Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2005
The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2005 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Steve Young and Dan Marino.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Derrick Thomas and Russ Grimm (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Sunday, August 7th, 2005.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Dan Marino | Player | QB | 1 |
Steve Young | Player | QB | 1 |
Benny Friedman | Senior | 1 | |
Fritz Pollard | Senior | 1 |
⇦ 2004 | 2006 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2005
Semifinalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2005
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Art Modell | Not Yet |
Charles Haley | 2015 |
Chris Doleman | 2012 |
Don Coryell | 2023 |
Fred Dean | 2008 |
Gary Zimmerman | 2008 |
Joe Jacoby | Not Yet |
Ken Stabler | 2016 |
Lester Hayes | Not Yet |
Ralph Wilson Jr. | 2009 |
Randy Gradishar | 2024 |
Ray Guy | 2014 |
⇦ 2004 | 2006 ⇨ |
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