Players Eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1949

The following list of players retired after the 1943 season and became eligible for the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1949. The group is highlighted by Danny Fortmann and Willie Wilkin, who have yet to be enshrined in Canton.

In addition to the list below, review the all-time best players for each team, and the all-time best players at each position.

Players are ranked according to their Legends Score, which is a simple measure of a player's individual career accolades. Tap on other column headers to sort by name or position.