Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1986
The 5-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1986 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Ken Houston and Fran Tarkenton.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Larry Little and Bob Griese (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 2nd, 1986.
| Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Ken Houston   | Player | S | 1 |
Fran Tarkenton   | Player | QB | 3 |
Willie Lanier  | Player | ILB | 3 |
Paul Hornung  | Player | RB | 12 |
Doak Walker  | Senior | RB | 5 |
| ⇦ 1985 | 1987 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1986
| Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
| Al Davis | 1992 |
| Bob Griese | 1990 |
| Don Maynard | 1987 |
| Fred Biletnikoff | 1988 |
| John Henry Johnson | 1987 |
| Johnny Robinson | 2019 |
| Larry Csonka | 1987 |
| Larry Little | 1993 |
| Len Dawson | 1987 |
| Tom Mack | 1999 |
| ⇦ 1985 | 1987 ⇨ |
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