Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1978

The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1978 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Larry Wilson and Ray Nitschke.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Jim Ringo and Herb Adderley (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 29th, 1978.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Lance Alworth PlayerWR1
Larry Wilson PlayerFS1
Ray Nitschke PlayerILB1
Tuffy Leemans SeniorFB2
Weeb Ewbank Coach3
⇦ 19771979 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1978

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Charlie ConerlyNot Yet
Doug Atkins1982
Herb Adderley1980
Jerry Kramer2018
Jim Ringo1981
John Henry Johnson1987
Paul Hornung1986
Sam Huff1982
Willie Davis1981
Willie Wood1989
Yale Lary1979
⇦ 19771979 ⇨