Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1988
The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1988 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Jack Ham and Alan Page.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Art Shell and Lynn Swann (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 30th, 1988.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Jack Ham | Player | LB | 1 |
Alan Page | Player | DT | 2 |
Fred Biletnikoff | Player | WR | 5 |
Mike Ditka | Player | TE | 2 |
⇦ 1987 | 1989 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1988
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Al Davis | 1992 |
Art Shell | 1989 |
Bob Griese | 1990 |
Buck Buchanan | 1990 |
Bud Grant | 1994 |
George Allen | 2002 |
Lee Roy Jordan | Not Yet |
Leroy Kelly | 1994 |
Lou Rymkus | Not Yet |
Lynn Swann | 2001 |
Tom Mack | 1999 |
⇦ 1987 | 1989 ⇨ |
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