Which NFL Team Has the Most Hall of Famers in 2021?
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In 2021, the NFL team with the most Hall of Famers is the Pittsburgh Steelers. As of 2021, the Steelers have a total of 28 Hall of Famers.
Green Bay Packers – 24
The Green Bay Packers are an American professional football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member club of the league’s National Football Conference (NFC) North division. It is the third-oldest franchise in the NFL, dating back to 1919, and is the only non-profit, community-owned major league professional sports team based in the United States. Home games have been played at Lambeau Field since 1957.
The Packers are the last of the “small town teams” which were common in the NFL during the league’s early days of 1922 and 1923. Founded originally as a semi-professional team in 1919 by Earl “Curly” Lambeau and George Whitney Calhoun with funds raised by a group of local businessmen, the club was officially chartered by the state of Wisconsin on August 11, 1919, making it one year older than the second oldest NFL franchise, the Chicago Bears (chartered July 20, 1920). The Packers have played in thirteen NFL Championships—the most in NFL history—winning nine times: 1936, 1939, 1944 (tie with New York Giants), 1961, 1962, 1965, 1966 (two consecutive wins—for first time ever recorded for any professional sports team at any level), 1967 and Super Bowl I & II. They lost in 1921, 1932 (playoff game before divisional playoffs were instituted), 1933 1927 , 1928 , 1930 & 1931 NFL Championship games and Super Bowl XXXII & XXXVI.
Chicago Bears – 23
The Chicago Bears have the most Hall of Famers in the NFL with 23 members. The Green Bay Packers are second with 20, followed by the New York Giants (17), Oakland Raiders (16), Washington Redskins (16), Los Angeles Rams (15) and Pittsburgh Steelers (15).
New York Giants – 21
The New York Giants currently have the most Hall of Famers of any NFL team, with a total of 21 players inducted into the Hall. The Giants have had several dominant teams throughout their history, and this is reflected in the number of Hall of Famers they have. Some of the most famous members of the Hall of Fame who played for the Giants include Lawrence Taylor, Michael Strahan, and Mel Blount.
Pittsburgh Steelers – 20
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Hall of Famers in the NFL with 20 inductees. The Green Bay Packers are second with 13, followed by the Chicago Bears and Oakland Raiders with 11 each. These four teams are the only ones with double-digit Hall of Famers.
Oakland Raiders – 18
The Oakland Raiders have the most Hall of Famers of any NFL team in 2021, with 18 members in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Raiders have had some of the greatest players in NFL history, such as quarterback Ken Stabler, wide receiver Fred Biletnikoff, and defensive end Howie Long. The team has also been home to many legendary coaches, such as John Madden and Tom Flores.
Los Angeles Rams – 17
With 17 Pro Football Hall of Famers, the Rams currently have the most of any NFL team. Among their inductees are seven players who spent their entire careers with the Rams, including Deacon Jones, Jack Youngblood, and Eric Dickerson. The Rams also have eight players who spent time with other teams before or after their time in Los Angeles.
San Francisco 49ers – 16
The San Francisco 49ers have the most Hall of Fame players of any NFL team, with a total of 16 inductees. The 49ers have had some of the greatest players in NFL history, including Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Ronnie Lott, and Charles Haley. The 49ers have won 5 Super Bowls, and their 16 Hall of Famers is more than any other team in the NFL.
Washington Redskins – 16
The Washington Redskins have the most Hall of Famers of any team in the NFL, with 16 total. The Pittsburgh Steelers are second with 15, followed by the Green Bay Packers with 13.
The most recent Hall of Famer to come from the Redskins is safety Ken Houston, who was inducted in 1986. Other notable Hall of Famers from the team include quarterback Sammy Baugh, wide receiver Charley Taylor, and linebacker Chris Hanburger.
Miami Dolphins – 15
The Miami Dolphins currently have the most Hall of Famers of any NFL team, with a total of 15 members. This is largely thanks to their incredible run in the 1970s, which saw them win two Super Bowls and make five appearances in the big game. Here are the other teams that round out the top five:
2. Green Bay Packers – 13
3. Dallas Cowboys – 12
4. Baltimore Ravens – 11
5. Pittsburgh Steelers – 10
Minnesota Vikings – 15
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League (NFL) as an expansion team in 1960, and first took the field for the 1961 season. The team competes in the National Football Conference (NFC) North division.
As of 2021, the Vikings have 15 players who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. This is the most of any NFL team.
The following table lists the 15 Minnesota Vikings players who have been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Player Inducted Position
Fran Tarkenton 1986 Quarterback
Alan Page 1988 Defensive Tackle
Paul Krause 1998 Safety
Ron Yary 2001 Tackle
Chris Doleman 2012 Defensive End
John Randle 2010 Defensive Tackle
Carl Eller 2004 Defensive End
Jim Marshall 1988 Defensive end
Gary Zimmerman 2008 Tackle
Cris Carter 2013 Wide Receiver
Randall McDaniel 2009 Guard
Jerry Rice 2010 Wide Receiver
Deion Sanders 2011 Cornerback/Wide Receiver/Return Specialist
