Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1970

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1970 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Hugh McElhenny and Jack Christiansen.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Andy Robustelli and Norm Van Brocklin (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 8th, 1970.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Hugh McElhenny PlayerRB1
Jack Christiansen PlayerS1
Tom Fears PlayerWR1
Pete Pihos PlayerWR1
⇦ 19691971 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1970

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Andy Robustelli1971
Beattie FeathersNot Yet
Bill Hewitt1971
Bruiser Kinard1971
Clark ShaughnessyNot Yet
Dante Lavelli1975
Duke Slater2020
Gene LipscombNot Yet
Mac Speedie2020
Norm Van Brocklin1971
Tuffy Leemans1978
Y.A. Tittle1971
⇦ 19691971 ⇨