Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1979

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1979 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Johnny Unitas and Dick Butkus.

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 28th, 1979.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Dick Butkus PlayerILB1
Johnny Unitas PlayerQB1
Ron Mix PlayerT1
Yale Lary PlayerS6
⇦ 19781980 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1979

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Doug Atkins1982
Herb Adderley1980
Jerry Kramer2018
Jim Ringo1981
John Henry Johnson1987
John Mackey1992
Marshall GoldbergNot Yet
Paul Hornung1986
Pete Rozelle1985
Willie Davis1981
Willie Wood1989
⇦ 19781980 ⇨