Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1985

The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1985 was highlighted by the enshrinements of O.J. Simpson and Roger Staubach.

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

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 3rd, 1985.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
O.J. Simpson PlayerRB1
Roger Staubach PlayerQB1
Joe Namath PlayerQB3
Frank Gatski SeniorC2
Pete Rozelle Contributor8
⇦ 19841986 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1985

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Buck Buchanan1990
Carl Eller2004
Don Maynard1987
Fran Tarkenton1986
Fred Biletnikoff1988
John Madden2006
Johnny Robinson2019
Paul Hornung1986
Willie Lanier1986
Willie Wood1989
⇦ 19841986 ⇨