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22. Frank Gore

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22. Frank Gore

The Hall of Fame case for Frank Gore is the ultimate test of dominance vs. longevity and statistical compiling.

A third-round pick from Miami (FL), Gore had his best year early in his career with a sophomore effort, posting career highs in Rushing Yards (1,695) and Yards From Scrimmage (2,180).  Gore went to his first Pro Bowl that year and was a Second Team All-Pro.  Over the next eight seasons with the Niners, Gore exceeded 1,000 Rushing Yards in seven of them and earned four more trips to the Pro Bowl.

In 2015, Gore joined the Colts and had his last 1,000-yard season in 2016.  He would later play for Miami, Buffalo, and the New York Jets.

Gore left the game with an even 16,000 Rushing Yards, which places him second all-time, and his 19,985 Yards From Scrimmage is fourth all-time.

As for Canton, Gore could be a first-year inductee or face a long wait.  The stats are there, but a delay could arise, as he was never considered the best at his position, nor will he likely be considered among the best top five players in any group of Finalists, but the overall numbers will eventually work in his favor.

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The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Coral Gables, Florida, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Thursday, 01 January 2026
  • Position: Running Back
  • Games Played: 241
  • Notable Statistics: 218 Games Started
    3,735 Rushing Attempts
    16,000 Rushing Yards
    81 Rushing Touchdowns
    484 Receptions
    3,985 Receiving Yards
    18 Receiving Touchdowns
    133 Approximate Value

    9 Playoff Games
    9 Playoff Games Started
    148 Rushing Attempts
    668 Rushing Yards
    5 Rushing Touchdowns
    18 Receptions
    167 Receiving Yards
  • Played For: Buffalo Bills, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, New York Jets, San Francisco 49ers
  • College: Miami (FL)
  • Drafted: 3rd Round, 65th Overall in 2005
  • Major Accolades and Awards: Super Bowl Rings (None) 
    Second Team All-Pro (1) (2006)
    Pro Bowl (5) (2006, 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013)
    PFWA Most Improved Player (2006)
  • Other Points of Note: Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Attempts (7) (2006, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards (6) (2006, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Touchdowns (2) (2009 & 2013)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Rushing Attempt (3) (2005, 2008 & 2012)
    Top Ten Finishes: Rushing Yards per Game (5) (2006, 2009, 2010, 2012 & 2014)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touchdowns (1) (2009)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards From Scrimmage (3) (2006, 2007 & 2008)
    Top Ten Finishes: All-Purpose Yards (1) (2006)
    Top Ten Finishes: Touches (8) (2006, 2007, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017)
    Top Ten Finishes: Yards per Touch (1) (2006)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 3.   Rushing Attempts: 3,735
    3.   Rushing Yards: 16,000
    3.   Touches: 4,219
    4.   Yards From Scrimmage: 19,985
    5.   All-Purpose Yards: 19,992
    20. Rushing Touchdowns: 81
    26. Touchdowns: 100
    53. Games Started: 241
    62. Rushing Yards per Game: 66.4
    82. Games Played: 241
    99. Yards per Rushing Attempt: 4.3
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Finalist: 2026

    Semi-Finalist: 2026

Should Frank Gore be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 66.7%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 33.3%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 0%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 0%
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