMerlin Jay Olsen. . .All-America, Outland Trophy winner, Phi BetaKappa at Utah State. . .Rams’ No. 1 draft pick, 1962. . . Big,fast, agile, smart. . .Stabilizing leader of famed “FearsomeFoursome” defensive 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 208games, last 198 in a row. . .Born September 15, 1940, inLogan, Utah.JIM OTTOEnshrined in 1980(Miami)CENTER 6-2, 2551960-1974 Oakland RaidersJames Edwin Otto. . .Anchored Raiders’ offensive line for 15years. . . Noted for pride, dedication, leadership, intelligence. . .Sure-handed ball-snapper, superior blocker with wide range. . .Overcame numerous injuries to play 308 games, includingsix AFL/AFC title games, Super Bowl II, 12-all-star contests. . .Named all-league 12 straight years, 1960-1971, second-teamAll-NFL, 1972. . .AFL’s only all-league center. . . Named to alltimeAFL team, 1969. . .Also All-AFC in 1970, 1971, 1972. . .Born January 5, 1938, in Wausau, Wisconsin.STEVE OWENEnshrined in 1966(Phillips U.)COACH-TACKLE 6-2, 2151924-1925 Kansas City Cowboys1925 Cleveland Bulldogs1926-1953 New York GiantsStephen Joseph Owen. . .Great defensive star of the 1920s. . .Captained Giants’ 1927 title team which held foe to recordlow 20 points. . .Coached Giants 24 years from 1930 to 1953. . .Coaching record: 155-108-17, eight divisional, two NFL titleteams. . .A-formation offense, umbrella defense, two-platoonsystem among his many coaching innovations . . . Born April 21,1898, at Cleo Springs, Oklahoma. . .Died May 17, 1964, at ageof 66.ALAN PAGEEnshrined in 1988(Notre Dame)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 2451967-1978 Minnesota Vikings, 1978-1981 Chicago BearsAlan Cedric Page. . .Consensus All-America, 1966. . .First-roundpick, 1967. . .Extremely fast, strong with cat-like reflexes. . .Played in 236 straight games, including four Super Bowls. . .Named NFL Most Valuable Player, 1971. . . NFL DefensivePlayer of Year, 1971, 1973. . .All-NFL six times, second-team All-NFL three other times. . .All-conference ten times. . .Elected tonine straight Pro Bowls. . .Career marks: 23 opponent fumblerecoveries, 28 blocked kicks, 173 sacks. . .Born August 7,1945, in Canton, Ohio.- 82 - Profootballhof.com


CLARENCE (ACE) PARKEREnshrined in 1972(Duke)QUARTERBACK 5-10, 1781937-1941 Brooklyn Dodgers. 1945 Boston Yanks1946 New York Yankees (AAFC)Clarence McKay Parker. . .All-America tailback at Duke. . .Dodgers’ No. 1 draftee in 1937, but signed PhiladelphiaAthletics 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 greatestseasons in 1940, 1941. . .Spearheaded Yankees to AAFCEastern title in 1946. . .Born May 17, 1912, in Portsmouth,Virginia.JIM PARKEREnshrined in 1973(Ohio State)GUARD-TACKLE 6-3, 2731957-1967 Baltimore ColtsJames Thomas Parker. . .First full-time offensive linemannamed to Pro Football Hall of Fame. . .Exceptional blocker, specializedin protecting quarterback. . .All-NFL eight straightyears, 1958-1965. . . Played half of 11-year career at tackle,half at guard. . . Played in eight Pro Bowl games. . . No. 1 draftchoice in 1957. . . Two-time All-America, Outland Trophy winnerat Ohio State. . . Born April 3, 1934, in Macon, Georgia. . .DiedJuly 18, 2005, at age of 71.WALTER PAYTONEnshrined in 1993(Jackson State)RUNNING BACK 5-10, 2001975-1987 Chicago BearsWalter Jerry Payton . . .First-round pick, 1975 draft. . . Quicklyestablished himself as super star. . .Retired as all-time leaderin rushing, combined net yards. . .Career stats: 16,726 yards,110 TDs rushing; 492 receptions for 4,538 yards; 21,803 combinednet yards; 125 touchdowns. . .All-Pro seven times. . .Played in nine Pro Bowls. . . Held single-game rushing record of275 yards. . .Had 77 games over 100 yards rushing. . .Born July25, 1954, in Columbia, Mississippi. . .Died November 1, 1999,at age of 45.JOE PERRYEnshrined in 1969(Compton Junior College)FULLBACK 6-0, 2001948-1960, 1963 San Francisco 49ers (AAFC/NFL)1961-1962 Baltimore ColtsFletcher Joseph Perry. . .Didn’t play college football. . . Spottedplaying service football by pro scouts. . .Signed as free agent by49ers. . . Extremely quick runner who earned nickname “TheJet”. . . First to gain over 1,000 yards two straight years, 1953-1954. . .Career record: 12,532 combined net yards, 9,723yards rushing, 260 receptions, 513 points. . . Played in threePro Bowls. . .Born January 22, 1927, in Stevens, Arkansas.PETE PIHOSEnshrined in 1970(Indiana)END 6-1, 2101947-1955 Philadelphia EaglesPeter Louis Pihos. . .Indiana All-America, 1943. . .Fifth-rounddraft pick in 1945 even though he couldn’t play until 1947. . .60-minute star on Eagles title teams, 1948-1949. . . Caughtwinning TD pass in 1949 NFL championship. . .All-NFL six timesin nine seasons, once at defensive end, 1952. . .Played in sixPro Bowls. . . Three-time NFL receiving champ, 1953-1955. . .Career record: 373 catches for 5,619 yards, 378 points. . .BornOctober 22, 1923, in Orlando, Florida.FRITZ POLLARDEnshrined in 2005(Brown)HALFBACK/COACH -- 5-9, 1651919-1921, 1925-1926 Akron Pros/Indians1922 Milwaukee Badgers1923-1924 Gilberton Cadamounts (independent pro team)1923, 1925 Hammond Pros1925 Providence Steam RollerFrederick Douglass Pollard. . .All-America halfback. . .A pro footballpioneer. . .Began career in 1919 with Akron (OH) Pros. . . .Helped Akron become NFL's first champion, 1920. . .One of justtwo African Americans in the NFL at time. . NFL's first AfricanAmerican head coach, 1921. . . Exciting, elusive runner. .Playedand sometimes coached four different teams in NFL career. . .Born January 27, 1894, in Chicago, Illinois . . . Died May 11,1986, at age of 92.HUGH (SHORTY) RAYEnshrined in 1966(Illinois)TECHNICAL ADVISOR ON RULES, SUPERVISOR OF OFFICIALSHugh L. Ray. . .Only 5-6, 136, but a giant of pro football. . . NFLSupervisor of Officials, 1938-1952. . .Worked tirelessly toimprove officiating techniques. . .Streamlined rules to improvetempo of play, increase safety. . .Visited each team annually toeducate players, coaches. . .Said to have made 300,000 notationsas technical observer. . .Born September 21, 1884, inHighland Park, Illinois. . .Died September 16, 1956, at age of71.DAN REEVESEnshrined in 1967(Georgetown)OWNER-ADMINISTRATOR1941-1971 Cleveland/Los Angeles RamsDaniel Farrell Reeves. . .One of game’s greatest innovators. . .Opened up West Coast to major sports my moving Rams toLos Angeles, 1946. . . Experiments in game TV paved way formodern NFL policies. . .First post-war NFL owner to sign anAfrican-American (Kenny Washington), 1946. . . First to employfull-time scouting staff. . . Founded famous kids attendanceprogram at Rams games. . .Born June 30, 1912, in New YorkCity. . . Died April 15, 1971, at age of 58.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 83 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideMEL RENFROEnshrined in 1996(Oregon)CORNERBACK, SAFETY 6-0, 1901964-1977 Dallas CowboysMelvin Lacy Renfro. . .No. 2 draft pick, 1964. . .College All-America, super track man. . .Started as safety, finished as cornerback.. . Return specialist early in career. . .Earned Pro Bowlberth first 10 years. . .All-Pro five years, all-conference seventimes. . .Career record: 52 interceptions, 842 punt returnyards, 2,246 kickoff return yards. . . Led NFL in interceptions,1969, punt and kickoff returns, 1964. . .Born December 30,1941, in Houston, Texas.JOHN RIGGINSEnshrined in 1992(Kansas)RUNNING BACK 6-2, 2301971-1975 New York Jets1976-1979, 1981-1985 Washington RedskinsRobert John Riggins. . .Kansas All-America. . .No. 1 draft pick,1971. . .Career record: 11,352 yards, 104 TDs rushing; 2,090yards receiving; 13,435 combined net yards, 116 TDs. . .MostValuable 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 satout 1980 season. . .Born August 4, 1949, in Seneca, Kansas.JIM RINGOEnshrined in 1981(Syracuse)CENTER 6-2, 2321953-1963 Green Bay Packers1964-1967 Philadelphia EaglesJames Stephen Ringo. . .No. 7 draft choice, 1953. . .All-Pro statuspreceded 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, passprotector. . .Ignored numerous injuries to start in then-record182 straight games, 1954-1967. . .Born November 21, 1931,in Orange, New Jersey.ANDY ROBUSTELLIEnshrined in 1971(Arnold College)DEFENSIVE END 6-1, 2301951-1955 Los Angeles Rams1956-1964 New York GiantsAndrew Richard Robustelli. . .Rams’ 19th-round draft pick,1951. . .On winning team 13 of 14 years. . .In eight NFL titlegames, 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 passrusher. . . Recovered 22 opponents’ fumbles in career. . .Missed only one game in 14 years. . . Born December 6, 1925,in Stamford, Connecticut.ART ROONEYEnshrined in 1964(Georgetown, Duquesne)FOUNDER, ADMINISTRATOR1933-1988 Pittsburgh Pirates/SteelersArthur Joseph Rooney, Sr. . .One of the most revered of allsports personalities. . .Bought new Pittsburgh Pirates franchisefor $2,500 in 1933. . .Renamed team Steelers in 1940. . .Hisfaith in pro football a guiding light during the dark depressionyears. . . Startled NFL with $15,000 signing of fabled WhizzerWhite in 1938. . .Organized, operated western Pennsylvaniasemi-pro grid teams before 1933. . . Born January 27, 1901, inCoulterville, Pennsylvania. . .Died August 25, 1988, at age of87.DAN ROONEYEnshrined in 2000(Duquesne)CONTRIBUTOR1955-Present Pittsburgh SteelersDaniel M. Rooney. . .Has spent 40-plus seasons in variouscapacities with family-owned Steelers. . .Appointed team president,1975. . . Implemented a philosophy and managementstyle that emphasizes open, practical and efficient management.. .Joined father Art Rooney as the second father-son combinationin the Hall of Fame. . . Integral part of one of modernera’s most successful franchises. . .Team won four SuperBowls. . .Serves on many influential league committees. . . BornJuly 20, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.PETE ROZELLEEnshrined in 1985(Compton Junior College, San Francisco)COMMISSIONER1960-1989 National Football LeagueAlvin Ray Rozelle. . .Surprise choice to replace Bert Bell, 1960. . . Generally recognized as premier commissioner of all professionalsports. . .Created, maintained NFL’s image of stability,integrity. . .Negotiated first league-wide TV contract, 1962. . .Skillfully handled AFL-NFL “war” plus merger, league restructuringthat followed. . Developed Super Bowl into premier attraction.. .Born March 1, 1926, in South Gate, California. . .DiedDecember 6, 1996 at age of 70.BOB ST. CLAIREnshrined in 1990(San Francisco, Tulsa)TACKLE 6-9, 2631953-1963 San Francisco 49ersRobert Bruce St. Clair. . .Third-round draft pick, 1953. . .Hadsize, speed, intelligence, love of hitting. . .Excelled as both running,passing blocker. . . Played on goal line defense, superb onspecial teams. . . Blocked 10 field goals, 1956. . . All-NFL fouryears. . . Starter in five Pro Bowls. . .49ers team captain. . .Nicknamed “Geek” by teammates because of flamboyantlifestyle. . .Born February 18, 1931, in San Francisco,California.- 84 - Profootballhof.com


BARRY SANDERSEnshrined 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 yardshis first 10 seasons. . .Led NFL in rushing four times. . .NFL’sMVP, 1997. . .Gained 2,053 yards including record 14 straight100-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.GALE SAYERSEnshrined in 1977(Kansas)HALFBACK 6-0, 1981965-1971 Chicago BearsGale Eugene Sayers. . .Kansas All-America. . .Exceptionalbreak-away runner. . .Scored rookie record 22 TDs, 132 points,1965. . .Led NFL rushers, 1966, 1969. . .Named all-time NFLhalfback, 1969. . . All-NFL five straight years. . . Player of Gamein three Pro Bowls. . .Career totals: 9,435 combined net yards,4,956 yards rushing, 336 points. . . NFL lifetime kickoff returnleader. . .Born May 30, 1943, in Wichita, Kansas.JOE SCHMIDTEnshrined in 1973(Pittsburgh)LINEBACKER 6-0, 2201953-1965 Detroit LionsJoseph Paul Schmidt. . .Pittsburgh All-America, 1952. . . Lions’No. 7 draft pick, 1953. . .Mastered new middle linebackingposition 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 captainnine years. . .Lions’ MVP four times. . . Had 24 career interceptions.. .Born January 18, 1932, in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania.TEX SCHRAMMEnshrined in 1991(Texas)ADMINISTRATOR1947-1956 Los Angeles Rams1960-1989 Dallas Cowboys1989-1990 World League of American FootballTexas Earnest Schramm, Jr. . .Cowboys president-general manager,1960-1989. . .His Dallas teams had 20 straight winningseasons, 1966-1985. . . Significant force in AFL-NFL merger,1966. . . Promoted six-division, wild-card playoff concepts formerged NFL. . .NFL competition committee chairman, 1966-1988. . .Major advocated 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.LEE ROY SELMONEnshrined in 1995(Oklahoma)DEFENSIVE END 6-3, 2561976-1984 Tampa Bay BuccaneersLee Roy Selmon. . .First-ever draft pick of Buccaneers, 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 Centraltitle teams, 1979, 1981. . . All-Pro 1979, 1980, 1982. . .All-NFCfive times. . .Elected to six Pro Bowls. . .NFL Defensive Linemanof Year, 1979. . .Born October 20, 1954, in Eufaula, Oklahoma.BILLY SHAWEnshrined in 1999(Georgia Tech)GUARD 6-2, 2581961-1969 Buffalo BillsWilliam Lewis Shaw. . .First player to spend entire career in AFLto be elected to Hall of Fame. . .Two-way collegiate player. . .Drafted by Cowboys (NFL) and Bills (AFL). . .Chose Bills to playon offensive line. . . Equally adept at pass blocking and runblocking. . .Driving force behind offensive unit that led Buffaloto back-to-back AFL titles in 1964, 1965. . .All-AFL five times. . .Named to eight All-Star games. . . Born December 15, 1938in Natchez, Mississippi.ART SHELLEnshrined in 1989(Maryland State-Eastern Shore)TACKLE 6-5, 2651968-1982 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 running, passing plays. . . Starred in SuperBowl XI vs. Vikings. . . Played in 207 regular-season, 23 postseasongames, eight Pro Bowls. . .All-Pro, 1973, 1974, 1976,1977. . .All-AFC six times. . .Born November 26, 1946, inCharleston, South Carolina.DON SHULAEnshrined in 1997(John Carroll)COACH1963-1969 Baltimore Colts1970-1995 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 toseven straight winning records. . .In 26 years in Miami, experiencedonly two seasons below .500. . .Coached in six SuperBowls. . .Won Super Bowls VII, VIII. . . Completed only 17-0 perfectseason in NFL history, 1972. . . Played seven seasons asdefensive back/halfback with Browns, Colts, Redskins. . .BornJanuary 4, 1930, in Grand River, Ohio.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 85 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideO.J. SIMPSONEnshrined in 1985(City College-San Francisco, Southern California)RUNNING BACK 6-1, 2121969-1977 Buffalo Bills1978-1979 San Francisco 49ersOrenthal James Simpson. . .Heisman Trophy winner, 1968. . .No. 1 NFL draft pick, 1969. . .Career highlighted by 2,003yards rushing, 1973. . . Unanimous All-Pro, topped 1,000 yardsrushing, 1972-1976. . .Won four NFL rushing titles. . . Careerrecord: 11,236 yards rushing, 203 receptions, 990 yards kickoffreturns, 14,368 combined net yards. . .In 1969 AFL All-Stargame, five Pro Bowls. . .1973 Pro Bowl Player of the Game. . .Born July 9, 1947, in San Francisco, California.MIKE SINGLETARYEnshrined 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 oflast 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 selectionnine straight years, 1983-1991. . .Selected to ten consecutivePro Bowls. . .Defensive Player of the Year, 1985, 1988. . . BornOctober 9, 1958, in Houston, Texas.JACKIE SLATEREnshrined in 2001(Jackson State)TACKLE 6-4, 2771976-1995 Los Angeles/St. Louis RamsJackie Ray Slater. . .Rams’ third-round draft pick, 1976. . .Played 20 seasons, 259 games. . .Retired tied for third mostseasons played. . .Games played were most ever by offensivelineman at time of retirement . . . Blocked for seven different1,000-yard rushers. . .Named first- or second- team All-Pro fivetimes. . . First- or second- team All-NFC seven times. . . Namedto seven Pro Bowls. . .Born May 27, 1954, in Jackson,Mississippi.JACKIE SMITHEnshrined in 1994(Northwestern Louisiana)TIGHT END 6-4, 2351963-1977 St. Louis Cardinals1978 Dallas CowboysJackie Larue Smith. . .10th-round draft pick, 1963. . . Talentedreceiver, 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 210games. . . Leading tight end receiver at retirement with 480receptions, 7,918 yards, 40 TDs. . .Played in Super Bowl XIIIwith Cowboys. . .Born February 23, 1940, in Columbia,Mississippi.JOHN STALLWORTHEnshrined 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 SuperBowls. . . Scored winning TD on 73-yard reception, Super BowlXIV. . . Career statistics: 537 receptions for 8,723 yards, 63TDs. . .All-Pro, 1979. . .All-AFC, 1979, 1984. . . Played in four ProBowl games. . . Two-time Steelers MVP. . .Born July 15, 1952, inTuscaloosa, Alabama.BART STARREnshrined in 1977(Alabama)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 1971956-1971 Green Bay PackersBryan Bartlett Starr. . .17th-round draft pick, 1956. . .Precisionpasser, poised team leader. . .Led Packers to six division, fiveNFL, 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 STAUBACHEnshrined 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 lastminuteheroics, 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 ofretirement. . .Four-time NFL passing leader. . . Born February 5,1942, in Cincinnati, Ohio.ERNIE STAUTNEREnshrined in 1969(Boston College)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-1, 2301950-1963 Pittsburgh SteelersErnest Alfred Stautner. . .No. 2 draft pick, 1950. . . Bulwarkedstrong Pittsburgh defense for 14 years. . .Saw spot service atoffensive guard. . . Known for excellent mobility, burning desire,extreme ruggedness, unusual durability. . . All-NFL, 1955,1956, 1958, 1959. . .Played in nine Pro Bowls, winning BestLineman Award, 1957. . .Recovered 23 opponents’ fumbles,scored three safeties in career. . .Born April 20, 1925, inPrinzing-by-Cham, Bavaria. . .Died February 16, 2006, at age of80.- 86 - Profootballhof.com


JAN STENERUDEnshrined in 1991(Montana State)PLACEKICKER 6-2, 1871967-1979 Kansas City Chiefs1980-1983 Green Bay Packers1984-1985 Minnesota VikingsJan Stenerud. . .Entered college on skiing scholarship, joinedfootball team as junior. . .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 fieldgoals in Super Bowl IV win. . . Played in six Pro Bowls,Outstanding Offensive Player in 1972 Pro Bowl. . .All-League sixyears. . . Had 17 field goals over 50 yards. . .Born November 26,1942, in Fetsund, Norway.DWIGHT STEPHENSONEnshrined in 1998(Alabama)CENTER 6-2, 2551980-1987 Miami DolphinsDwight Eugene Stephenson. . .Dolphins’ second-round draftpick, 1980. . . Exceptionally quick blocker with explosive chargeoff snap. . . Recognized as the premier center of his time. . .All-Pro, All-AFC five straight years, 1983-1987. . . Elected to fiveconsecutive 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 kneeinjury. . . Born November 20, 1957, in Murfreesboro, NorthCarolina.HANK STRAMEnshrined in 2003(Purdue)COACH1960-1974 Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs1976-1977 New Orleans SaintsHenry Louis Stram. . .Overall record: 136-100-10. . .Assistantcoach at University of Miami when hired as first head coach ofDallas 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 SuperBowl appearances. . .Devised “two tight end offense” and“stack defense”. . .Named AFL Coach of the Year in1968…Born January 3, 1923 at Chicago, Illinois. . .Died July 4,2005, at age of 82.KEN STRONGEnshrined in 1967(New York University)HALFBACK 6-0, 2061929-1932 Staten Island Stapletons1933-1935, 1939, 1944-1947 New York Giants1936-1937 New York Yanks (AFL)Elmer Kenneth Strong, Jr. . .N.Y.U. All-America, 1928. . .Excelled in every phase of game - blocking, running, passing,punting, placekicking, defense. . .Scored 17 points to paceGiants 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 NFLyears. . .Born April 21, 1906, in West Haven, Connecticut. . .Died October 5, 1979, at age of 73.JOE STYDAHAREnshrined in 1967(West Virginia)TACKLE 6-4, 2331936-1942, 1945-1946 Chicago BearsJoseph Lee Stydahar. . .Bears’ No. 1 choice in first-ever NFLdraft, 1936. . . 60-minute performer who bulwarked Bears linein famous “Monsters of the Midway” era. . .Played on five divisionaland three NFL championship teams. . .Named All-NFLfive straight years, 1936-1940. . .Often played without helmetearly in career. . . Later coached 1950-1952 Rams, 1953-1954Cardinals. . .Born March 17, 1912, in Kaylor, Pennsylvania. . .Died March 23, 1977, at age of 65.LYNN SWANNEnshrined 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 asrookie. . .Became starting receiver second season, led NFL with11 touchdown receptions. . . MVP, Super Bowl X. . . Gracefulmoves, tremendous leaping ability led to superlative catchesthat highlighted career. . .Career record: 336 receptions, 5,462yards, 51 touchdowns. . .All-Pro, 1975, 1977, 1978. . .Played inthree Pro Bowls. . . Born March 7, 1952, in Alcoa, Tennessee.FRAN TARKENTONEnshrined in 1986(Georgia)QUARTERBACK 6-0, 1901961-1966, 1972-1978 Minnesota Vikings1967-1971 New York GiantsFrancis Asbury Tarkenton. . .Almost instant star with four TDpasses, first game, 1961. . .Moved to New York (1967), back toVikings (1972) in stunning trades. . .At retirement led lifetimepassers in attempts (6,467), completions (3,686), yards(47,003), touchdowns (342). . .Exciting, elusive scrambler. . .Rushed for 3,674 yards, 32 TDs. . .Led Vikings to three SuperBowls. . .Two-time All-NFL. . .Pro Bowl selection nine times. . .Born February 3, 1940, in Richmond, Virginia.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 87 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideCHARLEY TAYLOREnshrined in 1984(Arizona State)WIDE RECEIVER 6-3, 2101964-1975, 1977 Washington RedskinsCharles Robert Taylor. . .At retirement, all-time leading receiverwith 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.JIM TAYLOREnshrined in 1976(Louisiana State)FULLBACK 6-0, 2141958-1966 Green Bay Packers1967 New Orleans SaintsJames Charles Taylor. . .LSU All-America, 1957. . .Packers’ No. 2draft pick, 1958. . .1,000-yard rusher five straight years, 1960-1964. . .Rushed for 8,597 yards, caught 225 passes, amassed10,539 combined net yards, scored 558 points. . .Led NFL rushers,scorers, had record 19 TDs rushing, 1962. . .Excelled in1962 NFL title game. . . Ferocious runner, rugged blocker, primedisciple of “run to daylight” doctrine. . .Born September 20,1935, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.LAWRENCE TAYLOREnshrined in 1999(North Carolina)LINEBACKER 6-3, 2371981-1993 New York GiantsLawrence Julius Taylor. . .Giants’ first round pick, second playeroverall, 1981 draft. . .Great intensity, speed, strength fueledattack style. . . Redefined the way outside linebacker positionwas played. . . Named All-Pro first nine seasons. . . All-NFC tentimes. . .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. . . BornFebruary 4, 1959, in Williamsburg, Virginia.JIM THORPECharter Enshrinee, 1963(Carlisle)HALFBACK 6-1, 2021915-1917, 1919-1920, 1926 Canton Bulldogs1921 Cleveland Indians, 1922-1923 Oorang Indians1924 Rock Island Independents, 1925 New York Giants1928 Chicago CardinalsJames Francis Thorpe. . .All-America halfback at Carlisle, 1912Olympic decathlon champion. . .First big-name athlete to playpro football, signing with pre-NFL Canton Bulldogs in 1915. ..Named “The Legend” on the all-time NFL team. . . Voted topAmerican athlete of first half of 20th century. . . First presidentof the NFL (first known as American Professional FootballAssociation), 1920. . .Born May 28, 1888, in Prague,Oklahoma. . .Died March 28, 1953, at age of 64.Y.A. TITTLEEnshrined in 1971(Louisiana State)QUARTERBACK 6-0, 1921948-1949 Baltimore Colts (AAFC)1950 Baltimore Colts (NFL), 1951-1960 San Francisco 49ers1961-1964 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 over300 yards passing. . .Paced 1961, 1962, 1963 Giants to divisiontitles. . . Threw 33 TD passes in 1962, 36 in 1963. . . NFL’sMost Valuable Player, 1961, 1963. . .All-NFL, 1957, 1961,1962, 1963. . . Elected to seven Pro Bowls. . .Born October 24,1926, in Marshall, Texas.GEORGE TRAFTONEnshrined in 1964(Notre Dame)CENTER 6-2, 2301920-1921, 1923-1932 Decatur/Chicago Staleys/Chicago BearsGeorge Edward Trafton. . .Turned pro after one year at NotreDame. . .First center to play for Staleys (Bears). . .60-minutestar, 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 December 6,1896, in Chicago, Illinois. . .Died September 5, 1971, at age of74.- 88 - Profootballhof.com


CHARLEY TRIPPIEnshrined in 1968(Georgia)HALFBACK-QUARTERBACK 6-0, 1861947-1955 Chicago CardinalsCharles Louis Trippi. . .Cards’ No. 1 future draft pick, 1945. . .Georgia All-America, 1946. . .Played in four Chicago All-Stargames as collegian. . . $100,000 signee during AAFC-NFL war,1947. . .Final link in Cards’ famed “Dream Backfield”. . ..Scoredtwo TDs in 1947 NFL title win. . .All-NFL, 1948. . .Extremely versatile- played halfback five years, quarterback two years,defense two years. . .Born December 14, 1922, in Pittston,Pennsylvania.EMLEN TUNNELLEnshrined in 1967(Toledo, Iowa)DEFENSIVE BACK 6-1, 1871948-1958 New York Giants1959-1961 Green Bay PackersEmlen Lewis Tunnell. . .Signed as free agent, 1948. . .Known asGiants “offense on defense,” keyed famed “umbrella defense”of 1950s. . .Gained more yards (924) on interceptions, kickreturns than NFL rushing leader, 1952. . . Held career marks ininterceptions (79 for 1,282 yards), punt returns (262 for 2,217yards). . .All-NFL six years. . .Played in nine Pro Bowls. . . NamedNFL’s all-time safety, 1969. . . Born March 29, 1925, in BrynMawr, 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-America. . .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 fourpasses in five NFL title games. . .Born March 10, 1919, inPlains, Texas. . .Died October 30, 1998, at age of 79.JOHNNY UNITASEnshrined in 1979(Louisville)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 1941956-1972 Baltimore Colts1973 San Diego ChargersJohn Constantine Unitas. . .Cut by 1955 Steelers, free agentwith 1956 Colts, soon became legendary hero. . .Exceptionalfield leader, thrived on pressure. . .Led Colts to 1958, 1959NFL crowns, Super Bowl V victory. . .All-NFL six seasons, Playerof Year three times. . .MVP three times in 10 Pro Bowls. . .Completed 2,830 passes for 40,239 yards, 290 TDs. . .Threwat least one TD pass in 47 straight games. . .Had 26 gamesover 300 yards passing. . .Born May 7, 1933, in Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania. . .Died September 11, 2002, at age of 69.GENE UPSHAWEnshrined in 1987(Texas A&I)GUARD 6-5, 2551967-1981 Oakland RaidersEugene Thurman Upshaw, Jr. . .First who played guard exclusivelyto enter Hall. . .No. 1 draft pick, 1967. . .Won regular leftguard job as rookie. . . Played in 307 games altogether. . .Possessed size, speed, intelligence, intensity, exceptional leadershipability. . .Extremely effective leading sweeps. . .Playedin 10 AFL/AFC title games, three Super Bowls, seven Pro Bowls. . .All-league seven years, second-team All-NFL four othertimes. . .Born August 15, 1945, in Robstown, Texas.NORM VAN BROCKLINEnshrined in 1971(Oregon)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 1901949-1957 Los Angeles Rams1958-1960 Philadelphia EaglesNorman Mack Van Brocklin. . .Oregon All-America, 1948. . .Rams’ No. 4 draftee, 1949. . .Led NFL in passing three years,punting twice. . .Career mark: 1,553 completions for 23,611yards, 173 TDs. . .73-yard pass gave Rams 1951 title. . . Passedfor 554 yards one game, 1951. . . Generalled Eagles to 1960NFL crown. . .NFL’s Most Valuable Player, 1960. . . Selected tonine Pro Bowl games. . .Born March 15, 1926, in Eagle Butte,South Dakota. . .Died May 2, 1983, at age of 57.STEVE VAN BURENEnshrined in 1965(Louisiana State)HALFBACK 6-0, 2001944-1951 Philadelphia EaglesStephen W. Van Buren. . .No. 1 draft pick, 1944. . .All-NFL sixstraight years. . .Provided Eagles a battering-ram punch. . .Won NFL rushing title four times. . .1944 punt return, 1945kickoff return champ. . . Scored only TD in 7-0 title win, 1948. . . Rushed for then-record 196 yards in 1949 finale. . . Careermark: 5860 yards rushing, 464 points scored. . . Surpassed1,000 yards in rushing twice. . .Born December 28, 1920, in LaCeiba, Honduras.DOAK WALKEREnshrined in 1986(Southern Methodist)HALFBACK 5-11, 1731950-1955 Detroit LionsEwell Doak Walker, Jr. . .Three-time All-America, 1948 HeismanTrophy winner. . .Played major role in Lions’ successes, early1950s. . .Ran 67 yards for winning TD in 1952 title game. . .Extremely versatile - rushed, passed, caught passes, returnedpunts and kickoffs, punted, placekicked and played defense inemergencies. . . Scored 534 points, won two NFL scoring titles. . .All-NFL five years. . .Played in five Pro Bowls. . .Born January1, 1927, in Dallas, Texas. . .Died September 27, 1998, at ageof 71.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 89 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideBILL WALSHEnshrined in 1993(San Mateo Junior College, San Jose State)COACH1979-1988 San Francisco 49ersWilliam Ernest Walsh. . .Led 49ers to three Super Bowl wins(XVI, XIX, XXIII) in 10 years. . .Overall record: 102-63-1. . . Gotfirst head coaching job at age 47. . .Led 49ers to first-ever NFLtitle in just three years. . . Won six NFC Western division titles,three NFC championships. . .NFL Coach of Year, 1981; NFCCoach of Year, 1984. . .Widely recognized as passing offenseexpert with keen ability to evaluate talent. . . Born November30, 1931, in Los Angeles, California.PAUL WARFIELDEnshrined in 1983(Ohio State)WIDE RECEIVER 6-0, 1881964-1969, 1976-1977 Cleveland Browns1970-1974 Miami DolphinsPaul Dryden Warfield. . .Drafted by both Browns, Bills, 1964. . .Cleveland fixture before 1970 trade to Miami. . .Key elementin Dolphins offenses. . . Mere presence on field forced defensiveadjustments. . . Fast, super-smooth, precise pattern runner,sure-handed, excellent blocker. . .Caught 427 passes for8,565 yards, 85 touchdowns. . .Had sensational 20.1-yard percatch average. . .All-NFL six years. . Named to eight Pro Bowls. . .Born November 28, 1942, in Warren, Ohio.BOB WATERFIELDEnshrined in 1965(UCLA)QUARTERBACK 6-1, 2001945-1952 Cleveland/Los Angeles RamsRobert Stanton Waterfield. . .Cleveland Rams’ No. 5 futuredraft pick, 1944. . .NFL’s Most Valuable Player as rookie, 1945. . .Two TD passes keyed Rams’ 1945 title win. . .All-NFL threeyears, NFL passing champ twice. . . Career marks include11,849 yards, 97 TDs passing; 573 points on 13 TDs, 315PATs, 60 FGs; 42.4-yard punting average. . .Also played defensefirst four years, intercepted 20 passes. . .Born July 26, 1920, inElmira, New York. . .Died March 25, 1983 at age of 62.MIKE WEBSTEREnshrined in 1997(Wisconsin)CENTER 6-1, 2551974-1988 Pittsburgh Steelers1989-1990 Kansas City ChiefsMichael Lewis Webster. . .Steelers’ fifth-round draft pick, 1974. . .Became full-time regular, third season. . .Played every game10 consecutive years, 1976-1985. . .Durable, missed only fourgames 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-AFCfive times. . .Played in nine Pro Bowls. . .Born March 18, 1952,in Tomahawk, Wisconsin. . .Died September 24, 2002, at ageof 50.ARNIE WEINMEISTEREnshrined in 1984(Washington)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 2351948 New York Yankees (AAFC)1949 Brooklyn-New York Yankees (AAFC)1950-1953 New York GiantsArnold George Weinmeister. . .One of first defensive players tocaptivate 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 dominant defensivetackle 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 WHITEEnshrined in 1994(Maryland)DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-4, 2571975-1988 Dallas CowboysRandy Lee White. . .Outland Trophy, Lombardi Award winner atMaryland. . .No. 1 draft pick, 1975. . .Possessed quickness,balance, toughness, ability, desire, intelligence. . . Played in209 games. . . Missed only one game in 14 years. . .Co-MostValuable Player, Super Bowl XII. . .Played in three Super Bowls,six NFC title games. . .All-Pro nine years. . .Elected to nine ProBowls. . .Born January 15, 1953, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.REGGIE WHITEEnshrined in 2006(Tennessee)DEFENSIVE END/DEFENSIVE TACKLE 6-5, 2911985-1992 Philadelphia Eagles1993-1998 Green Bay Packers2000 Carolina PanthersReginald Howard White. . .Selected fourth overall in 1984 NFLSupplemental Draft. . .Recorded more sacks (124) than gamesplayed (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, 1998. . . Elected to 13 straight Pro Bowls. . .Named All-Pro 13 of 15seasons including 10 as first-team selection. . .Born December19, 1961, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. . .Died December 26,2004 at age of 43.- 90 - Profootballhof.com


DAVE WILCOXEnshrined in 2000(Boise Junior College, Oregon)LINEBACKER 6-3, 2411964-1974 San Francisco 49ersDavid Wilcox. . .Third round draft pick, 1964. . .Also drafted byHouston (AFL). . .Nicknamed “The Intimidator” for aggressivestyle of play. . . Considered by many to be finest outside linebackerof his era. . .Particularly effective at keeping tight endsfrom getting off line. . .Prided himself on not allowing opponentsto block him. . .All-NFL five times, second-team All-NFLthree other times. . . Named All-NFC three times. . .Elected toseven Pro Bowls. . . Born September 29, 1942, in Ontario,Oregon.ALEX WOJCIECHOWICZEnshrined in 1968(Fordham)CENTER-LINEBACKER 5-11, 2171938-1946 Detroit Lions1946-1950 Philadelphia EaglesAlexander Francis Wojciechowicz. . .Two-time Fordham All-America, center of famed “Seven Blocks of Granite” line. . .Lions’ No. 1 draft pick, 1938. . .Played four games first week aspro. . . Authentic “iron man” for 8 1/2 years with Lions. . .Joined Eagles as defensive specialist strictly. . . Known forexceptionally wide center stance. . . Outstanding pass defenderwith 19 lifetime interceptions. . .Born August 12, 1915, inSouth River, New Jersey. . .Died July 13, 1992, at age of 76.BILL WILLISEnshrined in 1977(Ohio State)MIDDLE GUARD 6-2, 2131946-1953 Cleveland Browns (AAFC/NFL)William Karnet Willis. . .All-America tackle at Ohio State. . .Played two ways, but excelled as defensive middle guard. . .Lightning quickness his constant trademark that earned himjob in first pro scrimmage. . . Touchdown-saving tackle againstGiants preserved Browns’ 1950 NFL title drive. . .All-AAFC threeyears. . .All-NFL, 1950-1953. . .In three NFL Pro Bowls. . .BornOctober 5, 1921, in Columbus, Ohio.LARRY WILSONEnshrined in 1978(Utah)FREE SAFETY 6-0, 1901960-1972 St. Louis CardinalsLawrence Frank Wilson. . .Two-way star at Utah No. 7 draft pick,1960. . . Cat-like defender, exceptional team leader. . . BecameNFL’s top free safety, made “safety blitz” famous. . . All-NFL sixtimes. . . Played in eight Pro Bowl games. . .Had steals in sevenstraight games, led NFL interceptors, 1966. . .Once interceptedpass with both hands in casts. . . Had 52 career interceptions. . .Born May 24, 1938, in Rigby, Idaho.KELLEN WINSLOWEnshrined 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-reception seasons, 1981, 1983. . .Had 13 catches, blocked field goal in 1981 playoff win overMiami. . . Consensus All-Pro, 1980, 1981, 1982. . . All-AFC fourtimes. . . Played in five Pro Bowls. . .Career record: 541 receptions,6,741 yards, 45 TDs. . .Born November 5, 1957, in St.Louis, Missouri.WILLIE WOODEnshrined in 1989(Southern California)SAFETY 5-10, 1901960-1971 Green Bay PackersWilliam Vernell Wood. . .Signed as free agent, 1960. . .Soondeveloped 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 puntreturns, 1,391 yards, 2 TDs. . .Led NFL in punt returns (1961),interceptions (1962). . .Born December 23, 1936, inWashington, D.C.RAYFIELD WRIGHTEnshrined in 2006(Fort Valley State)TACKLE 6-6, 2551967-1979 Dallas CowboysLarry Rayfield Wright. . .Cowboys’ seventh round pick, 1967NFL Draft. . . Earned permanent starting right tackle position,1970. . .Known as “Big Cat,” earned first- or second-team All-NFL honors six consecutive times (1971-1976). . .Selected toplay in Pro Bowl following each of those seasons . .Started in sixNFC championship games and played in five Super Bowls. . .Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1970s. . .Born August23, 1945, in Griffin, Georgia.RON YARYEnshrined in 2001(Cerritos Junior College, Southern California)TACKLE 6-5, 2551968-1981 Minnesota Vikings1982 Los Angeles RamsAnthony Ronald Yary. . .First player selected overall, 1968 draft. . .Possessed speed, agility, hard-work ethic. . . Extremelydurable, missed only two games in career due to injury. . .Became regular starter at right tackle in second season. . .All-Pro six straight seasons, 1971-1976. . .All-NFC eight straightyears, 1970-1977. . .Played in seven Pro Bowls. . .Started in Super Bowls IV, VIII, IX, XI and five NFL/NFC championshipgames. . .Born July 16, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 91 -


STEVE YOUNGEnshrined in 2005(Brigham Young)QUARTERBACK 6-2, 2051985-1986 Tampa Bay Buccaneers1987-1999 San Francisco 49ersJon Steven Young. . .Bucs' first round pick of 1984 supplementaldraft. . .Traded to 49ers, 1987. . .Tied with legendary SammyBaugh as only QBs to win six NFL passing titles. . .Set thenrecord112.8 paser rating, 1994. . .Threw 6 TDs, named MostValuable Player, Super Bowl XXIX. . .Career statistics include33,124 yards and 232 TDs passing, also rushed for 43 TDs. ..All-Pro four times, NFL MVP twice, seven Pro Bowls. . .BornOctober 11, 1961, in Salt Lake City, Utah.JACK YOUNGBLOODEnshrined 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 consecutivegames. . .Suffered fractured left fibula in 1979 first-round playoffbut played every defensive down in title game, Super BowlXIV. . .Played in five NFC championship games. . . All-Pro fivetimes. . .All-NFC seven times. . .Played in seven straight ProBowls. . . Born January 26, 1950, in Jacksonville, Florida.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide- 92 - Profootballhof.com


Excerpts from Hall of Fame Enshrinement Speeches“…my father told me a long time ago, if you are ever asked to speak at such an auspiciousoccasion with so many great speakers, make sure you stand up good andtall so they all can see you and talk good and loud so they all can hear you, make ashort speech so they all will listen to you, and then sit down so they all will likeyou.”- Bud Grant’s closing remarks, 1994“…we were told that we have seven minuteswhen we come up here. And the reason weknow is because they have a red light, a whitelight. The white one goes on when you havea minute left, the red one when you’re supposedto finish. I just want you to know Iunscrewed them.”- Dan Dierdorf, 1996“Bronko (Nagurski), I am proud to sit in theHall of Fame with you. Today I feel like theboy who has climbed the highest tree in the woods and conquered the forest.What else is there?”- Clarke Hinkle’s entire Enshrinement speech, 1964“In my opinion, baseball is America’s pastime, but football is truly America’spassion.”- Howie Long, 2000“If I could start my life all over again, I would be a professional football player. Andyou damn well better believe I’d be a Pittsburgh Steeler.”- Jack Lambert, 1990“You know, a middle linebacker doesn’t get too much credit. Well let me tell you,just being a part of the Green Bay Packers for 14 years was enough credit for RayNitschke.”- Ray Nitschke, 1978“I’ve had many honors in my day, but I have to admit, this has to be the tops ofthem.”- Otto Graham, 19652006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 93 -


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMER M EMBERSE NSHRINED P OSTHUMOUSLYEighteen inductees were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame following their deaths. That number includesReggie White from the Class of 2006.GEORGE ALLENBERT BELLCHARLES BIDWILLJOE CARRDied: 1990Enshrined: 2002Represented by hisson George AllenDied: 1959Enshrined: 1963Represented by ArtRooney, SteelersownerDied: 1947Enshrined: 1967Represented by hisson Charles Bidwill, Jr.Died: 1939Enshrined: 1963Represented by DanTehan, former NFLofficialJIM FINKSLEN FORDBENNY FRIEDMANWILBUR ‘PETE’ HENRYDied: 1994Enshrined: 1995Represented by hisson Jim Finks, Jr.Died: 1972Enshrined: 1976Represented by hisdaughter Debbie FordDied: 1982Enshrined: 2005Represented by hisnephew DavidFriedmanDied: 1952Enshrined: 1963Represented by formerteammate HarryRobbBILL HEWITTHENRY JORDANWALT KIESLINGVINCE LOMBARDITIM MARA2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideDied: 1947Enshrined: 1971Represented by hisdaughter Mary EllenCocozzaSTEVE OWENDied: 1964Enshrined: 1966Represented byGiants coach Jim LeeHowellDied: 1977Enshrined: 1995Represented by hisson Henry Jordan, Jr.FRITZ POLLARDDied: 1986Enshrined: 2005Represented by hisgrandson StevenTownsDied: 1962Enshrined: 1966Represented by John“Blood” McNally, HOFplayerHUGH ‘SHORTY’ RAYDied: 1956Enshrined: 1966Represented by hisson Hugh L. RayDied: 1970Enshrined: 1971Represented by hisson Vince Lombardi, Jr.JIM THORPEDied: 1953Enshrined: 1963Represented by hisformer teammatePete CalacDied: 1959Enshrined: 1963Represented by hisson John V. MaraREGGIE WHITEDied: 2004Enshrined: 2006Representated by hiswife, Sara White- 94 - Profootballhof.com


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Y E A R - B Y -Y E A R L I S T I N G* Deceased(Date elected to Hall of Fame is followed bythe date of the enshrinement in parentheses.)Note: The specific dates of selectionmeetings from 1963-1969 not known.Announcement of the new class came at alater date than the actual meeting.P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSB Y Y EAR OF I NDUCTION1963 Charter Class(Sept. 7, 1963)Sammy BaughBert 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 BurenBob Waterfield*Class of 1966(Sept. 17, 1966)Bill DudleyJoe Guyon*Arnie Herber*Walt Kiesling*George McAfeeSteve Owen*Hugh “Shorty” Ray*Clyde “Bulldog” Turner*Class of 1967(Aug. 5, 1967)Chuck BednarikCharles Bidwill*Paul Brown*Bobby Layne*Dan Reeves*Ken Strong*Joe Stydahar*Emlen Tunnell*Class of 1968(Aug. 3, 1968)Cliff Battles*Art DonovanElroy Hirsch*Wayne Millner*Marion Motley*Charley TrippiAlex Wojciechowicz*Class of 1969(Sept. 13, 1969)Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards*Earle “Greasy” Neale*Leo Nomellini*Joe PerryErnie Stautner*Class of 1970(Jan. 12, 1970/Aug. 8, 1970)Jack Christiansen*Tom Fears*Hugh McElhennyPete PihosClass of 1971(Jan. 16, 1971/July 31, 1971)Jim BrownBill Hewitt*Frank “Bruiser” Kinard*Vince Lombardi*Andy RobustelliY.A. TittleNorm Van Brocklin*Class of 1972(Jan. 15, 1972/July 29, 1972)Lamar HuntGino MarchettiOllie MatsonClarence “Ace” ParkerClass of 1973(Jan. 13, 1973/July 28, 1973)Raymond BerryJim Parker*Joe SchmidtClass of 1974(Jan. 12, 1974/July 27, 1974)Tony Canadeo*Bill George*Lou Groza*Dick “Night Train” Lane*2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 97 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideClass of 1975(Jan. 11, 1975/Aug. 2, 1975)Roosevelt Brown*George Connor*Dante LavelliLenny MooreClass of 1976(Jan. 17, 1976/July 24, 1976)Ray Flaherty*Len Ford*Jim TaylorClass of 1977(Jan. 8, 1977/July 30, 1977)Frank GiffordForrest GreggGale SayersBart StarrBill WillisClass of 1978(Jan. 14, 1978/July 29, 1978)Lance AlworthWeeb Ewbank*Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans*Ray Nitschke*Larry WilsonClass of 1979(Jan. 20, 1979/July 28, 1979)Dick ButkusYale LaryRon MixJohnny Unitas*Class of 1980(Jan. 19, 1980/Aug. 2, 1980)Herb AdderleyDavid “Deacon” JonesBob LillyJim OttoClass of 1981(Jan. 24, 1981/Aug. 1, 1981)Morris “Red” Badgro*George BlandaWillie DavisJim RingoClass of 1982(Jan. 23, 1982/Aug. 7, 1982)Doug AtkinsSam HuffGeorge Musso*Merlin OlsenClass of 1983(Jan. 29, 1983/July 30, 1983)Bobby BellSid Gillman*Sonny JurgensenBobby MitchellPaul WarfieldClass of 1984(Jan. 21, 1984/July 28, 1984)Willie BrownMike McCormackCharley TaylorArnie Weinmeister*Class of 1985(Jan. 19, 1985/Aug. 3, 1985)Frank Gatski*Joe NamathPete Rozelle*O.J. SimpsonRoger StaubachClass of 1986(Jan. 25, 1986/Aug. 2, 1986)Paul HornungKen HoustonWillie LanierFran TarkentonDoak Walker*Class of 1987(Jan. 24, 1987/Aug. 8, 1987)Larry CsonkaLen DawsonJoe GreeneJohn Henry JohnsonJim LangerDon MaynardGene UpshawClass of 1988(Jan. 30, 1988/July 30, 1988)Fred BiletnikoffMike DitkaJack HamAlan PageClass of 1989(Jan. 21, 1989/Aug. 5, 1989)Mel BlountTerry BradshawArt ShellWillie WoodClass of 1990(Jan. 27, 1990/Aug. 4, 1990)Buck Buchanan*Bob GrieseFranco HarrisTed HendricksJack LambertTom Landry*Bob St. ClairClass of 1991(Jan. 26, 1991/July 27, 1991)Earl CampbellJohn HannahStan JonesTex Schramm*Jan Stenerud- 98 - Profootballhof.com


Class of 1992(Jan. 25, 1992/Aug. 1, 1992)Lem BarneyAl DavisJohn MackeyJohn RigginsClass of 1993(Jan. 31, 1993/July 31, 1993)Dan FoutsLarry LittleChuck NollWalter Payton*Bill WalshClass of 1994(Jan. 29, 1994/July 30, 1994)Tony DorsettBud GrantJimmy JohnsonLeroy KellyJackie SmithRandy WhiteClass of 1995(Jan. 28, 1995/July 29, 1995)Jim Finks*Henry Jordan*Steve LargentLee Roy SelmonKellen WinslowClass of 1996(Jan. 27, 1996/July 27, 1996)Lou CreekmurDan DierdorfJoe GibbsCharlie JoinerMel RenfroClass 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 McDonaldAnthony MuñozMike SingletaryDwight StephensonClass of 1999(Jan. 30, 1999/Aug. 7, 1999)Eric DickersonTom MackOzzie NewsomeBilly ShawLawrence TaylorClass of 2000(Jan. 29, 2000/July 29, 2000)Howie LongRonnie LottJoe MontanaDan RooneyDave WilcoxClass of 2001(Jan. 27, 2001/Aug. 4, 2001)Nick BuonicontiMarv LevyMike MunchakJackie SlaterLynn SwannRon YaryJack YoungbloodClass of 2002(Feb. 2, 2002/Aug. 3, 2002)George Allen*Dave CasperDan HamptonJim KellyJohn StallworthClass of 2003(Jan. 25, 2003/Aug. 3, 2003)Marcus AllenElvin BetheaJoe DeLamielleureJames LoftonHank Stram*Class of 2004(Jan. 31, 2004/Aug. 8, 2004)Bob BrownCarl EllerJohn ElwayBarry SandersClass of 2005(Feb. 5, 2005/Aug. 7, 2005)Benny Friedman*Dan MarinoFritz Pollard*Steve YoungClass of 2006(Feb. 4, 2006/Aug. 5, 2006)Troy AikmanHarry CarsonJohn MaddenWarren MoonReggie White *Rayfield Wright2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 99 -


A L P H A B E T I C A L L I S T I N G W I T HY E A R O F I N D U C T I O N* deceasedHerb Adderley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Troy Aikman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006George Allen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Marcus Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Lance Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Doug Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Al Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Willie Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Len Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Joe DeLamielleure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Eric Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Dan Dierdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Mike Ditka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Art Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Tony Dorsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Paddy Driscoll* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965Bill Dudley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19662006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideMorris “Red” Badgro* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Lem Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Cliff Battles* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Sammy Baugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Chuck Bednarik . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Bert Bell* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Bobby Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973Elvin Bethea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Charles Bidwill* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988George Blanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Mel Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Bob Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Paul Brown* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Roosevelt Brown* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Buck Buchanan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. . . . . . . . . .1996Larry Csonka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969Carl Eller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004John Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004Weeb Ewbank* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Tom Fears* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970Jim Finks* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Ray Flaherty* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976Len Ford* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976Dan Fortmann* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965Dan Fouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Benny Friedman* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Frank Gatski* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Bill George* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974Joe Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Frank Gifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Sid Gillman* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Otto Graham* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965Harold “Red” Grange* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Bud Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Joe Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Forrest Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Bob Griese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Lou Groza* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974Joe Guyon* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966George Halas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Dan Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002John Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Franco Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Mike Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997Ed Healey* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964- 100 - Profootballhof.com


Mel Hein* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Wilbur “Pete” Henry* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Arnie Herber* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966Bill Hewitt* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Clarke Hinkle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964Elroy Hirsch* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Paul Hornung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Ken Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Cal Hubbard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Sam Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Lamar Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Don Hutson* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Jimmy Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994John Henry Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Charlie Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996David “Deacon” Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Henry Jordan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Sonny Jurgensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Jim Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Leroy Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Walt Kiesling* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966Frank “Bruiser” Kinard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Paul Krause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Earl “Curly” Lambeau* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Tom Landry* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Dick “Night Train” Lane* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974Jim Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Willie Lanier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Steve Largent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Yale Lary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979Dante Lavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Bobby Layne* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Marv Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Bob Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Larry Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993James Lofton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Vince Lombardi* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Howie Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Ronnie Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Sid Luckman* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965Link Lyman* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964Tom Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999John Mackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992John Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Tim Mara* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Wellington Mara* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997Gino Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Dan Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005George Preston Marshall* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Ollie Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Don Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987George McAfee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966Mike McCormack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Hugh McElhenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970John “Blood” McNally* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Mike Michalske* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964Wayne Millner* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Bobby Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Ron Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979Joe Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Lenny Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Marion Motley* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Mike Munchak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Anthony Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998George Musso* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Bronko Nagurski* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Joe Namath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Earle “Greasy” Neale* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969Ernie Nevers* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Ozzie Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Ray Nitschke* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Chuck Noll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Leo Nomellini* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969Merlin Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Steve Owen* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966Alan Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Clarence “Ace” Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Jim Parker* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19732006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 101 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideWalter Payton* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Joe Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969Pete Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970Fritz Pollard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Hugh “Shorty” Ray* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966Dan Reeves* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Mel Renfro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996John Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Jim Ringo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Andy Robustelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Art Rooney* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964Dan Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Pete Rozelle* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Bob St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Barry Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004Gale Sayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Joe Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973Tex Schramm* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Billy Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Art Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Don Shula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997O.J. Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Jackie Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Jackie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994John Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Ernie Stautner* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969Jan Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Dwight Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Hank Stram* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Ken Strong* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Joe Stydahar* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Lynn Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Fran Tarkenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Charley Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Jim Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Jim Thorpe* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963Y.A. Tittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971George Trafton* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964Charley Trippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Emlen Tunnell* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967Clyde “Bulldog” Turner* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966Johnny Unitas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979Gene Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Norm Van Brocklin* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Steve Van Buren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965Doak Walker* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Bill Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Paul Warfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Bob Waterfield* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965Mike Webster* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997Arnie Weinmeister* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Reggie White* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Dave Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Bill Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Larry Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Kellen Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Alex Wojciechowicz* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968Willie Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Rayfield Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Ron Yary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Steve Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Jack Youngblood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Sammy Baugh is the only living member of the Hall’s charter Class of1963. ‘Slingin’ Sammy revolutionized the passing game during hiscareer with the Washington Redskins from 1937 to 1952.- 102 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSNOTE: In this listing – a Hall of Famer is named under all clubs onwhich he made his primary contribution to professional football – (i.e.– Chuck Noll is listed under Pittsburgh as a coach – but not underCleveland as a player). Hall of Famers who made the major part oftheir primary contribution for any one club are listed in CAPS. Incases where a player contributed about equally and/or in a majorway to two or more clubs – he is listed in CAPS under both clubs (ie.Nick Buoniconti is listed with both the Patriots and Dolphins as hisprimary teams). Hall of Famers who spent only a minor portion oftheir career with any club are listed under that club in lower case.(The numbers inside of the parentheses following the team’s nameindicates the number of primary Hall of Famers followed by the numberof Hall of Famers who spent a minor portion of their career withthe team).Year - Subscript next to Hall of Famer’s name is the year of his induction.Arizona Cardinals (10/5)(Chicago Cardinals – 1920-1959; St. Louis Cardinals – 1960-1987;Phoenix Cardinals – 1988-1993)CHARLES BIDWILL 1967 – 1933-1947Guy Chamberlin 1965 – 1927-1928JIMMY CONZELMAN 1964 – 1940-1942, 1946-1948DAN DIERDORF 1996 – 1971-1983JOHN “PADDY” DRISCOLL 1965 – 1920-1925Walt Kiesling 1966 – 1929-1933Earl “Curly” Lambeau 1963 – 1950-1951DICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE 1974 – 1954-1959OLLIE MATSON 1972 – 1952, 1954-1958Don Maynard 1987 – 1973ERNIE NEVERS 1963 – 1929-1931JACKIE SMITH 1994 – 1963-1977Jim Thorpe 1963 – 1928CHARLEY TRIPPI 1968 – 1947-1955LARRY WILSON 1978 – 1960-1972Atlanta Falcons (0/2)Eric Dickerson 1999 – 1993Tommy McDonald 1998 – 1967Buffalo Bills (5/1)JOE DeLAMIELLEURE 2003 -- 1973-1979, 1985JIM KELLY 2002 – 1986-1996MARV LEVY 2001 – 1986-1997James Lofton 2003 – 1989-1992BILLY SHAW 1999 – 1961-1969O.J. SIMPSON 1985 – 1969-1977Carolina Panthers (0/1)Reggie White 2006 – 2000C ATEGORY B Y T EAM H EADINGChicago Bears (26/5)(Decatur Staleys – 1920; Chicago Staleys – 1921)DOUG ATKINS 1982 – 1955-1966GEORGE BLANDA 1981 – 1949-1958DICK BUTKUS 1979 – 1965-1973Guy Chamberlin 1965 – 1920-1921GEORGE CONNOR 1975 – 1948-1955Jimmy Conzelman 1964 – 1920MIKE DITKA 1988 – 1961-1966JOHN “PADDY” DRISCOLL 1965 – 1920, 1926-29, 1956-57JIM FINKS 1995 – 1974-1982DAN FORTMANN 1965 – 1936-1943BILL GEORGE 1974 – 1952-1965HAROLD “RED” GRANGE 1963 – 1925, 1929-1934GEORGE HALAS 1963 – 1920-1983DAN HAMPTON 2002 – 1979-1990ED HEALEY 1964 – 1922-1927BILL HEWITT 1971 – 1932-1936STAN JONES 1991 – 1954-1965Walt Kiesling 1966 – 1934Bobby Layne 1967 – 1948SID LUCKMAN 1965 – 1939-1950LINK LYMAN 1964 – 1926-28, 1930-31, 1933-34GEORGE McAFEE 1966 – 1940-41, 1945-50GEORGE MUSSO 1982 – 1933-1944BRONKO NAGURSKI 1963 – 1930-1937, 1943Alan Page 1988 – 1978-1981WALTER PAYTON 1993 – 1975-1987GALE SAYERS 1977 – 1965-1971MIKE SINGLETARY 1998 – 1981-1992JOE STYDAHAR 1967 – 1936-1942, 1945-1946GEORGE TRAFTON 1964 – 1920-1921, 1923-1932CLYDE “BULLDOG” TURNER 1966 – 1940-1952T E A M S W I T H M O S TH A L L O F F A M E R S26 212006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 103 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideCincinnati Bengals (1/1)Charlie Joiner 1996 – 1972-1975ANTHONY MUÑOZ 1998 – 1980-1992Cleveland Browns (15/5)Doug Atkins 1982 – 1953-1954JIM BROWN 1971 – 1957-1965PAUL BROWN 1967 – 1946-1962Willie Davis 1981 – 1958-1959Len Dawson 1987 – 1960-1961JOE DeLAMIELLEURE 2003 – 1980-1984LEN FORD 1976 – 1950-1957FRANK GATSKI 1985 – 1946-1956OTTO GRAHAM 1965 – 1946-1955LOU GROZA 1974 – 1946-1959, 1961-1967Henry Jordan 1995 – 1957-1958LEROY KELLY 1994 – 1964-1973DANTE LAVELLI 1975 – 1946-1956MIKE McCORMACK 1984 – 1954-1962Tommy McDonald 1998 – 1968BOBBY MITCHELL 1983 – 1958-1961MARION MOTLEY 1968 – 1946-1953OZZIE NEWSOME 1999 – 1978-1990PAUL WARFIELD 1983 – 1964-1969, 1976-1977BILL WILLIS 1977 – 1946-1953Dallas Cowboys (9/6)Herb Adderley 1980 – 1970-1972TROY AIKMAN 2006 – 1989-2000Lance Alworth 1978 – 1971-1972Mike Ditka 1988 – 1969-1972TONY DORSETT 1994 – 1977-1987Forrest Gregg 1977 – 1971TOM LANDRY 1990 – 1960-1988BOB LILLY 1980 – 1961-1974Tommy McDonald 1998 – 1964MEL RENFRO 1996 – 1964-1977TEX SCHRAMM 1991 – 1960-1988Jackie Smith 1994 – 1978ROGER STAUBACH 1985 – 1969-1979RANDY WHITE 1994 – 1975-1988RAYFIELD WRIGHT 2006 – 1967-1979Denver Broncos (1/2)Willie Brown 1984 – 1963-1966Tony Dorsett 1994 – 1988JOHN ELWAY 2004 – 1983-1998Detroit Lions (12/4)(Portsmouth Spartans – 1930-1933)LEM BARNEY 1992 – 1967-1977JACK CHRISTIANSEN 1970 – 1951-1958EARL “DUTCH” CLARK 1963 – 1931-32, 1934-38LOU CREEKMUR 1996 – 1950-1959BILL DUDLEY 1966 – 1947-1949Frank Gatski 1985 – 1957John Henry Johnson 1987 – 1957-1959DICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE 1974 – 1960-1965YALE LARY 1979 – 1952-1953 – 1956-1964BOBBY LAYNE 1967 – 1950-1958Ollie Matson 1972 – 1963Hugh McElhenny 1970 – 1964BARRY SANDERS 2004 – 1989-1998JOE SCHMIDT 1973 – 1953-1965DOAK WALKER 1986 – 1950-1955ALEX WOJCIECHOWICZ 1968 – 1938-1946Green Bay Packers (21/5)HERB ADDERLEY 1980 – 1961-1969TONY CANADEO 1974 – 1941-44, 1946-52WILLIE DAVIS 1981 – 1960-1969Len Ford 1976 – 1958FORREST GREGG 1977 – 1956, 1958-1970Ted Hendricks 1990 – 1974ARNIE HERBER 1966 – 1930-1940CLARKE HINKLE 1964 – 1932-1941PAUL HORNUNG 1986 – 1957-62, 1964-66CAL HUBBARD 1963 – 1929-1933, 1935DON HUTSON 1963 – 1935-1945HENRY JORDAN 1995 – 1959-1969Walt Kiesling 1966 – 1935-1936EARL “CURLY” LAMBEAU 1963 – 1919-1949JAMES LOFTON 2003 – 1978-1986VINCE LOMBARDI 1971 – 1959-1967JOHN (BLOOD) McNALLY 1963 – 1929-33, 1935-36MIKE MICHALSKE 1964 – 1929-1935, 1937RAY NITSCHKE 1978 – 1958-1972JIM RINGO 1981 – 1953-1963BART STARR 1977 – 1956-1971Jan Stenerud 1991 – 1980-1983JIM TAYLOR 1976 – 1958-1966Emlen Tunnell 1967 – 1959-1961REGGIE WHITE 2006 – 1993-1998WILLIE WOOD 1989 – 1960-1971- 104 - Profootballhof.com


Indianapolis Colts (10/2)(Baltimore Colts – 1953-1983)RAYMOND BERRY 1973 – 1955-1967ERIC DICKERSON 1999 – 1987-1991ART DONOVAN 1968 – 1953-1961WEEB EWBANK 1978 – 1954-1962TED HENDRICKS 1990 – 1969-1973JOHN MACKEY 1992 – 1963-1971GINO MARCHETTI 1972 – 1953-1964, 1966LENNY MOORE 1975 – 1956-1967JIM PARKER 1973 – 1957-1967Joe Perry 1969 – 1961-1962Don Shula 1997 – 1963-1969JOHNNY UNITAS 1979 – 1956-1972Kansas City Chiefs (7/5)(Dallas Texans – 1960-1962)Marcus Allen 2003 – 1993-1997BOBBY BELL 1983 – 1963-1974BUCK BUCHANAN 1990 – 1963-1975LEN DAWSON 1987 – 1962-1975LAMAR HUNT 1972 – 1959-presentWILLIE LANIER 1986 – 1967-1977Marv Levy 2001 – 1978-1982Joe Montana 2000 – 1993-1994Warren Moon 2006 – 1999-2000JAN STENERUD 1991 – 1967-1979HANK STRAM 2003 – 1960-1974Mike Webster 1997 – 1989-1990Miami Dolphins (9/0)NICK BUONICONTI 2001 – 1969-1974, 1976LARRY CSONKA 1987 – 1968-1974, 1979BOB GRIESE 1990 – 1967-1980JIM LANGER 1987 – 1970-1979LARRY LITTLE 1993 – 1969-1980DAN MARINO 2005 – 1983-1999DON SHULA 1997 – 1970-1995DWIGHT STEPHENSON 1998 – 1980-1987PAUL WARFIELD 1983 – 1970-1974Minnesota Vikings (7/5)Dave Casper 2002 – 1983CARL ELLER 2004 – 1964-1978JIM FINKS 1995 – 1964-1973BUD GRANT 1994 – 1967-1983, 1985PAUL KRAUSE 1998 – 1968-1979Jim Langer 1987 – 1980-1981Hugh McElhenny 1970 – 1961-1962Warren Moon 2006 – 1994-1996ALAN PAGE 1988 – 1967-1978Jan Stenerud 1991 – 1984-1985FRAN TARKENTON 1986 – 1961-1966, 1972-1978RON YARY 2001 – 1968-1981New England Patriots (3/0)(Boston Patriots – 1960-1970)NICK BUONICONTI 2001 – 1962-1968JOHN HANNAH 1991 – 1973-1985MIKE HAYNES 1997 – 1976-1982New Orleans Saints (1/4)Doug Atkins 1982 – 1967-1969Earl Campbell 1991 – 1984-1985JIM FINKS 1995 – 1986-1992Hank Stram 2003 – 1976-1977Jim Taylor 1976 – 1967New York Giants (18/9)MORRIS “RED” BADGRO 1981 – 1930-1935ROOSEVELT BROWN 1975 – 1953-1965HARRY CARSON 2006 – 1976-1988Larry Csonka 1987 – 1976-1978Ray Flaherty 1976 – 1928-1929, 1931-1935BENNY FRIEDMAN 2005 – 1929-1931FRANK GIFFORD 1977 – 1952-1960, 1962-1964Joe Guyon 1966 – 1927MEL HEIN 1963 – 1931-1945Wilbur “Pete” Henry 1963 – 1927Arnie Herber 1966 – 1944-1945Cal Hubbard 1963 – 1927-1928, 1936SAM HUFF 1982 – 1956-1963ALPHONSE “TUFFY” LEEMANS 1978 – 1936-1943TIM MARA 1963 – 1925-1959WELLINGTON MARA 1997 – 1937-2005Don Maynard 1987 – 1958Hugh McElhenny 1970 – 1963STEVE OWEN 1966 – 1926-1953ANDY ROBUSTELLI 1971 – 1956-1964KEN STRONG 1967 – 1933-1935, 1939, 1944-1947FRAN TARKENTON 1986 – 1967-1971LAWRENCE TAYLOR 1999 – 1981-1993Jim Thorpe 1963 – 1925Y.A. TITTLE 1971 – 1961-1964EMLEN TUNNELL 1967 – 1948-1958ARNIE WEINMEISTER 1984 – 1950-19532006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 105 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideNew York Jets (4/1)(New York Titans – 1960-1962)WEEB EWBANK 1978 – 1963-1973DON MAYNARD 1987 – 1960-1972Ronnie Lott 2000 – 1993-1994JOE NAMATH 1985 – 1965-1976JOHN RIGGINS 1992 – 1971-1975Oakland Raiders (13/5)(Los Angeles Raiders – 1982-1994)MARCUS ALLEN 2003 – 1982-1992FRED BILETNIKOFF 1988 – 1965-1978GEORGE BLANDA 1981 – 1967-1975Bob Brown 2004 – 1971-1973WILLIE BROWN 1984 – 1967-1978DAVE CASPER 2002 – 1974-1980, 1984AL DAVIS 1992 – 1963-presentEric Dickerson 1999 – 1992MIKE HAYNES 1997 – 1983-1989TED HENDRICKS 1990 – 1975-1983James Lofton 2003 – 1987-1988HOWIE LONG 2000 – 1981-1993Ronnie Lott 2000 – 1991-1992Ron Mix 1979 – 1971JOHN MADDEN 2006 – 1969-1978JIM OTTO 1980 – 1960-1974ART SHELL 1989 – 1968-1982GENE UPSHAW 1987 – 1967-1981Philadelphia Eagles (9/7)CHUCK BEDNARIK 1967 – 1949-1962BERT BELL 1963 – 1933-1940BOB BROWN 2004 – 1964-1968Mike Ditka 1988 – 1967-1968Bill Hewitt 1971 – 1937-1939SONNY JURGENSEN 1983 – 1957-1963James Lofton 2003 – 1993Ollie Matson 1972 – 1964-1966TOMMY McDONALD 1998 – 1957-1963EARLE “GREASY” NEALE 1969 – 1941-1950PETE PIHOS 1970 – 1947-1955Jim Ringo 1981 – 1964-1967Norm Van Brocklin 1971 – 1958-1960STEVE VAN BUREN 1965 – 1944-1951REGGIE WHITE 2006 – 1985-1992Alex Wojciechowicz 1968 – 1946-1950Pittsburgh Steelers (17/5)(Pittsburgh Pirates – 1933-1939)Bert Bell 1963 – 1941-1946MEL BLOUNT 1989 – 1970-1983TERRY BRADSHAW 1989 – 1970-1983Len Dawson 1987 – 1957-1959BILL DUDLEY 1966 – 1942, 1945-1946JOE GREENE 1987 – 1969-1981JACK HAM 1988 – 1971-1982FRANCO HARRIS 1990 – 1972-1983Cal Hubbard 1963 – 1936JOHN HENRY JOHNSON 1987 – 1960-1965WALT KIESLING 1966 – 1937-1944, 1949-1961JACK LAMBERT 1990 – 1974-1984BOBBY LAYNE 1967 – 1958-1962John “Blood” McNally 1963 – 1934, 1937-1938Marion Motley 1968 – 1955CHUCK NOLL 1993 – 1969-1991ART ROONEY 1964 – 1933-1988DAN ROONEY 2000 – 1955-presentJOHN STALLWORTH 2002 – 1974-1987ERNIE STAUTNER 1969 – 1950-1963LYNN SWANN 2001 – 1974-1982MIKE WEBSTER 1997 – 1974-1988St. Louis Rams (13/10)(Cleveland Rams – 1937-1945; Los Angeles Rams – 1946-1994)GEORGE ALLEN 2002 – 1966-1970Bob Brown 2004 – 1969-1970ERIC DICKERSON 1999 – 1983-1987TOM FEARS 1970 – 1948-1956Bill George 1974 – 1966Sid Gillman 1983 – 1955-1959ELROY HIRSCH 1968 – 1949-1957DAVID “DEACON” JONES 1980 – 1961-1971Dick “Night Train” Lane 1974 – 1952-1953James Lofton 2003 – 1993TOM MACK 1999 – 1966-1978OLLIE MATSON 1972 – 1959-1962Tommy McDonald 1998 – 1965-1966Joe Namath 1985 – 1977MERLIN OLSEN 1982 – 1962-1976DAN REEVES 1967 – 1941-1971Andy Robustelli 1971 – 1951-1955Tex Schramm 1991 – 1947-1956JACKIE SLATER 2001 – 1976-1995NORM VAN BROCKLIN 1971 – 1949-1957- 106 - Profootballhof.com


BOB WATERFIELD 1965 – 1945-1952Ron Yary 2001 – 1982JACK YOUNGBLOOD 2001 – 1971-1984San Diego Chargers (6/4)(Los Angeles Chargers – 1960)LANCE ALWORTH 1978 – 1962-1970DAN FOUTS 1993 – 1973-1987SID GILLMAN 1983 – 1960-1969, 1971CHARLIE JOINER 1996 – 1976-1986David “Deacon” Jones 1980 – 1972-1973Larry Little 1993 – 1967-1968John Mackey 1992 – 1972RON MIX 1979 – 1960-1969Johnny Unitas 1979 – 1973KELLEN WINSLOW 1995 – 1979-1987San Francisco 49ers (11/2)JIMMY JOHNSON 1994 – 1961-1976John Henry Johnson 1987 – 1954-1956RONNIE LOTT 2000 – 1981-1990HUGH McELHENNY 1970 – 1952-1960JOE MONTANA 2000 – 1979-1992LEO NOMELLINI 1969 – 1950-1963JOE PERRY 1969 – 1948-1960, 1963BOB ST. CLAIR 1990 – 1953-1963O.J. Simpson 1985 – 1978-1979Y.A. TITTLE 1971 – 1951-1960BILL WALSH 1993 – 1979-1988DAVE WILCOX 2000 – 1964-1974STEVE YOUNG 2005 – 1987-1999Seattle Seahawks (1/3)Carl Eller 2004 – 1979Franco Harris 1990 – 1984STEVE LARGENT 1995 – 1976-1989Warren Moon 2006 – 1997-1998Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1/1)LEE ROY SELMON 1995 – 1976-1984Steve Young 2005 – 1985-1986Tennessee Titans (6/4)(Houston Oilers – 1960-1996; Tennessee Oilers – 1997-1998)ELVIN BETHEA 2003 – 1968-1983GEORGE BLANDA 1981 – 1960-1966EARL CAMPBELL 1991 – 1978-1984Dave Casper 2002 – 1980-1983Sid Gillman 1983 – 1973-1974KEN HOUSTON 1986 – 1967-1972John Henry Johnson 1987 – 1966Charlie Joiner 1996 – 1969-1972WARREN MOON 2006 – 1984-1993MIKE MUNCHAK 2001 – 1982-1993Washington Redskins (15/5)(Boston Braves – 1932; Boston Redskins – 1933-1936)GEORGE ALLEN 2002 – 1971-1977CLIFF BATTLES 1968 – 1932-1937SAMMY BAUGH 1963 – 1937-1952BILL DUDLEY 1966 – 1950-1951 – 1953ALBERT GLEN “TURK” EDWARDS 1969 – 1932-1940RAY FLAHERTY 1976 – 1936-1942JOE GIBBS 1996 – 1981-1992KEN HOUSTON 1986 – 1973-1980SAM HUFF 1982 – 1964-1967 – 1969David “Deacon” Jones 1980 – 1974Stan Jones 1991 – 1966SONNY JURGENSEN 1983 – 1964-1974Paul Krause 1998 – 1964-1967Earl “Curly” Lambeau 1963 – 1952-1953Vince Lombardi 1971 – 1969GEORGE PRESTON MARSHALL 1963 – 1932-1969WAYNE MILLNER 1968 – 1936-1941, 1945BOBBY MITCHELL 1983 – 1962-1968JOHN RIGGINS 1992 – 1976-1979, 1981-1985CHARLEY TAYLOR 1984 – 1964-1975, 19772006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 107 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S B YF R A N C H I S EHall of Famers are listed under all clubs on which they played.PRIMARY refers to the team or teams on which the Hall of Famer made his primary contribution to professionalfootball. MINOR refers to Hall of Famer who spent only a minor portion of their career with ateam.TEAM PRIMARY MINORChicago Bears 1 26 5Green Bay Packers 21 5New York Giants 18 9Pittsburgh Steelers 2 17 5Washington Redskins 3 15 5Cleveland Browns 15 5St. Louis Rams 4 13 10Oakland Raiders 5 13 5Detroit Lions 6 12 4San Francisco 49ers 11 2Arizona Cardinals 7 10 5Indianapolis Colts 8 10 2Philadelphia Eagles 9 7Dallas Cowboys 9 6Miami Dolphins 9 0Kansas City Chiefs 9 7 5Minnesota Vikings 7 5San Diego Chargers 10 6 4Tennessee Titans 11 6 4Buffalo Bills 5 1New York Jets 12 4 1New England Patriots 13 3 0New Orleans Saints 1 4Seattle Seahawks 1 3Denver Broncos 1 2Cincinnati Bengals 1 1Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 1Atlanta Falcons 0 2Carolina Panthers 0 111920 Decatur Staleys, 1921 Chicago Staleys, 1922-Present Chicago Bears21933-1939 Pittsburgh Pirates, 1940-Present Pittsburgh Steelers31932 Boston Braves, 1933-1936 Boston Redskins, 1937-Present Washington Redskins41937-1945 Cleveland Rams, 1946-1994 Los Angeles Rams, 1995-Present St. Louis Rams51960-1981, 1995-Present Oakland Raiders, 1982-1994 Los Angeles Raiders61930-33 Portsmouth Spartans, 1934-Present Detroit Lions71920-1959 Chicago Cardinals, 1960-1987 St. Louis Cardinals, 1988-1993 Phoenix Cardinals, 1994-Present Arizona Cardinals81953-1983 Baltimore Colts, 1984-Present Indianapolis Colts91960-1962 Dallas Texans, 1963-Present Kansas City Chiefs101960 Los Angeles Chargers, 1961-Present San Diego Chargers111960-1996 Houston Oilers, 1997-1998 Tennessee Oilers, 1999-present Tennessee Titans121960-1962 New York Titans, 1963-Present New York Jets131960-1970 Boston Patriots, 1971-Present New England Patriots- 108 - Profootballhof.com


P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S W I T HD E F U N C T C L U B S(NFL A N D O T H E R L E A G U E S )Akron Pros/Indians (Pre-NFL/NFL)FRITZ POLLARD 2005 – 1919-1921, 1925-1926Arizona Wranglers (USFL)George Allen 2002 – 1984Baltimore Colts(1947-1949 AAFC; 1950 NFL)George Blanda 1981 – 1950Art Donovan 1968 – 1950Y.A. Tittle 1971 – 1948-1950Boston Yanks (NFL)Clarence “Ace” Parker 1972 – 1945Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL)Morris “Red” Badgro 1981 – 1936BENNY FRIEDMAN 2005 – 1932-1934FRANK “BRUISER” KINARD 1971 – 1938-1944CLARENCE “ACE” PARKER 1972 – 1937-1941Brooklyn-N.Y. Yankees (AAFC)Arnie Weinmeister1984 – 1949Canton Bulldogs (Pre-NFL – NFL)GUY CHAMBERLIN 1965 – 1919, 1922-1923JOE GUYON 1966 – 1919-1920WILBUR “PETE” HENRY 1963 – 1920-23, 1925-26“LINK” LYMAN 1964 – 1922-23, 1925JIM THORPE 1963 –1915-1917, 1919-1920, 1926Card-Pitt(Merged Cardinals-Steelers team)Bill Hewitt 1971 – 1943Walt Kiesling 1966 -- 1944Chicago Blitz (USFL)George Allen 2002 – 1983Marv Levy 2001 – 1984Chicago Fire (WFL)Leroy Kelly 1994 – 1974Chicago Rockets (AAFC)(Chicago Hornets – 1949 - AAFC)Ray Flaherty 1976 – 1949Elroy Hirsch 1968 – 1946-1948Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL)Guy Chamberlin 1965 – 1924Benny Friedman 2005 – 1927William Roy “Link” Lyman 1964 – 1924Cleveland Indians (NFL)Joe Guyon 1966 – 1921Jim Thorpe 1963 – 1921Columbus Pandhandles (Pre-NFL – NFL)Joe Carr 1963 – Organizer in 1904Dallas Texans (NFL)Art Donovan 1968 – 1952Gino Marchetti 1972 – 1952Detroit Panthers (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman 1964 – 1925-1926Detroit Wolverines (NFL)Benny Friedman 2005 – 1928Duluth Eskimos (NFL)Walt Kiesling 1966 – 1926-1927John “Blood” McNally 1963 – 1926-1927ERNIE NEVERS 1963 – 1926-1927Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL)Guy Chamberlin 1965 – 1925-1926Link Lyman 1964 – 1925Hammond Pros (Pre-NFL/NFL)John “Paddy” Driscoll 1965 – 1919Fritz Pollard 2005 – 1923, 1925Houston Gamblers (USFL)Jim Kelly 2002 – 1984-1985Kansas City Cowboys (NFL)Joe Guyon 1966 – 1924-1925Steve Owen 1966 – 1924-1925Los Angeles Dons (AAFC)Len Ford 1976 – 1948-19492006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 109 -


Los Angeles Express (USFL)Steve Young 2005 – 1984-1985Los Angeles Wildcats (First AFL)Ray Flaherty 1976 – 1926Memphis Showboats (USFL)Reggie White 2006 – 1984-1985Memphis Southmen (WFL)Larry Csonka 1987 – 1975Paul Warfield 1983 – 1975Milwaukee Badgers (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman 1964 – 1922-1924John “Blood” McNally 1963 – 1925-1926Fritz Pollard 2005 – 1922New York Bulldogs (NFL)Bobby Layne 1967 – 1949New York Yanks (NFL)Art Donovan 1968 – 1951Mike McCormack 1984 – 1951Phil-Pitt(Merged Eagles-Steelers team)Bill Hewitt 1971 – 1943Walt Kiesling 1966 -- 1943Pottsville Maroons (NFL)Wilbur “Pete” Henry 1963 – 1927-1928Walt Kiesling 1966 – 1928John “Blood” McNally 1963 – 1928Providence Steam Roller (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman 1964 – 1927-1930Fritz Pollard 2005 – 1925Rock Island Independents (NFL)Jimmy Conzelman 1964 – 1921-1922Joe Guyon 1966 – 1924Ed Healey 1964 – 1920-1922Jim Thorpe 1963 – 1924Staten Island Stapletons (NFL)Ken Strong 1967 – 1929-1932New York Yankees (First AFL)Harold “Red” Grange 1963 – 1926Mike Michalske 1964 – 19262006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideNew York Yankees (NFL)Morris “Red” Badgro 1981 – 1927-1928Ray Flaherty 1976 – 1927-1928Harold “Red” Grange 1963 – 1927Mike Michalske 1964 – 1927-1928New York Yankees (Second AFL)Ken Strong 1967 – 1936-1937New York Yankees (AAFC)Ray Flaherty 1976 – 1946-1948Frank “Bruiser” Kinard 1971 – 1946-1947Clarence “Ace” Parker 1972 – 1946Arnie Weinmeister 1984 – 1948Oorang Indians(Marion – Ohio-NFL)Joe Guyon 1966 – 1922-1923Jim Thorpe 1963 – 1922-1923The 1920 Akron Pros, who featured Hall of Famehalfback Fritz Pollard (bottom right) were the firstchampions of the NFL, then known as the APFA.- 110 -Profootballhof.com


P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R SB YF R A N C H I S E( D E F U N C T T E A M S )Enshrinees are listed under all clubs on which they played. PRIMARY refers to the team or teams on which the enshrinee made his primary contributionto professional football. MINOR refers to enshrinees who spent only a minor portion of their career with a team.Listed AlphabeticallyTEAM PRIMARY MINORAkron Pros/Indians (NFL) 1 0Arizona Wranglers (USFL) 0 1Baltimore Colts (AAFC – NFL) 0 3Boston Yanks (NFL) 0 1Brooklyn Dodgers (NFL) 3 1Brooklyn-New York Yankees (AAFC) 0 1Canton Bulldogs (Pre-NFL – NFL) 5 0Card-Pitt (NFL wartime merged team) 0 1Chicago Blitz (USFL) 0 2Chicago Fire (WFL) 0 1Chicago Rockets/Hornets (AAFC) 0 2Cleveland Bulldogs (NFL) 0 3Cleveland Indians (NFL) 0 2Columbus Panhandles (Pre-NFL – NFL) 0 1Dallas Texans (NFL) 0 2Detroit Panthers (NFL) 0 1Detroit Wolverines (NFL) 0 1Duluth Eskimos (NFL) 1 2Frankford Yellowjackets (NFL) 0 2Hammond Pros (Pre-NFL/NFL) 0 2Houston Gamblers (USFL) 0 1Kansas City Cowboys (NFL) 0 2Los Angeles Dons (AAFC) 0 1Los Angeles Express (USFL) 0 1Los Angeles Wildcats (1st AFL) 0 1Memphis Showboats (USFL) 0 1Memphis Southmen (WFL) 0 2Milwaukee Badgers (NFL) 0 3New York Bulldogs (NFL) 0 1New York Yanks (NFL) 0 2New York Yankees (1st AFL) 0 2New York Yankees (NFL) 0 4New York Yankees (2nd AFL) 0 1New York Yankees (AAFC) 0 4Oorang Indians (NFL) 0 2Phil-Pitt (NFL wartime merged team) 0 2Pottsville Maroons (NFL) 0 3Providence Steam Roller (NFL) 0 2Rock Island Independents (NFL) 0 4Staten Island Stapletons (NFL) 0 12006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 111 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSB Y P OSITIONNOTE: Pro Football Hall of Fame members are listed by their PRIMARYcontributions to pro football (i.e., Don Shula is listed as a coach, butnot as a player.)# - Listed as a player and as a coach.Pre-Modern Era is defined as the majority of an enshrinees’ careeroccurred prior to 1946. Modern Era is defined as a majority of anenshrinees’ career occurred after 1946.P R E -M O D E R N E R A :RUNNING BACKS (16), QUARTERBACKS (8)Cliff Battles (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1932-1937Sammy Baugh (QB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1937-1952Tony Canadeo (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1941-44, 1946-52Earl “Dutch” Clark (QB) . . . . . . . . . . .1931-32, 1934-38Jimmy Conzelman (QB) # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1929John “Paddy” Driscoll (QB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1929Bill 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) . . . . . . . . . . . .1940-1941, 1945-50John “Blood” McNally (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1925-1938Bronko Nagurski (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1930-1937, 1943Ernie Nevers (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1926-1927, 1929-31Clarence “Ace” Parker (QB) . . . . . .1937-1941, 1945-46Fritz Pollard (HB) # . . . . . . . . . .1919-1923, 1925-1926Ken Strong (HB) . . . . . . . . . 1929-1937, 1939, 1944-47Jim Thorpe (HB) . . . . . . .1915-1917, 1919-1926, 1928Steve Van Buren (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1944-1951MODERN ERA: HALFBACKS-FULLBACKS (24)Marcus Allen (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-1997Jim Brown (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-1965Earl Campbell (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-1985Larry Csonka (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-1979Eric Dickerson (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-1993Tony Dorsett (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977-1988Frank Gifford (HB-FL) . . . . . . . . . . .1952-1960, 1962-64Franco Harris (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972-1984Paul Hornung (HB) . . . . . . . . . . .1957-1962, 1964-1966John Henry Johnson (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954-1966Leroy Kelly (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1973Ollie Matson (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952, 1954-66Hugh McElhenny (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952-1964Lenny Moore (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-1967Marion Motley (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1946-1953, 1955Walter Payton (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-1987Joe Perry (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1963John Riggins (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-1979, 1981-85Barry Sanders (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-1998Gale Sayers (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965-1971O. J. Simpson (RB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-1979Jim Taylor (FB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-1967Charley Trippi (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1947-1955Doak Walker (HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1950-1955M O D E R N E R A : QUARTERBACKS (23)Troy Aikman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989-2000George Blanda (Also PK) . . . . . . . . . .1949-58, 1960-75Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-1983Len Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-1975John Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983-1998Dan 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965-1977Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-1971Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-1979Fran Tarkenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1978Y. A. Tittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1964Johnny Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-1973Norm Van Brocklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1949-1960Bob Waterfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1945-1952Steve Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-1999- 112 - Profootballhof.com


ENDS, WIDE RECEIVERS & TIGHT ENDSPRE-MODERN ERA: ENDS (7)Morris “Red” Badgro . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1927, 1930-1936Guy Chamberlin # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1919-1928Ray Flaherty # . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1926-1929, 1931-1935George Halas # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1928Bill Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1932-1939, 1943Don Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1935-1945Wayne Millner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1936-1941, 1945MODERN ERA: WIDE RECEIVERS (17)Lance Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-1972Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-1967Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965-1978Tom Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1956Elroy Hirsch (also HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1946-1957Charlie Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-1986Steve Largent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-1989Dante Lavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1946-1956James Lofton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-1993Don Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958, 1960-1973Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-1968Bobby Mitchell (also HB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-1968Pete Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1947-1955John Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-1987Lynn Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-1982Charley Taylor (also HB) . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1975, 1977Paul Warfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1977M O D E R N E R A : T I G H T E N D S (6)Dave Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-1984Mike Ditka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1972John Mackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1972Ozzie Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978-1990Jackie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1978Kellen Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-1987L I N E M E NPRE-MODERN ERA:TWO-WAY PERFORMERS (16)[G U A R D S , T A C K L E S , C E N T E R S ]Albert Glen “Turk” Edwards (T) . . . . . . . . . . . .1932-1940Dan Fortmann (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1936-1943Ed Healey (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1927Mel Hein (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1931-1945Wilbur “Pete” Henry (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1928Cal 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, 1945-1946George Trafton (C) . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1921, 1923-1932Clyde “Bulldog” Turner (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1940-1952Alex Wojciechowicz (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1938-1950MODERN ERA: OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (30)Chuck Bednarik (C-LB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1949-1962Bob Brown (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1973Roosevelt Brown (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1953-1965Lou Creekmur (T-G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1950-1959Joe DeLamielleure (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-1985Dan Dierdorf (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-1983Frank Gatski (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1946-1957Forrest Gregg (T-G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956, 1958-1971Lou Groza (T) (Also PK) . . . . . . .1946-1959, 1961-1967John Hannah (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973-1985Stan Jones (T-G, also DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954-1966Jim Langer (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-1981Larry Little (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1980Tom Mack (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-1978Mike McCormack (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1951, 1954-1962Ron Mix (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-1969, 1971Mike Munchak (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982-1993Anthony Muñoz (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-1992Jim Otto (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-1974Jim Parker (G-T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-1967Jim Ringo (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1953-1967Bob St. Clair (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1953-1963Billy Shaw (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1969Art Shell (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-1982Jackie Slater (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-1995Dwight Stephenson (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980-1987Gene Upshaw (G) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1981Mike Webster (C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-1990Rayfield Wright (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1979Ron Yary (T) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-19822006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 113 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideMODERN ERA: DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (25)Doug Atkins (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1953-1969Elvin Bethea (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1968-1983Buck Buchanan (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1975Willie Davis (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-1969Art Donovan (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1950-1961Carl Eller (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1979Len Ford (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1958Joe Greene (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-1981Dan Hampton (DT-DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-1990David “Deacon” Jones (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1974Henry Jordan (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1957-1969Bob Lilly (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1974Howie Long (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-1993Gino Marchetti (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952-1964, 1966Leo Nomellini (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1950-1963Merlin Olsen (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-1976Alan Page (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1981Andy Robustelli (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1951-1964Lee Roy Selmon (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-1984Ernie Stautner (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1950-1963Arnie Weinmeister (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1953Randy White (DT) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975-1988Reggie White (DT-DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985-1998, 2000Bill Willis (MG) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1946-1953Jack Youngblood (DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-1984L I N E B A C K E R S (16)Bobby Bell (also DE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1974Nick Buoniconti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1962-1974, 1976Dick Butkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1965-1973Harry Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-1988George Connor (also DT, OT) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1955Bill George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952-1966Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971-1982Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1969-1983Sam Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1956-1967, 1969Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974-1984Willie Lanier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1977Ray Nitschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1958-1972Joe Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1953-1965Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-1992Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-1993Dave Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1974D E F E N S I V E B A C K S (16)Herb Adderley (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1972Lem Barney (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1977Mel Blount (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970-1983Willie Brown (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1978Jack Christiansen (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1951-1958Mike Haynes (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976-1989Ken Houston (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1980Jimmy Johnson (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1961-1976Paul Krause (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1979Dick “Night Train” Lane (CB) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952-1965Yale Lary (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1952-1953, 1956-1964Ronnie Lott (CB-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-1994Mel Renfro (CB-S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1977Emlen Tunnell (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1948-1961Larry Wilson (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-1972Willie Wood (S) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-1971P L A C E K I C K E R (1)Jan Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1985C O A C H E S (22)George Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1966-1977Paul Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1946-1962Guy Chamberlin # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1922-1927Jimmy Conzelman # . . . . .1921-30, 1940-42, 1946-48Weeb Ewbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1954-1973Ray Flaherty # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1936-1949Joe Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981-1992Sid Gillman . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-1969, 1971, 1973-1974Bud Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1967-1983, 1985George Halas # . . . . . . .1920-29, 1933-42, 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 # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1930-1953Fritz Pollard # . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1919-1923, 1925-1926Don Shula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-1995Hank Stram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-1974, 1976-1977Bill Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979-1988- 114 - Profootballhof.com


C O N T R I B U T O R S (17)Contributors (17)Bert Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1933-1959Commissioner – National Football League, 1946-1959; Team Owner – Philadelphia Eagles, 1933-1940,Pittsburgh Steelers, 1941-1946Charles Bidwill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1933-1947Team Owner – Chicago Cardinals, 1933-1947Joe Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1921-1939President – National Football League, 1921-1939Al Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1963-presentTeam Owner – Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, 1966-present; Head Coach – Oakland Raiders, 1963-1965; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Commissioner – American Football League, 1966Jim Finks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1964-1982,1986-1992Team Administrator – Minnesota Vikings, 1964-1973, Chicago Bears, 1974-1982, New Orleans Saints,1986-1992George Halas* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-1983Founder/Team Owner – Decatur Staleys/Chicago Staleys/Chicago Bears, 1920-1983; Head Coach –Decatur Staleys/Chicago Staleys/Chicago Bears, 1920-1929, 1933-1942, 1946-1955, 1958-1967;Co-Founder – National Football League, 1920Lamar Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1959-presentCo-Founder – American Football League, 1959; Team Owner – Dallas Texans/Kansas City Chiefs,1960-presentCurly Lambeau* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1919-1953Team Founder/Coach/General Manager – Green Bay Packers, 1919-1949; Head Coach – ChicagoCardinals, 1950-1951, Washington Redskins, 1952-1953Tim Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1925-1959Founder/Team Owner – New York Giants, 1925-1959Wellington Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1937-2005Team Administrator/Team Owner – New York Giants, 1937-2005George Preston Marshall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1932-1969Founder/Team Owner – Boston Braves/Boston Redskins/ Washington Redskins, 1932-1969Hugh “Shorty” Ray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1938-1952Technical Advisor on Rules, Supervisor of Officials – National Football League, 1938-1952Dan Reeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1941-1971Team Owner – Cleveland/Los Angeles Rams, 1941-1971Art Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1933-1988Founder/Team Owner – Pittsburgh Pirates/Steelers, 1933-1988Dan Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1955-presentTeam Administrator/Team Owner – Pittsburgh Steelers, 1955-presentPete Rozelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1960-1989Commissioner – National Football League, 1960-1989Tex Schramm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1947-1956, 1960-1990Team Administrator – Los Angeles Rams, 1947-1956, Dallas Cowboys, 1960-1989; President/CEO –World League of American Football, 1989-1990* Also noted under coaches list, and players list.Members of the Pro Football Hall of FamePlayers 202Coaches 22Contributors 17Note: Total number does not equal the 235 members in the HOF. Six Hall of Famers arecounted in more than one category.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 115 -


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AME P LAYERSS EASONS AND G AMES P LAYED2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuidePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GHerb Adderley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164Troy Aikman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Marcus Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .222Lance Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Doug Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .205Red Badgro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94Lem Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Cliff Battles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60Sammy Baugh . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Chuck Bednarik . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169Bobby Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154Elvin Bethea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190George Blanda . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .340Mel Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Bob Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Roosevelt Brown . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .204Buck Buchanan . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182Nick Buoniconti . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183Dick Butkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Earl Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115Tony Canadeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Harry Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Dave Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147Guy Chamberlin** . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Jack Christiansen . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Dutch Clark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75George Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Jimmy Conzelman . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102Lou Creekmur . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Larry Csonka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Willie Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Len Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211Joe DeLamielleure . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185Eric Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .146Dan Dierdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Mike Ditka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158Art Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Tony Dorsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Paddy Driscoll** . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118Bill Dudley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GTurk Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Carl Eller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .225John Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .234Tom Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Len Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Dan Fortmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Dan Fouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Benny Friedman . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Frank Gatski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144Bill George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Frank Gifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136Otto Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126Red Grange * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96Joe Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Forrest Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193Bob Griese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Lou Groza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .268Joe Guyon ** . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162Dan Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157John Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183Franco Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Mike Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177Ed Healey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Mel Hein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .215Wilbur “Pete” Henry . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Arnie Herber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129Bill Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Clarke Hinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113Elroy Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127Paul Hornung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104Ken Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196Cal Hubbard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105Sam Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168Don Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Jimmy Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .213John Henry Johnson . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143Charlie Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .239Deacon Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Henry Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .163Sonny Jurgensen . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218Jim Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160Leroy Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .136- 116 - Profootballhof.com


Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GWalt Kiesling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125Frank “Bruiser” Kinard . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101Paul Krause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .226Jack 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Tuffy Leemans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Bob Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196Larry Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .183James Lofton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .233Howie Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179Ronnie Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192Sid Luckman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Link Lyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133Tom Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184John Mackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139Gino Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161Dan Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .242Ollie Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171Don Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186George McAfee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Mike McCormack . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .152Hugh McElhenny . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143John “Blood” McNally . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137Mike Michalske* . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122Wayne Millner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Bobby Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .148Ron Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .142Joe Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .192Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Lenny Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143Marion Motley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106Mike Munchak . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159Anthony Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185George Musso . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128Bronko Nagurski . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Joe Namath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Ernie Nevers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Ozzie Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GRay Nitchske . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190Leo Nomellini . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174Merlin Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .208Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210Steve Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97Alan Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .218Ace Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Jim Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Walter Payton . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190Joe Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181Pete Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107Fritz Pollard*** . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69Mel Renfro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174John Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Jim Ringo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .187Andy Robustelli . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175Bob St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Barry Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153Gale Sayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68Joe Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121Billy Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119Art Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207O.J. Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179Jackie Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .259Jackie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210John Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .196Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Ernie Stautner . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .173Jan Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .263Dwight Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114Ken Strong# . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131Joe Stydahar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Lynn Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116Fran Tarkenton . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .246Charley Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165Jim Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184Jim Thorpe ## . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52Y.A. Tittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .203George Trafton . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149Charley Trippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Emlen Tunnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1672006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 117 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuidePlayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .GClyde Turner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .138Johnny Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .211Gene Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217Norm Van Brocklin . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140Steve Van Buren . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Doak Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Paul Warfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157Bob Waterfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Mike Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .245Arnie Weinmeister . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209Reggie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232Dave Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153Bill Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99Larry Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169Kellen Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109Alex Wojciechowicz . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134Willie Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166Rayfield Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166Ron Yary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207Steve Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169Jack Youngblood . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .202* Does not include games played in AFL, 1926 or barnstorming tours.** Does not include games played in pre-NFL season of 1919.*** Eight season total for Pollard is based on best available informationand includes games played with an independent pro team(Gilberton) in 1923 and 1924.# Does not include games played in AFL, 1936-37.## Does not include games played in pre-NFL era (before 1920).George Blanda (left) played more seasons than any otherplayer in NFL history. Meanwhile, Ernie Nevers’s (right)five-season, 54-game career is the shortest of any Hall ofFamer.M O S T S E A S O N S P L A Y E DGeorge Blanda 26Lou Groza 21Jackie Slater 20Len Dawson 19Jan Stenerud 19Charlie Joiner 18Sonny Jurgensen 18Fran Tarkenton 18Johnny Unitas 18M O S T G A M E S P L A Y E DGeorge Blanda 340Lou Groza 268Jan Stenerud 263Jackie Slater 259Fran Tarkenton 246Mike Webster 245Dan Marino 242Charlie Joiner 239John Elway 234F E W E S T S E A S O N S P L A Y E D *Ernie Nevers 5Cliff Battles 6Doak Walker 6Arnie Weinmeister 6Dutch Clark 7Wayne Millner 7Ace Parker 7Gale Sayers 7F E W E S T G A M E S P L A Y E D * *Ernie Nevers 54Cliff Battles 60Doak Walker 67Ace Parker 68Gale Sayers 68Fritz Pollard 69*Arnie Weinmeister 71Dutch Clark 75George McAfee 75* Does not include Joe Guyon or Jim Thorpe whose careers precededthe formation of the NFL and accurate games played data not available.Total games played for Fritz Pollard is based on best availabledata and includes games played with independent pro team.- 118 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSB Y127 Colleges and eight Junior Colleges represented in the ProFootball Hall of Fame*Attended more than one collegeC OLLEGEBucknell (1)Clarke HinkleAlabama (6)John HannahDon HutsonJoe NamathOzzie NewsomeBart StarrDwight StephensonAlabama A&M (1)John StallworthAlma College (1)Geore Allen*California Polytechnic Collegeat San Luis Obispo (1)John Madden*Carlisle (2)Joe Guyon*Jim ThorpeCentenary (1)Cal Hubbard*Coe College (1)Marv Levy*Arizona State (3)Mike HaynesJohn Henry Johnson*Charley TaylorArkansas (2)Lance AlworthDan HamptonArnold College (1)Andy RobustelliAuburn (1)Frank Gatski*Baylor (1)Mike SingletaryBethune-Cookman (1)Larry LittleBoston College (2)Art DonovanErnie StautnerBrigham Young (1)Steve YoungBrown (1)Fritz PollardColgate (1)Dan FortmannColorado College (1)Earl “Dutch” ClarkColorado St. (1)Jack ChristiansenColumbia (1)Sid LuckmanDartmouth (1)Ed HealeyDayton (1)Chuck NollDuke (3)Sonny JurgensenGeorge McAfeeClarence “Ace” ParkerDuquesne (2)Art Rooney*Dan RooneyEastern Michigan (1)George Allen*2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 119 -


Florida (1)Jack YoungbloodHoly Cross (1)George Connor*2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideFlorida State (1)Fred BiletnikoffFordham (3)Vince LombardiWellington MaraAlex WojciechowiczFort Valley State (1)Rayfield WrightGeneva (1)Cal Hubbard*Georgetown (2)Dan ReevesArt Rooney*George Washington (2)Stan JonesTuffy Leemans*Georgia (2)Fran TarkentonCharley TrippiGeorgia Tech (2)Joe Guyon*Billy ShawGonzaga (2)Tony CanadeoRay FlahertyGrambling (4)Willie BrownBuck BuchananWillie DavisCharlie JoinerHardin-Simmons (1)Clyde “Bulldog” TurnerHarvard (1)Marv Levy*Illinois (6)Dick ButkusHarold “Red” GrangeGeorge HalasBobby MitchellRay NitschkeHugh “Shorty” RayIndiana (1)Pete PihosIowa (2)Paul KrauseEmlen Tunnell*Jackson State (3)Lem BarneyWalter PaytonJackie SlaterJohn Carroll (1)Don ShulaKansas (3)Mike McCormackJohn RigginsGale SayersKent State (1)Jack LambertKentucky (1)George BlandaLouisiana State (3)Jim TaylorY.A. TittleSteve Van BurenLouisiana Tech (1)Terry BradshawLouisville (1)Johnny Unitas- 120 - Profootballhof.com


Loyola of Chicago (1)Charles BidwillMarquette (1)George Allen*Marshall (1)Frank Gatski*Maryland (2)Stan Jones*Randy WhiteMaryland St.-Eastern Shore (1)Art ShellMiami - Florida (3)Ted HendricksJim KellyJim OttoMississippi (1)Frank “Bruiser” KinardMississippi Vocational (1)Deacon Jones*Missouri (1)Kellen WinslowMontana State (1)Jan StenerudMorgan State (4)Roosevelt BrownLen Ford*Leroy KellyWillie LanierNavy (1)Roger Staubach*Miami - Ohio (2)Paul BrownWeeb EwbankMichigan (7)George Allen*Dan DierdorfLen FordBenny FriedmanBill HewittElroy “Crazylegs” Hirsch*Tom MackMichigan State (2)Herb AdderleyJoe DeLamielleureMillikin (1)George MussoMinnesota (5)Bobby BellCarl EllerBud GrantBronko NagurskiLeo NomelliniNebraska (3)Bob BrownGuy ChamberlinLink LymanNevada (1)Marion Motley*New York University (1)Ken StrongNorth Carolina (1)Lawrence TaylorNorth Carolina A&T (1)Elvin BetheaNorth Texas State (1)Joe GreeneNorthwestern (2)John “Paddy” DriscollOtto GrahamNorthwestern Louisiana (1)Jackie Smith2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 121 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideNotre Dame (10)Nick BuonicontiDave CasperGeorge Connor*Paul HornungEarl “Curly” LambeauJohn “Blood” McNally*Wayne MillnerJoe MontanaAlan PageGeorge TraftonOhio State (6)Sid GillmanLou GrozaDante LavelliJim ParkerPaul WarfieldBill WillisOklahoma (3)Troy Aikman*Tommy McDonaldLee Roy SelmonOklahoma State (1)Barry SandersOregon (5)Dan FoutsAlphonse “Tuffy” Leemans*Mel RenfroNorm Van BrocklinDave Wilcox*Phillips University (1)Steve OwenPennsylvania (2)Chuck BednarikBert BellPenn State (5)Jack HamFranco HarrisMike MichalskeLenny MooreMike MunchakPittsburgh (4)Mike DitkaTony DorsettDan MarinoJoe SchmidtPrairie View A&M (1)Ken HoustonPurdue (3)Len DawsonBob GrieseHank StramRandolph-Macon (1)George Preston MarshallRegis College (1)Arnie Herber*St. Johns - MN (1)John “Blood” McNally*St. Mary’s (1)John Henry Johnson*St. Thomas - MN (1)Walt KieslingSan Diego State (1)Joe Gibbs*San Francisco (4)Gino MarchettiOllie MatsonPete Rozelle*Bob St. Clair*San Jose State (1)Bill Walsh*- 122 - Profootballhof.com


Santa Clara (1)Tom Fears*South Carolina State (3)Harry CarsonDavid “Deacon” Jones*Marion Motley*South Dakota State (1)Jim LangerSouthern California (10)Marcus AllenMorris “Red” BadgroFrank GiffordRonnie LottRon MixAnthony MuñozO.J. Simpson*Lynn SwannWillie WoodRon Yary*Southern Methodist (5)Raymond BerryEric DickersonForrest GreggLamar HuntDoak WalkerSouthern University (1)Mel BlountStanford (3)John ElwayJames LoftonErnie NeversSyracuse (5)Jim BrownLarry CsonkaAl Davis*John MackeyJim RingoTennessee (2)Doug AtkinsReggie WhiteTexas (4)Earl CampbellTom LandryBobby LayneTex SchrammTexas A&I (1)Gene UpshawTexas A&M (1)Yale LaryTexas Christian (2)Sammy BaughBob LillyTexas Western (1)Don MaynardToledo (1)Emlen Tunnell*Tulsa (3)Jim FinksSteve LargentBob St. Clair*UCLA (4)Troy Aikman*Tom Fears*Jimmy JohnsonBob WaterfieldUtah (1)Larry WilsonUtah State (1)Merlin OlsenVillanova (1)Howie LongVirginia (2)Bill DudleyHenry JordanWake Forest (1)Bill George2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 123 -


Washington (3)Hugh McElhennyWarren Moon*Arnie WeinmeisterWashington & Jefferson (1)Wilbur “Pete” HenryWashington of St. Louis (1)Jimmy ConzelmanWashington State (2)Albert Glen “Turk” EdwardsMel HeinWest Virginia (2)Sam HuffJoe StydaharWest Virginia Wesleyan (2)Cliff BattlesEarle “Greasy” NealeWilliam & Mary (1)Lou CreekmurWisconsin (3)Elroy Hirsch*Arnie Herber*Mike WebsterJ U N I O R C O L L E G E SBoise Junior College (1)Dave Wilcox*Cerritos Jr. College - CA (2)Joe Gibbs*Ron Yary*City College-San Francisco (1)O.J. Simpson*Compton Junior College (2)Joe PerryPete Rozelle*New Mexico Military Institute (1)Roger Staubach*San Mateo Junior College (2)John Madden*Bill Walsh*Scottsbluff - NE Jr. College (1)Dick “Night Train” LaneWest Los Angeles Jr. College (1)Warren Moon*2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideWittenberg College (1)Al Davis*Wyoming (1)Marv Levy*- 124 -Profootballhof.com


C O L L E G E S W I T H F I V EO R M O R E H A L L OFF A M E R S1 0NOTRE DAMESOUTHERN CAL7MICHIGAN6ALABAMAILLINOISOHIO STATE5MINNESOTAOREGONPENN STATESOUTHERN METHODISTSYRACUSE2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 125 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSH IGHHerb Adderley – Northeast (Philadelphia, PA)Troy Aikman -- Henryetta (OK)George Allen – Lake Shore (MI)Marcus Allen – Abraham Lincoln (San Diego, CA)Lance Alworth – Brookhaven (MS)Doug Atkins – Humboldt (TN)Morris (Red) Badgro – Kent (WA)Lem Barney – 33rd Avenue (Gulfport, MS)Cliff Battles – Kenmore (Akron, OH)Sammy Baugh – Temple (TX), Sweetwater (TX)Chuck Bednarik – Bethlehem (PA) Catholic, Liberty(Bethlehem, PA)Bert Bell – Haverford Prep (PA)Bobby Bell – Cleveland (Shelby, NC)Raymond Berry – Paris (TX)Elvin Bethea – Trenton Central (NJ)Charles W. Bidwill – St. Ignatius (Chicago, IL)Fred Biletnikoff – Erie Tech (PA)George Blanda – Youngwood (PA)Mel Blount – Lyons (GA)Terry Bradshaw – Woodlawn (Shreveport, LA)Bob Brown - East Tech (Cleveland, OH)Jim Brown – Manhasset (NY)Paul Brown – Massillon (OH)Roosevelt Brown – Jefferson (Charlottesville, VA)Willie Brown – Yazoo Training (MS)Buck Buchanan – A.H. Parker (Birmingham, AL)Nick Buoniconti – Cathedral (Springfield, MA)Dick Butkus – Chicago VocationalEarl Campbell – John Tyler (Tyler, TX)Tony Canadeo – Steinmetz (Chicago, IL)Joe Carr – NoneHarry Carson -- McClenaghan (Florence, SC)Dave Casper – Chilton (WI)Guy Chamberlin – Blue Springs (NE)Jack Christiansen – Odd Fellows Orphanage (Canon City, CO)Earl (Dutch) Clark – Central (Pueblo, CO)George Connor – De La Salle (Chicago, IL)Jimmy Conzelman – McKinley (St. Louis, MO)Lou Creekmur – Woodbridge (NJ)Larry Csonka – Stow (OH)Al Davis – Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, NY)Willie Davis – Booker T. Washington (Texarkana, AR)Len Dawson – Alliance (OH)S CHOOLSJoe DeLamielleure – St. Clement (Center Line, MI)Eric Dickerson – Sealy (TX)Dan Dierdorf – Glenwood (Canton, OH)Mike Ditka – Aliquippa (PA)Art Donovan – Mount St. Michael’s (Bronx, NY)Tony Dorsett – Hopewell (Aliquippa, PA)John (Paddy) Driscoll – Evanston Twp. (Evanston, IL)Bill Dudley – Graham (Bluefield, VA)Albert Glen (Turk) Edwards – Clarkston (WA)Carl Eller -- Atkins (Winston-Salem, NC)John Elway -- Granada Hills (Los Angeles, CA)Weeb Ewbank – Morton (Richmond, IN)Tom Fears – Manual Arts (Los Angeles, CA)Jim Finks – Salem (IL)Ray Flaherty – Gonzaga Prep (Spokane, WA)Leonard (Len) Ford – Armstrong (Washington, DC)Daniel J. Fortmann, M.D. – Pearl River (NY)Dan Fouts – St. Ignatius (San Francisco, CA)Benny Friedman -- East Tech, Glenville (Cleveland, OH)Frank Gatski – Farmington (WV)Bill George – Waynesburg (PA)Joe Gibbs – Santa Fe (Sante Fe Springs, CA)Frank Gifford – Bakersfield (CA)Sid Gillman – North (Minneapolis, MN)Otto Graham – Waukegan (IL)Harold (Red) Grange – Wheaton (IL)Bud Grant – Central (Superior, WI)Joe Greene – Dunbar (Temple, TX)Forrest Gregg – Sulphur Springs (TX)Bob Griese – Rex Mundi (Evansville, IN)Lou Groza – Martins Ferry (OH)Joe Guyon – Keewatin Academy (Prairie Du Chien, WI)George Halas – Crane Tech (IL)Jack Ham – Bishop McCourt (Johnston, PA)Dan Hampton – Jacksonville (AR)John Hannah–Albertville (AL), Baylor Prep (Chattanooga,TN)Franco Harris – Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, NJ)Mike Haynes – John Marshall (Los Angeles, CA)Ed Healey – Springfield Classical (MA)Mel Hein – Burlington, Fairhaven (WA)Ted Hendricks – Hialeah (FL)Wilbur (Pete) Henry – Mansfield (OH)Arnie Herber – Green Bay West (WI)- 126 - Profootballhof.com


Bill Hewitt – Central (Bay City, MI)Clarke Hinkle – Toronto (OH)Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch – Wausau (WI)Paul Hornung – Flaget (Louisville, KY)Ken Houston – Dunbar (Texarkana, TX)Robert (Cal) Hubbard – Keytesville (MO)Sam Huff – Farmington (WV)Lamar Hunt – Hill School (Pottstown, PA)Don Hutson – Pine Bluff (AR)Jimmy Johnson – Kingsburg (CA)John Henry Johnson – Pittsburg (CA)Charlie Joiner – William Oscar Boston (Lake Charles, LA)David (Deacon) Jones – Hungerford (Orlando, FL)Stan Jones – Lemyone (PA)Henry Jordan – Emporia (VA), Warwick (New Port News, VA)Sonny Jurgensen – New Hanover (Wilmington, NC)Jim Kelly – East Brady (PA)Leroy Kelly – Simon Gratz (Philadelphia, PA)Walt Kiesling – Cretin (St. Paul, MN)Frank (Bruiser) Kinard – Central (Jackson, MS)Paul Krause – Bendle (Burton, MI)Earl (Curly) Lambeau – Green Bay East (WI)Jack Lambert – Mantua (OH)Tom Landry – Mission (TX)Richard (Night Train) Lane – L. C. Anderson (Austin, TX)Jim Langer – Royalton (MN)Willie Lanier – Maggie L. Walker (Richmond, VA)Steve Largent – Putnam City (Oklahoma City, OK)Yale Lary – North Side (Fort Worth, TX)Dante Lavelli – Hudson (OH)Bobby Layne – Highland Park (Dallas, TX)Alphonse (Tuffy) Leemans – Central (Superior, WI)Marv Levy – South Shore (Chicago, IL)Bob Lilly – Throckmorton (TX), Pendelton (OR)Larry Little – Booker T. Washington (Miami, FL)James Lofton – George Washington (Los Angeles, CA)Vince Lombardi – St. Francis Prep (Brooklyn, NY)Howie Long – Milford (MA)Ronnie Lott – Eisenhower (Rialto, CA)Sid Luckman – Erasmus Hall (Brooklyn, NY)William Roy (Link) Lyman – McDonald Rural (KS)Tom Mack – Cleveland Heights (OH)John Mackey – Hempstead (NY)John Madden -- Jefferson (Daly City, CA)Tim Mara – NoneWellington Mara – Loyola (New York City, NY)Gino Marchetti – Antioch (CA)Dan Marino -- Central Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA)George Preston Marshall – Friends Select (Washington, DC)Ollie Matson – George Washington (San Francisco, CA)Don Maynard – Colorado (Colorado City, TX)George McAfee – Ironton (OH)Mike McCormack – De La Salle (Kansas City, KS)Tommy McDonald –Roy (NM), Highland (Albuquerque, NM)Hugh McElhenny – George Washington (Los Angeles, CA)John (Blood) McNally – New Richmond (WI)August (Mike) Michalske – West (Cleveland, OH)Wayne Millner – Salem, Malvern Prep, Devitt Prep (MA)Bobby Mitchell – Langston (Hot Springs, AR)Ron Mix – Hawthorne (CA)Joe Montana – Ringgold (Monongahela, PA)Warren Moon -- Alexander Hamilton (Los Angeles, CA)Leonard (Lenny) Moore – Reading (PA)Marion Motley – McKinley (Canton, OH)Mike Munchak – Scranton (PA) CentralAnthony Muñoz – Chaffey (Ontario, CA)George Musso – Collinsville (IL)Bronko Nagurski– Bemidji (MN), International Falls (MN)Joe Namath – Beaver Falls (PA)Earle (Greasy) Neale – Parkersburg (WV)Ernie Nevers – Central (Superior, WI), Santa Rosa (CA)Ozzie Newsome – Colbert County (Leighton, AL)Ray Nitschke – Proviso East (Maywood, IL)Chuck Noll – Benedictine (Cleveland, OH)Leo Nomellini – Crane (Chicago, IL)Merlin Olsen – James Logan (Logan, UT)Jim Otto – Wausau (WI)Steve Owen – Aline (OK)Alan Page – Central Catholic (Canton, OH)Clarence (Ace) Parker– Woodrow Wilson (Portsmouth,VA)Jim Parker – Macon (GA), Scott (Toledo, OH)Walter Payton – Columbia (MS)Fletcher (Joe) Perry–David Starr Jordan(Los Angeles,CA)Pete Pihos – Austin (Chicago, IL)Fritz Pollard -- Albert G. Lane Tech (Chicago, IL)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 127 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideHugh (Shorty) Ray – UnknownDan Reeves – Newman Prep (Lakeland, NJ)Mel Renfro – Jefferson (Portland, OR)John Riggins – Centralia (KS)Jim Ringo – Phillipsburg (NJ)Andy Robustelli–Stamford (CT), La Salle Mil. Acad. (Oakdale,NY)Art Rooney–Duquesne Prep (Pittsburgh),Indiana St.Normal(PA)Dan Rooney – North Catholic (Pittsburgh, PA)Pete Rozelle – Compton (CA)Bob St. Clair – San Francisco Polytechnic (CA)Barry Sanders –North (Wichita, KS)Gale Sayers – Central (Omaha, NE)Joe Schmidt – Brentwood (Pittsburgh, PA)Tex Schramm – Alhambra (CA)Lee Roy Selmon – Eufaula (OK)Billy Shaw – Carr Central (Vicksburg, MS)Art Shell – Bonds-Wilson (North Charleston, SC)Don Shula – Harvey (Painesville, OH)O.J. Simpson – Galileo (San Francisco, CA)Mike Singletary – Evan E. Worthing (Houston, TX)Jackie Slater – Jim Hill (Jackson, MS), Wingfield (Jackson, MS)Jackie Smith – Kentwood (LA)John Stallworth – Tuscaloosa (AL)Bart Starr – Sidney Lanier (Montgomery, AL)Roger Staubach – Purcell (Cincinnati, OH)Ernie Stautner – Columbia (E. Greenbush, NY)Vincentian Instit. (Albany, NY)Jan Stenerud – Lillestrom (Norway)Dwight Stephenson – Hampton (VA)Hank Stram – Lew Wallace (Gary, IN)Ken Strong – West Haven (CT)Joe Stydahar – Shinnston (PA)Lynn Swann – Serra (San Mateo, CA)Fran Tarkenton – Athens (GA)Charley Taylor – Dalworth (Grand Prairie, TX)Jim Taylor – Baton Rouge (LA)Lawrence Taylor – Lafayette (Williamsburg, VA)Jim Thorpe – Haskell Indian Inst. (Lawrence, KS)Y.A. Tittle – Marshall (TX)George Trafton – Oak Park (IL)Charley Trippi – Pittston (PA), LaSalle Acad. (NY, NY)Emlen Tunnell – Radnor (PA)Clyde (Bulldog) Turner – Newman (Sweetwater, TX)Johnny Unitas – St. Justin’s (Pittsburgh, PA)Gene Upshaw – Robstown (TX)Norm Van Brocklin – Acalanes (Lafayette, CA)Steve Van Buren – Warren Easton (New Orleans, LA)Doak Walker – Highland Park (TX)Bill Walsh–George Washington (Los Angeles), Hayward (CA)Paul Warfield – Warren G. Harding (Warren, OH)Bob Waterfield – Van Nuys (CA)Mike Webster – Rhinelander (WI)Arnie Weinmeister – Jefferson (Portland, OR)Randy White – Thomas McKean (Wilmington, DE)Reggie White -- Howard (Chattanooga, TN)Dave Wilcox – Vale Union (OR)Bill Willis – East (Columbus, OH)Larry Wilson – Rigby (ID)Kellen Winslow – East St. Louis (IL)Alex Wojciechowicz – South River (NJ)Willie Wood – Armstrong (Washington, DC)Rayfield Wright -- Fairmont (Griffin, GA)Ron Yary – Bellflower (CA)Steve Young -- Greenwich (CT)Jack Youngblood – Jefferson County (Monticello, FL)P R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S W H OA T T E N D E D T H E S A M E H I G H S C H O O LArmstrong High School (Washington, DC)Len FordWillie WoodCentral High School (Superior, WI)Bud Grant Tuffy Leemans Ernie NeversGeorge HalasCrane (Chicago, IL)Leo NomelliniErasmus High School (Brooklyn, NY)Al DavisSid LuckmanFarmington High School (Farmington, WV)Frank GatskiSam HuffGeorge Washington High School (Los Angeles, CA)Hugh McElhennyBill WalshHighland Park High School (Dallas, TX)Bobby LayneDoak WalkerJefferson High School (Portland, OR)Mel RenfroArnie WeinmeisterWausau High School (Wausau, WI)Elroy HirschJim Otto- 128 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERS** Additional notes on draft selection found on pages 131-144.Herb Adderley – HB – 1961 — 1st Round**Troy Aikman -- QB -- 1989 -- 1st RoundMarcus Allen – RB – 1982 – 1st RoundLance Alworth – FL – 1962 — 2nd Round**Doug Atkins – DE – 1953 – 1st RoundLem Barney – CB – 1967 – 2nd RoundSammy Baugh – QB – 1937 – 1st RoundChuck Bednarik – C/LB – 1949 – 1st Round**Bobby Bell – LB – 1963 — 7th Round**Raymond Berry – E – 1954 — 20th Round**Elvin Bethea – DE – 1968 – 3rd RoundFred Biletnikoff – WR – 1965 – 2nd Round**George Blanda – QB – 1949 – 12th Round**Mel Blount – CB – 1970 – 3rd RoundTerry Bradshaw – QB – 1970 – 1st RoundBob Brown – T – 1964 – 1st Round**Jim Brown – FB – 1957 – 1st RoundRoosevelt Brown – T – 1953 – 27th RoundBuck Buchanan – DE/T – 1963 – 1st Round**Nick Buoniconti – LB – 1962 – 13th RoundDick Butkus – LB – 1965 – 1st Round**Earl Campbell – FB – 1978 – 1st RoundTony Canadeo – HB – 1941 – 9th RoundHarry Carson -- LB -- 1976 -- 4th RoundDave Casper – WR – 1974 – 2nd RoundJack Christiansen – DB – 1951 – 6th RoundGeorge Connor – T – 1946 – 1st Round**Lou Creekmur – T – 1950 – 2nd Round of Special Draft**Larry Csonka – FB – 1968 – 1st RoundWillie Davis – DE – 1956 – 15th RoundLen Dawson – QB – 1957 – 1st RoundJoe DeLamielleure – G – 1973 – 1st RoundEric Dickerson – RB – 1983 – 1st RoundDan Dierdorf – T – 1971 – 2nd RoundMike Ditka – TE – 1961 – 1st Round**Art Donovan – DT – 1950 – 3rd Round of Special Draft**Tony Dorsett – RB – 1977 – 1st RoundBill Dudley – HB – 1942 – 1st RoundCarl Eller – DE – 1964 – 1st Round**John Elway – QB – 1983 – 1st RoundDC RAFT ATEGORY I NFORMATIONH EADINGTom Fears – E – 1945 – 11th Round**Len Ford – E – 1948 – 3rd RoundDan Fortmann – G – 1936 – 9th RoundDan Fouts – QB – 1973 – 3rd RoundBill George – LB – 1951 – 2nd Round**Frank Gifford – HB/FL – 1952 – 1st RoundOtto Graham – QB – 1944 – 1st RoundJoe Greene – DT – 1969 – 1st RoundForrest Gregg – T – 1956 – 2nd RoundBob Griese – QB – 1967 – 1st RoundJack Ham – LB – 1971 – 2nd RoundDan Hampton – DL – 1979 – 1st RoundJohn Hannah – G – 1973 – 1st RoundFranco Harris – HB – 1972 – 1st RoundMike Haynes – CB – 1976 – 1st RoundTed Hendricks – LB – 1969 – 2nd RoundElroy Hirsch – HB/E – 1945 – 1st Round**Paul Hornung – QB/HB – 1957 – 1st RoundKen Houston – S – 1967 – 9th RoundSam Huff – LB – 1956 – 3rd RoundJimmy Johnson – CB – 1961 – 1st Round**John Henry Johnson – FB – 1953 – 2nd Round**Charlie Joiner – WR – 1969 – 4th RoundDavid “Deacon” Jones – DE – 1961 – 14th RoundStan Jones – G/DT – 1953 – 5th Round**Henry Jordan – DT – 1957 – 5th RoundSonny Jurgensen – QB – 1957 – 4th RoundJim Kelly – QB – 1983 – 1st RoundLeroy Kelly – RB – 1964 – 8th RoundFrank “Bruiser” Kinard – T – 1938 – 3rd RoundPaul Krause – S – 1964 – 2nd Round**Jack Lambert – LB – 1974 – 2nd RoundWillie Lanier – LB – 1967 – 2nd RoundSteve Largent – WR – 1976 – 4th RoundYale Lary – DB – 1952 – 3rd RoundDante Lavelli – E – 1947- 12th RoundBobby Layne – QB – 1948 – 1st Round**“Tuffy” Leemans – FB/HB – 1936 – 2nd RoundBob Lilly – DT – 1961 – 1st Round**James Lofton – WR – 1978 – 1st RoundHowie Long – DE – 1981 – 2nd RoundRonnie Lott – DB – 1981 –1st Round2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 129 -


Sid Luckman – QB – 1939 – 1st RoundTom Mack – G – 1966 – 1st RoundJohn Mackey – TE – 1963 – 2nd Round**Gino Marchetti – DE – 1952 – 2nd RoundDan Marino -- QB -- 1983 -- 1st RoundOllie Matson – HB – 1952 – 1st RoundDon Maynard – WR/HB – 1957 – 9th RoundGeorge McAfee – HB – 1940 – 1st Round**Mike McCormack – T – 1951 – 3rd RoundTommy McDonald – WR – 1957 – 3rd RoundHugh McElhenny – HB – 1952 – 1st RoundWayne Millner – E – 1936 – 8th RoundBobby Mitchell – HB – 1958 – 7th RoundRon Mix – T – 1960 – 1st Round**Joe Montana – QB – 1979 – 3rd RoundLenny Moore – FL/HB – 1956 – 1st RoundMike Munchak – G – 1982 – 1st RoundAnthony Muñoz – T – 1980 – 1st RoundMike Singletary – LB – 1981 –2nd RoundJackie Slater – T – 1976 – 3rd RoundJackie Smith – TE – 1963 – 10th RoundJohn Stallworth – WR – 1974 – 4th 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 DraftDwight Stephenson – C – 1980 – 2nd RoundJoe Stydahar – T – 1936 – 1st RoundLynn Swann – WR – 1974 – 1st RoundFran Tarkenton – QB – 1961 – 3rd Round **Charley Taylor – HB/SE – 1964 – 1st Round**Jim Taylor – FB – 1958 – 2nd RoundLawrence Taylor – LB – 1981 – 1st RoundY.A. Tittle – QB – 1948 – 1st Round**Charley Trippi – HB – 1945 – 1st Round**Clyde “Bulldog” Turner – C – 1940 – 1st Round2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideJoe Namath – QB – 1965 – 1st Round**Ozzie Newsome – TE – 1978 – 1st RoundRay Nitschke – LB – 1958 – 3rd RoundLeo Nomellini – DT – 1950 – 1st RoundMerlin Olsen – DT – 1962 – 1st Round**Jim Otto – C -1960 – Special Selection Pool**Alan Page – DT – 1967 – 1st RoundClarence “Ace” Parker – QB – 1937 – 2nd RoundJim Parker – T/G – 1957 – 1st RoundWalter Payton – RB – 1975 – 1st RoundPete Pihos – E – 1945 – 5th Round**Mel Renfro – DB – 1964 – 2nd Round**John Riggins – RB – Kansas – 1971 – 1st RoundJim Ringo – C – 1953 – 7th RoundAndy Robustelli – DE – 1951 – 19th RoundBob St. Clair – T – 1953 – 3rd RoundBarry Sanders – RB – 1989 – 1st RoundGale Sayers – HB – 1965 – 1st Round**Joe Schmidt – LB – 1953 – 7th RoundLee Roy Selmon – DT – 1976 – 1st RoundBilly Shaw – G – 1961 – 2nd Round**Art Shell – T – 1968 – 3rd RoundO.J. Simpson – RB – 1969 – 1st RoundJohnny Unitas – QB – 1955 — 9th RoundGene Upshaw – G – 1967 – 1st RoundNorm Van Brocklin – QB – 1949 – 4th Round**Steve Van Buren – HB – 1944 – 1st RoundDoak Walker – HB – 1949 – 1st Round**Paul Warfield – WR – 1964 – 1st Round**Bob Waterfield – QB – 1944 – 5th Round**Mike Webster – C – 1974 – 5th RoundArnie Weinmeister – E – 1945 – 17th RoundRandy White – DL/LB – 1975 – 1st RoundReggie White -- DL -- 1984 –1st Round**Dave Wilcox – LB – 1964 – 3rd Round**Larry Wilson – DB – 1960 – 7th Round**Kellen Winslow – TE – 1979 – 1st RoundAlex Wojciechowicz – C – 1938 – 1st RoundRayfield Wright -- T -- 1967 -- 7th RoundRon Yary – T – 1968 – 1st RoundSteve Young – QB – 1984 – 1st Round**Jack Youngblood – DE – 1971 – 1st Round- 130 - Profootballhof.com


PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS BY DRAFT ROUND1936 to 1989*Those enshrinees who were drafted more than once are listed with the team that signed them. Additional notes immediately follow that draftinformation. · n/a – information on position overall not available · * No player who started his career after 1989 has been inducted into theHall of Fame.B O N U S R O U N DFrom 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, forfeitedits last-round draft choice. The winner of the Bonus pick was eliminated from future draws. The system was abolished after 1958, by which timeall clubs had received a Bonus pick.Year Player Pick Overall Position Team1949 . . . . . . . . .Chuck Bednarik . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .C/LB . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia EaglesAlso drafted in 1st round of 1949 AAFC secret draft by the Brooklyn Dodgers.1957 . . . . . . . . .Paul Hornung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB/HB . . . . . . . .Green Bay PackersF I R S T R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1936 . . . . . . . . .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 EaglesImmediately 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 LionsDrafted by Lions but signed with Cleveland Browns of AAFC in 1946.1944 . . . . . . . . .Steve Van Buren . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB . . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia Eagles1945 . . . . . . . . .Charley Trippi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago CardinalsDrafted 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 eligiblefor 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 (69thoverall) of 1949 AAFC draft by the Cleveland Browns.1950 . . . . . . . . .Leo Nomellini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT . . . . . . . . . . . .San Francisco 49ers1952 . . . . . . . . .Ollie Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago Cardinals1952 . . . . . . . . .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 Steelers2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 131 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1957 . . . . . . . . .Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns1957 . . . . . . . . .Jim Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-G . . . . . . . . . . .Baltimore Colts1960 AFL . . . . .Ron Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/a . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston PatriotsTraded 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 d=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.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 RedskinsAlso 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 . . . . . . . . .Alan Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnesota Vikings1967 . . . . . . . . .Gene Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 . . . . . . . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakland Raiders1968 . . . . . . . . .Ron Yary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minnesota Vikings1968 . . . . . . . . .Larry Csonka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Dolphins1969 . . . . . . . . .O.J. Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . . . . .Buffalo Bills1969 . . . . . . . . .Joe Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh Steelers1970 . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . .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 Packers- 132 - Profootballhof.com


1978 . . . . . . . . .Ozzie Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns1979 . . . . . . . . .Dan Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago Bears1979 . . . . . . . . .Kellen Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego Chargers1980 . . . . . . . . .Anthony Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cincinnati Bengals1981 . . . . . . . . .Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .New York Giants1981 . . . . . . . . .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 . . . . . . . . .Jim Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Buffalo Bills1983 . . . . . . . . .Dan Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Dolphins1989 . . . . . . . . .Troy Aikman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas Cowboys1989 . . . . . . . . .Barry Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 . . . . . . . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . . . . .Detroit LionsF I R S T R O U N D O F S U P P L E M E N T A L D R A F TYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1984 . . . . . . . . .Steve Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Tampa Bay Buccaneers1984 . . . . . . . . .Reggie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DL . . . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia EaglesS E C O N D R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1936 . . . . . . . . .“Tuffy” Leemans . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB-HB . . . . . . . . .New York Giants1937 . . . . . . . . .Clarence “Ace” Parker . . . . . . . . .13 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Brooklyn Dodgers1950 . . . . . . . . .Ernie Stautner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh SteelersAlso selected in 1st round of 1949 secret two-round AAFC draft by the San Francisco 49ers.1951 . . . . . . . . .Bill George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago BearsDrafted 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.1953 . . . . . . . . .John Henry Johnson . . . . . . . . . .18 . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh SteelersPlayed 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 BillsAlso 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.1965 AFL . . . . .Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . .n/a . . . . . . . . . . . .WR . . . . . . . . . . .Oakland RaidersAlso 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 Chiefs1969 . . . . . . . . .Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Baltimore Colts2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 133 -


1971 . . . . . . . . . .Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh Steelers1971 . . . . . . . . . .Dan Dierdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 . . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Louis Cardinals1974 . . . . . . . . . .Dave Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 . . . . . . . . . . . . .TE . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakland Raiders1974 . . . . . . . . . .Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh Steelers1980 . . . . . . . . .Dwight Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . .Miami Dolphins1981 . . . . . . . . .Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago Bears1981 . . . . . . . . .Howie Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakland RaidersT H I R D R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1938 . . . . . . . . .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 VikingsAlso 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 ChiefsAFL “Red Shirt” draft.1968 . . . . . . . . .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 49ers2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideF O U R T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1949 . . . . . . . . .Norm Van Brocklin . . . . . . . . . . .37 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles RamsAlso 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 OilersF I F T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1944 . . . . . . . . .Bob Waterfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland RamsDrafted as a future selection.1945 . . . . . . . . .Pete Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 . . . . . . . . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia EaglesDrafted as a future selection.- 134 - Profootballhof.com


1953 . . . . . . . . .Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 . . . . . . . . . . . . .G-DT . . . . . . . . . .Chicago BearsDrafted as a future selection.1957 . . . . . . . . .Henry Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DT . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns1974 . . . . . . . . . .Mike Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh SteelersS I X T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1951 . . . . . . . . .Jack Christiansen . . . . . . . . . . . .69 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . .Detroit LionsS E V E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1953 . . . . . . . . .Jim Ringo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green Bay Packers1953 . . . . . . . . .Joe Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 . . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Detroit Lions1958 . . . . . . . . .Bobby Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns1960 . . . . . . . . .Larry Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . .St. Louis CardinalsAlso 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.1967 . . . . . . . . .Rayfield Wright . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182 . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas CowboysE I G H T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1936 . . . . . . . . .Wayne Millner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 . . . . . . . . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston Redskins1964 . . . . . . . . .Leroy Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 . . . . . . . . . . . .RB . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland BrownsN I N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1936 . . . . . . . . .Dan Fortmann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 . . . . . . . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago Bears1941 . . . . . . . . .Tony Canadeo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 . . . . . . . . . . . . .HB . . . . . . . . . . .Green Bay Packers1955 . . . . . . . . .Johnny Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh SteelersCut 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 OilersT E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1963 . . . . . . . . .Jackie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 . . . . . . . . . . . .TE . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Louis Cardinals1964 . . . . . . . . .Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . . .129 . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas CowboysDrafted as a future selection. Also drafted as a future selection in 16th round (122nd overall) of 1964 AFL draft by the Kansas City Chiefs.E L E V E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1945 . . . . . . . . .Tom Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 . . . . . . . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland RamsDrafted as a future selection.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 135 -


T W E L F T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1947 . . . . . . . . .Dante Lavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 . . . . . . . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles Rams1949 . . . . . . . . .George Blanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago BearsAlso drafted in 2nd round (9th overall) of 1949 AAFC draft by the Chicago Hornets.T H I R T E E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1962 AFL . . . . . .Nick Buoniconti . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 . . . . . . . . . . . .LB . . . . . . . . . . . .Boston PatritotsF O U R T E E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1961 . . . . . . . . .David “Deacon” Jones . . . . . . . .186 . . . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles RamsF I F T E E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1956 . . . . . . . . .Willie Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .181 . . . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland BrownsS E V E N T E E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1945 . . . . . . . . .Arnie Weinmeister . . . . . . . . . . .166 . . . . . . . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brooklyn Tigers1956 . . . . . . . . .Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . .Green Bay PackersN I N E T E E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1951 . . . . . . . . .Andy Robustelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . .228 . . . . . . . . . . . .DE . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles Rams2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideT W E N T I E T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1954 . . . . . . . . .Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . .232 . . . . . . . . . . . .E . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baltimore ColtsDrafted as a future selection.T W E N T Y -S E V E N T H R O U N DYear Player Pick Overall Position Team1953 . . . . . . . . .Roosevelt Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . .321 . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . .New York Giants- 136 - Profootballhof.com


S P E C I A L NFL S E L E C T I O N S , 19501950 . . . . . . . . .Lou Creekmur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detroit LionsSelected 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 ClevelandBrowns in 4th round (50th overall) but was traded to New York Yanks before the 1951 season began. Also selected in 22nd round (204thoverall) 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.S P E C I A L AFL S E L E C T I O N , 19601960 AFL . . . . .Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oakland RaidersDrafted among 33 players selected by the Raiders in the first round of the player pool selection process before the AFL’s first season.F R E E A G E N T S1946 . . . . . . . . .Frank Gatski . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1946 . . . . . . . . .Lou Groza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .T-K . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1946 . . . . . . . . .Marion Motley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1946 . . . . . . . . .Bill Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .MG . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland Browns (AAFC)1948 . . . . . . . . .Joe Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FB . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Francisco 49ers (AAFC)1948 . . . . . . . . .Emlen Tunnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .New York Giants1952 . . . . . . . . .Dick “Night Train” Lane . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles Rams1960 . . . . . . . . .Willie Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green Bay Packers1963 . . . . . . . . .Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston OilersCut during training camp by Oilers and then signed by Denver Broncos.1967 . . . . . . . . .Larry Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .G . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego Chargers1970 . . . . . . . . .Jim Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland BrownsCut by Browns during training camp and then signed by Miami Dolphins.1984 . . . . . . . . .Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .QB . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston OilersH A L L O F F A M E C O A C H E S A N D C O N T R I B U T O R SW H O W E R E D R A F T E DJIM FINKSBUD GRANTTOM LANDRYJOHN MADDENCHUCK NOLLDON SHULABack – Drafted in the 12th round (116th overall) of the 1949 NFL Draft by thePittsburgh Steelers. He was also picked in the 4th round (22nd player overall)of the 1949 AAFC Draft by the Chicago Rockets.End – Drafted in the first round (14th overall) of the 1950 NFL Draft by thePhiladelphia Eagles.Back – Drafted as a future choice in the 20th round (184th overall) of the 1947NFL Draft by the New York Giants. He was also picked in the 19th round (128thoverall) of the 1948 AAFC Draft by the New York Yankees.Tackle – Drafted in the 21st round (244th overall) of the 1958 NFL Draft by thePhiladelphia Eagles.Tackle – Drafted in the 20th round (239th overall) of the 1953 NFL Draft by theCleveland Browns.Back – Drafted in the 9th round (110th overall) of the 1951 NFL Draft by theCleveland Browns.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 137 -


PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAMERS BY DRAFT YEAR1936 to 1989*Those enshrinees who were drafted more than once are listed with the team that signed them. Additional notes immediately follow that draftinformation. · n/a – information on position overall not available ·* No player who started his career after 1989 has been inducted into the Hall of Fame.- 1 9 3 0 s -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 overall) by Chicago Bears1937Sammy Baugh, QB, Texas Christian - 1st Round (6th overall) by Washington RedskinsClarence “Ace” Parker, QB, Duke - 2nd Round (13th overall) by Brooklyn Dodgers1938Alex Wojciechowicz, C, Fordham - 1st Round (6th overall) by Detroit LionsFrank “Bruiser” Kinard, T, Mississippi - 3rd Round (18th overall) by Brooklyn Dodgers1939Sid Luckman, QB, Columbia - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Chicago Bears- 1 9 4 0 s -1940George McAfee, HB, Duke - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Philadelphia Eagles(Immediately traded to Chicago Bears, with whom he signed.)Clyde “Bulldog” Turner, C, Hardin-Simmons - 1st Round (7th overall) by Chicago Bears2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1941Tony Canadeo, HB, Gonzaga - 9th Round (77th overall) by Green Bay Packers1942Bill Dudley, HB, Virginia - 1st Round (1st overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers1944Otto Graham, QB, Northwestern - 1st Round (4th overall) by Detroit Lions(Drafted by Lions but signed with Cleveland Browns of AAFC in 1946.)Steve Van Buren, HB, Louisiana State - 1st Round (5th overall) by Philadelphia EaglesBob Waterfield, QB, UCLA - 5th Round (42nd overall) by Cleveland Rams(Drafted as a future selection.)- 138 - Profootballhof.com


1945Charley Trippi, HB, Georgia - 1st Round (1st overall) 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(Drafted as a future selection.)Tom Fears, E, Santa Clara, UCLA - 11th Round (103rd overall) by Cleveland Rams(Drafted as a future selection.)Arnie Weinmeister, E, Washington - 17th Round (166th overall) by Brooklyn Tigers1946George 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 (145thoverall) 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 Rams1948Bobby 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 eligiblefor 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 Dons1949Chuck 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 - 69thoverall - of 1949 AAFC Draft by the 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.)- 1 9 5 0 s -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 - 197thoverall.. 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 Yanksbefore 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.)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 139 -


1951Bill 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 Rams1952Ollie 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 overall) by New York GiantsGino Marchetti, DE, San Francisco - 2nd Round (14th overall) by New York YanksYale Lary, DB, Texas A&M - 3rd Round (34th overall) by Detroit Lions1953Doug 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(Drafted as a future selection.)Jim Ringo, C, Syracuse - 7th Round (79th overall) by Green Bay PackersJoe Schmidt, LB, Pittsburgh - 7th Round (85th overall) by Detroit LionsRoosevelt Brown, T, Morgan State - 27th Round (321st overall) by New York Giants1954Raymond Berry, E, Southern Methodist - 20th Round (232nd overall) by Baltimore Colts(Drafted as a future selection.)1955Johnny Unitas, QB, Louisville - 9th Round (102nd overall) by Pittsburgh2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1956Lenny 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 overall) by Green Bay Packers1957Paul 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 overall) 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 overall) by Cleveland BrownsDon Maynard, WR/HB, Texas Western - 9th Round (109th overall) by New York Giants- 140 - Profootballhof.com


1958Jim 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 overall) by Cleveland Browns- 1 9 6 0 s -1960Ron 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, MiamiDrafted 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(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 Rams1962Merlin Olsen, DT, Utah State - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Los Angeles Rams(Also drafted in 1st round - 2nd overall - of 1962 AFL Draft by the Denver Broncos.)Lance Alworth, FL, Arkansas - 2nd Round (9th overall) 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 Patritots, AFL1963Buck 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.)John Mackey, TE, Syracuse - 2nd Round (19th overall) 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 overall) 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 Cardinals1964Bob 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.)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.)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.)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.)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 141 -


1964 (continued)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.)Leroy Kelly, RB, Morgan State - 8th Round (110th overall) by Cleveland BrownsRoger 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.)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, AFL1967Bob Griese, QB, Purdue - 1st Round (4th overall) by Miami DolphinsAlan Page, DT, Notre Dame - 1st Round (15th overall) 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 Oilers2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1968Ron Yary, T, Cerritos Jr. College, USC - 1st Round (1st overall) by Minnesota VikingsLarry Csonka, FB, Syracuse - 1st Round (8th overall) by Miami DolphinsElvin Bethea, DE, North Carolina A&T - 3rd Round (77th overall) by Houston OilersArt Shell, Maryland State-Eastern Shore - 3rd Round (80th overall) by Oakland Raiders1969O.J. Simpson, RB, City College, USC - 1st Round (1st overall) by Buffalo BillsJoe Greene, DT, North Texas State - 1st Round (4th overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersTed Hendricks, LB, Miami - 2nd Round (33rd overall) by Baltimore ColtsCharlie Joiner, WR, Grambling - 4th Round (93rd overall) by Houston Oilers- 142 - Profootballhof.com


- 1 9 7 0 s -1970Terry Bradshaw, QB, Louisiana Tech - 1st Round (1st overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersMel Blount, CB, Southern University - 3rd Round (53rd overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers1971John 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 overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersDan Dierdorf, T, Michigan - 2nd Round (43rd overall) by St. Louis Cardinals1972Franco Harris, HB, Penn State - 1st Round (13th overall) by Pittsburgh Steelers1973John Hannah, G, Alabama - 1st Round (4th overall) by New England PatriotsJoe DeLamielleure, G, Michigan State - 1st Round (26th overall) by Buffalo BillsDan Fouts, QB, Oregon - 3rd Round (84th overall) by San Diego Chargers1974Lynn Swann, WR, USC - 1st Round (21st overall) by Pittsburgh SteelersDave Casper, WR, Notre Dame - 2nd Round (44th overall) by Oakland RaidersJack 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 Steelers1975Randy White, DL/LB, Maryland - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Dallas CowboysWalter Payton, RB, Jackson State - 1st Round (4th overall) by Chicago Bears1976Lee 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 overall) by Houston Oilers1977Tony Dorsett, RB, Pittsburgh - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Dallas Cowboys1978Earl Campbell, FB, Texas - 1st Round (1st overall) by Houston OilersJames Lofton, WR, Stanford - 1st Round (6th overall) by Green Bay PackersOzzie Newsome, TE, Alabama - 1st Round (23rd overall) by Cleveland Browns2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 143 -


1979Dan Hampton, DL, Arkansas - 1st Round (4th overall) 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 49ers1980s- 1 9 8 0 s -1980Anthony Muñoz, T, USC - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Cincinnati BengalsDwight Stephenson, C, Alabama - 2nd Round (48th overall) by Miami Dolphins1981Lawrence Taylor, LB, North Carolina - 1st Round (2nd overall) by New York GiantsRonnie Lott, DB, USC - 1st Round (8th overall) by San Francisco 49ersMike Singletary, LB, Baylor - 2nd Round (38th overall) by Chicago BearsHowie Long, DE, Villanova - 2nd Round (48th overall) by Oakland Raiders1982Mike 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.)1983John Elway, QB, Stanford - 1st Round (1st overall) by Baltimore ColtsEric Dickerson, RB, Southern Methodist - 1st Round (2nd overall) by Los Angeles RamsJim Kelly, QB, Miami (FL) - 1st Round (14th overall) by Buffalo BillsDan Marino, QB, Pittsburgh - 1st Round (27th overall) by Miami Dolphins2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1984Steve Young, QB, Brigham Young - 1st Round (1st overall) in supplemental draft by Tampa Bay BucaneersReggie White, DL, Tennessee -- 1st Round (4th overall) in supplemental draft by Philadelphia Eagles1989Troy Aikman - QB, Oklahoma, UCLA - 1st Round (1st overall) by Dallas CowboysBarry Sanders, RB, Oklahoma State - 1st Round (3rd overall) by Detroit LionsNumber One!Class of 2006 inductee Troy Aikman was the No. 1 selection of the 1989 NFL Draft. He is the12th member of the Pro Hall of Fame to have been chosen as the first overall pick of a draft.The others include : Bill Dudley (1942), Charley Trippi (1945), Chuck Bednarik (1949),Paul Hornung (1957), Buck Buchanan (1963-AFL), Ron Yary (1968), O.J. Simpson (1969),Terry Bradshaw (1970), Lee Roy Selmon (1976), Earl Campbell (1978), and John Elway (1983).- 144 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSB IRTHPLACES B Y S TATEB Alabama (4)Buck Buchanan - GainesvilleOzzie Newsome - Muscle ShoalsJohn Stallworth - TuscaloosaBart Starr - MontgomeryArkansas (4)Lamar Hunt - El DoradoDon Hutson - Pine BluffBobby Mitchell - Hot SpringsJoe Perry - StevensCalifornia (15)Troy Aikman - West CovinaMarcus Allen - San DiegoDan Fouts - San FranciscoFrank Gifford - Santa MonicaMel Hein - ReddingJames Lofton - Fort OrdHugh McElhenny - Los AngelesRon Mix - Los AngelesWarren Moon - Los AngelesAnthony Muñoz - OntarioPete Rozelle - South GateBob St. Clair - San FranciscoTex Schramm - San GabrielO.J. Simpson - San FranciscoBill Walsh - Los AngelesColorado (1)Earl “Dutch” Clark - FowlerConnecticut (2)Andy Robustelli - StamfordKen Strong - West HavenFlorida (3)David “Deacon” Jones - EatonvillePete Pihos - OrlandoJack Youngblood - JacksonvilleGeorgia (7)Mel Blount - VidaliaJim Brown - St. SimonsJohn Hannah - CantonLarry Little - GrovelandMarion Motley - LeesburgJim Parker - MaconRayfield Wright - GriffinIdaho (1)Larry Wilson - RigbyIllinois (16)Charles Bidwill - ChicagoDick Butkus - ChicagoTony Canadeo - ChicagoGeorge Connor - ChicagoJohn “Paddy” Driscoll - EvanstonOtto Graham - WaukeganGeorge Halas - ChicagoMarv Levy - ChicagoMike McCormack - ChicagoGeorge Musso - CollinsvilleRay Nitschke - Elmwood ParkFritz Pollard - ChicagoHugh “Shorty” Ray - Highland ParkHank Stram - ChicagoGeorge Trafton - ChicagoRon Yary - ChicagoIndiana (2)Weeb Ewbank - RichmondBob Griese - EvansvilleKansas (4)Jack Christiansen - SubletteJohn Riggins - SenecaBarry Sanders - WichitaGale Sayers - WichitaKentucky (2)Paul Hornung - LouisvilleGeorge McAfee - CorbinLouisiana (5)Terry Bradshaw - ShreveportWillie Davis - LisbonJohn Henry Johnson - WaterproofCharlie Joiner - ManyJim Taylor - Baton Rouge2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 145 -


Massachusetts (5)Nick Buoniconti - SpringfieldAl Davis - BrocktonEd Healey - Indian OrchardHowie Long - SomervilleWayne Millner - RoxburyMichigan (4)George Allen - DetroitJoe DeLamielleure - DetroitBill Hewitt - Bay CityPaul Krause - FlintMinnesota (7)Dave Casper - BemidjiSid Gillman - MinneapolisJoe Guyon - White Earth Indian ReservationWalt Kiesling - St. PaulJim Langer - Little FallsJohn Madden - AustinErnie Nevers - Willow RiverNew Mexico (2)Ronnie Lott - AlbuquerqueTommy McDonald - RoyNew York (9)Art Donovan - BronxDan Fortmann - Pearl RiverVince Lombardi - BrooklynSid Luckman - BrooklynJohn Mackey - New YorkTim Mara - New YorkWellington Mara - New YorkDan Reeves - New YorkBob Waterfield - ElmiraNorth Carolina (5)Bobby Bell - ShelbyCarl Eller – Winston-SalemJoe Gibbs - MocksvilleSonny Jurgensen - WilmingtonDwight Stephenson - Murfreesboro2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideMississippi (7)Lem Barney - GulfportWillie Brown - Yazoo CityFrank “Bruiser” Kinard - PelahatchieWalter Payton - ColumbiaBilly Shaw - NatchezJackie Slater - JacksonJackie Smith - ColumbiaMissouri (4)Jimmy Conzelman - St. LouisJim Finks - St. LouisCal Hubbard - KeytesvilleKellen Winslow - St. LouisNebraska (2)Guy Chamberlin - Blue SpringsLink Lyman - Table RockNew Jersey (5)Elvin Bethea - TrentonLou Creekmur - HopelawnFranco Harris - Fort DixJim Ringo - OrangeAlex Wojciechowicz - South RiverOhio (21)Cliff Battles - AkronBob Brown - ClevelandPaul Brown - NorwalkJoe Carr - ColumbusLarry Csonka - StowLen Dawson - AllianceDan Dierdorf - CantonBenny Friedman - ClevelandLou Groza - Martins FerryWilbur “Pete” Henry - MansfieldClarke Hinkle - TorontoJack Lambert - MantuaDante Lavelli - HudsonTom Mack - ClevelandMike Michalske - ClevelandChuck Noll - ClevelandAlan Page - CantonDon Shula - Grand RiverRoger Staubach - CincinnatiPaul Warfield - WarrenBill Willis - Columbus- 146 - Profootballhof.com


Oklahoma (5)Dan Hampton - Oklahoma CitySteve Largent - TulsaSteve Owen - Cleo SpringsLee Roy Selmon - EufaulaJim Thorpe - PragueOregon (1)Dave Wilcox - OntarioPennsylvania (26)Herb Adderley - PhiladelphiaChuck Bednarik - BethlehemBert Bell - PhiladelphiaFred Biletnikoff - ErieGeorge Blanda - YoungwoodMike Ditka - CarnegieTony Dorsett - RochesterBill George - WaynesburgRed Grange - ForksvilleJack Ham - JohnstownStan Jones - AltoonaJim Kelly - PittsburghLeroy Kelly - PhiladelphiaDan Marino - PittsburghJoe Montana - New EagleLenny Moore - ReadingMike Munchak - ScrantonJoe Namath - Beaver FallsArt Rooney - CoultervilleDan Rooney - PittsburghJoe Schmidt - PittsburghJoe Stydahar - KaylorCharley Trippi - PittstonEmlen Tunnell - Bryn MawrJohnny Unitas - PittsburghRandy White - PittsburghSouth Carolina (2)Harry Carson - FlorenceArt Shell - CharlestonSouth Dakota (1)Norm Van Brocklin - Eagle ButteTennessee (3)Doug Atkins - HumboldtLynn Swann - AlcoaReggie White - ChattanoogaTexas (24)Lance Alworth - HoustonSammy Baugh - TempleRaymond Berry - Corpus ChristiEarl Campbell - TylerEric Dickerson - SealyJoe Greene - TempleForrest Gregg - BirthrightMike Haynes - DenisonKen Houston - LufkinJimmy Johnson - DallasTom Landry - MissionDick “Night Train” Lane - AustinYale Lary - Ft. WorthBobby Layne - Santa AnnaBob Lilly - OlneyOllie Matson - TrinityDon Maynard - CrosbytonMel Renfro - HoustonMike Singletary - HoustonCharley Taylor - Grand PrairieY.A. Tittle - MarshallClyde “Bulldog” Turner - PlainsGene Upshaw - RobstownDoak Walker - DallasUtah (2)Merlin Olsen - LoganSteve Young - Salt Lake CityVirginia (7)Roosevelt Brown - CharlottesvilleBill Dudley - BluefieldHenry Jordan - EmporiaWillie Lanier - CloverClarence “Ace” Parker - PortsmouthFran Tarkenton - RichmondLawrence Taylor - Williamsburg2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 147 -


Washington (4)Morris “Red” Badgro - OrilliaAlbert Glen “Turk” Edwards - MoldJohn Elway – Port AngelesRay Flaherty - SpokaneWashington, D.C. (2)Len FordWillie WoodWest Virginia (5)Frank Gatski - FarmingtonSam Huff - MorgantownGino Marchetti - SmithersGeorge Preston Marshall - GraftonEarle “Greasy” Neale - ParkersburgWisconsin (8)Bud Grant - SuperiorArnie Herber - Green BayElroy Hirsch - WausauEarl “Curly” Lambeau - Green BayAlphonse “Tuffy” Leemans - SuperiorJohn “Blood” McNally - New RichmondJim Otto - WausauMike Webster - TomahawkT O P F I V E H A L L O F F A M E R S ’B I R T H P L A C E S B Y S T A T E26 Pennsylvania24 Texas21 Ohio16 Illinois15 California2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideF o r e i g n C o u n t r i e sBavaria (1)Ernie Stautner - Prinzing-by-ChamCanada (2)Bronko Nagurski - Rainy River, OntarioArnie Weinmeister - Rhein, SaskatchewanGuatemala (1)Ted Hendricks - Guatemala CityHonduras (1)Steve Van Buren - La CeibaItaly (1)Leo Nomellini - LuccaMexico (1)Tom Fears - GuadalajaraNorway (1)Jan Stenerud - FetsundH A L L O F F A M E R S ’ B I R T H P L A C E S B Y C I T Y11 Chicago7 New York6 Pittsburgh5 Cleveland4 Los Angeles3 Houston3 Philadelphia3 St. Louis3 San Francisco- 148 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSD ATES OF B IRTH, BIRTHPLACES, DEATH D ATESJanuaryDate of Birth Enshrinee Birthplace Date of Death Age at DeathJan. 1, 1927 . . . . . . . . . .Doak Walker . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sept. 27, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Jan. 2, 1927 . . . . . . . . . .Gino Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . .Smithers, WVJan. 3, 1923 . . . . . . . . . .Hank Stram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . .July 4, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Jan. 4, 1930 . . . . . . . . . .Don Shula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand River, OHJan. 5, 1932 . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Noll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland, OHJan. 5, 1938 . . . . . . . . . .Jim Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wausau, WIJan. 6, 1960 . . . . . . . . . .Howie Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Somerville, MAJan. 9, 1934 . . . . . . . . . .Bart Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Montgomery, ALJan. 11, 1896 . . . . . . . . .John “Paddy” Driscoll . . . . . . .Evanston, IL . . . . . . . . . . .Jun. 29, 1968 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Jan. 15, 1953 . . . . . . . . .Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PAJan. 16, 1894 . . . . . . . . .Guy Chamberlin . . . . . . . . . . .Blue Springs, NE . . . . . . .Apr. 4, 1967 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Jan. 18, 1932 . . . . . . . . .Joe Schmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PAJan. 21, 1925 . . . . . . . . .George Connor . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 31, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78Jan. 22, 1927 . . . . . . . . .Lou Creekmur . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hopelawn, NJJan. 22, 1927 . . . . . . . . .Joe Perry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stevens, ARJan. 25, 1924 . . . . . . . . .Lou Groza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Martins Ferry, OH . . . . . .Nov. 29, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Jan. 25, 1935 . . . . . . . . .Don Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . .Crosbyton, TXJan. 25, 1942 . . . . . . . . .Carl Eller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Winston-Salem, NCJan. 26, 1935 . . . . . . . . .Henry Jordan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emporia, VA . . . . . . . . . . .Feb. 21, 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42Jan. 26, 1950 . . . . . . . . .Jack Youngblood . . . . . . . . . . .Jacksonville, FLJan. 27, 1894 . . . . . . . . .Fritz Pollard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . .May 11, 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92Jan. 27, 1901 . . . . . . . . .Art Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coulterville, PA . . . . . . . . .Aug. 25, 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87Jan. 31, 1913 . . . . . . . . .Don Hutson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pine Bluff, AR . . . . . . . . .Jun. 26, 1997 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84Jan. 31, 1913 . . . . . . . . .Wayne Millner . . . . . . . . . . . . .Roxbury, MA . . . . . . . . . . .Nov. 19, 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63FebruaryFeb. 2, 1895 . . . . . . . . . .George Halas . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 31, 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88Feb. 2, 1952 . . . . . . . . . .Dave Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bemidji, MNFeb. 3, 1940 . . . . . . . . . .Fran Tarkenton . . . . . . . . . . . .Richmond, VAFeb. 3, 1945 . . . . . . . . . .Bob Griese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Evansville, INFeb. 4, 1959 . . . . . . . . . .Lawrence Taylor . . . . . . . . . . .Williamsburg, VAFeb. 5, 1942 . . . . . . . . . .Roger Staubach . . . . . . . . . . .Cincinnati, OHFeb. 14, 1960 . . . . . . . . .Jim Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PAFeb. 17, 1936 . . . . . . . . .Jim Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Simons, GAFeb. 18, 1926 . . . . . . . . .Len Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington, DC . . . . . . . .Mar. 14, 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Feb. 18, 1931 . . . . . . . . .Bob St. Clair . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Francisco, CAFeb. 19, 1942 . . . . . . . . .Paul Krause . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Flint, MIFeb. 23, 1923 . . . . . . . . .Dante Lavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hudson, OHFeb. 23, 1940 . . . . . . . . .Jackie Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia, MSFeb. 23, 1943 . . . . . . . . .Fred Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . .Erie, PAFeb. 25, 1895 . . . . . . . . .Bert Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia, PA . . . . . . .Oct. 11, 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64Feb. 27, 1933 . . . . . . . . .Raymond Berry . . . . . . . . . . . .Corpus Christi, TX2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 149 -


MarchDate of Birth Enshrinee Birthplace Date of Death Age at DeathMar. 1, 1926 . . . . . . . . . .Pete Rozelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . .South Gate, CA . . . . . . . .Dec. 6, 1996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Mar. 1, 1946 . . . . . . . . . .Elvin Bethea . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trenton, NJMar. 5, 1960 . . . . . . . . . .Mike Munchak . . . . . . . . . . . .Scranton, PAMar. 6, 1898 . . . . . . . . . .Jim Conzelman . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . .Jul. 31, 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Mar. 7, 1950 . . . . . . . . . .Franco Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fort Dix, NJMar. 7, 1952 . . . . . . . . . .Lynn Swann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alcoa, TNMar. 10, 1919 . . . . . . . . .Clyde “Bulldog” Turner . . . . . .Plains, Texas . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 30, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Mar. 10, 1938 . . . . . . . . .Ron Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles, CAMar. 13, 1918 . . . . . . . . .George McAfee . . . . . . . . . . . .Corbin, KYMar. 15, 1926 . . . . . . . . .Norm Van Brocklin . . . . . . . . .Eagle Butte, SD . . . . . . . .May 2, 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Mar. 16, 1951 . . . . . . . . .Joe DeLamielleure . . . . . . . . .Detroit, MIMar. 16, 1956 . . . . . . . . .Ozzie Newsome . . . . . . . . . . .Muscle Shoals, ALMar. 17, 1912 . . . . . . . . .Joe Stydahar . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kaylor, PA . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 23, 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Mar. 17, 1914 . . . . . . . . .Sammy Baugh . . . . . . . . . . . .Temple, TXMar. 18, 1905 . . . . . . . . .Benny Friedman . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland, OH . . . . . . . . .Nov. 23, 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Mar. 18, 1919 . . . . . . . . .Frank Gatski . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Farmington, WV . . . . . . . .Nov. 22, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86Mar. 18, 1952 . . . . . . . . .Mike Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tomahawk, WI . . . . . . . . .Sept. 24, 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50Mar. 23, 1923 . . . . . . . . .Arnie Weinmeister . . . . . . . . .Rhein, Saskatchewan . . .Jun. 29, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Mar. 24, 1938 . . . . . . . . .Larry Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rigby, IDMar. 26, 1960 . . . . . . . . .Marcus Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Diego, CAMar. 29, 1925 . . . . . . . . .Emlen Tunnell . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bryn Mawr, PA . . . . . . . . .Jul. 22, 1975 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50Mar. 29, 1955 . . . . . . . . .Earl Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tyler, TXMar. 31, 1938 . . . . . . . . .Jimmy Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . .Dallas, TX2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideAprilApr. 2, 1910 . . . . . . . . . . .Arnie Herber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Green Bay, WI . . . . . . . . .Oct. 14, 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59Apr. 3, 1934 . . . . . . . . . .Jim Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Macon, GA . . . . . . . . . . . .July 18, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Apr. 4, 1951 . . . . . . . . . . .John Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canton, GAApr. 7, 1954 . . . . . . . . . .Tony Dorsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rochester, PAApr. 8, 1910 . . . . . . . . . . .George Musso . . . . . . . . . . . .Collinsville, IL . . . . . . . . . .Sept. 5, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Apr. 9, 1898 . . . . . . . . . .Earl “Curly” Lambeau . . . . . . .Green Bay, WI . . . . . . . . .Jun. 1, 1965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67Apr. 10, 1909 . . . . . . . . .Clarke Hinkle . . . . . . . . . . . . .Toronto, OH . . . . . . . . . . .Nov. 9, 1988 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79Apr. 10, 1936 . . . . . . . . .John Madden . . . . . . . . . . . . .Austin, MNApr. 10, 1948 . . . . . . . . .Mel Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Vidalia, GAApr. 11, 1916 . . . . . . . . . .Dan Fortmann . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pearl River, NY . . . . . . . .May 23, 1995 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Apr. 16, 1928 . . . . . . . . .Dick “Night Train” Lane . . . . .Austin, TX . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 29, 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73Apr. 20, 1925 . . . . . . . . .Ernie Stautner . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prinzing-by-Cham, Bavaria . . .Feb. 16, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Apr. 21, 1898 . . . . . . . . .Steve Owen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleo Springs, OK . . . . . . .May 17, 1964 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66Apr. 21, 1906 . . . . . . . . .Ken Strong . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Haven, CT . . . . . . . .Oct. 5, 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73Apr. 24, 1903 . . . . . . . . .Mike Michalske . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland, OH . . . . . . . . .Oct. 26, 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80Apr. 29, 1918 . . . . . . . . .George Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detroit, MI . . . . . . . . . . . .Dec. 31, 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72- 150 - Profootballhof.com


MayDate of Birth Enshrinee Birthplace Date of Death Age at DeathMay 1, 1910 . . . . . . . . . .Cliff Battles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Akron, OH . . . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 28, 1981 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70May 1, 1925 . . . . . . . . . .Chuck Bednarik . . . . . . . . . . .Bethlehem, PAMay 1, 1930 . . . . . . . . . .Ollie Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Trinity, TXMay 5, 1919 . . . . . . . . . .Tony Canadeo . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . . .Nov. 29, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84May 6, 1907 . . . . . . . . . .Weeb Ewbank . . . . . . . . . . . . .Richmond, IN . . . . . . . . . .Nov. 17, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91May 7, 1933 . . . . . . . . . .Johnny Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PA . . . . . . . . .Sept. 11, 2002 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69May 8, 1930 . . . . . . . . . .Doug Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Humboldt, TNMay 8, 1959 . . . . . . . . . .Ronnie Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Albuquerque, NMMay 16, 1948 . . . . . . . . .Jim Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Little Falls, MNMay 17, 1912 . . . . . . . . .Clarence “Ace” Parker . . . . . .Portsmouth, VAMay 20, 1927 . . . . . . . . .Bud Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Superior, WIMay 20, 1942 . . . . . . . . .Leroy Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia, PAMay 27, 1903 . . . . . . . . .Walt Kiesling . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Paul, MN . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 2, 1962 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58May 27, 1954 . . . . . . . . .Jackie Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jackson, MSMay 28, 1888 . . . . . . . . .Jim Thorpe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Prague, OK . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 28, 1953 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64May 30, 1943 . . . . . . . . .Gale Sayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wichita, KSMay 31, 1943 . . . . . . . . .Joe Namath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Beaver Falls, PAJuneJun. 2, 1920 . . . . . . . . . .Tex Schramm . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Gabriel, CA . . . . . . . .Jul. 15, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Jun. 5, 1920 . . . . . . . . . .Marion Motley . . . . . . . . . . . . .Leesburg, GA . . . . . . . . . .Jun. 27, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Jun. 5, 1925 . . . . . . . . . .Art Donovan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bronx, NYJun. 6, 1935 . . . . . . . . . .Bobby Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . .Hot Springs, ARJun. 8, 1939 . . . . . . . . . .Herb Adderley . . . . . . . . . . . . .Philadelphia, PAJun. 10, 1951 . . . . . . . . .Dan Fouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Francisco, CAJun. 11, 1903 . . . . . . . . .Ernie Nevers . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Willow River, MN . . . . . . .May 3, 1976 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Jun. 11, 1913 . . . . . . . . .Vince Lombardi . . . . . . . . . . . .Brooklyn, NY . . . . . . . . . .Sept. 3, 1970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Jun. 11, 1956 . . . . . . . . .Joe Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New Eagle, PAJun. 13, 1903 . . . . . . . . .Red Grange . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Forksville, PA . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 28, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87Jun. 17, 1923 . . . . . . . . .Elroy Hirsch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wausau, WI . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 28, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80Jun. 17, 1940 . . . . . . . . .Bobby Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Shelby, NCJun. 19, 1924 . . . . . . . . .Leo Nomellini . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lucca, Italy . . . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 17, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Jun. 20, 1935 . . . . . . . . .Len Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Alliance, OHJun. 21, 1930 . . . . . . . . .Mike McCormack . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, ILJun. 28, 1960 . . . . . . . . .John Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Port Angeles, WAJun. 29, 1949 . . . . . . . . .Dan Dierdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canton, OHJun. 30, 1912 . . . . . . . . .Dan Reeves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New York, NY . . . . . . . . .Apr. 15, 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58JulyJul. 1, 1953 . . . . . . . . . . .Mike Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Denison, TXJul. 4, 1929 . . . . . . . . . . .Al Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brockton, MAJul. 5, 1956 . . . . . . . . . . .James Lofton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fort Ord, CAJul. 8, 1952 . . . . . . . . . . .Jack Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mantua, OHJul. 9, 1947 . . . . . . . . . . .O. J. Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . .San Francisco, CA2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 151 -


Date of Birth Enshrinee Birthplace Date of Death Age at DeathJul. 15, 1952 . . . . . . . . . .John Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuscaloosa, ALJul. 16, 1946 . . . . . . . . . .Ron Yary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, ILJul. 16, 1968 . . . . . . . . . .Barry Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . .Wichita, KSJul. 20, 1932 . . . . . . . . . .Dan Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PAJul. 24, 1934 . . . . . . . . . .Willie Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lisbon, LAJul. 25, 1954 . . . . . . . . . .Walter Payton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbia, MS . . . . . . . . .Nov. 1, 1999 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Jul. 26, 1920 . . . . . . . . . .Bob Waterfield . . . . . . . . . . . .Elmira, NY . . . . . . . . . . . .Mar. 25, 1983 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62Jul. 26, 1934 . . . . . . . . . .Tommy McDonald . . . . . . . . . .Roy, NMJul. 26, 1939 . . . . . . . . . .Bob Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Olney, TXJul. 29, 1887 . . . . . . . . . .Tim Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New York, NY . . . . . . . . .Feb. 16, 1959 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71AugustAug. 2, 1932 . . . . . . . . . .Lamar Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .El Dorado, ARAug. 3, 1925 . . . . . . . . . .Marv Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, ILAug. 3, 1940 . . . . . . . . . .Lance Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, TXAug. 4, 1949 . . . . . . . . . .John Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Seneca, KSAug. 7, 1945 . . . . . . . . . .Alan Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Canton, OHAug. 12, 1915 . . . . . . . . .Alex Wojciechowicz . . . . . . . . .South River, NJ . . . . . . . .Jul. 13, 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76Aug. 14, 1916 . . . . . . . . .Wellington Mara . . . . . . . . . . .New York, NY . . . . . . . . . .Oct. 25, 2005 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89Aug. 15, 1945 . . . . . . . . .Gene Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . .Robstown, TXAug. 16, 1930 . . . . . . . . .Frank Gifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Monica, CAAug. 19, 1958 . . . . . . . . .Anthony Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . .Ontario, CAAug. 21, 1945 . . . . . . . . .Willie Lanier . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Clover, VAAug. 22, 1909 . . . . . . . . .Mel Hein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Redding, CA . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 31, 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Aug. 23, 1934 . . . . . . . . .Sonny Jurgensen . . . . . . . . . .Wilmington, NCAug. 23, 1945 . . . . . . . . .Rayfield Wright . . . . . . . . . . . .Griffin, GAAug. 31, 1927 . . . . . . . . .Jim Finks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Louis, MO . . . . . . . . .May 8, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .662006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideSeptemberSept. 1, 1903 . . . . . . . . .Ray Flaherty . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Spokane, WA . . . . . . . . . .Jul. 19, 1994 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90Sept. 2, 1948 . . . . . . . . .Terry Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . .Shreveport, LASept. 2, 1960 . . . . . . . . .Eric Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sealy, TXSept. 7, 1908 . . . . . . . . .Paul Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Norwalk, OH . . . . . . . . . . .Aug. 5, 1991 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Sept. 8, 1945 . . . . . . . . .Lem Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gulfport, MSSept. 10, 1940 . . . . . . . .Buck Buchanan . . . . . . . . . . .Gainesville, AL . . . . . . . . .Jul. 16, 1992 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Sept. 11, 1924 . . . . . . . .Tom Landry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mission, TX . . . . . . . . . . . .Feb. 12, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75Sept. 15, 1940 . . . . . . . .Merlin Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Logan, UTSept. 15, 1961 . . . . . . . .Dan Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittsburgh, PASept. 16, 1895 . . . . . . . .Charles Bidwill . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . .Apr. 19, 1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Sept. 17, 1927 . . . . . . . .George Blanda . . . . . . . . . . . .Youngwood, PASept. 19, 1957 . . . . . . . .Dan Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . .Oklahoma City, OKSept. 20, 1935 . . . . . . . .Jim Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Baton Rouge, LASept. 21, 1884 . . . . . . . .Hugh “Shorty” Ray . . . . . . . . .Highland Park, IL . . . . . . .Sept. 16, 1956 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Sept. 24, 1941 . . . . . . . .John Mackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . .New York, NYSept. 24, 1946 . . . . . . . .Joe Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Temple, TX- 152 - Profootballhof.com


Date of Birth Enshrinee Birthplace Date of Death Age at DeathSept. 28, 1907 . . . . . . . .“Turk” Edwards . . . . . . . . . . . .Mold, WA . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jan. 12, 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65Sept. 28, 1941 . . . . . . . .Charley Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . .Grand Prairie, TXSept. 28, 1954 . . . . . . . .Steve Largent . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tulsa, OKSept. 29, 1942 . . . . . . . .Dave Wilcox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ontario, OROctoberOct. 4, 1934 . . . . . . . . . .Sam Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Morgantown, WVOct. 5, 1921 . . . . . . . . . .Bill Willis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbus, OHOct. 8, 1909 . . . . . . . . . .Bill Hewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bay City, MI . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 14, 1947 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Oct. 9, 1958 . . . . . . . . . .Mike Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, TXOct. 11, 1896 . . . . . . . . .George Preston Marshall . . . .Grafton, WV . . . . . . . . . . .Aug. 9, 1969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72Oct. 11, 1906 . . . . . . . . .Earl “Dutch” Clark . . . . . . . . .Fowler, CO . . . . . . . . . . . .Aug. 5, 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Oct. 11, 1961 . . . . . . . . .Steve Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Salt Lake City, UTOct. 14, 1947 . . . . . . . . .Charlie Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . .Many, LAOct. 18, 1933 . . . . . . . . .Forrest Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . .Birthright, TXOct. 18, 1939 . . . . . . . . .Mike Ditka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carnegie, PAOct. 20, 1932 . . . . . . . . .Roosevelt Brown . . . . . . . . . . .Charlottesville, VA . . . . . .June 9, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71Oct. 20, 1954 . . . . . . . . .Lee Roy Selmon . . . . . . . . . . .Eufaula, OKOct. 22, 1923 . . . . . . . . .Pete Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orlando, FLOct. 23, 1879 . . . . . . . . .Joe Carr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Columbus, OH . . . . . . . .May 20, 1939 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Oct. 23, 1914 . . . . . . . . .Frank “Bruiser” Kinard . . . . . .Pelahatchie, MS . . . . . . .Sept. 7, 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70Oct. 24, 1926 . . . . . . . . .Y. A. Tittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Marshall, TXOct. 26, 1911 . . . . . . . . .Sid Gillman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Minneapolis, MN . . . . . . .Jan. 3, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91Oct. 27, 1928 . . . . . . . . .Bill George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waynesburg, PA . . . . . . . .Sept. 30, 1982 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Oct. 31, 1897 . . . . . . . . .Wilbur “Pete” Henry . . . . . . . .Mansfield, OH . . . . . . . . .Feb. 7, 1952 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Oct. 31, 1900 . . . . . . . . .Cal Hubbard . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Keytesville, MO . . . . . . . .Oct. 17, 1977 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76NovemberNov. 1, 1943 . . . . . . . . . .Tom Mack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland, OHNov. 1, 1947 . . . . . . . . . .Ted Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guatemala City, GuatemalaNov. 2, 1945 . . . . . . . . . .Larry Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Groveland, GANov. 3, 1908 . . . . . . . . . .Bronko Nagurski . . . . . . . . . . .Rainy River, Ontario . . . . .Jan. 7, 1990 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Nov. 5, 1891 . . . . . . . . . .Earle “Greasy” Neale . . . . . . .Parkersburg, WV . . . . . . .Nov. 2, 1973 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Nov. 5, 1957 . . . . . . . . . .Kellen Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . .St. Louis, MONov. 12, 1912 . . . . . . . . .Alphonse “Tuffy” Leemans . .Superior, WI . . . . . . . . . . .Jan. 19, 1979 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66Nov. 12, 1944 . . . . . . . . .Ken Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lufkin, TXNov. 18, 1956 . . . . . . . . .Warren Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles, CANov. 20, 1957 . . . . . . . . .Dwight Stephenson . . . . . . . .Murfreesboro, NCNov. 21, 1916 . . . . . . . . .Sid Luckman . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Brooklyn, NY . . . . . . . . . .Jul. 5, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81Nov. 21, 1931 . . . . . . . . .Jim Ringo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Orange, NJNov. 21, 1966 . . . . . . . . .Troy Aikman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .West Covina, CANov. 24, 1929 . . . . . . . . .John Henry Johnson . . . . . . . .Waterproof, LANov. 24, 1930 . . . . . . . . .Yale Lary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ft. Worth, TXNov. 24, 1931 . . . . . . . . .Stan Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Altoona, PANov. 25, 1933 . . . . . . . . .Lenny Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Reading, PA2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 153 -


Date of Birth Enshrinee Birthplace Date of Death Age at DeathNov. 25, 1940 . . . . . . . . .Joe Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mocksville, NCNov. 26, 1892 . . . . . . . . .Joe Guyon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .White Earth Ind Res, MN . .Nov. 27, 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79Nov. 26, 1942 . . . . . . . . .Jan Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Fetsund, NorwayNov. 26, 1946 . . . . . . . . .Art Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Charleston, SCNov. 26, 1953 . . . . . . . . .Harry Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Florence, SCNov. 27, 1903 . . . . . . . . .John “Blood” McNally . . . . . . .New Richmond, WI . . . . .Nov. 28, 1985 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Nov. 28, 1942 . . . . . . . . .Paul Warfield . . . . . . . . . . . . .Warren, OHNov. 30, 1898 . . . . . . . . .Link Lyman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Table Rock, NE . . . . . . . .Dec. 28, 1972 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Nov. 30, 1931 . . . . . . . . .Bill Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles, CA2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideDecemberDec. 1, 1902 . . . . . . . . . .Morris “Red” Badgro . . . . . . .Orillia, WA . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jul. 13, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95Dec. 2, 1940 . . . . . . . . . .Willie Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Yazoo City, MSDec. 3, 1922 . . . . . . . . . .Tom Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Guadalajara, Mexico . . . .Jan. 4, 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77Dec. 6, 1896 . . . . . . . . . .George Trafton . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, IL . . . . . . . . . . .Sept. 5, 1971 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74Dec. 6, 1921 . . . . . . . . . .Otto Graham . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Waukegan, IL . . . . . . . . . .Dec. 17, 2003 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82Dec. 6, 1925 . . . . . . . . . .Andy Robustelli . . . . . . . . . . . .Stamford, CTDec. 8, 1941 . . . . . . . . . .Bob Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cleveland, OHDec. 9, 1938 . . . . . . . . . .David “Deacon” Jones . . . . . .Eatonville, FLDec. 9, 1942 . . . . . . . . . .Dick Butkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chicago, ILDec. 14, 1922 . . . . . . . . .Charley Trippi . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pittston, PADec. 15, 1938 . . . . . . . . .Billy Shaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Natchez, MSDec. 15, 1940 . . . . . . . . .Nick Buoniconti . . . . . . . . . . .Springfield, MADec. 19, 1926 . . . . . . . . .Bobby Layne . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Santa Ana, TX . . . . . . . . .Dec. 1, 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59Dec. 19, 1961 . . . . . . . . .Reggie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Chattanooga, TN . . . . . . .Dec. 26, 2004 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Dec. 20, 1928 . . . . . . . . .Jack Christiansen . . . . . . . . . .Sublette, KS . . . . . . . . . . .Jun. 29, 1986 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57Dec. 23, 1935 . . . . . . . . .Paul Hornung . . . . . . . . . . . . .Louisville, KYDec. 23, 1936 . . . . . . . . .Willie Wood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Washington, DCDec. 23, 1948 . . . . . . . . .Jack Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Johnstown, PADec. 24, 1921 . . . . . . . . .Bill Dudley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bluefield, VADec. 25, 1946 . . . . . . . . .Larry Csonka . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Stow, OHDec. 28, 1894 . . . . . . . . .Ed Healey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Indian Orchard, MA . . . . .Dec. 9, 1978 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83Dec. 28, 1920 . . . . . . . . .Steve Van Buren . . . . . . . . . . .La Ceiba, HondurasDec. 29, 1936 . . . . . . . . .Ray Nitschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Elmwood Park, IL . . . . . . .Mar. 8, 1998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61Dec. 30, 1941 . . . . . . . . .Mel Renfro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Houston, TXDec. 31, 1928 . . . . . . . . .Hugh McElhenny . . . . . . . . . . .Los Angeles, CA- 154 -Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSE LECTION BY YR OF E LIGIBILITY & YR A S F INALIST(Since 1970) * Seniors Candidate– In those cases when a player’s career ended prior to 1963, theyear of eligibility is based on the amount of years since the Hallopened in 1963 rather than the years from when the player lastplayed.– Prior to 1970, the procedure of naming 15 finalists was notdefined.(Year of Eligibility in Parentheses)E L E C T E D F I R S T Y E A R O F E L I G I B I L I T YMcElhenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970J. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Marchetti . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Matson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Berry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973J. Parker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973Gregg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Sayers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Starr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Alworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Nitschke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Wilson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Butkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979Unitas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979D. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Lilly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Otto . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Blanda . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Olsen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Warfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983W. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Simpson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Staubach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Houston . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Greene . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Langer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Upshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Ham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Blount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Bradshaw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Harris . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Lambert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Landry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Hannah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Stenerud . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Fouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Noll . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Payton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Dorsett . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Randy White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Largent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Shula . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997Muñoz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Singletary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Dickerson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999L. Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Lott . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Montana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Slater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001J. Kelly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002M. Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Elway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004Sanders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004Marino . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Young . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Aikman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Moon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Reggie White . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006S E L E C T E D F I R S T Y E A R A S F I N A L I S T B U TN O T F I R S T Y E A R O F E L I G I B I L I T YChristiansen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970Fears . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970Pihos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1970Lombardi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Hunt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(–) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972C. Parker* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1972Flaherty* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976Willis* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Leemans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Mix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979Badgro* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(19) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Musso* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Bobby Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Weinmeister* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(22) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984St. Clair* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(24) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990S. Jones* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(19) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991Schramm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(–) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1991J. Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Selmon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . .19952006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 155 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideFinks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(–) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Gibbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Shaw* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(25) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999Wilcox* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(21) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Buoniconti* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Bethea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003DeLamielleure . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Stram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003Friedman* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(43) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005Pollard* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(43) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2005E L E C T E D S E C O N D Y E A R A S F I N A L I S THewitt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Kinard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Robustelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Van Brocklin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971Tittle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1971George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974Groza . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974Moore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Connor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Gillman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983C. Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Gatski * . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(23) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Csonka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Ditka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Shell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989Hendricks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Barney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Riggins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Walsh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993J. Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994Creekmur* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(32) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Webster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997W. Mara . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(—) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997McDonald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(25) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Long . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Munchak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Madden* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(27) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006Wright* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(22) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006E L E C T E D T H I R D Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TSchmidt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1973Ewbank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1978Adderley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1980Huff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Jurgensen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1983Namath . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Lanier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Tarkenton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Dawson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Winslow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Haynes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1997Krause . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998Newsome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999D. Rooney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(–) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2000Levy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Casper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002Lofton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2003E L E C T E D F O U R T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TLane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974Canadeo* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1974J. Taylor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976McCormack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(17) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1984Little . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1993Grant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1994L. Kelly* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Jordan* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(21) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1995Renfro . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Allen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(24) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002E L E C T E D F I F T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TR. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Ford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1976Walker* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(24) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986Biletnikoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1988Buchanan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Griese . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1990Mackey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Dierdorf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Joiner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1996Stephenson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1998B. Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(26) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004- 156 - Profootballhof.com


E L E C T E D S I X T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TLavelli . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1975Gifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1977Lary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1979W. Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(7) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981Atkins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1982Yary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001E L E C T E D S E V E N T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TRingo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1981A. Davis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(–) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1992Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2006E L E C T E D E I G H T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TRozelle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(–) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1985Maynard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(9) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987Youngblood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(12) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001Stallworth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2002E L E C T E D N I N T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TJ.H. Johnson* . . . . . . . . . . . . .(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1987E L E C T E D T E N T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TWood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(13) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1989E L E C T E D E L E V E N T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TMack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(16) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1999E L E C T E D T W E L F T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S THornung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(15) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1986E L E C T E D T H I R T E E N T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TEller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(20) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2004E L E C T E D F O U R T E E N T H Y E A R A S F I N A L I S TSwann . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(14) . . . . . . . . . . . . .2001H A L L O F F A M E R SE L E C T E D I N F I R S T Y E A RO F E L I G I B I L I T Y ( 6 2 )Troy AikmanGino MarchettiMarcus AllenDan MarinoLance AlworthOllie Matson*Chuck Bednarik Hugh McElhennyRaymond BerryJoe MontanaGeorge BlandaWarren MoonMel BlountAnthony MuñozTerry BradshawRay NitschkeJim BrownChuck NollWillie BrownMerlin OlsenDick ButkusJim OttoEarl CampbellJim ParkerEric DickersonWalter PaytonTony DorsettBarry SandersJohn ElwayGale SayersDan FoutsDon ShulaJoe GreeneO.J. SimpsonForrest GreggMike SingletaryJack HamJackie SlaterJohn HannahBart StarrFranco HarrisRoger StaubachKen HoustonJan StenerudDavid (Deacon) Jones Lawrence TaylorJim KellyEmlen TunnellJack LambertJohnny UnitasTom LandryGene UpshawJim LangerPaul WarfieldSteve LargentRandy White*Bobby LayneReggie WhiteBob LillyLarry WilsonRonnie LottSteve Young* Up until the 1968 selection meeting, a three-year waiting rule wasin effect. That year, Chuck Bednarik and Bobby Layne were electedafter only four years’ retirement and Emlen Tunnell after five years ofinactivity. However, technically speaking, none were elected immediatelyafter the conclusion of the mandatory retirement time limit thatwas in effect at the time.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 157 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSB Y C HAMPIONSHIP T EAMSProfessional Football Championship Teams(Division, Conference or League – NFL, AFL, NFC, AFC, AAFC) Withthe Number of Future Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinees on TheirRosterCAPS = COACH; Italics = contributor; * = player-coach# - Did not play in Super Bowl- 1 9 2 0 s -1920 NFL - Akron Pros (1)Pollard1921 NFL - Chicago Staleys - (3)CHAMBERLIN, HALAS*, Trafton1922 NFL - Canton Bulldogs - (3)CHAMBERLIN*, Henry, Lyman1923 NFL - Canton Bulldogs - (3)CHAMBERLIN*, Henry, Lyman1924 NFL - Cleveland Bulldogs - (2)Chamberlin*, Lyman1925 NFL - Chicago Cardinals - (1)Driscoll1926 NFL - Frankford Yellowjackets - (1)CHAMBERLIN*1927 NFL - New York Giants - (5)Guyon, Henry, Hubbard, T. Mara, Owen1928 NFL - Providence Steam Roller - (1)CONZELMAN*1929 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (4)Hubbard, LAMBEAU*, McNally, Michalske- 1 9 3 0 s -1930 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (5)Herber, Hubbard, LAMBEAU, McNally, Michalske1931 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (5)Herber, Hubbard, LAMBEAU, McNally, Michalske1932 NFL - Chicago Bears - (5)Grange, Halas, Hewitt, Nagurski, Trafton1933 NFL - Chicago Bears - (6)HALAS, Hewitt, Grange, Lyman, Musso, Nagurski1933 NFL East - New York Giants - (6)Badgro, Flaherty, Hein, T. Mara, OWEN*, Strong1934 NFL - New York Giants - (6)OWEN, Badgro, Flaherty, Hein, T. Mara, Strong1934 NFL West - Chicago Bears - (7)HALAS, Hewitt, Grange, Kiesling, Lyman, Musso,Nagurski1935 NFL - Detroit Lions - (1)Clark1935 NFL East - New York Giants - (6)Badgro, Flaherty, Hein, T. Mara, OWEN, Strong1936 NFL - Green 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 NFL - New York Giants - (5)Hein, Leemans, T. Mara, W. Mara, OWEN1938 NFL West - Green Bay Packers - (4)Herber, Hinkle, Hutson, LAMBEAU1939 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (4)Herber, Hinkle, Hutson, LAMBEAU1939 NFL East - New York Giants - (6)Hein, Leemans, T. Mara, W. Mara, OWEN, Strong- 1 9 4 0 s -1940 NFL - Chicago Bears - (7)Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, McAfee, Musso,Stydahar, Turner1940 NFL East - Washington Redskins - (5)Baugh, Edwards, FLAHERTY, Marshall, Millner1941 NFL - Chicago Bears - (7)Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, McAfee, Musso,Stydahar, Turner1941 NFL East - New York Giants - (4)Hein, Leemans, T. Mara, OWEN1942 NFL - Washington Redskins - (3)Baugh, FLAHERTY, Marshall1942 NFL West - Chicago Bears - (6)Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, Musso, Stydahar,Turner1943 NFL - Chicago Bears - (6)Fortmann, HALAS, Luckman, Musso, Nagurski,Turner1943 NFL East - Washington Redskins - (2)Baugh, Marshall1944 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (3)Canadeo, Hutson, LAMBEAU- 158 - Profootballhof.com


1944 NFL East - New York Giants - (5)Hein, Herber, T. Mara, OWEN, Strong1945 NFL - Cleveland Rams - (2)Reeves, Waterfield1945 NFL East - Washington Redskins - (3)Baugh, Marshall, Millner1946 NFL - Chicago Bears - (5)HALAS, Luckman, McAfee, Stydahar, Turner1946 NFL East - New York Giants - (4)T. Mara, W. Mara, OWEN, Strong1946 AAFC - Cleveland Browns - (7)P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley,Willis1946 AAFC East - New York Yankees - (3)FLAHERTY, Kinard, C. Parker1947 NFL - Chicago Cardinals - (3)Bidwill, CONZELMAN, Trippi1947 NFL East - Philadelphia Eagles - (4)NEALE, Pihos, Van Buren, Wojciechowicz1947 AAFC - Cleveland Browns - (7)P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley,Willis1947 AAFC East - New York Yankees - (2)FLAHERTY, Kinard1948 NFL - Philadelphia Eagles - (4)NEALE, Pihos, Van Buren, Wojciechowicz1948 NFL West - Chicago Cardinals - (2)CONZELMAN, Trippi1948 AAFC - Cleveland Browns - (7)P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley,Willis1948 AAFC East - Buffalo Bills - (0)1949 NFL - Philadelphia Eagles - (5)Bednarik, NEALE, Pihos, Van Buren, Wojciechowicz1949 NFL West - Los Angeles Rams - (5)Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, Van Brocklin, Waterfield1949 AAFC - Cleveland Browns - (7)P. BROWN, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli, Motley,Willis- 1 9 5 0 s -1950 NFL - Cleveland Browns - (8)P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli,Motley, Willis1950 NFL West - Los Angeles Rams - (6)Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, STYDAHAR, Van Brocklin,Waterfield1951 NFL - Los Angeles Rams - (7)Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, Robustelli, STYDAHAR,Waterfield, Van Brocklin1951 NFL East - Cleveland Browns - (8)P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli,Motley, Willis1952 NFL - Detroit Lions - (5)Christiansen, Creekmur, Lary, Layne, Walker1952 NFL East - Cleveland Browns - (8)P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli,Motley, Willis1953 NFL - Detroit Lions - (6)Christiansen, Creekmur, Lary, Layne, Schmidt,Walker1953 NFL East - Cleveland Browns - (9)P. BROWN, Atkins, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza,Lavelli, Motley, Willis1954 NFL - Cleveland Browns - (8)P. BROWN, Atkins, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza,Lavelli, McCormack1954 NFL West - Detroit Lions - (5)Christiansen, Creekmur, Layne, Schmidt, Walker1955 NFL - Cleveland Browns - (7)P. BROWN, Ford, Gatski, Graham, Groza, Lavelli,McCormack1955 NFL West - Los Angeles Rams - (6)GILLMAN, Fears, Hirsch, Reeves, Robustelli,Van Brocklin1956 NFL - New York Giants - (7)R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, T. Mara, W. Mara,Robustelli, Tunnell1956 NFL West - Chicago Bears - (5)Atkins, Blanda, DRISCOLL, George, S. Jones1957 NFL - Detroit Lions - (7)Christiansen, Creekmur, Gatski, Johnson, Lary,Layne, Schmidt1957 NFL East - Cleveland Browns - (6)J. Brown, P. BROWN, Ford, Groza, Jordan, McCormack1958 NFL - Baltimore Colts - (7)Berry, Donovan, EWBANK, Marchetti, Moore,J. Parker, Unitas2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 159 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1958 NFL East - New York Giants - (8)R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, T. Mara, W. Mara, Maynard,Robustelli, Tunnell1959 NFL - Baltimore Colts - (7)Berry, Donovan, EWBANK, Marchetti, Moore,J. Parker, Unitas1959 NFL East - New York Giants - (6)R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, T. Mara, W. Mara, Robustelli- 1 9 6 0 s -1960 NFL - Philadelphia Eagles - (4)Bednarik, Jurgensen, McDonald, Van Brocklin1960 NFL West - Green Bay Packers - (11)W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan, LOMBARDI,Nitschke, Ringo, Starr, J. Taylor, Tunnell, Wood1960 AFL - Houston Oilers - (1)Blanda1960 AFL West - Los Angeles Chargers - (2)GILLMAN, Mix1961 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (12)Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan,LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Ringo, Starr, J. Taylor, Tunnell,Wood1961 NFL East - New York Giants - (5)R. Brown, Huff, Robustelli, W. Mara, Tittle1961 AFL - Houston Oilers - (1)Blanda1961 AFL West - San Diego Chargers - (2)GILLMAN, Mix1962 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (11)Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan,LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Ringo, Starr, J. Taylor, Wood1962 NFL East - New York Giants - (6)R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, W. Mara, Robustelli, Tittle1962 AFL - Dallas Texans - (3)Dawson, Hunt, STRAM1962 AFL East - Houston Oilers - (1)Blanda1963 NFL - Chicago Bears - (5)Atkins, Ditka, George, HALAS, S. Jones1963 NFL East - New York Giants - (7)R. Brown, Gifford, Huff, W. Mara, McElhenny,Robustelli, Tittle1963 AFL - San Diego Chargers - (3)Alworth, GILLMAN, Mix1963 AFL East - Boston Patriots - (1)Buoniconti1964 NFL - Cleveland Browns - (4)J. Brown, Groza, L. Kelly, Warfield1964 NFL West - Baltimore Colts - (7)Berry, Mackey, Marchetti, Moore, J. Parker, SHULA,Unitas1964 AFL - Buffalo Bills - (1)Shaw1964 AFL West - San Diego Chargers - (3)Alworth, GILLMAN, Mix1965 NFL - Green Bay Packers - (10)Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung, Jordan,LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Starr, J. Taylor, Wood1965 NFL East - Cleveland Browns - (4)J. Brown, Groza, L. Kelly, Warfield1965 AFL - Buffalo Bills - (1)Shaw1965 AFL West - San Diego Chargers - (3)Alworth, GILLMAN, Mix- Super Bowl Era -R AThe Super Bowl began following the 1966 season.From 1966-1969, the game featured the champions ofthe NFL vs. the AFL champions. The two leaguesmerged in 1970.# Player injured and did not play in Super Bowl game but was memberof team during that season.Super Bowl IGreen Bay Packers – (10)Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Hornung#, Jordan,LOMBARDI, Nitschke, Starr, J. Taylor, WoodKansas City Chiefs – (5)B. Bell, Buchanan, Dawson, Hunt, STRAMSuper Bowl IIGreen Bay Packers – (8)Adderley, W. Davis, Gregg, Jordan, LOMBARDI,Nitschke, Starr, WoodOakland Raiders – (6)Biletnikoff, Blanda, W. Brown, A. Davis, Otto,Upshaw- 160 - Profootballhof.com


Super Bowl IIINew York Jets – (3)EWBANK, Maynard, NamathBaltimore Colts – (3)Mackey, SHULA, UnitasSuper Bowl IVKansas City Chiefs – (7)B. Bell, Buchanan, Dawson, Hunt, Lanier, Stenerud,STRAMMinnesota Vikings – (6)Eller, Finks, GRANT, Krause, Page, YarySuper Bowl VBaltimore Colts – (3)Hendricks, Mackey, UnitasDallas Cowboys – (8)Adderley, Ditka, LANDRY, Lilly, Renfro, Schramm,Staubach#, WrightSuper Bowl VIDallas Cowboys – (10)Adderley, Alworth, Ditka, Gregg, LANDRY, Lilly,Renfro, Schramm, Staubach, WrightMiami Dolphins – (7)Buoniconti, Csonka, Griese, Langer, Little, SHULA,WarfieldSuper Bowl VIIMiami Dolphins – (7)Buoniconti, Csonka, Griese, Langer, Little, SHULA,WarfieldWashington Redskins – (3)G. ALLEN, Jurgensen#, C. TaylorSuper Bowl VIIIMiami Dolphins – (7)Buoniconti, Csonka, Griese, Langer, Little, SHULA,WarfieldMinnesota Vikings – (7)Eller, Finks, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tarkenton, YarySuper Bowl IXPittsburgh Steelers – (12)Blount, Bradshaw, Greene, Ham, Harris, Lambert,NOLL, A. Rooney, D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann,WebsterMinnesota Vikings – (6)Eller, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tarkenton, YarySuper Bowl XPittsburgh Steelers – (12)Blount, Bradshaw, Greene, Ham, Harris, Lambert,NOLL, A. Rooney, D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann,WebsterDallas Cowboys – (6)LANDRY, Renfro, Schramm, Staubach, Randy White,WrightSuper Bowl XIOakland Raiders – (8)Biletnikoff, W. Brown, Casper, A. Davis, Hendricks,MADDEN, Shell, UpshawMinnesota Vikings – (6)Eller, GRANT, Krause, Page, Tarkenton, YarySuper Bowl XIIDallas Cowboys – (7)Dorsett, LANDRY, Renfro, Schramm, Staubach,Randy White, WrightDenver Broncos – (0)Super Bowl XIIIPittsburgh Steelers – (12)Blount, Bradshaw, Greene, Ham, Harris, Lambert,NOLL, A. Rooney, D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann,WebsterDallas Cowboys – (7)Dorsett, LANDRY, Schramm, Smith, Staubach,Randy White, WrightSuper Bowl XIVPittsburgh Steelers – (12)Blount, Bradshaw, Greene, Ham#, Harris, Lambert,NOLL, A. Rooney, D. Rooney, Stallworth, Swann,WebsterLos Angeles Rams – (2)Slater, Youngblood2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 161 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideSuper Bowl XVOakland Raiders – (4)A. Davis, Hendricks, Shell, UpshawPhiladelphia Eagles – (0)Super Bowl XVISan Francisco 49ers – (3) – Lott, Montana, WALSHCincinnati Bengals – (1) – MuñozSuper Bowl XVIIWashington Redskins – (2)GIBBS, RigginsMiami Dolphins – (2)SHULA, StephensonSuper Bowl XVIIILos Angeles Raiders – (5)M. Allen, A. Davis, Haynes, Hendricks, LongWashington Redskins – (2)GIBBS, RigginsSuper Bowl XIXSan Francisco 49ers – (3)Lott, Montana, WALSHMiami Dolphins – (3)Marino, SHULA, StephensonSuper Bowl XXChicago Bears – (3)Hampton, Payton, SingletaryNew England Patriots – (1)HannahSuper Bowl XXINew York Giants – (3)Carson, L. Taylor, W. MaraDenver Broncos – (1)ElwaySuper Bowl XXIIWashington Redskins – (1)GIBBSDenver Broncos – (1)ElwaySuper Bowl XXIIISan Francisco 49ers – (4)Lott, Montana, WALSH, YoungCincinnati Bengals – (1)MuñozSuper Bowl XXIVSan Francisco 49ers – (3)Lott, Montana, YoungDenver Broncos – (1)ElwaySuper Bowl XXVNew York Giants – (2)L. Taylor, W. MaraBuffalo Bills – (3)J. Kelly, LEVY, LoftonSuper Bowl XXVIWashington Redskins – (1)GIBBSBuffalo Bills – (3)J. Kelly, LEVY, LoftonSuper Bowl XXVIIDallas Cowboys – (1)AikmanBuffalo Bills – (3)J. Kelly, LEVY, LoftonSuper Bowl XXVIIIDallas Cowboys – (1)AikmanBuffalo Bills – (2)J. Kelly, LEVYSuper Bowl XXIXSan Francisco 49ers – (1)YoungSan Diego Chargers – (0)Super Bowl XXXDallas Cowboys - (1)AikmanPittsburgh Steelers - (1)D. Rooney- 162 - Profootballhof.com


Super Bowl XXXIGreen Bay Packers - (1)Reggie WhiteNew England Patriots - (0)Super Bowl XXXIIDenver Broncos - (1)ElwayGreen Bay Packers - (1)Reggie WhiteSuper Bowl XXXIIIDenver Broncos - (1)ElwayAtlanta Falcons - (0)Super Bowl XXXIVSt. Louis Rams - (0)Tennessee Titans - (0)Super Bowl XXXVBaltimore Ravens - (0)New York Giants - (1)W. MaraSuper Bowl XXXVINew England Patriots - (0)St. Louis Rams - (0)Super Bowl XXXVIITampa Bay Buccaneers - (0)Oakland Raiders (1)A. DavisSuper Bowl XXXVIIINew England Patriots - (0)Carolina Panthers - (0)Super Bowl XXXIXNew England Patriots - (0)Philadelphia Eagles - (0)Super Bowl XLPittsburgh Steelers - (1)D. RooneySeattle Seahawks - (0)H A L L O F F A M E R S W H O W E R ES U P E R B O W L M V P sI - Bart StarrII - Bart StarrIII - Joe NamathIV - Len DawsonVI - Roger StaubachVIII - Larry CsonkaIX - Franco HarrisX - Lynn SwannXI - Fred BiletnikoffXII - Randy White (co-MVP)XIII - Terry BradshawXIV - Terry BradshawXVI - Joe MontanaXVII - John RigginsXVIII - Marcus AllenXIX - Joe MontanaXXIV - Joe MontanaXXVII - Troy AikmanXXIX - Steve YoungXXXIII - John Elway2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 163 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S I NT H E S U P E R B O W LBold italics indicate that team won Super BowlHerb Adderley - CB - Packers, Cowboys - (4) - I, II, V, VITroy Aikman - QB - Cowboys - (3) - XXVII, XXVIII, XXXGeorge Allen - Coach - Redskins - (1) - VIIMarcus Allen - RB - Raiders - (1) - XVIIILance Alworth - WR - Cowboys - (1) - VIBobby 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, XIVWillie Brown - CB - Raiders - (2) - II, XIalso as asst. coach with Raiders (XV, XVIII, XXXVII)Buck Buchanan - DT - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVNick Buoniconti - LB - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIHarry Carson - LB - Giants - (1) - XXIDave Casper - TE - Raiders - (1) - XILarry Csonka - RB - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIAl Davis - Contrib. - Raiders - (5) - II, XI, XV, XVIII, XXXVIIWillie Davis - DE - Packers - (2) - I, IILen Dawson - QB - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVMike Ditka - TE - Cowboys - (2) - V, VIalso as asst. coach with Cowboys (X, XII, XIII), and as head coachof Bears (XX)Tony Dorsett - RB - Cowboys - (2) XII, XIIICarl Eller - DE - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIJohn Elway - QB - Broncos (5) - XXI, XXII, XXIV, XXXII, XXXIIIWeeb Ewbank - Coach - Jets - (1) - IIIJim Finks - Contrib. - Vikings - (2) - IV, VIIIJoe Gibbs - Coach - Redskins - (4) - XVII, XVIII, XXII, XXVIBud Grant - Coach - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIJoe Greene - DT - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVForrest Gregg - T - Packers, Cowboys - 3 - I, II, VI #also as head coach of Bengals (XVI)Bob Griese - QB - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIJack Ham - LB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIV #Dan Hampton - DE - Bears - (1) - XXJohn Hannah - G - Patriots - (1) - XXFranco Harris - RB - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVMike Haynes - CB - Raiders - (1) - XVIIITed Hendricks - LB - Colts, Raiders - (4) - V, XI, XV, XVIIIPaul Hornung - RB - Packers - (1) - I #Lamar Hunt - Contrib. - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVHenry 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, XIJack 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, XXVIIIalso served asst. coach with Redskins (VII)Bob 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, XXIVJohn Mackey - TE - Colts - (2) - III, VJohn Madden - Coach - Raiders - (1) - XIWellington Mara - Contrib. - Giants - (3) - XXI, XXV, XXXVDan Marino - QB - Dolphins - (1) - XIXDon Maynard - WR - Jets - (1) - IIIJoe Montana - QB - 49ers - (4) - XVI, XIX, XXIII, XXIVAnthony Muñoz - T - Bengals - (2) - XVI, XXIIIJoe Namath - QB - Jets - (1) - IIIRay Nitschke - LB - Packers - (2 ) - I, IIChuck Noll - Coach - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVJim Otto - C - Raiders - (1) - IIAlan Page - DT - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XIWalter Payton - RB - Bears - (1) - XXMel Renfro - CB - Cowboys - (4) - V, VI, X, XIIJohn Riggins - RB - Redskins - (2) - XVII, XVIIIArt Rooney - Contrib. - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVDan Rooney - Contrib. - Steelers - (5) - IX, X, XIII, XIV, XXXTex Schramm - Contrib. - Cowboys - (5) - V, VI, X, XII, XIIIArt Shell - T - Raiders - (2) - XI, XValso served asst. coach with Raiders (XVIII) and Falcons (XXXIII)DonShula- Coach - Colts, Dolphins - (6) - III, VI, VII, VIII, XVII, XIX- 164 - Profootballhof.com


Mike Singletary - LB - Bears - (1) - XXJackie Slater - T - Rams - (1) - XIVJackie Smith - TE - Cowboys - (1) - XIIIJohn 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, XIXHank Stram - Coach - Chiefs - (2) - I, IVLynn Swann - WR - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVH A L L O F F A M E R S O N T H E M O S TS U P E R B O W L T E A M S6Dan RooneyDon ShulaFran Tarkenton - QB - Vikings - (3) - VIII, IX, XICharley Taylor - WR - Redskins - (1) - VIIalso served as asst. coach with Redskins (XVII, XVIII, XXII, XXVI)Jim Taylor - RB - Packers - (1) - ILawrence Taylor - LB - Giants - (2) - XXI, XXVJohnny Unitas - QB - Colts - (2) - III, VGene Upshaw - G - Raiders - (3) - II, XI, XVBill Walsh - Coach - 49ers - (3) - XVI, XIX, XXIIIPaul Warfield - WR - Dolphins - (3) - VI, VII, VIIIMike Webster - C - Steelers - (4) - IX, X, XIII, XIVRandy White - LB/DT - Cowboys - (3) - X, XII, XIIIReggie White - DE - Packers - (2) - XXXI, XXXIIWillie Wood - S - Packers - (2) - I, IIRayfield Wright - T - Cowboys - (5) - V, VI, X, XII, XIIIRon Yary - T - Vikings - (4) - IV, VIII, IX, XISteve Young - QB - 49ers - (3) - XXIII#, XXIV, XXIXJack Youngblood - DE - Rams - (1) - XIV# - Did not playOther NotesRaymond Berry, inducted as a WR, was head coach ofPatriots (XX)Sid Gillman, inducted as a head coach, served asassistant coach with Eagles (XV)Charlie Joiner, inducted as WR, served as assistantcoach with Bills (XXVII, XXVIII)Mike McCormack, inducted as G, served as assistantcoach with Redskins (VII)Mike Munchak, inducted as G, served as assistantcoach with Titans (XXXIV)Ernie Stautner, inducted as a DT, served as assistantcoach with Cowboys (V, VI, X, XII, XIII)5Al DavisJohn ElwayTom LandryTex SchrammRoger StaubachRayfield Wright4Herb AdderleyMel BlountTerry BradshawCarl EllerJoe GibbsBud GrantJoe GreeneJack HamFranco HarrisTed HendricksJim KellyPaul KrauseJack LambertMarv LevyRonnie LottJoe MontanaChuck NollAlan PageMel RenfroArt RooneyJohn StallworthLynn SwannMike WebsterRon Yary2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 165 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSIN THE P RO B OWLYear refers to calendar year (i.e. 1980 Pro Bowl followed the 1979NFL season).* Did not play.^ Indicates the Pro Bowl series was not held during all or part of aHOF member’s career. The Pro Bowl series was played from 1939-1942, and from 1951-present. Pro Bowls also include AFL All-Stargames.Herb Adderley 5 1964-1968Troy Aikman 6 1992-1993, 1994*,1995, 1996*, 1997*Marcus Allen 6 1983, 1985-1986,1987*,1988, 1994Lance Alworth 7 1964-1970Doug Atkins 8 1958-1964, 1966Morris “Red” Badgro^ 0Lem Barney 7 1968-1970, 1973-1974,1976- 1977Cliff Battles^ 0Sammy Baugh^ 5 1939,Dec. 1940, Jan.1942,Dec. 1942*, 1952Chuck Bednarik 8 1951-1955, 1957-1958,1961Bobby Bell 9 1965-1973Raymond Berry 6 1959-1960, 1961*,1962, 1964-1965Elvin Bethea 8 1970, 1972-1976, 1979-1980Fred Biletnikoff 6 1968, 1970-1972, 1974-1975George Blanda 4 1962-1964, 1968Mel Blount 5 1976-1977, 1979-1980,1982Terry Bradshaw 3 1976*, 1979-1980Bob Brown 6 1966, 1967, 1969,1970*, 1971*, 1972*Jim Brown 9 1958-1966Roosevelt Brown 9 1956-1961, 1963, 1965-1966Willie Brown 9 1965-1966, 1968-1974Buck Buchanan 8 1965-1972Nick Buoniconti 8 1964-1968, 1970,1973*,1974Dick Butkus 8 1966-1973Earl Campbell 5 1979-1982, 1984Tony Canadeo^ 0Harry Carson 9 1979*, 1980, 1982-1988Dave Casper 5 1977-1981Guy Chamberlin^ 0Jack Christiansen 5 1954-1958Earl “Dutch” Clark^ 0George Connor^ 4 1951-1954Lou Creekmur 8 1951-1958Larry Csonka 5 1971-1972, 1973*,1974*, 1975Willie Davis 5 1964-1968Len Dawson 7 1963, 1965, 1967-1969,1970*, 1972Joe DeLamielleure 6 1976-1981Eric Dickerson 6 1984-1985, 1987-1990Dan Dierdorf 6 1975-1979, 1981Mike Ditka 5 1962-1966Art Donovan 5 1954-1958Tony Dorsett 4 1979, 1982-1984Bill Dudley^ 3 Dec. 1942, 1951-1952“Turk” Edwards^ 1 Jan. 1940Carl Eller 6 1969-1972, 1974*, 1975John Elway 9 1987, 1988, 1990*,1992*, 1994, 1995,1997*, 1998*, 1999Tom Fears^ 1 1951Len Ford^ 4 1952-1955Dan Fortmann^ 3 Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942,Dec. 1942Benny Friedman^ 0Dan Fouts 6 1980-1984, 1986Frank Gatski^ 1 1956Bill George 8 1955-1962Frank Gifford 8 1954-1957, 1958*,1959-1960, 1964Otto Graham^ 5 1951-1955Harold “Red” Grange^ 0Joe Greene 10 1970-1977, 1979-1980Forrest Gregg 9 1960-1965, 1967-1969Bob Griese 8 1968-1969, 1971-1972,1974-1975, 1978-1979Lou Groza^ 9 1951-1956, 1958-1960Joe Guyon^ 0- 166 - Profootballhof.com


Jack Ham 8 1974*, 1975-1979,1980*, 1981Dan Hampton 4 1981, 1983, 1985-1986John Hannah 9 1977, 1979-1983,1984*, 1985-1986Franco Harris 9 1973-1976, 1977*, 1978-1981Mike Haynes 9 1977*, 1978-1981,1983, 1985-1987Ed Healey^ 0Mel Hein^ 4 1939, Jan. 1940, Dec.1940,Jan. 1942Ted Hendricks 8 1972-1974,1975,1981-1984Wilbur “Pete” Henry^ 0Arnie Herber^ 1 Jan. 1940Bill Hewitt^ 0Clarke Hinkle^ 3 1939, Jan. 1940,Dec. 1940Elroy Hirsch^ 3 1952-1954Paul Hornung 2 1960-1961Ken Houston 12 1969-1979, 1980*Cal Hubbard^ 0Sam Huff 5 1959-1962, 1965Don Hutson^ 4 Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940,Jan. 1942, Dec. 1942*Jimmy Johnson 5 1970*, 1971-1973,1975*John Henry Johnson 4 1955, 1963-1965Charlie Joiner 3 1977, 1980-1981David “Deacon” Jones 8 1965-1971, 1973Stan Jones 7 1956-1962Henry Jordan 4 1961-1962, 1964, 1967Sonny Jurgensen 5 1962*, 1965, 1967*,1968*, 1970*Jim Kelly 5 1988, 1989*, 1991-1992, 1993*Leroy Kelly 6 1967-1972Walt Kiesling^ 0“Bruiser” Kinard^ 5 1939, Jan. 1940,Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942,Dec. 1942Paul Krause 8 1965-1966, 1970,1972-1976Jack Lambert 9 1976-1984“Night Train” Lane 7 1955-1957, 1959,1961-1963Jim Langer 6 1974-1979Willie Lanier 8 1969-1975, 1976*Steve Largent 7 1979, 1980*, 1982,1985-1988Yale Lary 9 1954, 1957-1963, 1965Dante Lavelli^ 3 1952, 1954-1955Bobby Layne^ 6 1952-1954, 1957,1959*, 1960“Tuffy” Leemans^ 2 1939, Jan. 1942Bob Lilly 11 1963, 1965-1972,1973*, 1974*Larry Little 5 1970, 1972-1975James Lofton 8 1979, 1981-1986, 1992Howie Long 8 1984-1988, 1990, 1993-1994Ronnie Lott 10 1982-1985, 1987-1992Sid Luckman^ 3 Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942,Dec. 1942Link Lyman^ 0Tom Mack 11 1968-1976, 1978-1979John Mackey 5 1964, 1966-1969Gino Marchetti 11 1955-1958, 1959*,1960-1965Most Pro Bowls by Hall of Famers14Merlin Olsen13Reggie White12Ken Houston11Bob Lilly, Tom Mack, Gino Marchetti,Anthony Muñoz2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 167 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideDan Marino 9 1984*, 1985, 1986*,1987*, 1988*, 1992*,1993, 1995*, 1996*Ollie Matson 6 1953, 1955-1958,1959*Don Maynard 4 1966, 1968-1969, 1970*George McAfee^ 1 Jan. 1942Mike McCormack 6 1952, 1957-1958, 1961-1963Tommy McDonald 6 1959-1963, 1966Hugh McElhenny 6 1953-1954, 1957-1969,1962John “Blood” McNally^ 0Mike Michalske^ 0Wayne Millner^ 0Bobby Mitchell 4 1961, 1963-1965Ron Mix 8 1962-1969Joe Montana 8 1982, 1984-1985,1986*, 1988, 1990*,1991, 1994*Warren Moon 9 1989-1996, 1998Lenny Moore 7 1957, 1959-1963, 1965Marion Motley^ 1 1951Mike Munchak 9 1985-1986, 1988-1993,1994*Anthony Muñoz 11 1982-1987, 1988*,1989-1990, 1991*,1992George Musso^ 3 Jan. 1940, Dec. 1940,Jan. 1942Bronko Nagurski^ 0Joe Namath 5 1966, 1968-1969,1970*, 1973*Ernie Nevers^ 0Ozzie Newsome 3 1982, 1985-1986Ray Nitschke 1 1965Leo Nomellini 10 1951-1954, 1957-1962Merlin Olsen 14 1963-1970, 1971*,1972-1976Jim Otto 12 1962-1973Alan Page 9 1969-1976, 1977*“Ace” Parker^ 0Jim Parker 8 1959-1966Walter Payton 9 1977-1981, 1984-1987Joe Perry^ 3 1953-1955Pete Pihos^ 6 1951-1956Fritz Pollard^ 0Mel Renfro 10 1965-1972, 1973*, 1974John Riggins 1 1976Jim Ringo 10 1958-1966, 1968Andy Robustelli 7 1954, 1956-58, 1960-1962Bob St. Clair 5 1957, 1959-1962Barry Sanders 10 1990-1993, 1994*,1995-1998, 1999*Gale Sayers 4 1966-1968, 1970Joe Schmidt 10 1955-1963, 1964*Lee Roy Selmon 6 1980*, 1981-1985Billy Shaw 8 1963-1970Art Shell 8 1973-1979, 1981O.J. Simpson 6 1970, 1973-1977Mike Singletary 10 1984-1993Jackie Slater 7 1984, 1986-1991Jackie Smith 5 1967-1971John Stallworth 4 1980, 1983-1985Bart Starr 4 1961-1963, 1967Roger Staubach 6 1972, 1976*, 1977,1978*, 1979-1980Ernie Stautner 9 1953-1954, 1956-1962Jan Stenerud 6 1969-1972, 1976, 1985Dwight Stephenson 5 1984-1986, 1987*,1988*Ken Strong^ 0Joe Stydahar^ 4 1939, Jan. 1940,Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942Lynn Swann 3 1976, 1978-1979Fran Tarkenton 9 1965-1966, 1968-1971,1975*, 1976*, 1977*Charley Taylor 8 1965-1968, 1973-1976Jim Taylor 5 1961-1962, 1963*,1964-1965Lawrence Taylor 10 1982-1991Jim Thorpe^ 0Y.A. Tittle^ 7 1954-1955, 1958, 1960,1962-1963, 1964*George Trafton^ 0Charley Trippi^ 2 1953-1954Emlen Tunnell^ 9 1951-1958, 1960“Bulldog” Turner^ 4 Dec. 1940, Jan. 1942,1951-1952- 168 - Profootballhof.com


Johnny Unitas 10 1958-1965, 1967-1968Gene Upshaw 7 1969, 1973-1978Norm Van Brocklin^ 9 1951-1956, 1959,1960*, 1961Steve Van Buren^ 0Doak Walker 5 1951-1952, 1954-1956Paul Warfield 8 1965, 1969-1972,1973*, 1974*, 1975Bob Waterfield^ 2 1951-1952Mike Webster 9 1979-1986, 1988Arnie Weinmeister^ 4 1951-1954Randy White 9 1978, 1979*, 1980-1986Reggie White 13 1987-1994, 1995*,1996-1997, 1998*, 1999Dave Wilcox 7 1967, 1969-1970,1971*, 1972-1974Bill Willis^ 3 1951-1953Larry Wilson 8 1963-1964, 1966-1971Kellen Winslow 5 1981-1984, 1988Alex Wojciechowicz^ 0Willie Wood 8 1963, 1965-1971Rayfield Wright 6 1972-1977Ron Yary 7 1972-1978Steve Young 7 1993-1996, 1997*,1998, 1999Jack Youngblood 7 1974-1980H A L L O F F A M E H E A D C O A C H E SI N T H E P R O B O W LGeore 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)P R O B O W L N O T E S• Mike Ditka (1985, 1989), Tom Fears (1970), Otto Graham(1968), Art Shell (1991), Joe Stydahar (1951-1952), andNorm Van Brocklin (1962, 1970) served as a Pro Bowl headcoach. Each is enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame asa player.• Tom Landry (1955) played in the Pro Bowl as a player. He isenshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame as acoach.• Paddy Driscoll (1957) coached in the Pro Bowl. His playingcareer preceded the Pro Bowl series.H A L L O F F A M E R S W H O E A R N E D P L A Y E R O FT H E G A M E H O N O R S I N T H E P R O B O W L1951 - Otto Graham • 1954 - Chuck Bednarik •1956 - Ollie Matson • 1957 - Ernie Stautner OL •1958 - Hugh McElhenny OB • 1959 - Frank Gifford OB ,Doug Atkins OL • 1960 - Johnny Unitas OB • 1961 - JohnnyUnitas OB , Sam Huff OL • 1962 - Jim Brown OB , HenryJordan OL • 1963 - Jim Brown OB • 1964 - JohnnyUnitas OB , Gino Marchetti OL • 1965 - Fran Tarkenton OB •1965 (AFL) - Willie Brown ODP • 1966 (AFL) - JoeNamath OOP • 1966 - Jim Brown OB • 1967 - Gale Sayers OB• 1968 (AFL) - Joe Namath OOP *, Don Maynard* OOP•1968 - Gale Sayers OB • 1969 (AFL) - Len Dawson OOP •1969 - Merlin Olsen OL • 1970 - Gale Sayers OB •1971 - Mel Renfro OB • 1972 - Jan Stenerud OOP , WillieLanier ODP • 1973 - O.J. Simpson • 1977 - Mel Blount •1978 - Walter Payton • 1982 - Lee Roy Selmon*, KellenWinslow* • 1983 - Dan Fouts* • 1987 - Reggie White• 1991 - Jim Kelly • 1998 - Warren MoonOB Outstanding Back; OL Outstanding Lineman; ODP OutstandingDefensive Player; OOP Outstanding Offensive Player; * Shared honors2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 169 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideP RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSB Y U NIFORM N UMBERLISTING OF PRIMARY NUMBERS IN CAPS;Secondary Numbers in lower case0 - Henry00 - OTTO1 - CONZELMAN, DRISCOLL, FLAHERTYFRIEDMAN, LAMBEAU, MOON, POLLARD, Thorpe2 - TRIPPI, Driscoll, Kiesling, Lyman3 - CANADEO, NAGURSKI, STENERUDThorpe4 - LEEMANS, Nevers5 - HORNUNG, McAFEE6 - Flaherty, Friedman7 - CLARK, ELWAY, HALAS, HEIN, C. PARKER,WATERFIELD8 - AIKMAN, WILSON, YOUNG, McDonald9 - JURGENSEN, Owen10 - TARKENTON, McNally, Stenerud11 - GUYON, LYMAN, VAN BROCKLIN, Nevers, Pollard,Strong12 - BRADSHAW, GRIESE, J. KELLY, NAMATH,STAUBACH, Herber, Lyman13 - CHAMBERLIN, HENRY, MARINO, MAYNARD,STYDAHAR, TRAFTON14 - FOUTS, GRAHAM, HUTSON, TITTLE, Biletnikoff,Lambeau, Lyman, McNally,15 - STARR, VAN BUREN, McNally16 - BLANDA, DAWSON, GIFFORD, HEALEY, MONTANA,MUSSO, Herber, Kiesling, Nagurski,17 - BADGRO, EDWARDS, Friedman18 - JOINER, Dawson, Henry, Kiesling19 - ALWORTH, UNITAS, Christiansen, Flaherty,Michalske, Montana20 - BARNEY, BATTLES, RENFRO, SANDERS, Flaherty,Henry, Lambeau, McNally,21 - FORTMANN, Friedman, Thorpe22 - GATSKI, HAYNES, KRAUSE, LAYNE, Blanda,Lofton, Michalske, Nevers24 - W. BROWN, CHRISTIANSEN, MOORE, WOOD,Alworth, McNally25 - BILETNIKOFF, KINARD, McDONALD, Kiesling,Van Brocklin26 - ADDERLEY, Driscoll, Friedman, Krause27 - HOUSTON, Hubbard28 - LARY, Michalske29 - DICKERSON, HOUSTON, Badgro, Flaherty,McDonald30 - HINKLE, WILLIS, Matson, Wojciechowicz31 - J. TAYLOR, Michalske, C. Parker32 - M. ALLEN, J. BROWN, HARRIS, SIMPSON,Badgro33 - BAUGH, DORSETT, MATSON, Michalske, Nitschke,Simpson34 - CAMPBELL, PAYTON, PERRY, Harris35 - DUDLEY, J. H. JOHNSON, PIHOS, Campbell,Kiesling36 - Hubbard, Michalske, Motley, Owen, Simpson37 - J. JOHNSON, WALKER38 - HERBER, Hubbard39 - CSONKA, Hinkle, Hubbard, McElhenny40 - HAYNES, HIRSCH, MILLNER, SAYERS, HubbardJoiner41 - Herber, Hinkle, Hubbard42 - LOTT, LUCKMAN, C. TAYLOR, WARFIELD, Nomellini44 - L. KELLY, RIGGINS, Casper, Dudley, Flaherty,Kinard, Nevers, Owen, Weinmeister45 - TUNNELL, WILLIS46 - Groza47 - BLOUNT49 - MITCHELL, Kiesling50 - SINGLETARY, STRONG, WOJCIECHOWICZ, Ford,Otto, Owen51 - BUTKUS, RINGO, Hubbard52 - GATSKI, WEBSTER53 - CARSON, FORD, Webster, Wojciechowicz54 - RANDY WHITE, Ringo55 - OWEN, Fears, McNally56 - HEWITT, LAVELLI, SCHMIDT, L. TAYLOR, Hendricks57 - STEPHENSON, McNally58 - LAMBERT59 - HAM60 - BEDNARIK, Graham, Willis61 - GEORGE62 - LANGER, Trippi63 - LANIER, MUNCHAK, SELMON, UPSHAW, Tittle64 - DeLAMIELLEURE, WILCOX, Blanda, Tittle65 - BETHEA, MACK- 170 - Profootballhof.com


66 - LITTLE, NITSCHKE, SHAW, TURNER, Buoniconti68 - DeLAMIELLEUREP R O F O O T B A L L H A L L O F F A M E R S ’U N I F O R M N U M B E R S70 - DONOVAN, HUFF, STAUTNER, WRIGHT, McCormack71 - CONNOR, Eller72 - DIERFORF, George, Jordan, Nitschke73 - HANNAH, NOMELLINI, WEINMEISTER, YARY,S. Jones, Little74 - JORDAN, LILLY, McCORMACK, MIX, OLSEN, Perry75 - GREENE, GREGG,D. JONES, LONG, Marchetti76 - B. BROWN, CREEKMUR, GROZA, MOTLEY77 - GRANGE, J. PARKER, W. Davis, Lyman, Mix78 - BELL, S. JONES, MUÑOZ, SHELL, SLATER79 - R. BROWN, ST. CLAIR, Gregg80 - FEARS, FORD, LARGENT, LOFTON, WINSLOW81 - ATKINS, CONNOR, ELLER, LANE, ROBUSTELLI,SMITH, D. Jones82 - BERRY, NEWSOME, STALLWORTH, Page83 - HENDRICKS, Atkins, Ford84 - ROBUSTELLI85 - BUONICONTI, YOUNGBLOOD, Wright86 - BUCHANAN, LAVELLI, Lofton87 - CASPER, DAVIS88 - MACKEY, PAGE, C. PARKER, SWANN89 - DITKA, MARCHETTI, Davis, Mackey91 - Reggie White92 - REGGIE WHITE98 - Ditka99 - HAMPTONThe following numbers havenever been worn by a member ofthe Pro Football Hall of Fame.23•43•48•6769•90•93•9495•96•97(Numbers worn a major part of career are listed first and those wornfor a minor part of a career are listed in parentheses)Adderley - 26Aikman - 8Alworth - 19, (24)Allen - 32Atkins - 81, (83)Badgro - 17, (29, 32)Barney - 20Battles - 20Baugh - 33Bednarik - 60Bell - 78Berry - 82Bethea - 65Biletnikoff - 25, (14)Blanda - 16, (22, 64)Blount - 47Bradshaw - 12Brown, B. - 76Brown, J. - 32Brown, R. - 79Brown, W. - 24Buchanan - 86Buoniconti - 85, (66)Butkus - 51Campbell - 34, (35)Canadeo - 3Carson - 53Casper - 87 (44)Chamberlin - 13Christiansen - 24, (19)Clark - 7Connor - 71, (81)Conzelman - 1Creekmur - 76Csonka - 39Davis - 87, (77, 89)Dawson - 16, (18)DeLamielleure - 64, 68Dickerson - 292006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 171 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideDierdorf - 72Ditka - 89, (98)Donovan - 70Dorsett - 33Driscoll - 1, (2, 26)Dudley - 35, (44)Edwards - 17Eller - 81, (71)Elway - 7Fears - 80, (55)Flaherty - 1, (6, 19, 20, 29, 44)Ford - 80, (50, 53, 83)Fortmann - 21Fouts - 14Friedman - 1 (6, 17, 21, 26)Gatski - 22, 52George - 61, (72)Gifford - 16Graham - 14, (60)Grange - 77Greene - 75Gregg - 75, (79)Griese - 12Groza - 76, (46)Guyon - 11Halas - 7Ham - 59Hampton - 99Hannah - 73Harris - 32, (34)Haynes - 22, 40Healey - 16Hein - 7Hendricks - 83, (56)Henry - 13, (0, 18, 20)Herber - 38, (12, 16, 41)Hewitt - 56Hinkle - 30, (39, 40)Hirsch - 40Hornung - 5Houston - 27, 29Hubbard - (27, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 51)Huff - 70Hutson - 14Johnson, J. - 37Johnson, J. H. - 35Joiner - 18, (40)Jones, D. - 75, (81)Jones, S. - 78, (73)Jordan - 74, (72)Jurgensen - 9J. Kelly - 12L. Kelly - 44Kiesling - (2, 16, 18, 25, 35, 49)Kinard - 25, (44)Krause – 22, (26)Lambeau - 1, (14, 20)Lambert - 58Lane - 81Langer - 62Lanier - 63Largent - 80Lary - 28Lavelli - 86, (56)Layne - 22Leemans - 4Lilly - 74Little - 66, (73)Lofton - 80 (86, 22)Long - 75Lott - 42Luckman - 42Lyman - 11, (2, 12 14, 77)Mack - 65Mackey - 88, (89)Marchetti - 89, (75)Marino - 13Matson - 33, (30)Maynard - 13McAfee - 5McCormack - 74, (71)McDonald - 25, (29, 8)McElhenny - 39McNally - (10, 14, 15, 20, 24, 55, 57)Michalske - (19, 22, 28, 31, 33, 36)Millner - 50Mitchell - 49Mix - 74, (77)- 172 - Profootballhof.com


Montana - 16, (19)Moon - 1Moore - 24Motley - 76, (36)Munchak - 63Muñoz - 78Musso - 16Nagurski - 3, (16)Namath - 12Nevers - (4, 11, 22, 44)Newsome - 82Nitschke - 66, (33, 72)Nomellini - 72, (42)Olsen - 74Otto - 00, (50)Owen - 55, (9, 36, 44, 50)Page - 88, (82)Parker, C. - 7, (31, 88)Parker, J. - 77Payton - 34Perry - 34, (74)Pihos - 35Pollard - 1 (11)Renfro - 20Riggins - 44Ringo - 51, (54)Robustelli - 81, (84)St. Clair - 79Sanders - 20Sayers - 40Schmidt - 56Selmon - 63Shaw - 66Shell - 78Simpson - 32, (33, 36)Singletary - 50Slater - 78Smith - 81Stallworth - 82Starr - 15Staubach - 12Stautner - 70Stenerud - 3, (10)Stephenson - 57Strong - 50, (11)Stydahar - 13Swann - 88Tarkenton - 10Taylor C. - 42Taylor J. - 31Taylor, L. - 56Thorpe - (1, 3, 21)Tittle - 14, (63, 64)Trafton - 13Trippi - 2, 62Tunnell - 45Turner - 66Unitas - 19Upshaw - 63Van Brocklin - 11, (25)Van Buren - 15Walker - 37Warfield - 42Waterfield - 7Webster - 52, (53)Weinmeister - 73, (44)Randy White - 54Reggie White - 92 (91)Wilcox - 64Willis - 30, (45, 60)Wilson - 8Winslow - 80Wojciechowicz - 50, (30, 53)Wood - 24Wright - 70 (85)Yary - 73Young - 8Youngblood - 852006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 173 -


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSP RESENTERSClass of 2005Benny Friedman* Don Pierson, sportswriter, ChicagoClass of 2001Nick Buoniconti Marc Buoniconti, Nick’s sonTribuneMarv Levy Bill Polian, Former Bills’ GMDan MarinoFritz Pollard*Daniel Marino, Dan’s sonFritz Pollard, IIIMike Munchak Bruce Matthews, Former Oilers’teammateSteve Young LeGrande “Grit” Young, Steve’sfatherJackie Slater John Robinson, Former Rams’Head Coach* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Friedman represented by hisnephew, David Friedman; Pollard represented by his grandson,Lynn Swann John Stallworth, Former Steelers’teammateSteven Towns.)Ron YaryJohn Michels, Former Vikings’assistant coachJack Youngblood Merlin Olsen, Former Rams’ HOFteammate2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideJessica Elway became the first daughter to serve as a presenterwhen she introduced her father, John in 2004.Class of 2004Bob Brown Robert Brown, Jr., Bob’s sonCarl EllerRegis Eller, Carl’s sonJohn Elway Jessica Elway, John’s daughterBarry Sanders William Sanders, Barry’s fatherClass of 2003Marcus Allen Harold “Red” Allen, Marcus’ fatherElvin Bethea Hornsby Howell, college coachJoe DeLamielleure Larry Felser, sportswriter, BuffaloNewsJames Lofton David Lofton, James’ sonHank Stram Len Dawson, Hall of Fame playerClass of 2002George Allen* Deacon Jones, Hall of Fame playerDave Casper John Madden, Former Raiders’head coachDan Hampton Ed O’Bradovich, Former ChicagoBears playerJim KellyMarv 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 2000Howie Long Earl Leggett, Former Raiders’ def.line coachRonnie Lott Roy Lott, Ronnie’s fatherJoe Montana Eddie DeBartolo, Jr., Former 49ersownerDan Rooney Joe Greene, Steelers’ Hall ofFamerDave Wilcox Mike Giddings, Former 49erslinebacker coachClass of 1999Eric Dickerson Jackie Slater, Former Rams’ teammateTom Mack Ken Iman, Former Rams’ teammateOzzie Newsome Calvin Hill, Former Browns’ teammateBilly Shaw Ed Abramoski, Retired BuffaloBills’ trainerLawrence Taylor Lawrence Taylor, Jr., Lawrence’ssonClass of 1998Paul Krause Jerry Burns, Former Vikings HeadCoach and Krause’s college coachat 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- 174 - Profootballhof.com


Class of 1997Mike Haynes Howard Slusher, Haynes’ formerplayer agentWellington Mara Frank Gifford, Giants’ Hall ofFamerDon Shula David and Mike Shula, Don’s sonsMike Webster Terry Bradshaw, Former Steelers’teammateClass of 1996Lou Creekmur Doak Walker, Former Lions’ teammateDan Dierdorf Jim Hanifan, Off. Line Coach, HeadCoachJoe Gibbs Don Coryell, Former head coachCharlie Joiner Eddie Robinson, college coach atGramblingMel Renfro Tom Landry, former Dallas HOFHead CoachClass of 1995Jim Finks* Edward W. McCaskey, Chairman ofthe 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 brotherand Tampa Bay teammateKellen Winslow Cornelius Perry, Winslow’s coachat 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 Coachwith DallasBud Grant Sid Hartman, Sports EditorMinneapolis StarJimmy Johnson Rafer Johnson, Jimmy’s Brotherand 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,DallasClass of 1993Dan Fouts Don Coryell, Fouts’ Head Coachwith ChargersLarry Little Don Shula, Head Coach, MiamiDolphinsChuck Noll Dan Rooney, President, PittsburghSteelersWalter Payton Jarrett Payton, Walter’s sonBill Walsh Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr. , Owner,49ersClass of 1992Lem Barney Jim David, Former DefensiveCoach, LionsAl DavisJohn Madden, Former HeadCoach, RaidersJohn Mackey Jack Kemp, Former Pres., AFLPlayers Assoc.John Riggins Paul Tagliabue, NFL CommissionerClass of 1991Earl Campbell Bum Phillips, Campbell’s HeadCoach with Oilers and SaintsJohn Hannah Herb Hannah, John’s FatherStan Jones Bob Kilcullen, Former BearsTeammateTex Schramm Pete Rozelle, Former NFLCommissionerJan Stenerud Hank Stram, Stenerud’s HeadCoach with Kansas City ChiefsClass of 1990Buck Buchanan Hank Stram, Buchanan’s HeadCoach with Kansas ChiefsBob Griese Don Shula, Head Coach, MiamiDolphinsFranco Harris Lynn Swann, Former SteelersTeammateTed Hendricks Al Davis, Pres. of the GeneralPartner, RaidersJack Lambert Dennis Fitzgerald, Lambert’s Asst.Coach at Kent State University andPittsburgh SteelersTom Landry Roger Staubach, Former HOFCowboys QBBob St. Clair Dave Beronio, columnist/Illustrator, Vacaville (CA) Reporter2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 175 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideClass of 1989Mel Blount Dan Rooney, President, PittsburghSteelersTerry Bradshaw Verne Lunquist , CBS AnnouncerArt ShellAl Davis, Managing GeneralPartner, Los Angeles RaidersWillie Wood Phil Bengston, Wood’s HeadCoach with Green Bay PackersClass of 1988Fred Biletnikoff Al Davis, Managing GeneralPartner, RaidersMike Ditka Ed O’Bradovich, Former BearsTeammateJack Ham Joe Paterno, Head Football Coach,Penn StateAlan Page Willarene Beasley, NorthCommunity High School Principal,MinneapolisClass of 1987Larry Csonka Don Shula, Head Coach, MiamiDolphinsLen Dawson Hank Stram, Dawson’s HeadCoach with K.C.Joe Greene Chuck Noll, Head Coach,Pittsburgh SteelersJohn Henry Johnson Arthur J. Rooney, Chairman of theBoard, Pittsburgh Steelers &HOFerJim Langer Don Shula, Head Coach, MiamiDolphinsDon Maynard Joe Namath, Former JetsTeammateGene Upshaw Al Davis, Managing GeneralPartner, RaidersClass of 1986Paul Hornung Max McGee, Former PackersTeammateKen Houston Wally Lemm, Houston’s HeadCoach with OilersWillie Lanier Lamar Hunt, Owner, ChiefsFran Tarkenton Max Winter, President, VikingsDoak Walker Bobby Layne, Former LionsTeammateClass of 1985Frank Gatski Abe Gibron, Former BrownsTeammateJoe Namath Larry Bruno, Namath’s CoachatBeaver Falls HSPete Rozelle Tex Schramm, President and GM,CowboysO.J. Simpson Lou Saban, Simpson’s HeadCoach with BillsRoger Staubach Tom Landry, Head Coach,CowboysClass of 1984Willie Brown Al Davis, Managing GeneralPartner, RaidersMike McCormack Paul Brown, McCormack’s HeadCoach with BrownsCharley Taylor Tom Skinner, Long-Time Advisorand FriendArnie Weinmeister Hon. John A. Cherberg, Lt.Governor, State of Washington andWeinmeister’s Coach at theUniversity of WashingtonClass of 1983Bobby Bell Hank Stram, Bell’s Head Coachwith ChiefsSid Gillman Joe Madro, Long-Time CoachingAssociateSonny Jurgensen Edward Bennett Williams,President, RedskinsBobby Mitchell Edward Bennett Williams,President, RedskinsPaul Warfield Gene Slaughter-Warfield’s Coachat Harding HSClass of 1982Doug Atkins Edward W. McCaskey, Vice-President, BearsSam HuffTom Landry, Head Coach, Cowboysand Huff’s Defensive Coach withGiantsGeorge Musso George Halas, CEO, Bears andMusso’s First NFL CoachMerlin Olsen Tony Knap, Olsen’s Coach at UtahState- 176 - Profootballhof.com


Class of 1981“Red” Badgro Mel Hein, Former GiantsTeammateWillie Davis Eddie Robinson, Davis’ Coach atGramblingGeorge Blanda Al Davis , Managing GeneralPartner, RaidersJim Ringo Willard “Whiz” Rinehart, Ringo’sCoach at Phillipsburgh (NJ) H.S.Class of 1980Herb Adderley Willie Davis, Former PackersTeammate“Deacon” Jones George Allen, Jones’ Head Coachwith Rams and RedskinsBob LillyTom Landry, Lilly’s Head Coachwith CowboysJim OttoAl Davis, Managing GeneralPartner, RaidersClass of 1979Dick Butkus Pete Elliott, Butkus’ college coachYale LaryBuster Ramsey, Defensive Coachwith LionsRon MixJoe Madro, Mix’s Off. Line Coachwith ChargersJohnny Unitas Frank Gitschier, Unitas’ QB Coachat LouisvilleClass of 1978Lance Alworth Al Davis, Managing GeneralPartner, Raiders and formerChargers End CoachWeeb Ewbank Paul Brown, General Manager,Bengals Browns Coach Who GaveEwbank His First Coaching Job“Tuffy” Leemans Peter Guzy, Former Coach at EastH.S. (Superior, WI)Ray Nitschke Phil Bengtson, Former HeadCoach Packers and DefensiveCoach Through Most of Nitschke’sNFL CareerLarry Wilson Jack Curtice, A.D. at SantaBarbara and Wilson’s CollegeCoach at UtahClass of 1977Frank Gifford Wellington T. Mara, President,GiantsForrest Gregg Mrs. Marie Lombardi , Widow ofVince LombardiGale Sayers George Halas, Chairman of theBoard, BearsBart Starr Bill Moseley, Former Coach atLanier HSBill WillisPaul Brown, General Manager,Bengals and Willis’ coach at OhioState and BrownsClass of 1976Ray Flaherty James R. Barber, Former RedskinsPlayerLen Ford* Theodore W. McIntyre, Ford’sCoach at Armstrong H.S.Jim Taylor Marie Lombardi, Widow of VinceLombardi* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Ford represented by his daughter,Debbie Ford).Class of 1975Roosevelt Brown Talmadge L. Hill, Brown’s Coach atMorgan St.George Connor George Halas, Connor’s Coachwith BearsDante Lavelli Paul Brown, Lavelli’s Coach withBrownsLenny Moore Andy Stopper, Moore’s Coach atReading 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 withBrowns“Night Train” Lane W.E. Pigford, Lane’s Coach atAnderson H.S.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 177 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideClass of 1973Raymond Berry Weeb Ewbank, Head Coach/GM,Jets and Berry’s Coach with ColtsJim Parker W.W. (Woody) Hayes, HeadFootball Coach, Ohio StateJoe Schmidt William Clay Ford, Owner/Pres.LionsClass 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’sCoach, at Univ. of San Francisco,Cardinals, and Eagles“Ace” Parker Jack White, GM, 49ersClass of 1971Jim Brown Ken Molloy, Manhasset, LI,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. TittleWellington T. Mara, President,GiantsNorm Van Brocklin Rankin M. Smith, Chairman of theBoard, Falcons* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Hewitt was represented by hisdaughter, Mary Ellen Cocozza; Lombardi was represented by his son,Vince, Jr.)Class of 1970Jack Christiansen Buddy Parker, Former LionsCoachTom Fears Harold “Hal” Dean, Former RamsTeammateHugh McElhenny Louis G. Spadia, President, 49ersPete Pihos Howard Brown, Former Teammateat IndianaClass of 1969“Turk” Edwards Mel Hein, Former Teammate atWashington St.“Greasy” Neale Chuck Bednarik - Former EaglesplayerLeo Nomellini Mrs. Victor Morabito, Co-Owner,49ersJoe PerryMrs. Tony Morabito, Co-Owner,49ersErnie Stautner Art Rooney, President, SteelersClass of 1968Cliff Battles Edward Bennett Williams,President, RedskinsArt Donovan Jim Mutscheller, Former ColtsTeammateElroy Hirsch Hamp Pool, Former Coach, RamsWayne Millner Ray Flaherty, Former Coach,RedskinsMarion Motley Bill Willis, Former BrownsTeammateCharley Trippi Paul Shebby, Former High SchoolCoachAlex Wojciechowicz Earle “Greasy” Neale, FormerEagles CoachClass of 1967Chuck Bednarik Earle “Greasy” Neale, FormerEagles CoachCharles Bidwill, Sr.* Art Rooney , President, SteelersPaul Brown Otto Graham, Former BrownsQuarterbackBobby Layne Buddy Parker, Former Lions &Steelers CoachDaniel F. Reeves Bob Waterfield, Former RamsQuarterbackKen Strong John “Chick” Meehan, FormerCoach, NYUJoe Stydahar Dan Fortmann- - Former BearsTeammateEmlen Tunnell Father Benedict Dudley, Chaplain,Giants* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Represented by his son,Charles Bidwill, Jr.)- 178 - Profootballhof.com


Class of 1966Bill Dudley Bob Waterfield - Hall of Fame playerJoe Guyon Jimmy Conzelman - Hall of Famecoach/playerArnie Herber Clarke Hinkle - Hall of Fame playerWalt Kiesling* Justice Byron R. White - formerNFL playerSteve Owen* Mel Hein - Hall of Fame playerGeorge McAfee Dick Gallagher - former highschool coach“Shorty” Ray* Dan Tehan - NFL official“Bulldog” Turner Ed Healey - Hall of Fame player* Deceased at time of enshrinement (Kiesling represented by JohnBlood McNally; Owen represented by Jim Lee Howell; Ray representedby Hugh L. Ray)Class of 1965Guy Chamberlin Wallace Elliott, member, CantonBulldogs“Paddy” Driscoll Jimmy ConzelmanDaniel Fortmann Andy Kerr, Colgate Head CoachOtto Graham Paul Brown, Browns CoachSid Luckman Lou Little, Coach, ColumbiaUniversitySteve Van Buren Clarke HinkleBob Waterfield Pat O’Brien, ActorClass of 1964George Trafton Ernie NeversEd Healey Harry Stuhldreher, Member ofNotre Dame’s Four HorsemenJimmy Conzelman Justice William O. Douglas, UnitedStates Supreme Court“Link” Lyman William E. Umstattd, AdvisoryCommitte, Hall of FameMike Michalske L.C. “Cap” Timm, Professor, IowaStateClarke Hinkle Bronko NagurskiArt Rooney Honorable David Lawrence,Special Asst. to the PresidentClass of 1963Sammy Baugh Harry Stuhldreher, Member ofNotre Dame’s Four HorsemenBert Bell* David McDonald, President, UnitedSteelworkers of AmericaJoe Carr* Earl Schreiber, President, ProFootball Hall of FameDutch Clark Philip A. Hart, U.S. Senator,Michigan“Red” Grange Jimmy ConzelmanGeorge Halas David L. Lawrence, Special Asst. toPresidentMel HeinFrank T. Bow, Congressman,Canton“Pete” Henry* E.E. “Rip” Miller, U.S. NavalAcademyCal Hubbard Paul Kerr, President, Baseball Hallof FameDon Hutson Dante Lavelli, Cleveland Browns“Curly” Lambeau Jimmy Crowley , Member of NotreDame’s Four HorsemenTim Mara * Arthur Daley, New York TimesGeorge PrestonMarshall** Major General Harry W. Abendroth“Blood” McNally Justice Byron “Whizzer” White,United States Supreme CourtBronko Nagurski Don Miller, Member of NotreDame’s Four HorsemenErnie Nevers Elmer Layden, Member of NotreDame’s Four HorsemenJim Thorpe* Henry A. RoemerCla 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 formerCanton Teammate Harry Robb; Mara represented by his son John V.Mara; Thorpe represented by Pete Calac, Thorpe’s former teammatewith Carlisle Indians and Canton Bulldogs). ** Marshall representedby his friend Milton W. King.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 179 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide* Prior to 1970, the procedure of namingjust 15 finalists was not defined.BOLD CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TOTHE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME.~ indicates Old-timer/Senior nominee.Selection of Old-timer/senior candidatebegan in 1972. No nominee was picked in1975. Two senior nominees selected startingin 2004.# Subscript number indicates the number oftimes as finalist. No subscript number indicatesa person’s first time as finalist.NOTE: In some cases, there were 16 finalistsdue to a tie in the voting. In 1975,there were only 14 finalists.2006TROY AIKMANHARRY CARSON 7L.C. Greenwood 6Russ Grimm 2Claude Humphrey 3Michael Irvin 2Bob Kuechenberg 5~JOHN MADDEN 2Art Monk 6WARREN MOONDerrick Thomas 2Thurman ThomasREGGIE WHITE~RAYFIELD WRIGHT 2Gary Zimmerman 32005Harry Carson 6Richard Dent 2~BENNY FRIEDMANL.C. Greenwood 5Russ GrimmClaude Humphrey 2Michael IrvinBob Kuechenberg 4DAN MARINOArt Monk 5~FRITZ POLLARDDerrick ThomasRoger WehrliGeorge Young 3STEVE YOUNGP RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AME15 FINALISTS2004~BOB BROWN 5Harry Carson 5Richard DentCARL ELLER 13JOHN ELWAYCliff Harris~Bob HayesLester Hayes 4Bob Kuechenberg 3Jim MarshallArt Monk 4BARRY SANDERSRayfield WrightGeorge Young 2Gary Zimmerman 22003MARCUS ALLENELVIN BETHEAHarry Carson 4JOE DeLAMIELLEURERandy GradisharLester Hayes 3Claude HumphreyBob Kuechenberg 2JAMES LOFTON 3Art Monk 3Ken Stabler 3~HANK STRAMRalph Wilson, Jr. 2George YoungGary Zimmerman2002~GEORGE ALLEN 4Harry Carson 3DAVE CASPER 3L.C. Greenwood 4Ray Guy 5DAN HAMPTON 2Lester Hayes 2JIM KELLYBob KuechenbergJames Lofton 2Art ModellArt Monk 2Bill Parcells 2Donnie ShellJOHN STALLWORTH 82001~NICK BUONICONTIHarry Carson 2Dave Casper 2Dan HamptonLester HayesMARV LEVY 3Art MonkMIKE MUNCHAK 2Bill ParcellsJACKIE SLATERJohn Stallworth 7LYNN SWANN 14Ralph Wilson, Jr.RON YARY 6JACK YOUNGBLOOD 82000Harry CarsonDave CasperCarl Eller 12Marv Levy 2James LoftonHOWIE LONG 2RONNIE LOTTJOE MONTANAMike MunchakDAN ROONEY 3John Stallworth 6Lynn Swann 13~DAVE WILCOXRon Yary 5Jack Youngblood 71999George Allen 3ERIC DICKERSONCarl Eller 11Ray Guy 4Marv LevyHowie LongTOM MACK 11OZZIE NEWSOME 3Dan Rooney 2~BILLY SHAWJohn Stallworth 5Lynn Swann 12LAWRENCE TAYLORRon Yary 4Jack Youngblood 6- 180 - Profootballhof.com


1998George Allen 2Ken Anderson 2Carl Eller 10PAUL KRAUSE 3Tom Mack 10~TOMMY McDONALD 2ANTHONY MUÑOZOzzie Newsome 2Dan RooneyMIKE SINGLETARYJohn Stallworth 4DWIGHT STEPHENSON 5Lynn Swann 11Ron Yary 3Jack Youngblood 51997Carl Eller 9Ray Guy3MIKE HAYNES 3~Jerry Kramer 10Paul Krause 2Tom Mack 9WELLINGTON MARA 2Ozzie NewsomeDON SHULAJohn Stallworth 3Dwight Stephenson 4Lynn Swann 10MIKE WEBSTER 2Ron Yary 2Jack Youngblood 41996Ken Anderson~LOU CREEKMUR 2DAN DIERDORF 5Carl Eller 8JOE GIBBSL.C. Greenwood 3Mike Haynes 2CHARLIE JOINER 5Tom Mack 8MEL RENFRO 4John Stallworth 2Dwight Stephenson 3Lynn Swann 9Mike WebsterJack Youngblood 3 1995Dan Dierdorf 4Carl Eller 7JIM FINKSL.C. Greenwood 2Ray Guy 2Mike HaynesCharlie Joiner 4~HENRY JORDAN 4STEVE LARGENTTom Mack 7Mel Renfro 3LEE ROY SELMONDwight Stephenson 2Lynn Swann 8KELLEN WINSLOW 31994Dan Dierdorf 3TONY DORSETTCarl Eller 6BUD GRANT 4JIMMY JOHNSONCharlie Joiner 3~LEROY KELLY 4Paul KrauseTom Mack 6Mel Renfro 2JACKIE SMITH 2John StallworthLynn Swann 7RANDY WHITEKellen Winslow 21993Bob Brown 4Carl Eller 5DAN FOUTSCharlie Joiner 2LARRY LITTLE 4Tom Mack 5CHUCK NOLLWALTER PAYTONMel RenfroJackie Smith~Dick StanfelDwight StephensonLynn Swann 6BILL WALSH 2Kellen Winslow1992LEM BARNEY 2Bob Brown 3AL DAVIS 7Dan Dierdorf 2Carl Eller 4~Willie GalimoreBud Grant 3Ray GuyCharlie JoinerTom Mack 4JOHN MACKEY 5Wellington MaraJOHN RIGGINS 2Lynn Swann 5Bill Walsh1991Lem BarneyBob Brown 2EARL CAMPBELLAl Davis 6Carl Eller 3L.C. GreenwoodJOHN HANNAH~STAN JONESJohn Mackey 4John RigginsTEX SCHRAMMKen Stabler 2JAN STENERUDLynn Swann 4Jack Youngblood 21990BUCK BUCHANAN 5Al Davis 5Dan DierdorfBOB GRIESE 5FRANCO HARRISTED HENDRICKS 2JACK LAMBERTTOM LANDRYLarry Little 3John Mackey 3~BOB ST. CLAIRKen StablerLynn Swann 3Ron YaryJack Youngblood2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 181 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1989MEL BLOUNTTERRY BRADSHAWBuck Buchanan 4Al Davis 4Carl Eller 2Bud Grant 2Bob Griese 4Ted Hendricks~Henry Jordan 3Leroy Kelly 3Tom Mack 3John Mackey 2ART SHELL 2Lynn Swann 2WILLIE WOOD 101988George AllenFRED BILETNIKOFF 5Buck Buchanan 3Al Davis 3MIKE DITKA 2Bud GrantBob Griese 3JACK HAMLee Roy JordanLeroy Kelly 2Tom Mack 2ALAN PAGE 2~Lou RymkusArt ShellLynn Swann1987Fred Biletnikoff 4Bob BrownBlanton CollierLARRY CSONKA 2Al Davis 2LEN DAWSON 3JOE GREENEBob Griese 2~JOHN HENRY JOHNSON 9Jerry Kramer 9JIM LANGERLarry Little 2DON MAYNARD 8Tommy McDonaldAlan PageGENE UPSHAW19861983Fred Biletnikoff 3Larry CsonkaAl DavisLen Dawson 2Bob GriesePAUL HORNUNG 12KEN HOUSTONJohn Henry Johnson 8WILLIE LANIER 3Larry LittleTom MackDon Maynard 7Johnny Robinson 6FRAN TARKENTON 3~DOAK WALKER 51985Fred Biletnikoff 2Buck Buchanan 2Carl Eller~FRANK GATSKI 2Paul Hornung 11Willie Lanier 2John MaddenDon Maynard 6JOE NAMATH 3Johnny Robinson 5PETE ROZELLE 8O.J. SIMPSONROGER STAUBACHFran Tarkenton 2Willie Wood 91984Fred BiletnikoffWILLIE BROWNBuck BuchananPaul Hornung 10Henry Jordan 2Jerry Kramer 8Willie LanierDon Maynard 5MIKE McCORMACK 4Joe Namath 2Pete Rozelle 7Fran TarkentonCHARLEY TAYLOR 2~ARNIE WEINMEISTERWillie Wood 8BOBBY BELLSID GILLMAN 2Gene Hickerson 3Paul Hornung 9John Henry Johnson 7SONNY JURGENSEN 3Don Maynard 4Mike McCormack 3BOBBY MITCHELLJoe NamathJohnny Robinson 4Pete Rozelle 6~Mac Speedie 3Charley TaylorPAUL WARFIELDWillie Wood 71982DOUG ATKINS 6Len DawsonSid GillmanGene Hickerson 2Paul Hornung 8SAM HUFF 3Sonny Jurgensen 2Leroy KellyDon Maynard 3Mike McCormack 2~GEORGE MUSSOMERLIN OLSENJohnny Robinson 3Pete Rozelle 5Willie Wood 61981Doug Atkins 5~RED BADGROGEORGE BLANDAWILLIE DAVIS 6Mike DitkaGene HickersonPaul Hornung 7Jerry Kramer 7Don Maynard 2Mike McCormackJIM RINGO 7Johnny Robinson 2Pete Rozelle 4Jim TyrerWillie Wood 5- 182 - Profootballhof.com


198019771974HERB ADDERLEY 3Doug Atkins 2Charley Conerly 7Willie Davis 2~Lou CreekmurWeeb Ewbank 2Willie Davis 5FRANK GIFFORD 6Paul Hornung 6FORREST GREGGJohn Henry Johnson 6Sam HuffDEACON JONESJohn Henry Johnson 3Sonny JurgensenYale Lary 4Jerry Kramer 6Gene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb 2BOB LILLYJim Ringo 3Don MaynardPete RozelleJIM OTTOGALE SAYERSJim Ringo 6BART STARRJohnny Robinson~BILL WILLISPete Rozelle 3Willie WoodWillie Wood 419761979Charley Conerly 5Herb Adderley 2Willie DavisDoug Atkins 4Weeb EwbankDICK BUTKUS~RAY FLAHERTYWillie Davis 4LEN FORD 5~Marshall GoldbergFrank GatskiPaul Hornung 5Frank Gifford 5John Henry Johnson 5Paul Hornung 3Jerry Kramer 5John Henry Johnson 2YALE LARY 6Henry JordanJohn MackeyJerry Kramer 3RON MIXYale Lary 3Jim Ringo 5Jim Ringo 2Pete Rozelle 2Clark Shaughnessy 3JOHNNY UNITASJIM TAYLOR 4Willie Wood 3Doak Walker 419781975Herb AdderleyDoug AtkinsLANCE ALWORTHROOSEVELT BROWN 5Doug Atkins 3Charley Conerly 4Charley Conerly 6GEORGE CONNOR 2Willie Davis 3Len Ford 4WEEB EWBANK 3Frank Gifford 4Paul Hornung 4John Henry JohnsonSam Huff 2Jerry Kramer 2John Henry Johnson 4Yale Lary 2Jerry Kramer 4DANTE LAVELLI 6Yale Lary 5LENNY MOORE 2~TUFFY LEEMANS 2Jim RingoRAY NITSCHKEClark Shaughnessy 2Jim Ringo 4Jim Taylor 3LARRY WILSONWillie Wood 2Roosevelt Brown 4~TONY CANADEO 4Charley Conerly 3George ConnorLen Ford 3BILL GEORGE 2Frank Gifford 3LOU GROZA 2Jerry KramerDICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE 4Yale LaryDante Lavelli 5Lenny MooreJim Taylor 2Doak Walker 31973RAYMOND BERRYRoosevelt Brown 3Tony Canadeo 3Len Ford 2Rosey GrierLou Groza~Ole HaugsrudPaul Hornung 2Dick “Night Train” Lane 3Dante Lavelli 4Tony MorabitoJIM PARKERJOE SCHMIDT 3Jim TaylorDoak Walker 21972Roosevelt Brown 2Tony Canadeo 2Charley Conerly 2Bill GeorgeFrank Gifford 2Paul HornungLAMAR HUNTDick “Night Train” Lane 2Dante Lavelli 3GINO MARCHETTIOLLIE MATSON~ACE PARKERJoe Schmidt 2Mac Speedie 2Doak Walker2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 183 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> Guide1971Roosevelt BrownJIM BROWNTony CanadeoCharley ConerlyLen FordFrank GiffordBILL HEWITT 2BRUISER KINARD 2Dick “Night Train” LaneDante Lavelli 2VINCE LOMBARDIANDY ROBUSTELLI 2Joe SchmidtDuke Slater 2Y.A. TITTLE 2NORM VAN BROCKLIN 21970JACK CHRISTIANSENTOM FEARSBeattie FeathersBill HewittBruiser KinardDante LavelliTuffy LeemansGene “Big Daddy” LipscombHUGH McELHENNYPETE PIHOSAndy RobustelliClark ShaugnessyDuke SlaterMac SpeedieY.A. TittleNorm Van Brocklin25 MODERN-ERASEMI-FINALISTS- In 2004, the procedure of reducing the preliminarylist of modern-era nominees to 25semi-finalists was integrated into the selectionprocess. From the list, 13 of the semi-finalistswere named finalists along with two seniornominees.* indicates that the semi-finalist became afinalist.BOLD CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TO THEPRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME.(Number in parentheses is the initial numberof preliminary nominees from which the semifinalistswere selected).2006(112 preliminary nominees)TROY AIKMAN*HARRY CARSON*Dermontti DawsonFred DeanRichard DentRandy GradisharL. C. Greenwood*Russ GrimmRay 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 Zimmerman2005(90 preliminary 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 Zimmerman2004(67 preliminary nominees)Cliff BranchHarry Carson*Richard DentCARL ELLER*JOHN ELWAY*Randy GradisharL. C. GreenwoodRuss GrimmRay GuyCliff Harris*Lester Hayes*Claude HumphreyBob Kuechenberg*Jim Marshall*Art ModellArt Monk*BARRY SANDERS*Donnie ShellKen StablerSteve TaskerRoger WehrliRalph Wilson, Jr.Rayfield Wright*George Young*Gary Zimmerman*- 184 - Profootballhof.com


15 FinalistsAlphabetical RosterPrior to 1970, the procedure of naming just 15 finalists was notdefined. CAPS INDICATE THOSE ELECTED TO THE PRO FOOTBALLHALL OF FAMEHERB ADDERLEY – 3 – 1978-1980TROY AIKMAN – 1 -- 2006GEORGE ALLEN – 4 – 1988, 1998-1999, 2002MARCUS ALLEN – 1 – 2003LANCE ALWORTH – 1 – 1978Ken Anderson – 2 –1996, 1998DOUG ATKINS – 6 – 1975, 1977-1979, 1981-1982RED BADGRO – 1 – 1981LEM BARNEY – 2 – 1991-1992BOBBY BELL – 1 – 1983RAYMOND BERRY – 1 – 1973ELVIN BETHEA – 1 – 2003FRED BILETNIKOFF – 5 – 1984-1988GEORGE BLANDA – 1 – 1981MEL BLOUNT – 1 – 1989TERRY BRADSHAW – 1989BOB BROWN – 5 – 1987, 1991-1993, 2004JIM BROWN – 1 – 1971Roosevelt Brown – 5 – 1971-1975WILLIE BROWN – 1 – 1984BUCK BUCHANAN – 5 – 1984-1985, 1988-1990NICK BUONICONTI – 1 – 2001DICK BUTKUS – 1 – 1979EARL CAMPBELL – 1 – 1991TONY CANADEO – 4 – 1971-1974HARRY CARSON – 7 – 2000-2006DAVE CASPER – 3 – 2000-2002JACK CHRISTIANSEN – 1 – 1970Blanton Collier – 1 – 1987Charley Conerly– 7– 1971-1972, 1974-1976, 1978, 1980GEORGE CONNOR – 2 – 1974-1975LOU CREEKMUR – 2 – 1980, 1996LARRY CSONKA – 2 – 1986-1987AL DAVIS – 7 – 1986-1992WILLIE DAVIS – 6 – 1976-1981LEN DAWSON – 3 – 1982, 1986-1987JOE DeLAMIELLEURE – 1 – 2003Richard Dent – 2 – 2004-2005ERIC DICKERSON – 1 – 1999DAN DIERDORF – 5 – 1990, 1992, 1994-1996MIKE DITKA – 2 – 1981, 1988TONY DORSETT – 1 – 1994CARL ELLER – 13 – 1985, 1989, 1991-2000, 2004JOHN ELWAY – 1 — 2004WEEB EWBANK – 3 – 1976-1978TOM FEARS – 1 – 1970Beattie Feathers – 1 – 1970JIM FINKS – 1 – 1995RAY FLAHERTY – 1 – 1976LEN FORD – 5 – 1971, 1973-1976DAN FOUTS – 1 – 1993BENNY FRIEDMAN – 1 – 2005Willie Galimore – 1 – 1992FRANK GATSKI – 2 – 1976, 1985BILL GEORGE – 2 – 1972, 1974JOE GIBBS – 1 – 1996FRANK GIFFORD – 6 – 1971-1972, 1974-1977SID GILLMAN – 2 – 1982, 1983Marshall Goldberg – 1 – 1979Randy Gradishar – 1 – 2003BUD GRANT – 4 – 1988-1989, 1992, 1994JOE GREENE – 1 – 1987L.C. Greenwood – 6 – 1991, 1995-1996, 2002, 2005-2006FORREST GREGG – 1 – 1977Rosey Grier – 1 – 1973BOB GRIESE – 5 – 1986-1990Russ Grimm – 2 -- 2005-2006LOU GROZA – 2 – 1973, 1974Ray Guy – 5 – 1992, 1995, 1997, 1999, 2002JACK HAM – 1 –1988DAN HAMPTON – 2 – 2001-2002JOHN HANNAH – 1 – 1991Cliff Harris – 1 – 2004FRANCO HARRIS – 1 – 1990Ole Haugsrud – 1 – 1973Bob Hayes – 1 – 2004Lester Hayes – 4 – 2001-2004MIKE HAYNES – 3 – 1995-1997TED HENDRICKS – 2 – 1989-1990BILL HEWITT – 2 – 1970-19712006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 185 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideGene Hickerson – 3 – 1981-1983PAUL HORNUNG– 12 –1972-1973, 1976, 1978-1986KEN HOUSTON – 1 – 1986SAM HUFF – 3 – 1977-1978, 1982Claude Humphrey – 3 – 2003, 2005-2006LAMAR HUNT – 1 – 1972Michael Irvin – 2 -- 2005-2006JIMMY JOHNSON – 1 – 1994JOHN HENRY JOHNSON– 9 –1975-80, 1983, 1986-87CHARLIE JOINER – 5 – 1992-1996DEACON JONES – 1 –1980STAN JONES – 1 – 1991HENRY JORDAN – 4 – 1976, 1984, 1989, 1995Lee Roy Jordan – 1 – 1988SONNY JURGENSEN – 3 – 1980, 1982-1983JIM KELLY – 1 – 2002LEROY KELLY – 4 – 1982, 1988-1989,1994BRUISER KINARD – 2 – 1970, 1971Jerry Kramer – 10 – 1974-76, 1978-81, 1984, 1987, 1997PAUL KRAUSE – 3 – 1994, 1997-1998Bob Kuechenberg – 5 – 2002-2006JACK LAMBERT – 1 – 1990TOM LANDRY – 1 – 1990DICK “NIGHT TRAIN” LANE – 4 – 1971-1974JIM LANGER – 1 – 1987WILLIE LANIER – 3 – 1984-1986STEVE LARGENT – 1 – 1995YALE LARY – 6 – 1974-1979DANTE LAVELLI – 6 – 1970-1975TUFFY LEEMANS – 2 – 1970, 1978MARV LEVY – 3 – 1999-2001BOB LILLY – 1 – 1980Gene “Big Daddy” Lipscomb – 2 – 1970, 1977LARRY LITTLE – 4 – 1986-1987, 1990, 1993JAMES LOFTON – 3 – 2000, 2002-2003VINCE LOMBARDI – 1 – 1971HOWIE LONG – 2 – 1999, 2000RONNIE LOTT – 1 – 2000TOM MACK – 11 – 1986, 1988-1989, 1992-1999JOHN MACKEY – 5 – 1979, 1989-1992JOHN MADDEN – 2 – 1985, 2006WELLINGTON MARA – 2 – 1992, 1997GINO MARCHETTI – 1 – 1972DAN MARINO – 1 – 2005Jim Marshall – 1 – 2004OLLIE MATSON – 1 – 1972DON MAYNARD – 8 – 1980-1987MIKE McCORMACK – 4 – 1981-1984TOMMY McDONALD – 2 – 1987, 1998HUGH McELHENNY – 1 – 1970BOBBY MITCHELL – 1 – 1983RON MIX – 1 –1979Art Modell – 1 – 2002Art Monk – 6 – 2001-2006JOE MONTANA – 1 – 2000WARREN MOON -- 1 -- 2006LENNY MOORE – 2 – 1974, 1975Tony Morabito – 1 – 1973MIKE MUNCHAK – 2 – 2000-2001ANTHONY MUÑOZ – 1 – 1998GEORGE MUSSO – 1 – 1982JOE NAMATH – 3 – 1983-1985OZZIE NEWSOME – 3 – 1997-1999RAY NITSCHKE – 1 – 1978CHUCK NOLL – 1 – 1993MERLIN OLSEN – 1 – 1982JIM OTTO – 1 – 1980ALAN PAGE – 2 – 1987, 1988Bill Parcells – 2 – 2001-2002ACE PARKER – 1 – 1972JIM PARKER – 1 – 1973WALTER PAYTON – 1 – 1993PETE PIHOS – 1 – 1970FRITZ POLLARD – 1 – 2005MEL RENFRO – 4 – 1993-1996JOHN RIGGINS – 2 – 1991, 1992JIM RINGO – 7 – 1975-1981Johnny Robinson – 6 – 1980-1983, 1985-1986ANDY ROBUSTELLI – 2 – 1970-1971DAN ROONEY – 3 – 1998-2000PETE ROZELLE – 8 – 1977, 1979-1985Lou Rymkus – 1 – 1988BOB ST. CLAIR – 1 – 1990BARRY SANDERS – 1 – 2004GALE SAYERS – 1 – 1977JOE SCHMIDT – 3 – 1971-1973TEX SCHRAMM – 1 – 1991LEE ROY SELMON – 1 – 1995Clark Shaughnessy – 3 – 1970, 1975-1976BILLY SHAW – 1 – 1999ART SHELL – 2 – 1988,1989Donnie Shell – 1 – 2002DON SHULA – 1 – 1997O.J. SIMPSON – 1 – 1985MIKE SINGLETARY – 1 – 1998- 186 - Profootballhof.com


Duke Slater – 2 – 1970, 1971JACKIE SLATER – 1 – 2001JACKIE SMITH – 2 – 1993-1994Mac Speedie – 3 – 1970, 1972, 1983Ken Stabler – 3 – 1990, 1991, 2003JOHN STALLWORTH – 8 – 1994, 1996-2002Dick Stanfel – 1 – 1993BART STARR – 1 – 1977ROGER STAUBACH – 1 – 1985JAN STENERUD – 1 – 1991DWIGHT STEPHENSON – 5 – 1993, 1995-1998HANK STRAM – 1 – 2003LYNN SWANN – 14 – 1988-2001FRAN TARKENTON – 3 – 1984-1986CHARLEY TAYLOR – 2 – 1983, 1984JIM TAYLOR – 4 – 1973-1976LAWRENCE TAYLOR – 1 – 1999Derrick Thomas – 2 -- 2005-2006Thurman Thomas – 1 -- 2006Y.A. TITTLE – 2 – 1970-1971Jim Tyrer – 1 – 1981JOHNNY UNITAS – 1 – 1979GENE UPSHAW – 1 – 1987NORM VAN BROCKLIN – 2 – 1970, 1971DOAK WALKER – 5 – 1972-1974, 1976, 1986BILL WALSH – 2 – 1992, 1993PAUL WARFIELD – 1 – 1983MIKE WEBSTER – 2 – 1996, 1997ARNIE WEINMEISTER – 1 – 1984Roger Wehrli -- 1 -- 2005RANDY WHITE – 1 – 1994REGGIE WHITE -- 1 -- 2006DAVE WILCOX – 1 – 2000Ralph Wilson, Jr. – 2 – 2001, 2003BILL WILLIS – 1 – 1977LARRY WILSON – 1 – 1978KELLEN WINSLOW – 3 – 1993-1995WILLIE WOOD – 10 – 1977-1985, 1989RAYFIELD WRIGHT – 2 – 2004, 2006RON YARY – 6 – 1990, 1997-2001George Young – 3 – 2003-2005JACK YOUNGBLOOD – 8 – 1990-1991, 1996-2001STEVE YOUNG – 1 – 2005Gary Zimmerman – 3 – 2003-2006“The virtuous part of having this patience also meansthat the day I was selected to the Hall of Fame this lastJanuary couldn’t have been a better day because itwould have been the 100th anniversary of the birth ofArt Rooney, Sr., the founder of this football team. If 14years had not passed, then I would not be here todaywith the great patience, and support, and love of mywife Charena. Of being able to stand here in front ofyou and having my two sons Shafer and Braxton, whoare five and three years old to be here and be a part ofthis afternoon. I’m glad 14 years passed so I couldhave this love and this family share in this moment withme.”- Excerpt from Lynn Swann’s enshrinement speech on August 4,2001. Swann was a finalist for 14 straight years from 1988 to 2001.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 187 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideEnshrinement CeremonyThe Pro Football Hall of Fame’s enshrinement ceremony is one of the great events insports. In 2002, the annual enshrinement was moved from the Hall’s front steps toFawcett Stadium which is located across the street from the Hall of Fame. A grand stage iserected to accommodate the many returning Hall of Fame members who participate in theannual induction. The enshrinement was held at Fawcett Stadium from 1963-1965.- 188 - Profootballhof.com


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AFC-NFC PRO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AME G AMEThe Hall of Fame Game series began in 1962, one year before the museum opened. A National Football League preseasongame has been played at Fawcett Stadium each year but one since that inaugural game. No game wasplayed in 1966 as the preseason schedule was not set in time to include Canton for a neutral site game.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 periodsthrough 1994. In 1995, the NFL selected the Hall of Fame Game to showcase the debut of the league’s newestexpansion teams – the Carolina Panthers and Jacksonville Jaguars. Since that time, the NFL designates the teamsfor the Hall of Fame Game on a season-by-season basis. The 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 aconnection to the Hall’s most recent class.In 2006, the Hall of Fame Game returns to Sunday. The Hall of Fame games were played on Sunday afternoons from1963 to 1965. The inaugural game and those played from 1967 through 1997 were played on Saturday afternoons.Then, in 1998, the Hall of Fame game was switched to primetime with kickoff moved to Saturday evening. One yearlater, the game moved to Monday night.The Hall of Fame Game was televised nationally by ABC from 1971-2005. The game switches to NBC this year as theOakland Raiders and Philadelphia Eagles open the 2006 preseason in Canton.- P RO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME FIELD AT FAWCETT STADIUM -The annual enshrinement ceremony and the AFC-NFC Hall of Fame Game is played in Pro Football Hall of Fame Fieldat Fawcett Stadium, located directly across the street from the Hall of Fame.Capacity: 22,364 • Surface: FieldTurfWHO'S FAWCETT?John A. Fawcett was a former member of the Canton Board ofEducation and a well-known athlete. He died of pneumonia atthe age of 44, a few years before the stadium was built.IN THE BEGINNINGThe 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 issuepaid for the materials. The stadium originally seated 15,000 and was the largest high school stadium in the countryat that time.RENOVATIONFawcett Stadium underwent a major renovation and a name change in 1997. Backed by the Canton community, $4.3million worth of improvements were completed on the stadium. Some of the major improvements included state-ofthe-artAstroturf with a player friendly rubber base, new locker room facilities, new scoreboard with graphics displayscreen, new lighting, new sound system, new electrical services, structural repairs, vinyl caps for all wooden seats,and a renovated press box. The newly renovated stadium was also renamed to include the words Pro Football Hall ofFame Field. The stadium had a new playing surface, FieldTurf, installed in 2004. LIGHTING - When the Hall ofFame game went prime time in 1998, engineers told ABC Sports, which broadcasts the game, that the stadiumneeded better lighting for a night game. The NFL responded by paying $365,000 for the addition of five light poles tobring the total to nine.HOME TO TWO COLLEGES AND THREE HIGH SCHOOLSHOME TO TWO COLLEGES AND THREE HIGH SCHOOLSA total of five local teams play their home games at Pro Football Hall of Fame Field at Fawcett Stadium. They includeNAIA rivals Malone College and Walsh University as well as three high schools (GlenOak, McKinley, and Timken).2004 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 191 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideS ERIESAugust 11, 1962New York Giants 14 7 0 0 - 21St. Louis Cardinals 0 7 14 0 - 21A – 14,000September 8, 1963Cleveland Browns 0 0 0 7 - 7Pittsburgh Steelers 0 6 10 0 - 16A – 18,462September 6, 1964Baltimore Colts 3 14 10 21 - 48Pittsburgh Steelers 7 0 10 0 - 17A – 11,479September 12, 1965Baltimore Colts 0 3 0 0 - 3Washington Redskins 7 3 7 3 - 20A – 14,416August 5, 1967Cleveland Browns 6 0 7 0 - 13Philadelphia Eagles 0 14 7 7 - 28A – 17,304August 3, 1968Dallas Cowboys 0 14 3 7 - 24Chicago Bears 7 7 10 6 - 30A – 14,578September 13, 1969Green Bay Packers 14 7 7 10 - 38Atlanta Falcons 10 0 7 7 - 24A – 17,411August 8, 1970New Orleans Saints 0 0 14 0 - 14Minnesota Vikings 0 10 0 3 - 13A – 17,932July 31, 1971Houston Oilers (AFC) 0 0 6 0 - 6Los Angeles Rams (NFC) 0 7 7 3 - 17A – 19,384July 29, 1972Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) 3 3 7 10 - 23New York Giants (NFC) 0 10 0 7 - 17A – 19,304July 28, 1973San Francisco 49ers (NFC) 3 14 0 3 - 20New England Patriots (AFC) 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 19,685July 27, 1974Buffalo Bills (AFC) 0 10 3 0 - 13St. Louis Cardinals (NFC) 7 7 0 7 - 21A – 17,286H ALL OF F AME G AMER ESULTSAugust 2, 1975Washington Redskins (NFC) 7 3 7 0 - 17Cincinnati Bengals (AFC) 7 0 2 0 - 9A – 19,360July 24, 1976Denver Broncos (AFC) 7 3 0 0 - 10Detroit Lions (NFC) 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 17,639July 30, 1977Chicago Bears (NFC) 0 0 13 7 - 20New York Jets (AFC) 0 6 0 0 - 6A – 19,057July 29, 1978Miami Dolphins (AFC) 0 3 0 0 - 3Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) 3 0 7 7 - 17A – 19,255July 28, 1979Dallas Cowboys (NFC) 0 6 0 7 - 13Oakland Raiders (AFC) 10 10 0 0 - 20A – 20,648August 2, 1980San Diego Chargers (AFC) 0 0 0 0 - 0Green Bay Packers (NFC) 0 0 0 0 - 0Game Ended With 5:29 Left Because of Severe StormA – 19,972August 1, 1981Atlanta Falcons (NFC) 0 3 7 0 - 10Cleveland Browns (AFC) 3 7 7 7 - 24A – 23,921August 7, 1982Baltimore Colts (AFC) 0 0 0 14 - 14Minnesota Vikings (NFC) 3 10 3 14 - 30A – 23,379July 30, 1983New Orleans Saints (NFC) 0 0 0 14 - 14Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC) 17 0 3 7 - 27A – 23,909July 28, 1984Seattle Seahawks (AFC) 7 21 3 7 - 38Tampa Bay Buccaneers(NFC) 0 0 0 0 - 0A – 22,250August 3, 1985New York Giants (NFC) 7 0 14 0 - 21Houston Oilers (AFC) 3 3 0 14 - 20A – 23,940August 2, 1986New England Patriots (AFC) 7 0 14 0 - 21St. Louis Cardinals (NFC) 10 3 0 3 - 16A – 22,739- 192 - Profootballhof.com


August 8, 1987San Francisco 49ers (NFC) 3 17 0 0 - 20Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 23,826July 30, 1988Cincinnati Bengals (AFC) 0 7 7 0 - 14Los Angeles Rams (NFC) 0 0 0 7 - 7A – 23,801August 5, 1989Washington Redskins (NFC) 0 17 7 7 - 31Buffalo Bills (AFC) 3 3 0 0 - 6A – 23,948August 4, 1990Cleveland Browns (AFC) 0 0 0 0 - 0Chicago Bears (NFC) 3 0 7 3 - 13A – 23,952July 27, 1991Detroit Lions (NFC) 0 14 0 0 - 14Denver Broncos (AFC) 3 0 0 0 - 3A – 23,815August 1, 1992New York Jets (AFC) 14 14 10 3 - 41Philadelphia Eagles (NFC) 0 7 7 0 - 14A – 23,853July 31, 1993Green Bay Packers (NFC) 0 0 0 3 - 3Los Angeles Raiders (AFC) 0 6 7 6 - 19A – 23,863July 30, 1994San Diego Chargers (AFC) 7 10 0 0 - 17Atlanta Falcons (NFC) 7 0 7 7 - 21A – 23,185July 29, 1995Carolina Panthers (NFC) 0 14 0 6 - 20Jacksonville Jaguars (AFC) 7 0 7 0 - 14A – 24,625July 27, 1996Indianapolis Colts (AFC) 0 3 0 7 - 10New Orleans Saints (NFC) 0 3 0 0 - 3A – 23,376July 26, 1997Minnesota Vikings (NFC) 7 7 7 7 - 28Seattle Seahawks (AFC) 0 3 9 14 - 26A – 23,846August 1, 1998Pittsburgh Steelers (AFC) 0 3 0 3 - 6Tampa Bay Buccaneers (NFC) 6 10 14 0 - 30A – 23,875August 9, 1999Dallas Cowboys (NFC) 0 17 0 0 0 - 17Cleveland Browns (AFC) 7 7 3 0 3 - 20A – 25,156July 31, 2000New England Patriots (AFC) 3 10 7 0 - 20San Francisco 49ers (NFC) 0 0 0 0 - 0A – 22,840August 6, 2001St. Louis Rams (NFC) 3 7 0 7 - 17Miami Dolphins (AFC) 7 3 0 0 - 10A – 22,736August 5, 2002Houston Texans (AFC) 0 10 7 0 - 17New York Giants (NFC) 10 7 3 14 - 34A – 22,461August 4, 2003Green Bay Packers (NFC) 0 0 0 x - 0Kansas City Chiefs (AFC) 3 3 3 x - 9* Game ended with 5:49 remaining in the third quarter due tolightning and heavy rain.A – 22,385August 9, 2004Denver Broncos (AFC) 3 6 0 8 - 17Washington Redskins (NFC) 3 0 7 10 - 20A – 22,177August 8, 2005Chicago Bears (NFC) 7 0 3 17 - 27Miami Dolphins (AFC) 0 10 7 7 - 24A – 22,292HOF Game SeriesSince 1971 when the AFC-NFC for -mat was adopted.21 13One game, the 1980 HOF Game between the GreenBay Packers and San Diego Chargers, ended in arain-shortened 0-0 tie.2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 193 -


AFC-NFC HALL OF F AME G AMEC OMPOSITE S TANDINGSTeam W L T Pct. PF PA Years PlayedWashington Redskins 4 0 0 1.000 88 35 1965, 1975, 1989, 2004Chicago Bears 4 0 0 1.000 90 54 1968, 1977, 1990, 2005Oakland Raiders 2 0 0 1.000 39 16 1979, 1993Carolina Panthers 1 0 0 1.000 20 14 1995Indianapolis Colts 2 1 0 .667 72 50 1964, 1982, 1996Kansas City Chiefs 2 1 0 .667 39 37 1972, 1987, 2003Minnesota Vikings 2 1 0 .667 71 54 1970, 1982, 1997Philadelphia Eagles 2 1 0 .667 59 57 1967, 1978, 1992New England Patriots 2 1 0 .667 48 36 1973, 1986, 2000St. Louis Rams 2 1 0 .667 41 30 1971, 1988, 2001San Francisco 49ers 2 1 0 .667 40 34 1973, 1987, 2000New York Giants 2 1 1 .625 93 81 1962, 1972, 1985, 2002Pittsburgh Steelers 2 2 0 .500 66 99 1963, 1964, 1983, 1998Arizona Cardinals 1 1 1 .500 58 55 1962, 1974, 1986Cincinnati Bengals 1 1 0 .500 23 24 1975, 1988New York Jets 1 1 0 .500 47 34 1977, 1992Seattle Seahawks 1 1 0 .500 64 28 1984, 1997Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1 1 0 .500 30 44 1984, 1998Cleveland Browns 2 3 0 .400 64 84 1963, 1967, 1981, 1990, 1999Green Bay Packers 1 2 1 .375 41 52 1969, 1980, 1993, 20032006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideDenver Broncos 1 2 0 .333 30 41 1976, 1991, 2004Atlanta Falcons 1 2 0 .333 55 79 1969, 1981, 1994Detroit Lions 1 2 0 .333 24 33 1965, 1976, 1991New Orleans Saints 1 2 0 .333 31 50 1970, 1983, 1996Houston Texans 0 1 0 .000 17 34 2002San Diego Chargers 0 1 1 .250 17 21 1980, 1994Jacksonville Jaguars 0 1 0 .000 14 20 1995Buffalo Bills 0 2 0 .000 19 52 1974, 1989Tennessee Titans 0 2 0 .000 26 38 1971, 1985Dallas Cowboys 0 3 0 .000 54 70 1968, 1979, 1999Miami Dolphins 0 3 0 .000 37 61 1978, 2001, 2005Baltimore Ravens - - - - - -- 194 - Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AME G AMEHALL OF FAMERS INDICATED IN BOLDI N D I V I D U A LS C O R I N GMost 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, 1963JAN STENERUD, Kansas City, 1972John Lee, St. Louis, 1986Michael Husted, Tampa Bay, 1998Jason Elam, Denver, 2004Longest Field Goal54 Mike Clark, Dallas, 1968Bob Etter, Atlanta, 1969R U S H I N GMost Attempts16 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, 1969P A S S I N GMost 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)100.0 Jon Kitna, Seattle, 1997 (14-14)84.6 Joe Germaine, St. Louis, 2001 (11-13)84.2 Frank Ryan, Cleveland, 1963 (16-19)83.3 BART STARR, Green Bay, 1969 (15-18)83.3 Mark Rypien, Washington, 1989 (10-12)P A S S R E C E I V I N GMost Receptions11 Ken Burrough, New Orleans, 1970Most Yards Gained131 Mark Bradley, Chicago, 2005130 Ken Burrough, New Orleans, 1970120 Lance Rentzel, Dallas, 1968R ECORDSLongest Reception80 Gary Ballman (from Hoak), Pittsburgh, 196478 Ron Duncan (from Hill), Philadelphia, 1967I N T E R C E P T I O N SMost Interceptions2 Frank LeMaster, Philadelphia, 1978Oliver Davis, Cleveland, 1981Sam Washington, Pittsburgh, 1983David Fulcher, Cincinnati, 1988Daylon McCutcheon, Cleveland, 1999Sean Taylor, Washington, 2004Longest Interception Return99 Clarence LeBlanc, NY Giants, 2002 (TD)93 Ronnie Lippett, New Eng., 1986 (TD)86 Willie Clark, San Diego, 1994 (TD)85 Tyrone Poole, Carolina, 1995 (TD)73 Glenn Cadrez, NY Jets, 1992 (TD)55 Jim Steffen, Washington, 1965SAM HUFF, Washington, 1965 (TD)P U N T I N GMost Punts7 Seven Players(Last time: Chris Gardocki, Indianapolis, 1996)Longest Punt71 Rohn Stark, Baltimore, 1982Highest Punting Average (3 min.)52.8 Klaus Wilmsmeyer, 1996 (4-211)P U N T R E T U R N SMost Returns6 Eddie Payton, Minnesota, 1982Longest Return91 Vai Sikahema, St. Louis, 1986 (TD)Most Yards134 John Taylor, San Francisco, 1987K I C K O F F R E T U R N SMost Returns5 Dick Daniels, Dallas, 1968Robert Tate, Minnesota, 1997Jahine Arnold, Pittsburgh, 1998Longest Return88 Cecil Turner, Chicago, 1968 (TD)69 Dick Daniels, Dallas, 1968Most Yards169 Robert Tate, Minnesota, 1997159 Dick Daniels, Dallas, 1968M I S C E L L A N E O U SLongest Fumble Recovery50 Doug Wyatt, New Orleans, 1970 (TD)Longest Blocked FG Return63 Henry Williams, Oakland, 1979 (TD)2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 195 -


2006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideT E A MF I R S T D O W N SMost First Downs27 Washington, 1989Minnesota, 1982Most First Downs, Both Teams46 Miami (24), Chicago (22), 2005Most First Downs, Rushing12 Cleveland, 1981Washington, 1989Most First Downs, Passing18 Dallas, 1999Miami, 2005Most First Downs, Penalty4 Dallas, 1968Jacksonville, 1995Seattle, 1997Chicago, 2005N E T Y A R D S G A I N E DMost Yards Gained531 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained, Both Teams860 Chicago (478), Miami (382), 2005Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams325 San Diego (173), Green Bay (152), 1980R U S H I N GMost Rushes48 Pittsburgh, 1983Most Yards Gained223 Kansas City, 1972Most Yards Gained, Both Teams349 Green Bay (193), Atlanta (156), 1969P A S S I N GMost Attempts62 Minnesota, 1982Most Completions36 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained464 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained, Both Teams729 Chicago (376), Miami (353), 2005I N T E R C E P T I O N SMost Interceptions By5 Philadelphia, 1967Pittsburgh, 1983Most Yards Interceptions Returns124 NY Giants, 2002 (2 returns)110 Washington, 1965 (2 returns)Most Touchdowns on Interceptions2 New York Jets, 1992P U N T I N GMost Punts12 Baltimore, 1982Most Punts, Both Teams20 Baltimore (12), Minnesota (8), 1982Highest Average Punting52.8 New Orleans Saints, 1996P U N T R E T U R N SMost Returns7 Minnesota, 1982Most Yards Gained143 San Francisco, 1987Most Yards Gained, Both Teams226 San Francisco (143), Kansas City (83), 1987Fewest Yards Gained, Both Teams0 Cleveland vs. Pittsburgh, 1963K I C K O F F R E T U R N SMost Returns7 Pittsburgh, 1998Philadelphia, 1992Tampa Bay, 1984Baltimore, 1982Atlanta, 1969Most Yards Gained175 Dallas, 1968Fewest Yards Gained-1 Denver, 1976Most Yards Gained, Both Teams334 Dallas (175), Chicago (159), 1968P E N A L T I E SMost Penalties17 Dallas, 1999Most Penalties, Both Teams28 Dallas (17), Cleveland (11), 1999Most Yards Penalized149 Dallas, 1999Most Yards Penalized, Both Teams236 Dallas (149), Cleveland (87), 1999S C O R I N GMost Points, Game48 Baltimore, 1964Fewest Points, Game0 San Diego, 1980Green Bay, 1980, 2003Cleveland, 1990San Francisco, 2000Most 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, 1964Most Touchdowns, Both Teams8 Baltimore (6), Pittsburgh (2), 1964Most PATs, Game6 Baltimore, 1964- 196 -Profootballhof.com


P RO F OOTBALL H ALL OF F AMERSW HO’ VE P LAYED IN THE HOF GAMESince its inception in 1962, there have been 100 members of the ProFootball Hall of Fame who have either played or coached in a Hall ofFame Game.While Class of 2006 inductee John Madden never coached in a Hallof Fame Game, all five players from the most recent class of enshrineeshave played in the Hall of Fame Game. In fact three of thenewest members of the Hall -- Warren Moon, Reggie White, andRayfield Wright -- each played in two Hall of Fame Games.The record for the most Hall of Fame Game appearances by a Hall ofFame member is three, held by Charlie Joiner, who played 18 seasonsin the NFL.Forrest Gregg, T Packers 1969Bob Griese, QB Dolphins 1978Lou Groza, T-K Browns 1963Dan Hampton, DT, DE Bears 1990Franco Harris, RB Steelers 1983Ted Hendricks, LB Raiders 1979John Henry Johnson, FB Steelers 1963, 1964Ken Houston, DB Oilers 1971Redskins 1975Herb Adderley, DB Packers 1969Troy Aikman, QB Cowboys 1999George Allen, Coach Redskins 1975Lem Barney, CB Lions 1976Bobby Bell, LB Chiefs 1972Raymond Berry, E Colts 1964Elvin Bethea, DE Oilers 1971Mel Blount, CB Steelers 1983Bob Brown, T Eagles 1967Jim Brown, FB Browns 1963Paul Brown, Coach Bengals 1975Roosevelt Brown, T Giants 1962Buck Buchanan, DT Chiefs 1972Dick Butkus, LB Bears 1968Harry Carson, LB Giants 1985Dave Casper, TE Raiders 1979Willie Davis, DE Packers 1969Len Dawson, QB Chiefs 1972Joe DeLamielleure, G Bills 1974Browns 1981Mike Ditka, TE Eagles 1967Tony Dorsett, RB Cowboys 1979John Elway, QB Broncos 1991Dan Fouts, QB Chargers 1980Joe Gibbs, Coach Redskins 1989Frank Gifford, FL Giants 1962Bud Grant, Coach Vikings 1970, 1982Sam Huff, LB Giants 1962Redskins 1965Jimmy Johnson, CB 49ers 1973Charlie Joiner, WR Oilers 1971Bengals 1975Chargers 1980Deacon Jones, DE Rams 1971Henry Jordan, DT Packers 1969Sonny Jurgensen, QB Redskins 1965Jim Kelly, QB Bills 1989Paul Krause, S Redskins 1965Jack Lambert, LB Steelers 1983Tom Landry, Coach Cowboys 1968, 1979Dick Lane, DB Lions 1965Jim Langer, C Dolphins 1978Willie Lanier, LB Chiefs 1972Marv Levy, Coach Bills 1989Bob Lilly, DT Cowboys 1968Larry Little, G Dolphins 1978James Lofton, WR Packers 1980Howie Long, DE Raiders 1993Ronnie Lott, DB 49ers 1987Tom Mack, G Rams 1971John Mackey, TE Colts 1964Gino Marchetti, DE Colts 1964Bobby Mitchell, WR Redskins 1965Joe Montana, QB 49ers 1987Warren Moon, QB Oilers 1985Seahawks 1997Lenny Moore, HB Colts 1964Mike Munchak, G Oilers 1985Anthony Muñoz, T Bengals 19882006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideProfootballhof.com- 197 -


Ozzie Newsome, TE Browns 1981, 1990Ray Nitschke, LB Packers 1969Chuck Noll, Coach Steelers 1983Steve Young, QB 49ers 1987Jack Youngblood, DE Rams 1971Merlin Olsen, DT Rams 1971Jim Parker, T-G Colts 1964Walter Payton, RB Bears 1977Mel Renfro, S Cowboys 1968Jim Ringo, C Eagles 1967Andy Robustelli, DE Giants 1962Lee Roy Selmon, DE Buccaneers 1984Gale Sayers, HB Bears 1968Joe Schmidt, LB Lions 1965Art Shell, T Raiders 1979Don Shula, Coach Colts 1964Dolphins 1978Mike Singletary Bears 1990Jackie Slater, T Rams 1988Bart Starr, QB Packers 1969Roger Staubach, QB Cowboys 1979Ernie Stautner, DT Steelers 1963Jan Stenerud, K Chiefs 1972Hank Stram, Coach Chiefs 19722006 Pro Football Hall of Fame <strong>Information</strong> GuideCharley Taylor, RB-WR Redskins 1965, 1975Lawrence Taylor, LB Giants 1985Y.A. Tittle, QB Giants 1962Johnny Unitas, QB Colts 1964Gene Upshaw, G Raiders 1979Bill Walsh, Coach 49ers 1987Paul Warfield, WR Browns 1967Mike Webster, C Steelers 1983Randy White, DT Cowboys 1979Reggie White, DE Eagles 1992Packers 1993Dave Wilcox, LB 49ers 1973Larry Wilson, DB Cardinals 1962Kellen Winslow, TE Chargers 1980Willie Wood, S Packers 1969Rayfield Wright, T Cowboys 1968, 1979- 198 -Profootballhof.com


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