Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1978
The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1978 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Larry Wilson and Ray Nitschke.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Jim Ringo and Herb Adderley (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 29th, 1978.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Lance Alworth | Player | WR | 1 |
Larry Wilson | Player | FS | 1 |
Ray Nitschke | Player | ILB | 1 |
Tuffy Leemans | Senior | FB | 2 |
Weeb Ewbank | Coach | 3 |
⇦ 1977 | 1979 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1978
⇦ 1977 | 1979 ⇨ |
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