Committee Chairman
Our Top 50 Carolina Panthers have been updated to reflect the 2022 Season
Yes, we know that this is taking a while!
As many of you know, we here at Notinhalloffame.com are slowly generating the 50 of each major North American sports team. That being said, we have existing Top 50 lists out and we always consistently look to update them when we can and based on necessity. As such, we are very happy to present our post 2022 revision of our top 50 Carolina Panthers.
As for all of our top 50 players in football we look at the following:
1. Advanced Statistics.
2. Traditional statistics and how they finished in the National Football League.
3. Playoff accomplishments.
4. Their overall impact on the team and other intangibles not reflected in a stat sheet.
Last year, Carolina had a bad year, though showed promise in the second half of the season. Nevertheless, the we have one new entry and one elevation.
As always, we present our top five, which had no changes.
1. Steve Smith
2. Cam Newton
3. Luke Kuechly
5. Ryan Kalil
You can find the entire list here.
Brian Burns, who is now a two-time Pro Bowler, enters the list at #41.
Offensive Tackle, Taylor Moton, moves to #45 from #50.
We welcome your input and comments and as always, we thank you for your support.
25. Brian Burns
The Carolina Panthers have not had much to smile at from 2018 to 2023, but they had a ray of sunshine in Brian Burns.
The former Florida State Seminole joined the Panthers as a First Round Pick in 2018 (18th Overall) and started five games as a rookie. A starter in 2020, Burns became one of the NFC South’s best pass rushers, collecting Pro Bowl nods in 2021 and 2022, with his best numbers coming in 2022 with 12.5 Sacks/17 Tackles for Loss/22 Quarterback Hits, After another solid 2023, Burns was franchise tagged, and then traded to the New York Giants leaving behind 46 Sacks, 59 TFL and 95 Quarterback Hits.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Revisited Project: 1946 PRELIMINARY VOTE
After years of observing the Pro Football Hall of Fame process, and all Hall of Fames for that matter, one thing has always felt clear to me; Halls should begin 25 years after an institution begins. This alleviates any backlog that could happen, and often when discussions of the PFHOF occur, a common thread is how many great players have fallen through the cracks.
So… What if the PFHOF had their first class in January of 1946?
Invites went out to people who have displayed knowledge and passion of football’s history, and we followed the same pattern of the current PFHOF electoral process.
A Preliminary Vote with 130 players whose playing career ended by 1940. We are also following the structure in that players have 20 years of eligibility, and if they do not make it into the Hall, they are relegated to the Senior Pool.
Each voter is asked to select 25 names from the preliminary list, with the top 25 vote getters named as Semi-Finalists.
A week later, the voters are asked to pick 15 names from the 25 Semi-Finalists, and a week after, they will pick five from the remaining 15. We will continue this process weekly until we catch up to the current year.
27 people participated in the 1946 Preliminary Vote which yielded the following result:
This is for the “Modern Era”
*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Player |
Year of Eligibility |
Vote Total |
|
Paddy Driscoll HB-QB-TB-BB |
12 |
27 |
|
Red Grange HB-BB-TB-BB |
12 |
27 |
|
Ernie Nevers FB |
10 |
27 |
|
George Halas E-WB |
13 |
26 |
|
Guy Chamberlin E-WB |
14 |
25 |
|
Curly Lambeau TB-FB-BB-E |
12 |
25 |
|
Cal Hubbard T-E-DE-G |
5 |
25 |
|
Dutch Clark TB |
3 |
25 |
|
Jim Thorpe TE-E-FB |
15 |
24 |
|
George Trafton C |
10 |
24 |
|
Johnny Blood TB-HB-WB-BB-DB |
3 |
24 |
|
Fritz Pollard TB-BB-WB |
17 |
23 |
|
Ed Healey T-G-E |
15 |
23 |
|
Pete Henry T |
13 |
23 |
|
Duke Slater T |
10 |
23 |
|
Link Lyman T |
7 |
22 |
|
Cliff Battles TB-FB-WB-DB |
4 |
21 |
|
Mike Michalske G-T-LB-BB |
4 |
20 |
|
Ray Flaherty E-DB |
6 |
19 |
|
Benny Friedman TB-DB |
7 |
18 |
|
Joe Guyon WB-TB-BB-FB |
14 |
17 |
|
Jimmy Conzelman HB-TB-BB-E |
12 |
17 |
|
Walt Kiesling G-T |
3 |
17 |
|
Steve Owen T-G |
8 |
14 |
|
Turk Edwards T |
1 |
14 |
|
Lavvie Dilweg E |
11 |
12 |
|
Verne Llewelyn B |
9 |
11 |
|
Ox Emerson G-C |
3 |
9 |
|
Swede Youngstrom G-T-E-C |
16 |
8 |
|
Red Badgro E-DE |
5 |
8 |
|
Beattie Feathers HB-WB |
1 |
6 |
|
Dutch Sternaman HB-QB-FB |
16 |
5 |
|
George Christensen T-G |
3 |
4 |
|
Tony Latone B |
11 |
3 |
|
Harry Robb B |
18 |
2 |
|
Hunk Anderson G-C |
16 |
2 |
|
Rip King B |
16 |
2 |
|
Doc Alexander C-T-G-E |
14 |
2 |
|
Herb Stein C-G |
13 |
2 |
|
Gus Sonnenberg T-FB-TB |
11 |
2 |
|
Hap Moran B |
8 |
2 |
|
Steamer Horning T |
18 |
1 |
|
Pete Stinchcomb HB |
17 |
1 |
|
Cub Buck T |
16 |
1 |
|
Lou Smyth B |
15 |
1 |
|
Wildcat Wilson TB |
15 |
1 |
|
Willis Brennan G-T |
14 |
1 |
|
Russ Hathaway T-G |
13 |
1 |
|
Jim McMillen G |
13 |
1 |
|
Duke Osborne G-C |
13 |
1 |
|
Clyde Smith C |
13 |
1 |
|
Joey Sternaman QB-BB |
13 |
1 |
|
Al Nesser G-E-C |
10 |
1 |
|
Stumpy Thomason WB-TB-BB-HB |
9 |
1 |
|
Joe Kopcha G |
8 |
1 |
|
Ray Kemp T |
8 |
1 |
|
Joe Lillard HB |
8 |
1 |
|
Nate Barragar C-G |
6 |
1 |
|
Luke Johnsos E |
5 |
1 |
|
Glenn Presnell T-B |
5 |
1 |
|
Ralph Scott T-G |
16 |
0 |
|
Bob Koehler FB |
15 |
0 |
|
Dinger Doane FB |
14 |
0 |
|
Tex Grigg B |
14 |
0 |
|
Fred Gillies T |
13 |
0 |
|
Ben Jones FB-BB-WB |
13 |
0 |
|
Milt Romney B |
13 |
0 |
|
Bub Weller T-E |
13 |
0 |
|
Frank Racis G-T-E |
12 |
0 |
|
Tillie Voss E-T |
12 |
0 |
|
Duke Henry E-T-G-FB |
11 |
0 |
|
Two-Bits Honan B |
11 |
0 |
|
Milt Rehnquist |
11 |
0 |
|
Bull Behman T-E |
10 |
0 |
|
Red Dunn BB-TB |
10 |
0 |
|
Doc Elliott B |
10 |
0 |
|
Hen Carvey G-E-C-T |
10 |
0 |
|
Jim Laird B-G-T |
10 |
0 |
|
Dick O’Donnell E |
10 |
0 |
|
Jug Earp C-T-G |
9 |
0 |
|
Don Murry T-E-G |
9 |
0 |
|
Curly Oden BB |
9 |
0 |
|
Jack Spellman T-B |
9 |
0 |
|
Rudy Comstrock G-T |
8 |
0 |
|
Al Graham G |
8 |
0 |
|
Chuck Kassel E |
8 |
0 |
|
George Kenneally E |
8 |
0 |
|
Dick Stahlman T-G |
8 |
0 |
|
Les Caywood G-Y |
7 |
0 |
|
Butch Gibson G-T |
7 |
0 |
|
Jack McBride FB |
7 |
0 |
|
Tom Nash E |
7 |
0 |
|
Bill Senn B |
7 |
0 |
|
Doug Wycoff B |
7 |
0 |
|
Bo Molenda FB-HB-BB |
6 |
0 |
|
Zuck Carlson G-TB-LB |
5 |
0 |
|
Bill Morgan T |
5 |
0 |
|
Bill Owen T-G |
5 |
0 |
|
Bert Pearson C-G |
5 |
0 |
|
Clare Randolph C |
5 |
0 |
|
Al Rose E |
5 |
0 |
|
Harry Ebding E |
4 |
0 |
|
Lon Evans G-T |
4 |
0 |
|
Father Lumpkin BB |
4 |
0 |
|
Buster Mitchell E-T |
4 |
0 |
|
Keith Molesworth HB-QB |
4 |
0 |
|
Carl Brumbaugh B |
3 |
0 |
|
Ernie Caddell WB-TB-BB-FB |
3 |
0 |
|
Lou Gordon T-G-E |
3 |
0 |
|
Len Grant T |
3 |
0 |
|
Swede Hanson B |
3 |
0 |
|
Potsy Jones G |
3 |
0 |
|
Bill Karr E |
3 |
0 |
|
Ookie Miller C-G-LB |
3 |
0 |
|
Joe Zeller G-E |
3 |
0 |
|
Bree Cuppoletti G |
2 |
0 |
|
Ace Gutkowski G |
2 |
0 |
|
Kink Richards B |
2 |
0 |
|
Ozzie Simmons HB |
2 |
0 |
|
Bill Smith E |
2 |
0 |
|
Johnny Dell Isola G |
1 |
0 |
|
Milt Gantenbein E |
1 |
0 |
|
Ralph Kercheval WB |
1 |
0 |
|
Jack Johnson T |
1 |
0 |
|
Bernie Masterson QB |
1 |
0 |
|
Gaynell Tinsley E |
1 |
0 |
This is for the “Senior Era”
*Bold indicates they advanced to the Semi-Finals:
|
Pudge Heffelfinger |
N/A |
15 |
|
Charles Follis |
N/A |
13 |
|
John Brallier |
N/A |
9 |
|
Ted Nesser |
N/A |
8 |
|
Gull Falcon |
N/A |
7 |
|
Henry McDonald |
N/A |
5 |
|
Herman Kerchoff |
N/A |
4 |
|
Bob Shirling |
N/A |
4 |
|
Blondy Wallace |
N/A |
4 |
|
Sol Butler |
N/A |
1 |
Next Saturday, we will be posting the results of the Semi-Finalists.
Thank you to all who contributed, and if you want to be a part of this project, please let us know!
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Names The 2024 Semi-Finalists for the Seniors and Coach/Contributor Categories
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Season has begun as they have announced the Semi-Finalists for the Senior and Coaches/Contributor categories for the Class of 2024.
The 12-Person Senior Committee named 31 Semi-Finalists.
The 12-Person Coach/Contributor Committee named 29 Semi-Finalists.
The results of these committees will be revealed on July 27.
Here are the nominees:
Senior Committee Nominees:
Ken Anderson: Quarterback, CIN 1971-86: Ranked #8 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Ottis Anderson: Running Back, STL 1979-86 & NYG 1986-92. Ranked #54 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Carl Banks: Linebacker, NYG 1984-92, WAS 1993, CLE 1994-95. Ranked #253 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Maxie Baughan: Linebacker, PHI 1960-65, LAR 1966-70 & WAS 1972. Ranked #14 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Larry Brown: Running Back, WAS 1969-76. Ranked #109 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Mark Clayton: Wide Receiver, MIA 1983-92 & GNB 1993: Ranked #222 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Charlie Conerly: Quarterback, NYG 1948-61: Ranked #23 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Roger Craig: Running Back, SF 1983-90, RAI 1991 & MIN 1992-93: Ranked #7 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Henry Ellard: Wide Receiver, RAM 1983-93, WAS 1994-98 & NWE 1998: Ranked #71 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Randy Gradishar: Linebacker, DEN 1974-83. Ranked #2 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Lester Hayes: Cornerback, OAK/RAI 1977-86. Ranked #15 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Chris Hinton: Offensive Lineman, BAL/IND 1983-89, ATL 1990-03 & MIN 1994-95. Ranked #152 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Cecil Isbell: Tailback, GNB 1938-42: Ranked #59 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Joe Jacoby: Offensive Lineman, WAS 1981-93: Ranked #41 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Billy “White Shoes” Johnson: Wide Receiver & Returner, HOU 1974-80, ATL 1982-87 & WAS 1988: Ranked #110 on Notinhalloffame.com
Mike Kenn: Offensive Lineman, ATL 1978-94. Ranked #85 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Bob Kuechenberg: Offensive Lineman, MIA 1970-83: Ranked #35 on Notinhalloffame.com.
George Kunz: Offensive Lineman, ATL 1969-74 & BAL 1975-80: Ranked #98 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Albert Lewis: Cornerback, KAN 1983-93 & RAI/OAK 1994-98: Ranked #129 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Jim Marshall: Defensive End, MIN 1960-79: Ranked #21 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Clay Matthews Jr.: Linebacker, CLE 1978-93 & ATL 1994-96: Ranked #99 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Steve McMichael: Defensive Tackle & Nose Tackle, NWE 1980, CHI 1981-93 & GNB 1994: Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com
Eddie Meador: Cornerback & Safety, RAM 1959-70. Ranked #81 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Stanley Morgan: Wide Receiver, NWE 1977-89 & NO 1990: Unranked on Notinhalloffame.com
Tommy Nobis: Linebacker, ATL 1966-76, Ranked #27 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Art Powell: Split End, Defensive Back & Wide Receiver, PHI 1959, NYT 1960-62, OAK 1963-66, BUF 1967 & MIN 1968: Ranked #171 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Sterling Sharpe: Wide Receiver, GNB 1988-94: Ranked #28 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Steve Tasker: Special Teams, HOU 1985-86 & BUF 1986-97: Ranked #112 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Otis Taylor: Wide Receiver & Flanker, KAN 1965-75: Ranked #13 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Everson Walls: Cornerback, DAL 1981-89, NYG 1990-92 & CLE 1992-93: Ranked #88 on Notinhalloffame.com.
Al Wistert: Tackle, Guard & Defensive End, 1943-51: Ranked #38 on Notinhalloffame.com.
The Coach/Contributor Finalists are:
Bud Adams Jr.
Roone Arledge
C.O. Brocato
Tom Coughlin
Alex Gibbs
Ralph Hay
Mike Holmgren
Bucko Kilroy
Eddie Kotal
Robert Kraft
Elmer Layden
Jerry Markbreit
Virginia McCaskey
Rich McKay
John McVay
Art Modell
Buddy Parker
Carl Peterson
Dan Reeves
Art Rooney Jr.
Marty Schoenheimer
Jerry Seeman
George Seifert
Mike Shanahan
Clark Shaughnessy
Seymour Siwoff
Jim Tunney
Lloyd Wells
John Wooten