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42. Dak Prescott

Dak Prescott impressed pro scouts at Mississippi State, and he was viewed as a project for the Cowboys when they took him in the Fourth Round in 2016.  A pre-season injury to incumbent Quarterback, Tony Romo, vaulted Prescott to a rookie starter, and he responded with one of the best initial campaigns of any Dallas signal caller.

Prescott was outstanding in his first season, winning the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year, leading Dallas to a 13-3 Season with a 23-4 TD-INT Ratio.  It can be argued that this has been to date Prescott’s most efficient season, as he has yet to top his personal best in Passer Rating (104.9) and QBR (77.6), but Prescott has still been productive.  To date, Prescott has had two years where he threw for more than 4,000 Yards and 30 Touchdowns, and has been a Pro Bowl twice.

Still a Cowboy as of this writing, Prescott is entering his eighth season, and currently has nearly 25,000 Passing Yards with 166 Touchdowns.  If he reaches his rookie levels and takes Dallas to a Super Bowl, Prescott could be an all-time top 15 Cowboy.  

Football is one of the most watched sports in the world. The Super Bowl attracts over 50 million viewers yearly, with millions of gamblers betting on Super Bowl odds. These fans want to watch the best players, see the most remarkable plays, and cheer their teams to win trophies.

However, the fans are not the only ones that love winning; the players do too. As a professional athlete, especially in a competitive sport like football, you'll be remembered for the trophies and matches you win with your team.

The best way to be remembered as a football player is by getting inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. It's the pinnacle of any footballer's career. After years of working hard on the pitch, the thought of having your name immortalized in gold at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Carson, Ohio, is absolutely wonderful.

For several decades, different NFL teams have played home to some iconic Hall of Famers, some more than others. This article will look at the NFL teams with the most Hall of Famers.

NFL Teams With the Most Hall of Famers

No athlete expects to play forever; some wish they could, but it's physically impossible. However, they hope to play at the highest level for as long as possible, and when they do retire, they hope to have created memories that fans will remember for years.

Even football players share this mentality, and what better way to remember a football player than being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Carson? Over the course of the NFL's history, some teams have built a reputation for being home to Hall of Famers. Here are some of the teams with the most.

1. Chicago Bears

Being one of the longest-running franchises in the NFL has its perks, including being the team with the most Hall of Famers. The nine-time NFL Championship winners have produced some of the greatest football legends. One of which is the great George Halas. He was the team's coach and owner for four solid decades.

The Chicago-born legend held the record for most regular-season wins and total victories in NFL's history for several years until they were broken in 1993 by Don Shula. He also won six NFL titles with the Bears and is a proud Hall of Famer.

At the time of writing, the Chicago Bears have the most inductees in Carson, with the current number at 34. Other legendary names include Brian Urlacher, Doug Atkins, and George Connor.

2. Green Bay Packers

With 33 Hall of Famers coming from their team, Green Bay Packers ranks second on our list today. The century-old franchise won the first two Super Bowl editions and is currently the team with the most NFL Championships wins.

Vince Lombardi is a name NFL fans can forget. His tenure as Packers coach was short-lived but filled with lots of success. In his nine years at the helm, he won an impressive five NFL Championships and the first and second editions of the Super Bowl. He has been credited with having laid the foundation for the team's current success.

3. New York Giants

Do not be deceived by the current and somewhat shaky form of the New York Giants; the franchise has one of the league's richest histories and has been home to some iconic figures. In fact, it has been home to 32 Hall of Famers. Some of the best names are:

  • Kurt Warner
  • Alphonse 'Tuffy' Leemans 
  • Jim Thorpe
  • Frank Tarkenton 
  • Roosevelt Brown
  • Lawrence Taylor
  • Michael Strahan.

4. Pittsburgh Steelers

For a franchise to hold the record for most Super Bowl titles, it's not uncommon that they have had some legendary players on their rosters. The Steelers currently have 30 names in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, with the latest inductees being Alan Faneca and Troy Polamalu.

Some other iconic Steelers in the Hall of Fame are Jerome Bettis, Donnie Shell, Chuck Noll, Art Rooney, Mike Webster, Bobby Layne, and Terry Bradshaw.

 

The Bottom Line

The dream of every NFL player after retirement is to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. In Canton, their name will be immortalized, and their stories will be remembered for ages.

Fans also love to brag about their teams and the Hall of Famers that have played for them. Chicago Bears fans have all the bragging rights with 34 Hall of Famers. Green Bay Packers is second with 33 names, while the New York Giants and Pittsburgh Steelers fill up the third and fourth with 32 and 30 inductees, respectively.

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One of the core lists for us at Notinhalloffame.com is our Football List, where we rank 300 former players who are deserving of Pro Football Hall of Fame consideration.  Unlike our other sports/hall related lists, those at the end of the countdown have significantly better enshrinement chances than the others.  As such, the glut of deserving Senior candidates dwarf that of any other sport, and we were thrilled that this year it was announced three would be named Finalists, though there are still so many snubs that remain.

It is not a lock that those selected will be elected, as they move on to the final vote, but based on recent precedents, we feel comfortable projecting the Finalists as 2023 Pro Football Hall of Famers.

The three player Finalists are:

Chuck Howley (Linebacker, 1958-59, 1961-1973): Howley is the only player to win a Super Bowl MVP on a losing team (Super Bowl VI), and he was a six-time Pro Bowler who played most of his career with Dallas.  He has never been a Finalist until now, and for many Cowboys fans, he is the most wanted.

Joe Klecko (Defensive End/Defensive Tackle/Nose Tackle, 1977-1988): A member of the famed “New York Sack Exchange,” Klecko played all of his career with the New York Jets.  Klecko went to four Pro Bowls, and was the 1981 UPI Defensive Player of the Year.  He has never been a Finalist, but like Howley, this changed today.

Ken Riley (Cornerback, 1969-1983): Riley played his entire career with the Cincinnati Bengals and recorded 65 career interceptions, more than any other player not already in the Hall of Fame. Like Howley and Klecko, Riley is now a Finalist for the first time.  This is especially extraordinary, as he was never a Pro Bowl Selection.  Arguably, no Senior Candidate has seen his stock rise more than Riley.

Those who did not make the cut were:

Ken Anderson (Quarterback, 1971-1986):  Playing his entire career with Cincinnati, Anderson led them to their first Super Bowl appearance and individually was a four-time Pro Bowl.  Anderson was a Finalist in 1996 and 1998.

Maxie Baughan (Linebacker, 1960-1970, 1974):  Chosen for nine Pro Bowls, Baughan played for Philadelphia, Los Angeles and Washington.  A member of the 1960 Eagles NFL Championship team as a rookie, Baughan has never been a Finalist for the Hall.

Randy Gradishar (Linebacker, 1974-1983):  The heart of the “Orange Crush Defense,” Gradishar played all 10 seasons with the Denver Broncos, seven of which earned him a Pro Bowl nod.  He won the 1978 AP Defensive Player of the Year and he was a Finalist three times. For many, (including us), his failure to advance is one of the biggest shocks.

Cecil Isbell (Tailback/Defensive Back/Halfback, 1938-1942): Isbell played all of his career with Green Bay, where he was a one-time NFL Champion and four-time Pro Bowl selection.  He was a Finalist in 2020.

Bob Kuechenberg (Guard/Tackle/Center, 1970-1983):  Kuechenberg spent the entirety of his 14-year career as a member of the Dolphins, where he went to six Pro Bowls.  He was a Finalist eight times.

Eddie Meador (Cornerback, 1959-1970): Meador played his entire career with the Los Angeles Rams, where he earned six Pro Bowls. Meador’s 48 Interceptions remain a franchise record, but he has never been a Hall of Fame Finalist. 

Tommy Nobis (Linebacker, 1966-1976):  Atlanta’s first ever Draft Pick, Nobis won the NFL Rookie of the Year and went to five Pro Bowls.  He was a Finalist in 2020.


Sterling Sharpe (Wide Receiver, 1988-1994): Sharpe made five Pro Bowls and his Hall of Fame ring was likely delayed by severe injuries.  He has never been a Finalist.

Everson Walls (Cornerback, 1981-1993):  Walls played most of his career with the Dallas Cowboys, where he went to four Pro Bowls and led the NFL in interceptions three times while in Dallas. He finished his career with the New York Giants and Cleveland Browns and helped New York to victory in Super Bowl XXV.  He was a Finalist in 2018.


The Coach/Contributor Finalist will be announced next week.

We here at Notinhalloffame.com would like to congratulate those who have made it this far.

Marc Gasol

The younger brother of Pau Gasol, Marc Gasol carved a spectacular career in his own right and is far more than just the "second best" Gasol.

Gasol first arrived in the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2008, and he played there for over ten seasons, going to three All-Star Games, albeit on a level of obscurity, considering Memphis was not very good when he played.  The Spanish Center developed into one of the better defensive players who still could score, as shown by his eight 14-plus PPG years.  Twice named an All-NBA player, Gasol won the 2012-13 Defensive Player of the Year, again a fantastic accomplishment considering how rare Memphis was on any form of national television.

Late in his career, Gasol was traded to the Toronto Raptors, and his veteran presence aided the Raps in winning their first NBA Championship (2019).  Gasol concluded his NBA career with a final year as a Laker, but he will (and should be) remembered as one of the greatest Grizzlies of all time.

If you go by Gasol's NBA career, he might not have a Hall of Fame resume, but never forget the international components matter in Springfield.  A champion in the Spanish Leagues before he came to the States, Gasol represented Spain many times, winning two Olympic Silver Medals, two World Cup Gold Medals, and five medals (two Gold, one Silver, and two Bronze) in Eurobasket.  That is a big deal, making Gasol one of the most successful International players ever.