Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1982 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Merlin Olsen and Doug Atkins.

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

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 7th, 1982.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Merlin Olsen PlayerDT1
Doug Atkins PlayerDE6
Sam Huff PlayerILB3
George Musso SeniorG1
⇦ 19811983 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1982

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Don Maynard1987
Gene Hickerson2007
Johnny Robinson2019
Len Dawson1987
Leroy Kelly1994
Mike McCormack1984
Paul Hornung1986
Pete Rozelle1985
Sid Gillman1983
Sonny Jurgensen1983
Willie Wood1989
⇦ 19811983 ⇨