Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1999
The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1999 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Lawrence Taylor and Eric Dickerson.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Jack Youngblood and Carl Eller (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 7th, 1999.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Eric Dickerson | Player | RB | 1 |
Lawrence Taylor | Player | OLB | 1 |
Ozzie Newsome | Player | TE | 3 |
Tom Mack | Player | LG | 11 |
Billy Shaw | Senior | G | 1 |
⇦ 1998 | 2000 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1999
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Carl Eller | 2004 |
Dan Rooney | 2000 |
George Allen | 2002 |
Howie Long | 2000 |
Jack Youngblood | 2001 |
John Stallworth | 2002 |
Lynn Swann | 2001 |
Marv Levy | 2001 |
Ray Guy | 2014 |
Ron Yary | 2001 |
⇦ 1998 | 2000 ⇨ |
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