Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1973
The 3-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1973 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Jim Parker and Raymond Berry.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown and Lou Groza (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 28th, 1973.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Jim Parker  | Player | T | 1 |
| Raymond Berry | Player | WR | 1 |
Joe Schmidt  | Player | LB | 3 |
| ⇦ 1972 | 1974 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1973
| Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
| Dante Lavelli | 1975 |
| Dick Lane | 1974 |
| Doak Walker | 1986 |
| Jim Taylor | 1976 |
| Len Ford | 1976 |
| Lou Groza | 1974 |
| Ole Haugsrud | Not Yet |
| Paul Hornung | 1986 |
| Roosevelt Brown | 1975 |
| Rosey Grier | Not Yet |
| Tony Canadeo | 1974 |
| Tony Morabito | Not Yet |
| ⇦ 1972 | 1974 ⇨ |
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