Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2005

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2005 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Steve Young and Dan Marino.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Derrick Thomas and Russ Grimm (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Sunday, August 7th, 2005.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Dan Marino PlayerQB1
Steve Young PlayerQB1
Benny Friedman Senior1
Fritz Pollard Senior1
⇦ 20042006 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2005

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Art Monk2008
Bob KuechenbergNot Yet
Claude Humphrey2014
Derrick Thomas2009
George Young2020
Harry Carson2006
L.C. GreenwoodNot Yet
Michael Irvin2007
Richard Dent2011
Roger Wehrli2007
Russ Grimm2010

Semifinalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 2005

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Art ModellNot Yet
Charles Haley2015
Chris Doleman2012
Don Coryell2023
Fred Dean2008
Gary Zimmerman2008
Joe JacobyNot Yet
Ken Stabler2016
Lester HayesNot Yet
Ralph Wilson Jr.2009
Randy Gradishar2024
Ray Guy2014
⇦ 20042006 ⇨