Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1987
The 7-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1987 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Joe Greene and Jim Langer.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Alan Page and Bob Brown (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 8th, 1987.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Gene Upshaw | Player | LG | 1 |
Jim Langer | Player | C | 1 |
Joe Greene | Player | DT | 1 |
Larry Csonka | Player | FB | 2 |
Len Dawson | Player | QB | 3 |
Don Maynard | Player | WR | 8 |
John Henry Johnson | Senior | RB | 9 |
⇦ 1986 | 1988 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1987
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Al Davis | 1992 |
Alan Page | 1988 |
Blanton Collier | Not Yet |
Bob Brown | 2004 |
Bob Griese | 1990 |
Fred Biletnikoff | 1988 |
Jerry Kramer | 2018 |
Larry Little | 1993 |
Tommy McDonald | 1998 |
⇦ 1986 | 1988 ⇨ |
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