Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Rankings

The legends who rule the halls of Camden and those who should feel lucky to be there.

World Ranking

▲ Top 5

Jerry Rice - WR (2010)

Universally regarded as the greatest receiver ever combining a legendary work ethic with flawless route running to shatter every receiving record.

+62

Jim Brown - FB (1971)

The most physically overwhelming unstoppable running back in history who astonishingly retired at his peak after nine dominant seasons.

+46

Joe Montana - QB (2000)

Joe Cool universally celebrated for his flawless mechanics and his legendary ability to remain calm during fourth quarter comebacks.

+24

Peyton Manning - QB (2021)

A cerebral master of the line of scrimmage who won five MVPs and revolutionized the quarterback position.

+21

Walter Payton - RB (1993)

Sweetness a relentless competitor who famously refused to run out of bounds and retired as the all time leading rusher.

+19

▼ Bottom 5

O.J. Simpson - RB (1985)

A blazing fast highly elusive back who became the first player to ever shatter the 2000 yard rushing barrier in a 14 game season.

-60

Morten Andersen - K (2017)

A remarkably durable left footed kicker who played 25 seasons and briefly held the title as the NFLs all time leading scorer.

-37

Ray Guy - P (2014)

The first punter ever inducted possessing a historically booming leg that significantly altered the field position battle for the Raiders.

-24

Lynn Swann - WR (2001)

A graceful acrobatic receiver whose spectacular leaping catches in Super Bowl X cemented his legacy as a big game player.

-22

Jan Stenerud - K (1991)

The first pure placekicker to ever enter the Hall introducing soccer style kicking to a league still dominated by straight ahead kickers.

-18

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All Items (332)

Jerry Rice - WR (2010)+62

Jim Brown - FB (1971)+46

Joe Montana - QB (2000)+24

Peyton Manning - QB (2021)+21

Walter Payton - RB (1993)+19

Lawrence Taylor - LB (1999)+15

Reggie White - DE (2006)+10

Barry Sanders - RB (2004)+10

Johnny Unitas - QB (1979)+9

Sam Mills - LB (2022)+4

Dick Butkus - LB (1979)+3

Otto Graham - QB (1965)+2

Tony Gonzalez - TE (2019)+1

Y.A. Tittle - QB (1971)+1

Roger Craig - RB (2026)—

Larry Fitzgerald - WR (2026)—

Adam Vinatieri - K (2026)—

Eric Allen - DB (2025)—

Jared Allen - DE (2025)—

Antonio Gates - TE (2025)—

Sterling Sharpe - WR (2025)—

Dwight Freeney - DE (2024)—

Randy Gradishar - LB (2024)—

Devin Hester - PR (2024)—

Steve McMichael - DT (2024)—

Julius Peppers - DE (2024)—

Patrick Willis - LB (2024)—

Ronde Barber - DB (2023)—

Chuck Howley - LB (2023)—

Joe Klecko - DT (2023)—

Darrelle Revis - DB (2023)—

Ken Riley - DB (2023)—

Joe Thomas - T (2023)—

DeMarcus Ware - LB (2023)—

Tony Boselli - T (2022)—

Cliff Branch - WR (2022)—

LeRoy Butler - DB (2022)—

Richard Seymour - DE (2022)—

Bryant Young - DT (2022)—

Alan Faneca - G (2021)—

Calvin Johnson - WR (2021)—

John Lynch - DB (2021)—

Drew Pearson - WR (2021)—

Charles Woodson - DB (2021)—

Steve Atwater - DB (2020)—

Isaac Bruce - WR (2020)—

Jimbo Covert - T (2020)—

Cliff Harris - DB (2020)—

Winston Hill - T (2020)—

Steve Hutchinson - G (2020)—

Edgerrin James - RB (2020)—

Alex Karras - DT (2020)—

Troy Polamalu - DB (2020)—

Donnie Shell - DB (2020)—

Duke Slater - T (2020)—

Mac Speedie - E (2020)—

Ed Sprinkle - DE (2020)—

Champ Bailey - DB (2019)—

Ty Law - DB (2019)—

Kevin Mawae - C (2019)—

Ed Reed - DB (2019)—

Johnny Robinson - DB (2019)—

Brian Dawkins - DB (2018)—

Jerry Kramer - G (2018)—

Ray Lewis - LB (2018)—

Randy Moss - WR (2018)—

Brian Urlacher - LB (2018)—

Terrell Davis - RB (2017)—

Kenny Easley - DB (2017)—

LaDainian Tomlinson - RB (2017)—

Kurt Warner - QB (2017)—

Brett Favre - QB (2016)—

Kevin Greene - LB (2016)—

Marvin Harrison - WR (2016)—

Orlando Pace - T (2016)—

Ken Stabler - QB (2016)—

Dick Stanfel - G (2016)—

Jerome Bettis - RB (2015)—

Tim Brown - WR (2015)—

Charles Haley - DE (2015)—

Junior Seau - LB (2015)—

Will Shields - G (2015)—

Mick Tingelhoff - C (2015)—

Derrick Brooks - LB (2014)—

Claude Humphrey - DE (2014)—

Walter Jones - T (2014)—

Andre Reed - WR (2014)—

Michael Strahan - DE (2014)—

Larry Allen - G (2013)—

Cris Carter - WR (2013)—

Jonathan Ogden - T (2013)—

Dave Robinson - LB (2013)—

Warren Sapp - DT (2013)—

Jack Butler - DB (2012)—

Dermontti Dawson - C (2012)—

Chris Doleman - DE (2012)—

Cortez Kennedy - DT (2012)—

Curtis Martin - RB (2012)—

Willie Roaf - T (2012)—

Richard Dent - DE (2011)—

Marshall Faulk - RB (2011)—

Chris Hanburger - LB (2011)—

Les Richter - LB (2011)—

Deion Sanders - DB (2011)—

Shannon Sharpe - TE (2011)—

Russ Grimm - G (2010)—

Rickey Jackson - LB (2010)—

Dick LeBeau - DB (2010)—

John Randle - DT (2010)—

Bob Hayes - SE (2009)—

Randall McDaniel - G (2009)—

Bruce Smith - DE (2009)—

Derrick Thomas - LB (2009)—

Rod Woodson - DB (2009)—

Fred Dean - DE (2008)—

Darrell Green - DB (2008)—

Art Monk - WR (2008)—

Emmitt Thomas - DB (2008)—

Andre Tippett - LB (2008)—

Gary Zimmerman - T (2008)—

Gene Hickerson - G (2007)—

Bruce Matthews - G (2007)—

Charlie Sanders - TE (2007)—

Thurman Thomas - RB (2007)—

Roger Wehrli - DB (2007)—

Troy Aikman - QB (2006)—

Harry Carson - LB (2006)—

Warren Moon - QB (2006)—

Rayfield Wright - T (2006)—

Benny Friedman - TB (2005)—

Dan Marino - QB (2005)—

Fritz Pollard - TB (2005)—

Steve Young - QB (2005)—

Bob Brown - T (2004)—

Carl Eller - DE (2004)—

John Elway - QB (2004)—

Marcus Allen - RB (2003)—

Elvin Bethea - DE (2003)—

Joe DeLamielleure - G (2003)—

James Lofton - WR (2003)—

Dave Casper - TE (2002)—

Dan Hampton - DE (2002)—

John Stallworth - WR (2002)—

Nick Buoniconti - LB (2001)—

Mike Munchak - G (2001)—

Jackie Slater - T (2001)—

Ron Yary - T (2001)—

Jack Youngblood - DE (2001)—

Howie Long - DE (2000)—

Ronnie Lott - DB (2000)—

Dave Wilcox - LB (2000)—

Eric Dickerson - RB (1999)—

Tom Mack - G (1999)—

Ozzie Newsome - TE (1999)—

Billy Shaw - G (1999)—

Paul Krause - DB (1998)—

Tommy McDonald - FL (1998)—

Anthony Munoz - T (1998)—

Mike Singletary - LB (1998)—

Dwight Stephenson - C (1998)—

Mike Webster - C (1997)—

Lou Creekmur - T (1996)—

Dan Dierdorf - T (1996)—

Charlie Joiner - WR (1996)—

Mel Renfro - DB (1996)—

Henry Jordan - DT (1995)—

Steve Largent - WR (1995)—

Lee Roy Selmon - DE (1995)—

Kellen Winslow - TE (1995)—

Tony Dorsett - RB (1994)—

Jimmy Johnson - DB (1994)—

Leroy Kelly - RB (1994)—

Jackie Smith - TE (1994)—

Randy White - DT (1994)—

Dan Fouts - QB (1993)—

Larry Little - G (1993)—

Lem Barney - DB (1992)—

John Mackey - TE (1992)—

John Riggins - RB (1992)—

Earl Campbell - RB (1991)—

John Hannah - G (1991)—

Stan Jones - G (1991)—

Buck Buchanan - DT (1990)—

Bob Griese - QB (1990)—

Franco Harris - RB (1990)—

Ted Hendricks - LB (1990)—

Jack Lambert - LB (1990)—

Bob St. Clair - T (1990)—

Mel Blount - DB (1989)—

Terry Bradshaw - QB (1989)—

Art Shell - T (1989)—

Willie Wood - DB (1989)—

Fred Biletnikoff - WR (1988)—

Mike Ditka - TE (1988)—

Jack Ham - LB (1988)—

Alan Page - DT (1988)—

Larry Csonka - RB (1987)—

Len Dawson - QB (1987)—

Joe Greene - DT (1987)—

John Henry Johnson - FB (1987)—

Jim Langer - C (1987)—

Don Maynard - E (1987)—

Gene Upshaw - G (1987)—

Ken Houston - DB (1986)—

Willie Lanier - LB (1986)—

Fran Tarkenton - QB (1986)—

Doak Walker - HB (1986)—

Frank Gatski - C (1985)—

Roger Staubach - QB (1985)—

Willie Brown - DB (1984)—

Mike McCormack - T (1984)—

Charley Taylor - WR (1984)—

Arnie Weinmeister - DT (1984)—

Bobby Bell - LB (1983)—

Sonny Jurgensen - QB (1983)—

Bobby Mitchell - FL (1983)—

Paul Warfield - WR (1983)—

Doug Atkins - DE (1982)—

Sam Huff - LB (1982)—

George Musso - G (1982)—

Merlin Olsen - DT (1982)—

Red Badgro - E (1981)—

George Blanda - QB (1981)—

Willie Davis - DE (1981)—

Jim Ringo - C (1981)—

Herb Adderley - DB (1980)—

Deacon Jones - DE (1980)—

Bob Lilly - DT (1980)—

Jim Otto - C (1980)—

Yale Lary - DB (1979)—

Ron Mix - T (1979)—

Lance Alworth - FL (1978)—

Tuffy Leemans - FB (1978)—

Ray Nitschke - LB (1978)—

Larry Wilson - DB (1978)—

Frank Gifford - HB (1977)—

Forrest Gregg - T (1977)—

Gale Sayers - RB (1977)—

Bart Starr - QB (1977)—

Bill Willis - DG (1977)—

Len Ford - DE (1976)—

Jim Taylor - FB (1976)—

Rosey Brown - T (1975)—

George Connor - T (1975)—

Dante Lavelli - E (1975)—

Lenny Moore - HB (1975)—

Tony Canadeo - HB (1974)—

Bill George - LB (1974)—

Lou Groza - T (1974)—

Night Train Lane - DB (1974)—

Raymond Berry - E (1973)—

Jim Parker - T (1973)—

Joe Schmidt - LB (1973)—

Gino Marchetti - DE (1972)—

Ollie Matson - RB (1972)—

Ace Parker - TB (1972)—

Bill Hewitt - E (1971)—

Bruiser Kinard - T (1971)—

Andy Robustelli - DE (1971)—

Norm Van Brocklin - QB (1971)—

Jack Christiansen - DB (1970)—

Tom Fears - E (1970)—

Hugh McElhenny - HB (1970)—

Pete Pihos - E (1970)—

Turk Edwards - T (1969)—

Leo Nomellini - DT (1969)—

Joe Perry - FB (1969)—

Ernie Stautner - DT (1969)—

Cliff Battles - TB (1968)—

Art Donovan - DT (1968)—

Elroy Hirsch - E (1968)—

Wayne Millner - E (1968)—

Marion Motley - FB (1968)—

Charley Trippi - HB (1968)—

Alex Wojciechowicz - C (1968)—

Chuck Bednarik - LB (1967)—

Bobby Layne - QB (1967)—

Ken Strong - FB (1967)—

Joe Stydahar - T (1967)—

Emlen Tunnell - DB (1967)—

Bill Dudley - HB (1966)—

Joe Guyon - WB (1966)—

Arnie Herber - TB (1966)—

Walt Kiesling - G (1966)—

George McAfee - HB (1966)—

Bulldog Turner - C (1966)—

Guy Chamberlin - E (1965)—

Paddy Driscoll - HB (1965)—

Danny Fortmann - G (1965)—

Sid Luckman - QB (1965)—

Steve Van Buren - HB (1965)—

Bob Waterfield - QB (1965)—

Jimmy Conzelman - BB (1964)—

Ed Healey - T (1964)—

Clarke Hinkle - FB (1964)—

Link Lyman - T (1964)—

Mike Michalske - G (1964)—

George Trafton - C (1964)—

Sammy Baugh - QB (1963)—

Johnny Blood - TB (1963)—

Dutch Clark - TB (1963)—

Red Grange - HB (1963)—

Mel Hein - C (1963)—

Pete Henry - T (1963)—

Cal Hubbard - T (1963)—

Don Hutson - E (1963)—

Bronko Nagurski - FB (1963)—

Ernie Nevers - FB (1963)—

Jim Thorpe - TB (1963)—

Drew Brees - QB (2026)-1

Robert Brazile - LB (2018)-1

Zach Thomas - LB (2023)-2

Harold Carmichael - WR (2020)-2

Jason Taylor - DE (2017)-2

Jim Kelly - QB (2002)-2

Mike Haynes - DB (1997)-2

Luke Kuechly - ILB (2026)-3

Terrell Owens - WR (2018)-3

Paul Hornung - HB (1986)-3

Andre Johnson - WR (2024)-4

Curley Culp - DT (2013)-4

Emmitt Smith - RB (2010)-4

Bobby Dillon - DB (2020)-5

Aeneas Williams - DB (2014)-5

Joe Namath - QB (1985)-6

Michael Irvin - WR (2007)-7

Floyd Little - RB (2010)-8

Jan Stenerud - K (1991)-18

Lynn Swann - WR (2001)-22

Ray Guy - P (2014)-24

Morten Andersen - K (2017)-37

O.J. Simpson - RB (1985)-60

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Ace Parker - TB (1972) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Adam Vinatieri - K (2026) — Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Aeneas Williams - DB (2014) — Greg Peterson · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Alan Faneca - G (2021) — SteelCityHobbies · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Alan Page - DT (1988) — Self-created photograph by Jonathunder · GFDL · Wikimedia Commons
Alex Karras - DT (2020) — Jay Publishing · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Alex Wojciechowicz - C (1968) — Associated Press · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Andre Johnson - WR (2024) — AJ Guel · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Andre Reed - WR (2014) — Petty Officer 3rd Class Gary Prill; cropped by User:Blueag9 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Andre Tippett - LB (2008) — User:Meowwcat · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Andy Robustelli - DE (1971) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Anthony Munoz - T (1998) — Cheryle Rivas · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Antonio Gates - TE (2025) — All-Pro Reels · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Arnie Herber - TB (1966) — Walker's Cleaners and Tailors, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photographer unknown. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Arnie Weinmeister - DT (1984) — Vancouver Public Library Historical Photographs from Vancouver, Canada · No restrictions · Wikimedia Commons
Art Donovan - DT (1968) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Art Monk - WR (2008) — USDA photo by Lance Cheung · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Art Shell - T (1989) — Keith Allison · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Barry Sanders - RB (2004) — Greg2600 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bart Starr - QB (1977) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Benny Friedman - TB (2005) — Revmoran ( talk) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bill Dudley - HB (1966) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bill Willis - DG (1977) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Billy Shaw - G (1999) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bob Brown - T (2004) — Australian Greens Senators · CC BY-SA 2.5 au · Wikimedia Commons
Bob Griese - QB (1990) — Bob_Griese_with_soldier.jpg: Staff Sgt. Jordan Jones derivative work: Delaywaves talk • contribs · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bob Hayes - SE (2009) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bob Lilly - DT (1980) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bob St. Clair - T (1990) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bob Waterfield - QB (1965) — Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bobby Bell - LB (1983) — U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester/Released · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bobby Dillon - DB (2020) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bobby Layne - QB (1967) — Jay Publishing · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bobby Mitchell - FL (1983) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Brett Favre - QB (2016) — Arnie Papp · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Brian Dawkins - DB (2018) — Bertolinephotos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Brian Urlacher - LB (2018) — US Army Africa from Vicenza, Italy · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bronko Nagurski - FB (1963) — Los Angeles Daily News · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bruce Matthews - G (2007) — Jerry Sherk ( talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bruce Smith - DE (2009) — VaMedia · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Bruiser Kinard - T (1971) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bryant Young - DT (2022) — Sports Spectrum · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Buck Buchanan - DT (1990) — Jeno's · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Bulldog Turner - C (1966) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Cal Hubbard - T (1963) — Hubbard.jpg: I created the file from a larger image - derivative work: Revmoran ( talk) · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Calvin Johnson - WR (2021) — Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Carl Eller - DE (2004) — MN National Guard · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Champ Bailey - DB (2019) — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Charles Haley - DE (2015) — WeDemBoyz42119 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Charles Woodson - DB (2021) — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Charley Taylor - WR (1984) — All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Charley Trippi - HB (1968) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Charlie Joiner - WR (1996) — San Diego Chargers · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Charlie Sanders - TE (2007) — Dave Hogg · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chris Doleman - DE (2012) — MN National Guard · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Chris Hanburger - LB (2011) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Chuck Bednarik - LB (1967) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Chuck Howley - LB (2023) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Clarke Hinkle - FB (1964) — National Chicle Company · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Claude Humphrey - DE (2014) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Cliff Battles - TB (1968) — National Chicle Company · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Cliff Branch - WR (2022) — Jbmcint1 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Cliff Harris - DB (2020) — Cliff Harris Award · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Cris Carter - WR (2013) — MN National Guard · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Curley Culp - DT (2013) — Jeno's · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Curtis Martin - RB (2012) — Anthony Quintano · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dan Dierdorf - T (1996) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dan Fouts - QB (1993) — Rex Lilly · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dan Hampton - DE (2002) — Mike Shadle · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dan Marino - QB (2005) — Unknown author · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dante Lavelli - E (1975) — Bowman (Life time: None) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Darrell Green - DB (2008) — All-Pro Reels from District of Columbia, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Darrelle Revis - DB (2023) — Jeff Kern · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dave Casper - TE (2002) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dave Wilcox - LB (2000) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Deacon Jones - DE (1980) — ABC Television · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Deion Sanders - DB (2011) — U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Lydia Gordon · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
DeMarcus Ware - LB (2023) — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dermontti Dawson - C (2012) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Derrick Brooks - LB (2014) — Spiderman789 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Devin Hester - PR (2024) — Petty Officer 2nd Class Matt Hall · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dick Butkus - LB (1979) — Alan Light · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dick LeBeau - DB (2010) — AxsDeny · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dick Stanfel - G (2016) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Doak Walker - HB (1986) — SMU Central University Libraries · No restrictions · Wikimedia Commons
Don Hutson - E (1963) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Don Maynard - E (1987) — Jay Publishing · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Donnie Shell - DB (2020) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Doug Atkins - DE (1982) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Drew Brees - QB (2026) — Senate Democrats · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Duke Slater - T (2020) — The Chicago Sun Times · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dutch Clark - TB (1963) — photographer not identified · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Dwight Freeney - DE (2024) — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Dwight Stephenson - C (1998) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Earl Campbell - RB (1991) — TankedBevo of ShaggyBevo.com · CC BY 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Ed Healey - T (1964) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ed Reed - DB (2019) — Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ed Sprinkle - DE (2020) — Bowman (Life time: None) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Edgerrin James - RB (2020) — Collier County Public School District · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Elroy Hirsch - E (1968) — University of Wisconsin · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Elvin Bethea - DE (2003) — Jeno's · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Emmitt Smith - RB (2010) — Anthony Quintano from Honolulu, HI, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Emmitt Thomas - DB (2008) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Eric Allen - DB (2025) — Bertolinephotos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Eric Dickerson - RB (1999) — Master Sgt. Cohen A. Young · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ernie Nevers - FB (1963) — Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ernie Stautner - DT (1969) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Floyd Little - RB (2010) — US Army · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Forrest Gregg - T (1977) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Fran Tarkenton - QB (1986) — Steve Burns · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Franco Harris - RB (1990) — Governor Tom Wolf from Harrisburg, PA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frank Gatski - C (1985) — Bowman (Life time: 1964) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Frank Gifford - HB (1977) — Unidentified ( El Rodeo is the USC yearbook published by Associated Students of USC) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Fred Biletnikoff - WR (1988) — Technical Memorial High School · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Fritz Pollard - TB (2005) — Unknown photographer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Gale Sayers - RB (1977) — Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Gene Hickerson - G (2007) — Jerry Sherk ( talk). The original uploader was Jerry Sherk at English Wikipedia. · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
George Blanda - QB (1981) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
George McAfee - HB (1966) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
George Trafton - C (1964) — Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Gino Marchetti - DE (1972) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Guy Chamberlin - E (1965) — Revmoran at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Harold Carmichael - WR (2020) — Bertolinephotos · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Harry Carson - LB (2006) — Jerry Pinkus/New York Giants · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Henry Jordan - DT (1995) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Howie Long - DE (2000) — Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Hugh McElhenny - HB (1970) — Bowman Gum · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Isaac Bruce - WR (2020) — MavsFan28 · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jack Christiansen - DB (1970) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jack Ham - LB (1988) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jack Youngblood - DE (2001) — Howdythere at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jackie Slater - T (2001) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jackie Smith - TE (1994) — Glendale Stamps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
James Lofton - WR (2003) — Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jan Stenerud - K (1991) — Larsonk at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jared Allen - DE (2025) — MN National Guard · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jerome Bettis - RB (2015) — Veronica Davison · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jerry Kramer - G (2018) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jerry Rice - WR (2010) — Anthony Quintano from Honolulu, HI, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jim Brown - FB (1971) — Kahn's Weiners · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jim Kelly - QB (2002) — Staff Sgt. Corenthia Fennell · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jim Langer - C (1987) — South Dakota State College (Life time: First taken in 1969) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jim Otto - C (1980) — Cohen's · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jim Ringo - C (1981) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jim Thorpe - TB (1963) — Underwood & Underwood · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jimbo Covert - T (2020) — HailToPitt · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Jimmy Conzelman - BB (1964) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joe DeLamielleure - G (2003) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joe Greene - DT (1987) — The Steelers / NFL · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joe Guyon - WB (1966) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joe Klecko - DT (2023) — Gentlemanjohn · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joe Montana - QB (2000) — photo taken by flcikr user Phil Hull · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Joe Namath - QB (1985) — New York Jets · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Joe Stydahar - T (1967) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
John Elway - QB (2004) — All-Pro Reels · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
John Henry Johnson - FB (1987) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
John Randle - DT (2010) — Seattle Municipal Archives from Seattle, WA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
John Riggins - RB (1992) — ANestSport · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
John Stallworth - WR (2002) — United States House of Representatives - Office of Doug Jones · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Johnny Blood - TB (1963) — Walker's Cleaners and Tailors, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photographer unknown. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Johnny Unitas - QB (1979) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Jonathan Ogden - T (2013) — WendyHerr · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Julius Peppers - DE (2024) — United States Marine Corps/Sgt. D.R. Cotton · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Junior Seau - LB (2015) — JJ Hall · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Kellen Winslow - TE (1995) — U.S. Congressman Zach Wamp · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ken Houston - DB (1986) — Glendale Stamps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ken Riley - DB (2023) — Deborah Thomas · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ken Stabler - QB (2016) — NOAA · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ken Strong - FB (1967) — National Chicle Company · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Kenny Easley - DB (2017) — Seattle Seahawks/Washington State Crime Prevention Association/Kiwanis International/Coca-Cola · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Kevin Greene - LB (2016) — Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Kevin Mawae - C (2019) — Ray Montgomery. Cropped by User:Blueag9. · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Kurt Warner - QB (2017) — Staff Sgt. Cody Trimble · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
LaDainian Tomlinson - RB (2017) — original: U.S. Navy MC2 Jesse Monford on behalf of Naval Surface Warriors derivative: Diddykong1130 · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lance Alworth - FL (1978) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Larry Allen - G (2013) — John Martinez Pavliga · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Larry Csonka - RB (1987) — Roy Erickson · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Larry Fitzgerald - WR (2026) — Keith Allison from Hanover, MD, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Larry Little - G (1993) — Whitehouse.gov · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lawrence Taylor - LB (1999) — The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lem Barney - DB (1992) — Renee530 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Len Dawson - QB (1987) — U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester/Released · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Len Ford - DE (1976) — Unidentified ( Michiganensian is the University of Michigan yearbook published by University of Michigan) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lenny Moore - HB (1975) — Marylandstater · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Leo Nomellini - DT (1969) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
LeRoy Butler - DB (2022) — Compujeramey · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Leroy Kelly - RB (1994) — Bazooka · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Les Richter - LB (2011) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Link Lyman - T (1964) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Lou Groza - T (1974) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Luke Kuechly - ILB (2026) — All-Pro Reels · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Lynn Swann - WR (2001) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mac Speedie - E (2020) — Bowman (Life time: None) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Marcus Allen - RB (2003) — Pfc. Victor Blanco · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Marion Motley - FB (1968) — Bowman (Life time: None.) · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Marshall Faulk - RB (2011) — Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Marvin Harrison - WR (2016) — All-Pro Reels · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mel Blount - DB (1989) — Cramerwiki · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mel Hein - C (1963) — Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mel Renfro - DB (1996) — not named · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Merlin Olsen - DT (1982) — NBC Television. While the logo portion of the press release is missing, the paper ran the photo and credited NBC as can be seen from the clipping on back. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Michael Irvin - WR (2007) — Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Michael Strahan - DE (2014) — Airman 1st Class Andrew Britten · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mick Tingelhoff - C (2015) — Glendale Stamps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mike Ditka - TE (1988) — Tami Heilemann--Interior Staff · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mike Michalske - G (1964) — Walker's Cleaners and Tailors, Green Bay, Wisconsin. Photographer unknown. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mike Munchak - G (2001) — Department of Defense · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Mike Singletary - LB (1998) — BrokenSphere · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Mike Webster - C (1997) — Rhinelander High School · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Morten Andersen - K (2017) — Samjudge. from UK · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Nick Buoniconti - LB (2001) — Roy Erickson · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Night Train Lane - DB (1974) — Detroit Lions \ NFL · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Norm Van Brocklin - QB (1971) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
O.J. Simpson - RB (1985) — Gerald Johnson · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ollie Matson - RB (1972) — Bell Brand Snack Foods · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Orlando Pace - T (2016) — Staff Sgt. Sergio A. Gamboa · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Otto Graham - QB (1965) — United States Coast Guard photo · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ozzie Newsome - TE (1999) — Maryland GovPics · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Paddy Driscoll - HB (1965) — Chicago Tribune · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Patrick Willis - LB (2024) — Steven Bowles · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Paul Hornung - HB (1986) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Paul Krause - DB (1998) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Paul Warfield - WR (1983) — Whitehouse.gov · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Pete Henry - T (1963) — Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Pete Pihos - E (1970) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Peyton Manning - QB (2021) — All-Pro Reels · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Randall McDaniel - G (2009) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Randy Gradishar - LB (2024) — Howdythere at English Wikipedia · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Randy Moss - WR (2018) — Keith Allison · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ray Guy - P (2014) — Richard Drew/AP · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ray Lewis - LB (2018) — Keith Allison · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ray Nitschke - LB (1978) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Rayfield Wright - T (2006) — J. Glover · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons
Raymond Berry - E (1973) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Red Badgro - E (1981) — New York Giants · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Red Grange - HB (1963) — William Earl Snyder, Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Reggie White - DE (2006) — Barbara Kinney · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Richard Dent - DE (2011) — Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Richard Seymour - DE (2022) — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Robert Brazile - LB (2018) — Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Hulme; cropped by User:Blueag9. · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Rod Woodson - DB (2009) — Thomson200 · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Roger Staubach - QB (1985) — The White House · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Roger Wehrli - DB (2007) — http://digital.library.umsystem.edu/cgi/t/text/pageviewer-idx?c=savitar;cc=savitar;sid=4b99afc66dcfbf0b3edb669b9ba5446f;q1=roger%20wehrli;rgn=full%20text;idno=sav1967;view=image;seq=62 · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ron Mix - T (1979) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ron Yary - T (2001) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ronde Barber - DB (2023) — Jeffrey Beall · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ronnie Lott - DB (2000) — TeachAids · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Rosey Brown - T (1975) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Russ Grimm - G (2010) — Russ_Grimm_2006.jpg: SteelCityHobbies derivative work: Crazypaco ( talk) · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Sam Huff - LB (1982) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Sammy Baugh - QB (1963) — Harris & Ewing, photographer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Shannon Sharpe - TE (2011) — Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Sid Luckman - QB (1965) — Unknown · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Sonny Jurgensen - QB (1983) — National Football League · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Sterling Sharpe - WR (2025) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Steve Atwater - DB (2020) — Lance Cpl. Taylor Von Sanders-Frazer · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Steve Largent - WR (1995) — United States House of Representatives · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Steve McMichael - DT (2024) — COD Newsroom · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Steve Van Buren - HB (1965) — Bowman Gum · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Steve Young - QB (2005) — SAB0TEUR · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Ted Hendricks - LB (1990) — Photographer’s Mate 2nd Class Charles E. Hill, USN · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Terrell Davis - RB (2017) — Photographer's Mate 1st Class Aviation Warfare Systems Operator Toiete Jackson, USAF · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Terrell Owens - WR (2018) — Collision Conf from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Terry Bradshaw - QB (1989) — The ASI Show · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Thurman Thomas - RB (2007) — Jeff Kern · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tom Fears - E (1970) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Tom Mack - G (1999) — Robert Lachman, Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tony Canadeo - HB (1974) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Tony Dorsett - RB (1994) — OPEN Sports · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tony Gonzalez - TE (2019) — Erik Drost · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Troy Aikman - QB (2006) — Leahdi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Troy Polamalu - DB (2020) — original: Paula Lively derivative: Diddykong1130 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Tuffy Leemans - FB (1978) — Unknown author · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Turk Edwards - T (1969) — National Chicle Company · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Ty Law - DB (2019) — University of Michigan. News and Information Services. · CC BY 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Walter Payton - RB (1993) — Jeno's · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Warren Moon - QB (2006) — Warren Moon Press Conference | Oilers Tribute Week · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Warren Sapp - DT (2013) — Gage Skidmore · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Will Shields - G (2015) — Airman 1st Class Joel Pfiester · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Willie Lanier - LB (1986) — Hank Young · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Willie Roaf - T (2012) — Spc. Karah Cohen, USA · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Winston Hill - T (2020) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Y.A. Tittle - QB (1971) — Topps · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Yale Lary - DB (1979) — Bowman · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Zach Thomas - LB (2023) — Chrisjnelson at en.wikipedia · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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