Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
The Top 9 Players who Debuted in 1955
The following list of players made their pro debut in the 1955 season, ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position.
In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.
⇦ 1954 | 1956 ⇨ |
Player | Position | Status | Legends Score |
Raymond Berry | WR | 39 | |
Joe Fortunato | LB | Eligible 1972 | 35 |
Alan Ameche | RB | Eligible 1966 | 30 |
Jimmy Patton | RS | Eligible 1972 | 30 |
Larry Morris | LB | Eligible 1972 | 15 |
Rick Casares | RB | Eligible 1972 | 13 |
Rosey Grier | DT | Eligible 1972 | 13 |
Alex Webster | RB | Eligible 1970 | 8 |
Matt Hazeltine | LB | Eligible 1976 | 8 |
Additional Players from the 1955 Draft Class
Dick Bielski, Don Burroughs, Lindon Crow, Jimmy Hill, Buck Lansford, Jack McClairen, Darris McCord, Dicky Moegle, George Preas, John Reger, Red Stephens, Dick Szymanski, Frank Varrichione, Ron Waller, Jim Weatherall
⇦ 1954 | 1956 ⇨ |