Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982
The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Merlin Olsen and Doug Atkins.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Willie Wood and Paul Hornung (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 7th, 1982.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Merlin Olsen | Player | DT | 1 |
Doug Atkins | Player | DE | 6 |
Sam Huff | Player | ILB | 3 |
George Musso | Senior | G | 1 |
⇦ 1981 | 1983 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1982
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Don Maynard | 1987 |
Gene Hickerson | 2007 |
Johnny Robinson | 2019 |
Len Dawson | 1987 |
Leroy Kelly | 1994 |
Mike McCormack | 1984 |
Paul Hornung | 1986 |
Pete Rozelle | 1985 |
Sid Gillman | 1983 |
Sonny Jurgensen | 1983 |
Willie Wood | 1989 |
⇦ 1981 | 1983 ⇨ |
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