Which NFL team has the most Hall of Famers? A ranked list

Which NFL team has the most Hall of Famers? A ranked list

Steve Njuguna
updated at April 20, 2023 at 1:11 PM

The best players in the history of the NFL are enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. To make a list, you need to have been one of the best players of all time in your position. In this article, we delve into which NFL team has the most Hall of Famers.

Which nfl team has the most hall of famers
Former NFL linesman Richard Seymour receives a bronze bust for his Hall of Fame induction. Photo by NFL
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The selection process for being inducted involves many stakeholders, including fans, writers, players and coaches. A selection committee of media representatives meets thrice every year to determine the final list.

Which NFL team has the most Hall of Famers as of 2023?

As of 2023, there are 371 former players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here is the top 10 list of NFL franchises with the most members on the list.

10. Detroit Lions (17)

Four-time Superbowl champions, the Detroit Lions have contributed 22 nominees, with 17 being inducted. The most recent was wide receiver Calvin Johnson, who was in the 2021 class.

Which NFL team has drafted the most hall of famers?
Johnson was inducted in 2021. Photo by Leon Halip
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9. Cleveland Browns (18)

Cleveland's finest in the NFL has 18 inductees. Joe Thomas was their latest on the list after making the 2023 list.

8. Los Angeles Rams (19)

The 2022 Superbowl Champions LA Rams have 19 players on the list. They have two other members that were not players.

7. Dallas Cowboys (20)

Nicknamed ' America's team' due to their outstanding play in the mid-'90s, the Dallas Cowboys have 20 players.

6. Washington Commanders (23)

The Washington Commanders have had at least 23 inductees. This also includes the period the team was called the Washington Redskins and the Boston Braves.

5. Pittsburgh Steelers (26)

The Steelers have had 26 players inducted into the list as well as six non-players.

Which NFL team has the most hall of famers?
Former Pittsburgh Player Troy Polamalu stands next to his bust. Photo by Joe Sargent
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4. Las Vegas Raiders (28)

Three-time Superbowl Champions, the Raiders have 28 players on the list. Two other members were outside the playing unit.

3. The Green Bay Packers (26)

The Packers have 26 players on the list and seven playing staff, bringing their full complement to 33 inductees.

2. New York Giants (29)

The Giants of the Big Apple have had 29 Hall of Fame Players. The team has 8 Superbowl titles.

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Giants players celebrate a touchdown during Superbowl XXI. Photo by Paul Popper
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1. Chicago Bears (30)

The Chicago Bears have the most NFL Hall of Famers of any franchise, with 30 players and six non-players. The team has won 9 NFL championships throughout its history.

Which college team has the most NFL Hall of Famers?

The fighting Irish football team of the University of Notre Dame have produced the most NFL Hall of Famers with 13.

which college team has the most nfl hall of famers
The University of Notre Dame has a proud footballing tradition. Photo by Ben Jackson
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Which NFL team has the least Hall of Famers?

The Jacksonville Jaguars and the Cincinnati Bengals have only one player each on the list.

Which NFL teams are without Hall of Famers?

There are 4 NFL franchises without Hall of Famers. These are Atalanta, Houston, Carolina and Baltimore.

Which was the Superbowl team with the most Hall of Famers?

Superbowl XIII saw the most stacked Superbowl in terms of talent. The Pittsburgh Steelers had 15 Hall of Famers on the pitch, while Dallas had 12. The Steelers edged the game 35-31.

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Superbowl XIII had 27 future Hall of Famers. Photo by Focus on Sport
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Every year more and more of the NFL's greatest players are forever commemorated by Hall of Fame honours. It is suitable for future generations to know which NFL team has the most Hall of Famers.

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Steve Njuguna is a media professional with close to a decade of experience in the sports media industry. He has previously worked as a sports journalist with Bamba Sports TV, Vybez Radio and The Nairobian newspaper.