Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2004 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Barry Sanders and John Elway.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Gary Zimmerman and Rayfield Wright (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Sunday, August 8th, 2004.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Barry Sanders PlayerRB1
John Elway PlayerQB1
Carl Eller SeniorDE13
Bob Brown SeniorRT5
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Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2004

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Art Monk2008
Bob Hayes2009
Bob KuechenbergNot Yet
Cliff Harris2020
Gary Zimmerman2008
George Young2020
Harry Carson2006
Jim MarshallNot Yet
Lester HayesNot Yet
Rayfield Wright2006
Richard Dent2011

Semifinalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2004

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Art ModellNot Yet
Claude Humphrey2014
Cliff Branch2022
Donnie Shell2020
Ken Stabler2016
L.C. GreenwoodNot Yet
Ralph Wilson Jr.2009
Randy Gradishar2024
Ray Guy2014
Roger Wehrli2007
Russ Grimm2010
Steve TaskerNot Yet
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