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| 2008 Hall of Famers |
| Fred Dean |
| Position | Defensive End |  |
| Ht, Wt | 6-3, 230 |
| College | Louisiana Tech |
| Service | 1975-1981 San Diego Chargers, 1981-1985 San Francisco 49ers |
| Draft | Chargers' second round pick (33rd player overall), 1975 NFL Draft |
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Career Highlights
All-Southland Conference linebacker during his collegiate football career at Louisiana Tech
In 1975, Dean recorded seven sacks, 93 tackles (63 solo, 30 assists), and four fumble recoveries
In 1978, he recorded 15.5 sacks
He followed his 1978 season by adding nine sacks in 1979 and 10.5 in 1980 as San Diego claimed two straight AFC Western Division championships.
In the 1981 season, Dean was shipped to the San Francisco 49ers and had 12 sacks in 11 games en route to the team's first Super Bowl victory.
Two seasons later he led the NFC with a career-high 17.5 sacks, including a then NFL record six sacks in one game.
Born February 24, 1952 in Arcadia, Louisiana
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| Fred's dread turned to Dean's dream when Hall of Famer joined Niners |
| Darrell Green |
| Position | Cornerback |  |
| Ht, Wt | 5-8, 176 |
| College | Texas A&I; |
| Service | 1983-2002 Washington Redskins |
| Draft | Redskins' first round pick (28th player overall), 1983 NFL Draft |
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Career Highlights
Has NFL record with an interception in 19 straight seasons
Intercepted 54 career passes for 621 yards, 6 TDs
Holds team record for longest fumble return, 78 yards
Named to the NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1990s
Selected to seven Pro Bowls
Born February 15, 1960 in Houston, Texas
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| Hall of Famers are in fast company now, thanks to Green |
| Art Monk |
| Position | Wide Receiver |  |
| Ht, Wt | 6-3, 210 |
| College | Syracuse |
| Service | 1980-1993 Washington Redskins, 1994 New York Jets, 1995 Philadelphia Eagles |
| Draft | Redskins' in first round pick (18th player overall), 1980 NFL Draft |
| Career Highlights
Prototype for today's bigger, stronger receivers
Caught 58 passes as a rookie and was unanimous All-Rookie choice
Had 50 or more receptions in a season nine times
Gained 1,000 or more receiving yards in a season five times
Set then-NFL records for catches in a season (106), most consecutive games with at least one reception (164), and career receptions (820)
Finished career with 940 catches
Had finest season in 1984, catching eight or more passes in six games, five games of 100-plus receiving yards, and in one game caught 10 passes for 200 yards
Named Redskins 1984 Most Valuable Player
First Redskin to produce three consecutive 1,000 receiving yard seasons
A three-time Pro Bowl selection, was All-Pro choice in 1984 and 1985
First- or second-team All-NFC three times
Born December 5, 1957 in White Plains, New York
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| Monk rides substance, not style into Hall of Fame |
| Gary Zimmerman |
| Position | Tackle |  |
| Ht, Wt | 6-6, 294 |
| College | Oregon |
| Service | 1986-1992 Minnesota Vikings, 1993-1997 Denver Broncos
12 seasons, 184 games |
| Draft | Selected in first round (3rd player overall) 1984 NFL Supplemental Draft |
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Career Highlights
Originally selected by Giants, signing rights traded to Vikings for two second-round picks in 1986 draft
Spent two seasons with the L.A. Express of failed USFL before reporting to Vikings
After joining Vikings, began streak of 169 consecutive starts that lasted until 1996 when surgery sidelined him
Anchored offensive line that helped Vikings lead NFC in rushing, 1991
Acquired by Broncos in trade prior to start of 1993 season
With Zimmerman blocking, Broncos recorded most successful offensive output in franchise history
Led AFC in total combined yards, 1995
Led NFL in that category, 1996, 1997
Broncos also led NFL in rushing, 1996
Equally adept at pass blocking, Minnesota and Denver quarterbacks led their conferences in passing 1986, 1988, 1993, 1996
One of just handful of players to earn honor of being named to two NFL All-Decade Teams, 1980s, 1990s
Earned first- or second-team All-Pro honors eight times
Selected to play in seven Pro Bowls
Born December 13, 1961 in Fullerton, California
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| He always had his QB's back, now Zimmerman steps to forefront in Canton |
| Emmitt Thomas |
| Position | Cornerback |  |
| Ht, Wt | 6-2, 192 |
| College | N/A |
| Service | 1966-1978 Kansas City Chiefs |
| Draft | N/A |
| Career Highlights
Joined the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 1966
Recorded a club-record 58 career interceptions
Career interception total ranks fourth all-time by pure cornerbacks
Led AFL with nine interceptions in 1969
Named to five Pro Bowls
Born June 3, 1943 in Angleton, Texas
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| For Thomas, doubting ends as Hall finally welcomes him in |
| Andre Tippett |
| Position | Linebacker |  |
| Ht, Wt | 6-3, 240 |
| College | Iowa, Ellsworth (IA) Junior College |
| Service | 1982-1993 New England Patriots |
| Draft | Patriots' second round pick (41st player overall), 1982 NFL Draft |
| Career Highlights
Recorded AFC-leading 12.5 sacks in 1987
Led the AFC with 16.5 sacks in 1985
Established team record 18.5 sacks in 1984
Selected to five straight Pro Bowls
Named to NFL's All-Decade Team of the 1980s
Born December 27, 1959 in Birmingham, Alabama
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| Tippett's Hall call a long time coming for 'L.T. of the AFC' |
| Talk Back |
Reputation:97
Level:Superstar
Since:May 27, 2007
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August 2, 2008 11:35 pm
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Green's statistics would be even better, but teams threw away from him all the time. They should create a statistic for that and Darrell would have set the bar. He was a great one.
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Reputation:98
Level:Superstar
Since:Oct 3, 2006
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August 2, 2008 10:48 pm
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It's about time now can we get some new stars from the new NFL which seems harder to compete in. 95 and later.
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