Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1976

The 3-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1976 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Jim Taylor and Len Ford.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Jim Ringo and Yale Lary (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 24th, 1976.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Jim Taylor PlayerRB4
Len Ford PlayerDE5
Ray Flaherty SeniorE1
⇦ 19751977 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1976

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Charlie ConerlyNot Yet
Clark ShaughnessyNot Yet
Doak Walker1986
Frank Gatski1985
Frank Gifford1977
Henry Jordan1995
Jerry Kramer2018
Jim Ringo1981
John Henry Johnson1987
Paul Hornung1986
Weeb Ewbank1978
Willie Davis1981
Yale Lary1979
⇦ 19751977 ⇨