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List of Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

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

The Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio

Enshrinees are selected by a 48-person selection committee which meets each year at the time and location of the Super Bowl. Current rules of the committee stipulate that between four and eight individuals are selected each year.[2] Any person may nominate an individual to the hall, provided the nominee has been retired for at least five years. Not including the charter class, 76 players have been inducted in their first year of eligibility.[3]

In addition to the regular selection committee, which primarily focuses on contributions made over the past approximately thirty seasons, a nine-member seniors committee (which is a subset of the larger committee) submits two nominees each year whose contributions came prior to 1985.[2] These nominees are referred as "seniors nominees" (formerly "old-timer" nominees).[4]

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

Inductees

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

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

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

Sorting tips:

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  • Sorting by position also groups all similar positions together
    • Running backs, halfbacks, fullbacks are grouped together
    • Linebackers, middle linebackers, outside linebackers are grouped together
    • Ends and flankers are grouped with wide receivers
    • General managers and team administrators are grouped together
  • Sorting by teams groups all names of a franchise together, i.e., all Cardinal teams listed under Arizona Cardinals
  • When sorting, a person has a row for every team he has been with
Elected in 1st year of eligibility**Elected 1st year as a finalist ^
but not first year of eligibility[18][19]		Seventeen charter members §Fifteen Centennial Slate members †[20]
Biographies and statistics can be referenced at the Hall of Fame web site.[21]
InducteeClassPositionTeam(s)Years
Herb Adderley1980CornerbackGreen Bay Packers1961–1969
Dallas Cowboys1970–1972
Troy Aikman**2006QuarterbackDallas Cowboys1989–2000
George Allen[3]2002CoachLos Angeles Rams1966–1970
Washington Redskins1971–1977
General Manager1971–1977
Larry Allen**2013Guard/TackleDallas Cowboys1994–2005
San Francisco 49ers2006–2007
Marcus Allen** [4]2003Running backLos Angeles Raiders1982–1992
Kansas City Chiefs1993–1997
Lance Alworth**1978Wide receiver San Diego Chargers1962–1970
Dallas Cowboys1971–1972
Morten Andersen2017PlacekickerNew Orleans Saints1982–1994
Atlanta Falcons1995–2000
2006–2007
New York Giants2001
Kansas City Chiefs2002–2003
Minnesota Vikings2004
Doug Atkins1982Defensive endCleveland Browns1953–1954
Chicago Bears1955–1966
New Orleans Saints1967–1969
Steve Atwater2020SafetyDenver Broncos1989–1998
New York Jets1999
Red Badgro ^[3]1981End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
New York Yankees (NFL)1927–1928
New York Giants1930–1935
Brooklyn Dodgers1936
Champ Bailey**2019CornerbackWashington Redskins1999–2003
Denver Broncos2004–2013
Ronde Barber2023Cornerback / SafetyTampa Bay Buccaneers1997–2012
Lem Barney1992CornerbackDetroit Lions1967–1977
Cliff Battles1968HalfbackBoston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins		1932–1937
Sammy Baugh §1963Quarterback
Two-Way Performer
Washington Redskins1937–1952
Defensive back
Two-Way Performer
Punter
Bobby Beathard ^2018Personnel administratorKansas City Chiefs1963, 1966–1967
Atlanta Falcons1968–1971
Miami Dolphins1972–1977
General ManagerWashington Redskins1978–1989
San Diego Chargers1990–2000
Chuck Bednarik**1967Center
Two-Way Performer
Philadelphia Eagles1949–1962
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Bert Bell §1963Team owner / FounderPhiladelphia Eagles1933–1940
Coach1936–1940
Pittsburgh Steelers1941
Team co-owner1941–1946
NFL Commissionern/a1946–1959
Bobby Bell ^1983Linebacker/ Defensive endKansas City Chiefs1963–1974
Raymond Berry**1973Wide receiverBaltimore Colts1955–1967
Elvin Bethea ^2003Defensive end Houston Oilers 1968–1983
Jerome Bettis2015Running backLos Angeles/ St. Louis Rams1993–1995
Pittsburgh Steelers1996–2005
Charles Bidwill1967Team ownerChicago Cardinals1933–1946
Fred Biletnikoff1988Wide receiverOakland Raiders1965–1978
George Blanda**1981Quarterback / PlacekickerChicago Bears1949–1958
Baltimore Colts
(1950 Colts folded)		1950
Houston Oilers1960–1966
Oakland Raiders1967–1975
Mel Blount**1989CornerbackPittsburgh Steelers1970–1983
Tony Boselli2022Offensive TackleJacksonville Jaguars1995–2001
Pat Bowlen ^2019Team ownerDenver Broncos1984–2019
Terry Bradshaw**1989QuarterbackPittsburgh Steelers1970–1983
Cliff Branch [3]2022Wide receiverOakland/Los Angeles Raiders1972–1985
Gil Brandt ^2019VP of Player PersonnelDallas Cowboys1960–1988
ContributorNFL.com1995–2023
Robert Brazile ^[3]2018Linebacker Houston Oilers 1975–1984
Derrick Brooks**2014LinebackerTampa Bay Buccaneers1995–2008
Bob Brown[3]2004Offensive tacklePhiladelphia Eagles1964–1968
Los Angeles Rams1969–1970
Oakland Raiders1971–1973
Jim Brown**1971FullbackCleveland Browns1957–1965
Paul Brown1967Coach / General ManagerCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1962
Cincinnati Bengals1968–1975
Team owner / General Manager1968–1991
Rosey Brown1975Offensive tackleNew York Giants1953–1965
Tim Brown[4]2015Wide receiver / Punt returnerLos Angeles/Oakland Raiders1988–2003
Wide receiverTampa Bay Buccaneers2004
Willie Brown**1984CornerbackDenver Broncos1963–1966
Oakland Raiders1967–1978
Isaac Bruce2020Wide receiverLos Angeles/ St. Louis Rams1994–2007
San Francisco 49ers2008–2009
Buck Buchanan1990Defensive tackleKansas City Chiefs1963–1975
Nick Buoniconti ^[3]2001LinebackerBoston Patriots1962–1968
Miami Dolphins1969–1974, 1976
Dick Butkus**1979LinebackerChicago Bears1965–1973
Jack Butler ^[3]2012CornerbackPittsburgh Steelers1951–1959
LeRoy Butler2022SafetyGreen Bay Packers1990–2001
Earl Campbell** [4]1991Running backHouston Oilers1978–1984
New Orleans Saints1984–1985
Tony Canadeo[3]1974HalfbackGreen Bay Packers1941–1944,
1946–1952
Harold Carmichael †[3]2020Wide receiverPhiladelphia Eagles1971–1983
Dallas Cowboys1984
Joseph Carr §1963Team ownerColumbus Panhandles1904, 1907–1922
NFL co-organizern/a1920
NFL Presidentn/a1921–1939
Harry Carson2006LinebackerNew York Giants1976–1988
Cris Carter2013Wide receiverPhiladelphia Eagles1987–1989
Minnesota Vikings1990–2001
Miami Dolphins2002
Dave Casper2002Tight endOakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1974–1980, 1984
Houston Oilers1980–1983
Minnesota Vikings1983
Guy Chamberlin1965End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Canton Bulldogs
(pre-NFL)
1919
Decatur Staleys/
Chicago Staleys		1920–1921
Coach/ End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Canton Bulldogs1922–1923
Cleveland Bulldogs1924
Frankford Yellow Jackets1925–1926
Chicago Cardinals1927
Jack Christiansen ^1970Safety/ Kick ReturnerDetroit Lions1951–1958
Dutch Clark §1963Running backPortsmouth Spartans/
Detroit Lions		1931–1932
1934–1938
George Connor1975LinebackerChicago Bears1948–1955
Jimmy Conzelman1964QuarterbackDecatur Staleys1920
Quarterback/ CoachRock Island Independents1921–1922
Milwaukee Badgers1922–1923
Quarterback1924
Team owner/Quarterback/ CoachDetroit Panthers1925–1926
Quarterback/ CoachProvidence Steam Roller1927–1929
Coach1927–1930
Chicago Cardinals1940–1942,
1946–1948
Don Coryell2023CoachSt. Louis Cardinals1973–1977
San Diego Chargers1978–1986
Jim Covert †[3]2020Offensive TackleChicago Bears1983–1990
Bill Cowher †2020CoachPittsburgh Steelers1992–2006
Lou Creekmur[3]1996Offensive tackle/ GuardDetroit Lions1950–1959
Larry Csonka1987FullbackMiami Dolphins1968–1974, 1979
New York Giants1976–1978
Curley Culp ^[3]2013Defensive tackleKansas City Chiefs1968–1974
Houston Oilers1974–1980
Detroit Lions1980–1981
Al Davis1992CoachOakland Raiders1963–1965
General ManagerOakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1963–2011
Team owner1966–2011
AFL Commissionern/a 1966
Terrell Davis2017Running BackDenver Broncos1995–2001
Willie Davis1981Defensive endCleveland Browns1958–1959
Green Bay Packers1960–1969
Brian Dawkins2018SafetyPhiladelphia Eagles1996–2008
Denver Broncos2009–2011
Dermontti Dawson2012CenterPittsburgh Steelers1988–2000
Len Dawson1987QuarterbackPittsburgh Steelers1957–1959
Cleveland Browns1960–1961
Dallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1962–1975
Fred Dean2008Defensive end San Diego Chargers1975–1981
San Francisco 49ers1981–1985
Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr.2016Team ownerSan Francisco 49ers1977–2000
Joe DeLamielleure ^2003GuardBuffalo Bills1973–1979, 1985
Cleveland Browns1980–1984
Richard Dent2011Defensive endChicago Bears1983–1993, 1995
San Francisco 49ers1994
Indianapolis Colts1996
Philadelphia Eagles1997
Eric Dickerson**1999Running backLos Angeles Rams1983–1987
Indianapolis Colts1987–1991
Los Angeles Raiders1992
Atlanta Falcons1993
Dan Dierdorf1996Offensive tackleSt. Louis Cardinals1971–1983
Bobby Dillon †[3]2020Defensive BackGreen Bay Packers1952–1959
Mike Ditka1988Tight endChicago Bears1961–1966
Philadelphia Eagles1967–1968
Dallas Cowboys1969–1972
Chris Doleman2012Defensive end/ LinebackerMinnesota Vikings1985–1993, 1999
Atlanta Falcons1994–1995
San Francisco 49ers1996–1998
Art Donovan1968Defensive tackleBaltimore Colts
(1950 Colts folded)		1950
New York Yanks1951
Dallas Texans (NFL)1952
Baltimore Colts1953–1961
Tony Dorsett** [4]1994Running backDallas Cowboys1977–1987
Denver Broncos1988
John "Paddy" Driscoll1965QuarterbackHammond Pros
(pre-NFL)
1919
Decatur Staleys1920
Racine/ Chicago Cardinals1920–1925
Chicago Bears1926–1929
Bill Dudley1966HalfbackPittsburgh Steelers1942, 1945–1946
Detroit Lions1947–1949
Washington Redskins1950–1951, 1953
Tony Dungy2016CoachTampa Bay Buccaneers1996–2001
Indianapolis Colts2002–2008
Kenny Easley^[3]2017SafetySeattle Seahawks1981–1987
Albert Glen "Turk" Edwards1969Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Boston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins		1932–1940
Carl Eller2004Defensive endMinnesota Vikings1964–1978
Seattle Seahawks1979
John Elway**2004QuarterbackDenver Broncos1983–1998
Weeb Ewbank1978CoachBaltimore Colts1954–1962
Coach / General ManagerNew York Jets1963–1973
Alan Faneca2021GuardPittsburgh Steelers1998–2007
New York Jets2008–2009
Arizona Cardinals2010
Marshall Faulk**2011Running backIndianapolis Colts1994–1998
St. Louis Rams1999–2005
Brett Favre**2016QuarterbackAtlanta Falcons1991
Green Bay Packers1992–2007
New York Jets2008
Minnesota Vikings2009–2010
Tom Fears ^1970Wide receiverLos Angeles Rams1948–1956
Jim Finks ^1995Team administratorMinnesota Vikings1964–1973
Chicago Bears1974–1982
New Orleans Saints1986–1992
Ray Flaherty ^[3]1976Offensive EndNew York Yankees (NFL)1927–1928
New York Giants1928–1929,
1931–1935
CoachBoston/Washington Redskins1936–1942
New York Yankees (AAFC)1946–1948
Chicago Hornets (AAFC)1949
Tom Flores2021CoachOakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1979–1987
Seattle Seahawks1992–1994
Len Ford1976Defensive endLos Angeles Dons (AAFC)1948–1949
Cleveland Browns1950–1957
Green Bay Packers1958
Dan Fortmann1965Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1936–1943
Dan Fouts**1993Quarterback San Diego Chargers1973–1987
Dwight Freeney2024Defensive endIndianapolis Colts2002–2012
San Diego Chargers2013–2014
Arizona Cardinals2015
Atlanta Falcons2016
Seattle Seahawks2017
Detroit Lions2017
Benny Friedman ^[3]2005QuarterbackCleveland Bulldogs1927
Detroit Wolverines1928
New York Giants1929–1931
Brooklyn Dodgers1932–1934
Frank Gatski[3]1985CenterCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1956
Detroit Lions1957
Bill George1974LinebackerChicago Bears1952–1965
Los Angeles Rams1966
Joe Gibbs ^1996CoachWashington Redskins1981–1992,
2004–2007
Frank Gifford1977Halfback / FlankerNew York Giants1952–1960,
1962–1964
Sid Gillman1983CoachLos Angeles Rams1955–1959
Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers1960–1969, 1971
General Manager1960–1970
Coach / General ManagerHouston Oilers1973–1974
Tony Gonzalez**2019Tight endKansas City Chiefs1997–2008
Atlanta Falcons2009–2013
Randy Gradishar2024LinebackerDenver Broncos1974–1983
Otto Graham1965QuarterbackCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1955
Harold "Red" Grange §1963HalfbackChicago Bears1925, 1929–1934
New York Yankees (AFL I)1926
New York Yankees (NFL)1927
Bud Grant1994CoachMinnesota Vikings1967–1983, 1985
Darrell Green**2008CornerbackWashington Redskins1983–2002
Joe Greene**1987Defensive tacklePittsburgh Steelers1969–1981
Kevin Greene2016LinebackerLos Angeles Rams1985–1992
Pittsburgh Steelers1993–1995
Carolina Panthers1996, 1998–1999
San Francisco 49ers1997
Forrest Gregg**1977Offensive tackle / GuardGreen Bay Packers1956, 1958–1970
Dallas Cowboys1971
Bob Griese1990QuarterbackMiami Dolphins1967–1980
Russ Grimm2010GuardWashington Redskins1981–1991
Lou Groza1974Offensive tackle / KickerCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1959,
1961–1967
Ray Guy[3]2014PunterOakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1973–1986
Joe Guyon1966HalfbackCanton Bulldogs1919–1920
Washington Senators1921
Cleveland Indians1921
Oorang Indians1922–1923
Rock Island Independents1924
Kansas City Cowboys1924–1925
New York Giants1927
George Halas §1963NFL co-organizern/a1920
Team ownerDecatur Staleys/
Chicago Staleys/
Chicago Bears		1920–1983
Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
1920–1928
Defensive end
Two-Way Performer
Coach1920–1929
1933–1942
1946–1955
1958–1967
Charles Haley2015Defensive end/ LinebackerSan Francisco 49ers1986–1991, 1998–1999
Defensive endDallas Cowboys1992–1996
Jack Ham**1988Outside LinebackerPittsburgh Steelers1971–1982
Dan Hampton2002Defensive tackle/ EndChicago Bears1979–1990
Chris Hanburger ^[3]2011LinebackerWashington Redskins1965–1978
John Hannah**1991GuardNew England Patriots1973–1985
Cliff Harris †[3]2020Free SafetyDallas Cowboys1970–1979
Franco Harris**1990Running backPittsburgh Steelers1972–1983
Seattle Seahawks1984
Marvin Harrison2016Wide receiverIndianapolis Colts1996–2008
Bob Hayes[3]2009Wide receiverDallas Cowboys1965–1974
San Francisco 49ers1975
Mike Haynes1997CornerbackNew England Patriots1976–1982
Los Angeles Raiders1983–1989
Ed Healey1964Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Rock Island Independents1920–1922
Chicago Bears1922–1927
Mel Hein §1963Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
New York Giants1931–1945
Ted Hendricks1990LinebackerBaltimore Colts1969–1973
Green Bay Packers1974
Oakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1975–1983
Pete Henry §1963Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer

Punter
Kicker		Canton Bulldogs1920–1923,
1925–1926
New York Giants1927
Pottsville Maroons1927–1928
Arnie Herber1966QuarterbackGreen Bay Packers1930–1940
New York Giants1944–1945
Devin Hester2024Wide receiver/Return specialistChicago Bears2006–2013
Atlanta Falcons2014–2015
Baltimore Ravens2016
Seattle Seahawks2016
Bill Hewitt1971End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1932–1936
Philadelphia Eagles1937–1939, 1943
Gene Hickerson[3]2007GuardCleveland Browns1958–1973
Winston Hill †[3]2020Offensive TackleNew York Jets1963–1976
Los Angeles Rams1977
Clarke Hinkle1964Fullback
Two-Way Performer
Green Bay Packers1932–1941
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch1968HalfbackChicago Rockets (AAFC)1946–1948
Flanker / HalfbackLos Angeles Rams1949–1957
Paul Hornung [4]1986Halfback/ PlacekickerGreen Bay Packers1957–1962,
1964–1966
Ken Houston**1986SafetyHouston Oilers1967–1972
Washington Redskins1973–1980
Chuck Howley ^[3]2023LinebackerChicago Bears1958–1959
Dallas Cowboys1961–1973
Cal Hubbard §1963Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
New York Giants1927–1928, 1936
Green Bay Packers1929–1933, 1935
Pittsburgh Pirates1936
Sam Huff1982LinebackerNew York Giants1956–1963
Washington Redskins1964–1967, 1969
Claude Humphrey[3]2014Defensive endAtlanta Falcons1968–1974
1976–1978
Philadelphia Eagles1979–1981
Lamar Hunt ^1972AFL Co-Foundern/a1959
Team ownerDallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1959–2006
Steve Hutchinson2020GuardSeattle Seahawks2001–2005
Minnesota Vikings2006–2011
Tennessee Titans2012
Don Hutson §1963Offensive End
Two-Way Performer
Green Bay Packers1935–1945
Safety
Two-Way Performer
Placekicker
Michael Irvin2007Wide receiverDallas Cowboys1988–1999
Rickey Jackson ^2010Linebacker/ Defensive endNew Orleans Saints1981–1993
San Francisco 49ers1994–1995
Edgerrin James2020Running BackIndianapolis Colts1999–2005
Arizona Cardinals2006–2008
Seattle Seahawks2009
Andre Johnson2024Wide ReceiverHouston Texans2003–2014
Indianapolis Colts2015
Tennessee Titans2016
Calvin Johnson**2021Wide ReceiverDetroit Lions2007–2015
Jimmy Johnson ^1994CornerbackSan Francisco 49ers1961–1976
Jimmy Johnson †2020CoachDallas Cowboys1989–1993
Miami Dolphins1996–1999
John Henry Johnson[3]1987FullbackSan Francisco 49ers1954–1956
Detroit Lions1957–1959
Pittsburgh Steelers1960–1965
Houston Oilers1966
Charlie Joiner1996Wide receiverHouston Oilers1969–1972
Cincinnati Bengals1972–1975
San Diego Chargers1976–1986
Deacon Jones**1980Defensive endLos Angeles Rams1961–1971
San Diego Chargers1972–1973
Washington Redskins1974
Jerry Jones^2017Team owner, President, General ManagerDallas Cowboys1989–present
Stan Jones ^[3]1991Offensive tackle / GuardChicago Bears1954–1962
Defensive tackle1962–1965
Washington Redskins1966
Walter Jones **2014Offensive tackleSeattle Seahawks1997–2008
Henry Jordan[3]1995Defensive tackleCleveland Browns1957–1958
Green Bay Packers1959–1969
Sonny Jurgensen1983QuarterbackPhiladelphia Eagles1957–1963
Washington Redskins1964–1974
Alex Karras †[3]2020Defensive TackleDetroit Lions1958–1962
1964–1970
Jim Kelly**2002QuarterbackBuffalo Bills1986–1996
Leroy Kelly[3]1994Running backCleveland Browns1964–1973
Cortez Kennedy2012Defensive tackleSeattle Seahawks1990–2000
Walt Kiesling1966Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Duluth Eskimos1926–1927
Pottsville Maroons1928
Chicago Cardinals1929–1933
Chicago Bears1934
Green Bay Packers1935–1936
Pittsburgh Pirates1937–1938
CoachPittsburgh Pirates/ Steelers1939–1942
1954–1956
Steagles1943
Card-Pitt1944
Frank "Bruiser" Kinard1971Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Brooklyn Dodgers/ Tigers1938–1944
New York Yankees (AAFC)1946–1947
Joe Klecko ^[3]2023Defensive End/ Defensive Tackle/ Nose TackleNew York Jets1977–1987
Indianapolis Colts1988
Jerry Kramer [3]2018GuardGreen Bay Packers1958–1968
Paul Krause1998SafetyWashington Redskins1964–1967
Minnesota Vikings1968–1979
Earl "Curly" Lambeau §1963FounderGreen Bay Packers1919
Halfback1919–1929
Coach1919–1949
General Manager1919–1949
CoachChicago Cardinals1950–1951
Washington Redskins1952–1953
Jack Lambert**1990Middle LinebackerPittsburgh Steelers1974–1984
Tom Landry**1990CoachDallas Cowboys1960–1988
Dick "Night Train" Lane1974CornerbackLos Angeles Rams1952–1953
Chicago Cardinals1954–1959
Detroit Lions1960–1965
Jim Langer**1987CenterMiami Dolphins1970–1979
Minnesota Vikings1980–1981
Willie Lanier1986Middle LinebackerKansas City Chiefs1967–1977
Steve Largent**1995Wide receiverSeattle Seahawks1976–1989
Yale Lary1979Safety/ PunterDetroit Lions1952–1953,
1956–1964
Dante Lavelli1975Offensive EndCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1956
Ty Law2019CornerbackNew England Patriots1995–2004
New York Jets2005, 2008
Kansas City Chiefs2006–2007
Denver Broncos2009
Bobby Layne**1967Quarterback/ PlacekickerChicago Bears1948
New York Bulldogs1949
Detroit Lions1950–1958
Pittsburgh Steelers1958–1962
Dick LeBeau ^[3]2010CornerbackDetroit Lions1959–1972
Alphonse "Tuffy" Leemans^[3]1978Halfback/ FullbackNew York Giants1936–1943
Coach/ Halfback/ Fullback1943
Marv Levy2001CoachKansas City Chiefs1978–1982
Buffalo Bills1986–1997
Ray Lewis**2018Middle LinebackerBaltimore Ravens1996–2012
Bob Lilly**1980Defensive tackleDallas Cowboys1961–1974
Floyd Little ^[3]2010Running backDenver Broncos1967–1975
Larry Little1993Guard San Diego Chargers1967–1968
Miami Dolphins1969–1980
James Lofton2003Wide receiverGreen Bay Packers1978–1986
Los Angeles Raiders1987–1988
Buffalo Bills1989–1992
Los Angeles Rams1993
Philadelphia Eagles1993
Vince Lombardi ^1971General ManagerGreen Bay Packers1959–1968
Coach1959–1967
Washington Redskins1969
Howie Long2000Defensive endOakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1981–1993
Ronnie Lott**2000Cornerback/ SafetySan Francisco 49ers1981–1990
Los Angeles Raiders1991–1992
New York Jets1993–1994
Sid Luckman1965QuarterbackChicago Bears1939–1950
William R. Lyman1964Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Canton Bulldogs1922–23, 1925
Cleveland Bulldogs1924
Frankford Yellow Jackets1925
Chicago Bears1926–1934
John Lynch2021SafetyTampa Bay Buccaneers1993–2003
Denver Broncos2004–2007
Tom Mack1999GuardLos Angeles Rams1966–1978
John Mackey1992Tight endBaltimore Colts1963–1971
San Diego Chargers1972
John Madden[3]2006CoachOakland Raiders1969–1978
Peyton Manning**2021QuarterbackIndianapolis Colts1998–2011
Denver Broncos2012–2015
Tim Mara §1963Team owner / FounderNew York Giants1925–1959
Wellington Mara1997Team owner / Team AdministratorNew York Giants1937–2005
Gino Marchetti**1972Defensive endDallas Texans (NFL)1952
Baltimore Colts1953–1964, 1966
Dan Marino**2005QuarterbackMiami Dolphins1983–1999
George Preston Marshall §1963Team owner / FounderBoston Braves/
Boston Redskins/
Washington Redskins		1932–1969
Curtis Martin2012Running backNew England Patriots1995–1997
New York Jets1998–2005
Ollie Matson**1972HalfbackChicago Cardinals1952, 1954–1958
Los Angeles Rams1959–1962
Detroit Lions1963
Philadelphia Eagles1964–1966
Bruce Matthews**2007
  • Guard – 166 games
  • Center – 87 games
  • Tackle – 39 games
Houston Oilers/
Tennessee Oilers/
Tennessee Titans		1983–2001
Kevin Mawae2019Center/GuardSeattle Seahawks1994–1997
New York Jets1998–2005
Tennessee Titans2006–2009
Don Maynard1987Wide receiverNew York Giants1958
New York Titans/ Jets (AFL)1960–1972
St. Louis Cardinals1973
George McAfee1966HalfbackChicago Bears1940–1941,
1945–1950
Mike McCormack1984Offensive tackleNew York Yanks1951
Defensive linemanCleveland Browns1954
Offensive tackle1955–1962
Randall McDaniel2009GuardMinnesota Vikings1988–1999
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2000–2001
Tommy McDonald[3]1998Wide receiverPhiladelphia Eagles1957–1963
Dallas Cowboys1964
Los Angeles Rams1965–1966
Atlanta Falcons1967
Cleveland Browns1968
Hugh McElhenny**1970HalfbackSan Francisco 49ers1952–1960
Minnesota Vikings1961–1962
New York Giants1963
Detroit Lions1964
Steve McMichael2024Defensive tackleNew England Patriots1980
Chicago Bears1981–1993
Green Bay Packers1994
Art McNally2022Supervisor of officialsn/a1968–1990
John "Blood" McNally §1963HalfbackMilwaukee Badgers1925–1926
Duluth Eskimos1926–1927
Pottsville Maroons1928
Green Bay Packers1929–1933,
1935–1936
Pittsburgh Pirates1934, 1937–1938
Mike Michalske1964Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
New York Yankees (AFL I)1926
New York Yankees (NFL)1927–1928
Green Bay Packers1929–1935, 1937
Wayne Millner1968Offensive EndBoston/Washington Redskins1936–1941, 1945
Coach / Offensive End1945
Sam Mills2022LinebackerNew Orleans Saints1986–1994
Carolina Panthers1995–1997
Bobby Mitchell ^1983Flanker/ Halfback/ Kickoff / Punt ReturnerCleveland Browns1958–1961
Washington Redskins1962–1968
Ron Mix ^1979Offensive tackle Los Angeles/San Diego Chargers1960–1969
Oakland Raiders1971
Art Monk2008Wide receiverWashington Redskins1980–1993
New York Jets1994
Philadelphia Eagles1995
Joe Montana**2000QuarterbackSan Francisco 49ers1979–1992
Kansas City Chiefs1993–1994
Warren Moon**2006QuarterbackHouston Oilers1984–1993
Minnesota Vikings1994–1996
Seattle Seahawks1997–1998
Kansas City Chiefs1999–2000
Lenny Moore1975HalfbackBaltimore Colts1956–1967
Randy Moss**2018Wide receiverMinnesota Vikings1998–2004, 2010
Oakland Raiders2005–2006
New England Patriots2007–2010
Tennessee Titans2010
San Francisco 49ers2012
Marion Motley1968FullbackCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1953
Pittsburgh Steelers1955
Mike Munchak2001GuardHouston Oilers1982–1993
Anthony Muñoz**1998Offensive tackleCincinnati Bengals1980–1992
George Musso ^[3]1982Tackle, Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1933–1944
Bronko Nagurski §1963Fullback
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1930–1937, 1943
Linebacker
Two-Way Performer
Joe Namath1985QuarterbackNew York Jets1965–1976
Los Angeles Rams1977
Greasy Neale1969CoachPhiladelphia Eagles1941–1950
Ernie Nevers §1963FullbackDuluth Eskimos1926–1927
Coach/Fullback1927
FullbackChicago Cardinals1929–1931
Coach/Fullback1930–1931
Coach1939
Ozzie Newsome1999Tight endCleveland Browns1978–1990
Ray Nitschke**1978Middle LinebackerGreen Bay Packers1958–1972
Chuck Noll**1993CoachPittsburgh Steelers1969–1991
Leo Nomellini1969Defensive tackleSan Francisco 49ers1950–1963
Bill Nunn ^2021ScoutPittsburgh Steelers1968–2014
Jonathan Ogden**2013Offensive tackleBaltimore Ravens1996–2007
Merlin Olsen**1982Defensive tackleLos Angeles Rams1962–1976
Jim Otto**1980CenterOakland Raiders1960–1974
Steve Owen1966Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Kansas City Cowboys1924–1925
Cleveland Bulldogs1925
New York Giants1926–1931, 1933
Coach1930–1953
Terrell Owens2018Wide receiverSan Francisco 49ers1996–2003
Philadelphia Eagles2004–2005
Dallas Cowboys2006–2008
Buffalo Bills2009
Cincinnati Bengals2010
Orlando Pace2016Offensive tackleSt. Louis Rams1997–2008
Chicago Bears2009
Alan Page1988Defensive tackleMinnesota Vikings1967–1978
Chicago Bears1978–1981
Bill Parcells2013CoachNew York Giants1983–1990
New England Patriots1993–1996
New York Jets1997–1999
Dallas Cowboys2003–2006
Ace Parker ^[3]1972QuarterbackBrooklyn Dodgers1937–1941
Yanks1945
New York Yankees (AAFC)1946
Jim Parker**1973Guard/TackleBaltimore Colts1957–1967
Walter Payton**1993Running backChicago Bears1975–1987
Drew Pearson [3]2021Wide receiverDallas Cowboys1973–1983
Julius Peppers**2024Defensive EndCarolina Panthers2002–2009, 2017–2018
Chicago Bears2010–2013
Green Bay Packers2014–2016
Joe Perry1969Fullback San Francisco 49ers (AAFC/NFL)1948–1960, 1963
Baltimore Colts1961–1962
Pete Pihos ^1970End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Philadelphia Eagles1947–1955
Troy Polamalu**2020SafetyPittsburgh Steelers2003–2014
Bill Polian2015General ManagerBuffalo Bills1986–1992
Carolina Panthers1995–1997
Indianapolis Colts1998–2008
Team President1998–2011
Fritz Pollard ^[3]2005HalfbackAkron Pros/ Indians
(1919 pre-NFL)
1919–1921,
1925–1926
Milwaukee Badgers1922
Hammond Pros1923, 1925
Providence Steam Roller1925
Coach [5]Akron Pros [5]1921
Hammond Pros1925
John Randle2010Defensive tackleMinnesota Vikings1990–2000
Seattle Seahawks2001–2003
Hugh "Shorty" Ray1966Technical Advisor on Rules,
Supervisor of Officials		n/a1938–1952
Andre Reed2014Wide receiverBuffalo Bills1985–1999
Washington Redskins2000
Ed Reed**2019Free SafetyBaltimore Ravens2002–2012
New York Jets2013
Houston Texans2013
Dan Reeves1967Team ownerCleveland/ Los Angeles Rams1941–1971
Mel Renfro1996Safety/ CornerbackDallas Cowboys1964–1977
Darrelle Revis**2023CornerbackNew York Jets2007–2012, 2015–2016
Tampa Bay Buccaneers2013
New England Patriots2014
Kansas City Chiefs2017
Jerry Rice**2010Wide receiverSan Francisco 49ers1985–2000
Oakland Raiders2001–2004
Seattle Seahawks2004
Les Richter ^[3]2011Linebacker/Center/KickerLos Angeles Rams1954–1962
John Riggins1992Running backNew York Jets1971–1975
Washington Redskins1976–1979,
1981–1985
Ken Riley ^[3]2023CornerbackCincinnati Bengals1969–1983
Jim Ringo1981CenterGreen Bay Packers1953–1963
Philadelphia Eagles1964–1967
Willie Roaf2012Offensive tackleNew Orleans Saints1993–2001
Kansas City Chiefs2002–2005
Dave Robinson ^[3]2013LinebackerGreen Bay Packers1963–1972
Washington Redskins1973–1974
Johnny Robinson2019SafetyDallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1960–1971
Andy Robustelli1971Defensive endLos Angeles Rams1951–1955
New York Giants1956–1964
Art Rooney1964Team owner / FounderPittsburgh Pirates/ Steelers1933–1988
Dan Rooney2000Team ownerPittsburgh Steelers1955–2017
Team administrator1955–2003
Pete Rozelle1985General ManagerLos Angeles Rams1957–1959
NFL Commissionern/a1960–1989
Ed Sabol ^2011Founder of NFL Filmsn/a1964–1995
Steve Sabol †2020NFL Films co-foundern/a1964–2012
Barry Sanders**[4]2004Running backDetroit Lions1989–1998
Charlie Sanders ^[3]2007Tight endDetroit Lions1968–1977
Deion Sanders**2011Cornerback/ Kick ReturnerAtlanta Falcons1989–1993
San Francisco 49ers1994
Dallas Cowboys1995–1999
Washington Redskins2000
Baltimore Ravens2004–2005
Warren Sapp**2013Defensive tackleTampa Bay Buccaneers1995–2003
Oakland Raiders2004–2007
Gale Sayers**1977HalfbackChicago Bears1965–1971
Joe Schmidt1973LinebackerDetroit Lions1953–1965
Tex Schramm ^1991Team administratorLos Angeles Rams1947–1956
Dallas Cowboys1960–1989
Junior Seau2015Linebacker San Diego Chargers1990–2002
Miami Dolphins2003–2005
New England Patriots2006–2009
Lee Roy Selmon ^1995Defensive endTampa Bay Buccaneers1976–1984
Richard Seymour2022Defensive end/ TackleNew England Patriots2001–2008
Oakland Raiders2009–2012
Shannon Sharpe2011Tight endDenver Broncos1990–1999,
2002–2003
Baltimore Ravens2000–2001
Billy Shaw ^[3]1999GuardBuffalo Bills (AFL)1961–1969
Art Shell1989Offensive tackleOakland/ Los Angeles Raiders1968–1982
Donnie Shell †[3]2020Defensive BackPittsburgh Steelers1974–1987
Will Shields2015GuardKansas City Chiefs1993–2006
Don Shula**1997CoachBaltimore Colts1963–1969
Miami Dolphins1970–1995
O. J. Simpson** [4]1985Running backBuffalo Bills1969–1977
San Francisco 49ers1978–1979
Mike Singletary**1998Middle LinebackerChicago Bears1981–1992
Duke Slater †[3]2020Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Milwaukee Badgers1922
Rock Island Independents1922–1925
Chicago Cardinals1926–1931
Jackie Slater**2001Offensive tackleLos Angeles/ St. Louis Rams1976–1995
Bruce Smith**2009Defensive endBuffalo Bills1985–1999
Washington Redskins2000–2003
Emmitt Smith**2010Running backDallas Cowboys1990–2002
Arizona Cardinals2003–2004
Jackie Smith1994Tight endSt. Louis Cardinals1963–1977
Dallas Cowboys1978
Mac Speedie †[3]2020EndCleveland Browns1946–1952
Ed Sprinkle †[3]2020End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1944–1955
Bob St. Clair ^[3]1990Offensive tackleSan Francisco 49ers1953–1963
Ken Stabler[3]2016QuarterbackOakland Raiders1970–1979
Houston Oilers1980–1981
New Orleans Saints1982–1984
John Stallworth2002Wide receiverPittsburgh Steelers1974–1987
Dick Stanfel[3]2016GuardDetroit Lions1952–1955
Washington Redskins1956–1958
Bart Starr**1977QuarterbackGreen Bay Packers1956–1971
Roger Staubach**[4]1985QuarterbackDallas Cowboys1969–1979
Ernie Stautner1969Defensive tacklePittsburgh Steelers1950–1963
Jan Stenerud**1991PlacekickerKansas City Chiefs1967–1979
Green Bay Packers1980–1983
Minnesota Vikings1984–1985
Dwight Stephenson1998CenterMiami Dolphins1980–1987
Michael Strahan2014Defensive endNew York Giants1993–2007
Hank Stram ^[3]2003CoachDallas Texans (AFL)/
Kansas City Chiefs		1960–1974
New Orleans Saints1976–1977
Ken Strong1967Halfback / PlacekickerStaten Island Stapletons1929–1932
New York Giants1933–1935, 1939
Placekicker1944–1947
HalfbackNew York Yankees (AFL II)1936–1937
Joe Stydahar1967Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1936–1942,
1945–1946
CoachLos Angeles Rams1950–1952
Chicago Cardinals1953–1954
Lynn Swann2001Wide receiverPittsburgh Steelers1974–1982
Paul Tagliabue †2020NFL Commissionern/a1989–2006
Fran Tarkenton1986QuarterbackMinnesota Vikings1961–1966,
1972–1978
New York Giants1967–1971
Charley Taylor1984Wide receiverWashington Redskins1964–1975, 1977
Jason Taylor**2017Defensive EndMiami Dolphins1997–2007, 2009, 2011
Washington Redskins2008
New York Jets2010
Jim Taylor1976FullbackGreen Bay Packers1958–1966
New Orleans Saints1967
Lawrence Taylor**1999LinebackerNew York Giants1981–1993
Derrick Thomas2009LinebackerKansas City Chiefs1989–1999
Emmitt Thomas ^[3]2008CornerbackKansas City Chiefs1966–1978
Joe Thomas**2023Offensive TackleCleveland Browns2007–2017
Thurman Thomas2007Running backBuffalo Bills1988–1999
Miami Dolphins2000
Zach Thomas2023LinebackerMiami Dolphins1996–2007
Dallas Cowboys2008
Jim Thorpe §1963Halfback/CoachCanton Bulldogs
(pre-NFL)
1915–17, 1919
1st NFL Presidentn/a1920
Coach / HalfbackCanton Bulldogs1920
Cleveland Indians1921
Oorang Indians1922–1923
HalfbackRock Island Independents1924–1925
New York Giants1925
Canton Bulldogs1926
Chicago Cardinals1928
Mick Tingelhoff[3]2015CenterMinnesota Vikings1962–1978
Andre Tippett2008LinebackerNew England Patriots1982–1993
Y. A. Tittle1971QuarterbackBaltimore Colts (AAFC/ NFL)
(1947–50 Colts folded)		1948–1950
San Francisco 49ers1951–1960
New York Giants1961–1964
LaDainian Tomlinson**2017Running Back San Diego Chargers2001–2009
New York Jets2010–2011
George Trafton1964Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Decatur Staleys/
Chicago Staleys/
Chicago Bears		1920–1932
Charley Trippi1968HalfbackChicago Cardinals1947–1955
Emlen Tunnell1967SafetyNew York Giants1948–1958
Green Bay Packers1959–1961
Bulldog Turner1966Center
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Chicago Bears1940–1952
Johnny Unitas**1979QuarterbackBaltimore Colts1956–1972
San Diego Chargers1973
Gene Upshaw**1987GuardOakland Raiders1967–1981
Brian Urlacher**2018LinebackerChicago Bears2000–2012
Norm Van Brocklin1971QuarterbackLos Angeles Rams1949–1957
Philadelphia Eagles1958–1960
Steve Van Buren1965HalfbackPhiladelphia Eagles1944–1951
Dick Vermeil2022CoachPhiladelphia Eagles1976–1982
St. Louis Rams1997–1999
Kansas City Chiefs2001–2005
Doak Walker[3][4]1986Halfback / PlacekickerDetroit Lions1950–1955
Bill Walsh1993CoachSan Francisco 49ers1979–1988
DeMarcus Ware2023Linebacker/ Defensive EndDallas Cowboys2005–2013
Denver Broncos2014–2016
Paul Warfield**1983Wide receiverCleveland Browns1964–1969,
1976–1977
Miami Dolphins1970–1974
Kurt Warner2017QuarterbackSt. Louis Rams1998–2003
New York Giants2004
Arizona Cardinals2005–2009
Bob Waterfield1965QuarterbackCleveland/ Los Angeles Rams1945–1952
Mike Webster1997CenterPittsburgh Steelers1974–1988
Kansas City Chiefs1989–1990
Roger Wehrli2007CornerbackSt. Louis Cardinals1969–1982
Arnie Weinmeister ^[3]1984Defensive tackleNew York Yankees (AAFC)1948–1949
New York Giants1950–1953
Randy White**1994Defensive tackleDallas Cowboys1975–1988
Reggie White**2006Defensive end/ TacklePhiladelphia Eagles1985–1992
Green Bay Packers1993–1998
Carolina Panthers2000
Dave Wilcox ^[3]2000LinebackerSan Francisco 49ers1964–1974
Aeneas Williams2014CornerbackPhoenix /Arizona Cardinals1991–2000
St. Louis Rams2001–2002
Safety2003–2004
Bill Willis ^[3]1977Defensive Middle GuardCleveland Browns (AAFC/ NFL)1946–1953
Patrick Willis2024LinebackerSan Francisco 49ers2007–2014
Larry Wilson**1978SafetySt. Louis Cardinals1960–1972
Ralph C. Wilson2009AFL Co-Foundern/a1959
Team owner / FounderBuffalo Bills (AFL/ NFL)1959–2014
Kellen Winslow1995Tight end San Diego Chargers1979–1987
Alex Wojciechowicz1968Center / linebacker
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Detroit Lions1938–1946
Philadelphia Eagles1946–1950
Ron Wolf2015General ManagerTampa Bay Buccaneers1976–1978
Green Bay Packers1991–2001
Willie Wood1989SafetyGreen Bay Packers1960–1971
Charles Woodson** [4]2021Cornerback/ SafetyOakland Raiders1998–2005, 2013–2015
Green Bay Packers2006–2012
Rod Woodson**2009Cornerback/ Safety/ Kick ReturnerPittsburgh Steelers1987–1996
San Francisco 49ers1997
Baltimore Ravens1998–2001
Oakland Raiders2002–2003
Rayfield Wright[3]2006Offensive tackleDallas Cowboys1967–1979
Ron Yary2001Offensive tackleMinnesota Vikings1968–1981
Los Angeles Rams1982
Bryant Young2022Defensive end/ TackleSan Francisco 49ers1994–2007
George Young †2020Director of player personnelMiami Dolphins1975–1978
General managerNew York Giants1979–1997
Senior vice president of football operationsn/a1998–2001
Steve Young**2005QuarterbackTampa Bay Buccaneers1985–1986
San Francisco 49ers1987–1999
Jack Youngblood2001Defensive endLos Angeles Rams1971–1984
Gary Zimmerman2008Offensive tackleMinnesota Vikings1986–1992
Denver Broncos1993–1997

Notes:

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

Inductees who have played for non-NFL teams

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

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

InducteeClassPositionLeague(s)Team(s)Years
Harold "Red" Grange1963HalfbackAFL INew York Yankees*1926
Earl "Curly" Lambeau1963FounderIndependentGreen Bay Packers*1919
Halfback1919–1920
Coach1919–1920
General Manager1919–1920
Ray Flaherty1976Offensive EndAFL ILos Angeles Wildcats1926
Mike Michalske1964Guard
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
AFL INew York Yankees*1926
Art Rooney1964Owner / General Manager / CoachWestern Pennsylvania Professional Football CircuitHope-Harvey/ Majestic Radios/ J.P. Rooneys* (precursor to the Pittsburgh Steelers)1921–1932
Ken Strong1967HalfbackAFL IINew York Yankees1936–1937
American AssociationJersey City Giants1938, 1940
Coach1938
Paul Brown1967Coach / General ManagerAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1949
Sid Luckman1965QuarterbackAmerican AssociationNewark Bears[a]1939
George Halas1963End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
IndependentHammond All-Stars*1919
Chicago Stayms1920
John "Blood" McNally1963HalfbackAFL IIIBuffalo Indians1941
Jim Thorpe1963Halfback/CoachOhio League (Pre-NFL)Canton Bulldogs*1915–17, 1919
IndependentTampa Cardinals1926
Joseph Carr1963CoachIndependentColumbus Panhandles*1901–1903
Ohio League (Pre-NFL)1904, 1907–1918
Team owner / General Manager1904, 1907–1919
Jimmy Conzelman1964CoachIndependentSt. Louis Gunners*1931
Guy Chamberlin1965End
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Ohio League (Pre-NFL)Canton Bulldogs*1919
John "Paddy" Driscoll1965QuarterbackIndependentHammond All-Stars/ Pros*1917, 1919
Otto Graham1965QuarterbackAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1949
Joe Guyon1966HalfbackOhio League (Pre-NFL)Canton Bulldogs*1919
IndependentUnion Quakers of Philadelphia1921
Steve Owen1966Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
IndependentHartford Blues*1925
CoachCanadian Football LeagueToronto Argonauts1959
Calgary Stampeders1960
Saskatchewan Roughriders1961–1962
United Football LeagueSyracuse Stormers1963
Elroy (Crazylegs) Hirsch1968HalfbackAll-America Football ConferenceChicago Rockets1946–1948
Marion Motley1968FullbackAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns1946–1949
Greasy Neale1969CoachOhio League (Pre-NFL)Dayton Triangles*1918
IndependentIronton Tanks1930
Joe Perry1969FullbackAll-America Football ConferenceSan Francisco 49ers*1948–1949
Frank "Bruiser" Kinard1971Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
Independent/Military programFleet City Blue Jackets1945
All-America Football ConferenceNew York Yankees1946–1947
Vince Lombardi1971GuardIndependentWilmington Clippers1937
American AssociationBrooklyn Eagles1938
Lamar Hunt1972AFL Co-FounderAFL (Pre-merger)n/a1959
Team ownerDallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1959–1969
Ace Parker1972QuarterbackAll-America Football ConferenceNew York Yankees1946
Lou Groza1974Offensive tackle / KickerAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1949
Dante Lavelli1975Offensive EndAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1949
Len Ford1976Defensive endAll-America Football ConferenceLos Angeles Dons1948–1949
Bill Willis1977Defensive Middle GuardAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1949
Lance Alworth1978FlankerAFL (Pre-merger)San Diego Chargers*1962–1969
Weeb Ewbank1978CoachAFL (Pre-merger)New York Jets*1963–1969
Ron Mix1979Offensive tackleAFL (Pre-merger)Los Angeles/ San Diego Chargers*1960–1969
Jim Otto1980CenterAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1960–1969
George Blanda1981Quarterback / PlacekickerAFL (Pre-merger)Houston Oilers*1960–1966
Oakland Raiders1967–1969
Bobby Bell1983Linebacker/ Defensive endAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1963–1969
Sid Gillman1983Coach / General ManagerAFL (Pre-merger)Los Angeles/ San Diego Chargers*1960–1969
Paul Warfield1983Wide receiverWorld Football LeagueMemphis Southmen1975
Willie Brown1984CornerbackAFL (Pre-merger)Denver Broncos*1963–1966
Oakland Raiders*1967–1969
Arnie Weinmeister1984Defensive tackleAll-America Football ConferenceNew York Yankees/ Brooklyn-New York Yankees1948–1949
Canadian Football LeagueBC Lions1954–1955
Frank Gatski1985CenterAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1956
Joe Namath1985QuarterbackAFL (Pre-merger)New York Jets*1965–1969
O. J. Simpson1985Running backAFL (Pre-merger)Buffalo Bills*1969
Ken Houston1986SafetyAFL (Pre-merger)Houston Oilers*1967–1969
Willie Lanier1986Middle LinebackerAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1967–1969
Larry Csonka1987FullbackAFL (Pre-merger)Miami Dolphins*1968–1969
World Football LeagueMemphis Southmen1975
Len Dawson1987QuarterbackAFL (Pre-merger)Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1962–1969
John Henry Johnson1987FullbackCanadian Football LeagueCalgary Stampeders1953
AFL (Pre-merger)Houston Oilers*1966
Don Maynard1987Wide receiverCanadian Football LeagueHamilton Tiger-Cats1959
AFL (Pre-merger)New York Titans/ Jets*1960–1969
World Football LeagueHouston Texans/ Shreveport Steamer1974
Gene Upshaw1987GuardAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1967–1969
Fred Biletnikoff1988Wide receiverAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1965–1969
Canadian Football LeagueMontreal Alouettes1980
Art Shell1989Offensive tackleAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1968–1969
Buck Buchanan1990Defensive tackleAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1963–1969
Bob Griese1990QuarterbackAFL (Pre-merger)Miami Dolphins*1967–1969
Jan Stenerud1991PlacekickerAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1967–1969
Al Davis1992CoachAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1963–1965
General Manager1963–1969
Team owner1966–1969
AFL Commissionern/a 1966
Larry Little1993GuardAFL (Pre-merger)San Diego Chargers*1967–1968
Miami Dolphins*1969
Bud Grant1994CoachCanadian Football LeagueWinnipeg Blue Bombers1957–1966
Leroy Kelly1994Running backWorld Football LeagueChicago Fire1974
Jim Finks1995Team administratorCanadian Football LeagueCalgary Stampeders1957–1964
Charlie Joiner1996Wide receiverAFL (Pre-merger)Houston Oilers*1969
Billy Shaw1999GuardAFL (Pre-merger)Buffalo Bills*1961–1969
Nick Buoniconti2001LinebackerAFL (Pre-merger)Boston Patriots*1962–1968
Miami Dolphins*1969
Marv Levy2001CoachCanadian Football LeagueMontreal Alouettes1973–1977
United States Football LeagueChicago Blitz1984
George Allen2002CoachUnited States Football LeagueChicago Blitz1983
Arizona Wranglers1984
Jim Kelly2002QuarterbackUnited States Football LeagueHouston Gamblers1984–1985
Elvin Bethea2003Defensive endAFL (Pre-merger)Houston Oilers*1968–1969
Joe DeLamielleure2003GuardArena Football LeagueCharlotte Rage1992
Hank Stram2003CoachAFL (Pre-merger)Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1960–1969
Fritz Pollard2005HalfbackIndependentUnion Club of Phoenixville1920
Gilberton Catamounts1924
Anthracite League1925
CoachIndependentChicago Black Hawks1928
Steve Young2005QuarterbackUnited States Football LeagueLos Angeles Express1984–1985
John Madden2006CoachAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1969
Warren Moon2006QuarterbackCanadian Football LeagueEdmonton Eskimos1978–1983
Reggie White2006Defensive endUnited States Football LeagueMemphis Showboats1984–1985
Emmitt Thomas2008CornerbackAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1966–1969
Gary Zimmerman2008Offensive tackleUnited States Football LeagueLos Angeles Express1984–1985
Ralph C. Wilson2009AFL Co-FounderAFL (Pre-merger)n/a1959
Team owner / FounderBuffalo Bills*1959–1969
Bill Walsh1993CoachContinental Football LeagueSan Jose Apaches1967
Curley Culp2013Defensive tackleAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1968–1969
Ron Wolf2015Personnel administratorAFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1963–1969
Ken Stabler2016QuarterbackContinental Football LeagueSpokane Shockers1968
AFL (Pre-merger)Oakland Raiders*1968–1969
Kurt Warner2017QuarterbackArena Football LeagueIowa Barnstormers1995–1997
NFL EuropeAmsterdam Admirals1998
Bobby Beathard2018Personnel administratorAFL (Pre-merger)Kansas City Chiefs*1963, 1966–1967
Terrell Owens2018Wide ReceiverIndoor Football LeagueAllen Wranglers2012
Fan Controlled FootballFCF Zappers2022
Knights of Degen2022–present
Pat Bowlen2019Team ownerArena Football LeagueColorado Crush2003–2008
Johnny Robinson2019SafetyAFL (Pre-merger)Dallas Texans/ Kansas City Chiefs*1960–1969
Bill Polian2015Personnel administratorCanadian Football LeagueMontreal Alouettes
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
United States Football LeagueChicago Blitz1984
FounderAlliance of American Footballn/a2019
Winston Hill2021Offensive TackleAFL (Pre-merger)New York Jets*1963–1969
Duke Slater2021Tackle
Pre-Modern Era:
Two-Way Performer
AFL IRock Island Independents*1926
Mac Speedie2021EndAll-America Football ConferenceCleveland Browns*1946–1949
Canadian Football LeagueSaskatchewan Roughriders1953–1954
BC Lions1955
Art McNally2022Supervisor of OfficiatingWorld Leaguen/a1991–1995

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

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

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

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