Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1983

The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1983 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Paul Warfield and Bobby Bell.

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

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 30th, 1983.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Paul Warfield PlayerWR1
Bobby Bell PlayerLB1
Sonny Jurgensen PlayerQB3
Bobby Mitchell PlayerWR1
Sid Gillman Coach2
⇦ 19821984 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1983

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Charley Taylor1984
Don Maynard1987
Gene Hickerson2007
Joe Namath1985
John Henry Johnson1987
Johnny Robinson2019
Mac Speedie2020
Mike McCormack1984
Paul Hornung1986
Pete Rozelle1985
Willie Wood1989
⇦ 19821984 ⇨