Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1977

The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1977 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Forrest Gregg and Bart Starr.

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

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 30th, 1977.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Bart Starr PlayerQB1
Forrest Gregg PlayerRT1
Gale Sayers PlayerRB1
Frank Gifford PlayerRB6
Bill Willis SeniorDT1
⇦ 19761978 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1977

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Doug Atkins1982
Gene LipscombNot Yet
Jim Ringo1981
John Henry Johnson1987
Pete Rozelle1985
Sam Huff1982
Weeb Ewbank1978
Willie Davis1981
Willie Wood1989
Yale Lary1979
⇦ 19761978 ⇨