Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2000
The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2000 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Joe Montana and Ronnie Lott.
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, July 29th, 2000.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Joe Montana   | Player | QB | 1 |
Ronnie Lott  | Player | S | 1 |
| Howie Long | Player | DE | 2 |
| Dave Wilcox | Senior | LB | 1 |
| Dan Rooney | Contributor | 3 |
| ⇦ 1999 | 2001 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2000
| Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
| Carl Eller | 2004 |
| Dave Casper | 2002 |
| Harry Carson | 2006 |
| Jack Youngblood | 2001 |
| James Lofton | 2003 |
| John Stallworth | 2002 |
| Lynn Swann | 2001 |
| Marv Levy | 2001 |
| Mike Munchak | 2001 |
| Ron Yary | 2001 |
| ⇦ 1999 | 2001 ⇨ |
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