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 FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Gene Upshaw PlayerLG1
Jim Langer PlayerC1
Joe Greene PlayerDT1
Larry Csonka PlayerFB2
Len Dawson PlayerQB3
Don Maynard PlayerWR8
John Henry Johnson SeniorRB9
⇦ 19861988 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1987

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Al Davis1992
Alan Page1988
Blanton CollierNot Yet
Bob Brown2004
Bob Griese1990
Fred Biletnikoff1988
Jerry Kramer2018
Larry Little1993
Tommy McDonald1998


⇦ 19861988 ⇨