Unmasking the Next Generation's Hall of Fame
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1989
The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1989 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Terry Bradshaw and Mel Blount.
Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Ted Hendricks and Carl Eller (see below for the rest of the finalists).
The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, August 5th, 1989.
Hall of Famer | Category | Position | Final Ballots |
Mel Blount | Player | CB | 1 |
Terry Bradshaw | Player | QB | 1 |
Art Shell | Player | LT | 2 |
Willie Wood | Player | RS | 10 |
⇦ 1988 | 1990 ⇨ |
Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1989
Nominee | Eventually Enshrined |
Al Davis | 1992 |
Bob Griese | 1990 |
Buck Buchanan | 1990 |
Bud Grant | 1994 |
Carl Eller | 2004 |
Henry Jordan | 1995 |
John Mackey | 1992 |
Leroy Kelly | 1994 |
Lynn Swann | 2001 |
Ted Hendricks | 1990 |
Tom Mack | 1999 |
⇦ 1988 | 1990 ⇨ |
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