Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1981

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1981 was highlighted by the enshrinements of George Blanda and Willie Davis.

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

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 1st, 1981.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
George Blanda PlayerQB1
Willie Davis PlayerDE6
Jim Ringo PlayerC7
Red Badgro SeniorE1
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Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1981

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Don Maynard1987
Doug Atkins1982
Gene Hickerson2007
Jerry Kramer2018
Jim TyrerNot Yet
Johnny Robinson2019
Mike Ditka1988
Mike McCormack1984
Paul Hornung1986
Pete Rozelle1985
Willie Wood1989
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