Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971

The 7-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1971 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Jim Brown and Andy Robustelli.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Joe Schmidt and Roosevelt "Rosey" Brown (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 31st, 1971.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Jim Brown PlayerRB1
Andy Robustelli PlayerDE2
Y.A. Tittle PlayerQB2
Norm Van Brocklin PlayerQB2
Bruiser Kinard PlayerT2
Bill Hewitt PlayerE2
Vince Lombardi Coach1
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Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1971

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Charlie ConerlyNot Yet
Dante Lavelli1975
Dick Lane1974
Duke Slater2020
Frank Gifford1977
Joe Schmidt1973
Len Ford1976
Roosevelt Brown1975
Tony Canadeo1974
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