Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1996
The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1996 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Charlie Joiner and Dan Dierdorf.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Mike Webster and Jack Youngblood (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 27th, 1996.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Charlie Joiner | Player | WR | 5 |
Dan Dierdorf | Player | RT | 5 |
Mel Renfro | Player | CB | 4 |
Lou Creekmur | Senior | T | 2 |
Joe Gibbs | Coach | 1 |
⇦ 1995 | 1997 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1996
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Carl Eller | 2004 |
Dwight Stephenson | 1998 |
Jack Youngblood | 2001 |
John Stallworth | 2002 |
Ken Anderson | Not Yet |
L.C. Greenwood | Not Yet |
Lynn Swann | 2001 |
Mike Haynes | 1997 |
Mike Webster | 1997 |
Tom Mack | 1999 |
⇦ 1995 | 1997 ⇨ |
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