FAQs
With 39 Hall of Famers, the Bears still own the most HOFs in the NFL. Here are all 40 members from the Bears franchise who are in the Hall of Fame, coaches included: Doug Atkins. George Blanda.
Are there any special team players in the Hall of Fame? ›
Special teams players in the Hall of Fame
There are two kickers (Morten Andersen and Jan Stenerud) and one punter (Ray Guy) in the Hall of Fame. Two other players who were placekickers, but also played other positions, are enshrined: George Blanda (who played quarterback) and Lou Groza (who played offensive tackle).
Why is the NFL Hof in Canton, Ohio? ›
The Pro Football Hall of Fame is located in Canton, Ohio, for three primary reasons. (1) The American Professional Football Association, later renamed the National Football League, was founded in Canton on Sept. 17, 1920. (2) The Canton Bulldogs were an early pro football power, even before the days of the NFL.
How much does it cost to get into the football hall of fame in Canton, Ohio? ›
Admission to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio is approx. $45/person (less for kids). Open: Daily from Memorial Day – Labor Day from 9am to 8pm and 9-5 the rest of the year.
What is the oldest NFL team? ›
The Arizona Cardinals are the oldest established team in the NFL. They were established in 1898 as an independent team and joined the NFL in its founding year of 1920.
Which NFL team has the most quarterbacks in the Hall of Fame? ›
The team with the most Hall of Fame quarterbacks is … the New York Giants? It might come as a surprise, but five Hall-of-Fame quarterbacks have donned the Giants' red, white and blue. However, there's a slight caveat. Those five quarterbacks – Kurt Warner, Benny Friedman, Fran Tarkenton, Y.A.
Has any NFL kicker made the Hall of Fame? ›
Jan Stenerud and Morten Andersen are the only full-time kickers in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Stenerud got his call to the Hall in 1991 after playing 19 NFL seasons from 1966 to 1985: 13 with the Kansas City Chiefs, four with the Green Bay Packers and two with the Minnesota Vikings.
Will Jason Kelce be a Hall of Famer? ›
Jason Kelce is one of the best centers in NFL history. The Philadelphia Eagles offensive lineman is right up there with Jim Langer, Jim Otto, or Mike Webster, and his name will almost certainly join those legends in the Hall of Fame in 2029.
Is OJ Simpson in the Hall of Fame? ›
He was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1985, his first year of eligibility. “O.J. Simpson was the first player to reach a rushing mark many thought could not be attained in a 14-game season when he topped 2,000 yards,” said Jim Porter, president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Who was the first NFL Hall of Famer? ›
The first class of enshrinees included 11 former players (Red Grange, Don Hutson, Dutch Clark, Bronko Nagurski, Mel Hein, Pete Henry, Cal Hubbard, Sammy Baugh, Johnny McNally, Ernie Nevers and Jim Thorpe), 1 founder/owner/coach (George Halas), and 5 owners/executives (Curly Lambeau, Bert Bell, Joe Carr, Tim Mara and ...
The Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 35-10 in the first-ever Super Bowl.
What team was the first team in NFL history to win 5 Super Bowls? ›
The San Francisco 49ers, the first team to win five Super Bowls, are one win away from joining the Pittsburgh Steelers and New England Patriots as the only franchises with six wins in the big game.
Who won the NFL honors in 2024? ›
List of award winners
| Award | Winner | Position |
|---|
| NFL Fan of the Year | Tom Grossi | Fan |
| Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2024 | Dwight Freeney | DE/LB |
| Randy Gradishar | LB |
| Devin Hester | WR/KR |
22 more rowsThe NFL Hall of Fame Class of 2024 was announced tonight, including notable players Steve McMichael, Devin Hester, and Julius Peppers from the Chicago Bears. Andre Johnson was also inducted. Among the inductees are Dwight Freeney, Patrick Willis, and Randy Gradishar, while no coaches or contributors were elected.
How long does it take to walk through the Pro Football Hall of Fame? ›
How long does it take to tour the museum? We recommend you allow 3-4 hours to tour the Hall. Tours are self-guided and you are welcome to experience the museum at your leisure.
How many players from the 85 Bears are in the Hall of Fame? ›
McMichael becomes the seventh member of the '85 Bears to be inducted into the Hall of Fame — joining Walter Payton, Mike Singletary, Dan Hampton, Richard Dent, Jim Covert and Mike Dikta. McMichael is the fourth player from the legendary '85 Bears defense, widely considered to be the greatest ever, to be enshrined.
What school has the most players in the NFL Hall of Fame? ›
Colleges most represented in the NFL Hall of Fame
No college has more NFL Hall of Famers than the Fighting Irish of Notre Dame.
How many members of the Chicago Bears are in the Hall of Fame? ›
The Bears have the most Hall of Famers with 37 players (where 30 made their primary contribution with Chicago), which most recently includes the 2020 inductions of Jimbo Covert and Ed Sprinkle.
How many KC chiefs are in the Hall of Fame? ›
The KC Chiefs have featured in the Super Bowl five times, and have 25 combined players and coaches inducted into the Hall of Fame. Let's find out who they are. Established in 1963 in Canton, Ohio, the Pro Football Hall of Fame honors individuals who have shaped professional football's history.
