Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971
The 7-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Jim Brown and Andy Robustelli.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Joe Schmidt and Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 31st, 1971.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Jim Brown | Player | RB | 1 |
Andy Robustelli | Player | DE | 2 |
Y.A. Tittle | Player | QB | 2 |
Norm Van Brocklin | Player | QB | 2 |
Bruiser Kinard | Player | T | 2 |
Bill Hewitt | Player | E | 2 |
Vince Lombardi | Coach | 1 |
⇦ 1970 | 1972 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1971
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Charlie Conerly | Not Yet |
Dante Lavelli | 1975 |
Dick Lane | 1974 |
Duke Slater | 2020 |
Frank Gifford | 1977 |
Joe Schmidt | 1973 |
Len Ford | 1976 |
Roosevelt Brown | 1975 |
Tony Canadeo | 1974 |
⇦ 1970 | 1972 ⇨ |
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