USFL HALL OF FAME
In 1992, after the USFL's 10th season, the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio and the USFL agreed on an expansion of the Hall to create a new USFL Hall of Fame within the same facility that for decades had celebrated the careers of NFL players and coaches. Beginning in 1995 the USFL would begin to enshrine players, coaches and executives who had helped build the spring league. Players who retired in 1990 or earlier would be enshrined in the first class and then each subsequent year the eligiblity would move to '91, '92, etc. Each year the list of USFL players, coaches, and executives grows and the Hall becomes truly a celebration of not only NFL legends, but the new legends of the spring with the USFL
CLASS OF 1995
The inaugural class of the USFL Hall of Fame in Canton included four outstanding players and one of the founding owners who helped the league become a force in American sports. Each of the enshrinees helped to put the USFL on the sporting map during the early years of the league, turning professional football into a year round obsession for the American public.
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QB John Reaves; Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-1990)
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WR Anthony Carter: Michigan Panthers (1983-1990)
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LB Marcus Marek: Boston/New Orleans Breakers (1983-1990)
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DE Junior Ah-You: Chicago Blitz (1983-1987)
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John Bassett Owner of the Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-1990)
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John Bassett, Owner, Tampa Bay Bandits
CLASS OF 1996
The class of 1996 saw four new members added to the USFL's Hall of Legends at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among them were members of some of the most legendary teams in league history.
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QB Chuck Fusina: Philadelphia Stars (1983-1991)
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WR Mel Gray Memphis Showboats (1984-1990)
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LB John Corker: Michigan Panthers (1983-1990)
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CB Raphel Cherry: Los Angeles Express (1983-1991)
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Philadelphia QB Chuck Fusina
CLASS OF 1997
As the USFL played its 15th season, it recognized 5 players from its first decade of play, enshrining five players who retired on or prior to 1992.
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HB Joe Cribbs: Birmingham Stallions (1983-1992)
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HB Craig James Washington Federals (1983-1989)
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WR Jackie Flowers: Arizona Wranglers (1983)
Chicago/Baltimore Blitz (1984-1992)
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SS William Cesare: Birmingham Stallions (1983-1987),
Chicago Machine ( 1988-1992)
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DT Jumpy Geathers: Boston/New Orleans Breakers (1983-1985),
Philadelphia Stars (1986-1990)
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Birmingham HB Joe Cribbs
CLASS OF 1998
The Class of 1998 stands out as the first class of inductees to include USFL Head Coaches. Two league title winning coaches joined the players and Mr. Bassett among the Hall's honored enshrinees.
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HC Steve Spurrier Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-1992)
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HC Jim Stanley Michigan Panthers (1983-1992)
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DE Ronnie Paggett: Michigan Panthers (1983-1993)
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LB Brandon Zavala: Washington Federals (1985-1993)
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FS Donald Dykes: Houston Gamblers (1984-1993)
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Steve Spurrier with fellow HOF
member QB John Reaves.
CLASS OF 1999
In 1999 we saw the first special teams player inducted as "The Kicking Bartender" was enshrined along with two of the league's greatest receivers, a ballhawking safety, and a hard-running halfback for the two-time champion Panthers.
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HB John Williams: Michigan Panthers (1983-1990)
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WR John Jefferson: Pittsburgh Maulers (1985-1987)
Orlando Renegades (1988-1994)
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WR Trumaine Johnson: Chicago Blitz (1983)
Arizona Wranglers (1984-1994)
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FS Fredrick Wilder Birmingham Stallions (1983-1985)
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Boston/New Orleans Breakers (1985-1994)
K Tim Mazzetti: Boston/New Orleans Breakers (1983-1994)
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Breakers' kicker Tim Mazzetti
CLASS OF 2000
The new millennium brought with it a new class of USFL legends. In the Class of 2000 we find the first superstar of the USFL, runningback Herschel Walker. We also find two legendary coaches who spanned both the USFL and NFL, one of the most prolific pass catchers ever, and a linebacker you did not want to meet over the middle.
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HB Herschel Walker New Jersey Generals (1983-1995)
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WR Eric Truvillion Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-1995)
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LB Sam Norris Arizona Wranglers (1983)
Chicago/Baltimore Blitz (1984-1994)
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HC Dick Vermeil Oakland Invaders (1985-1995)
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HC Sam Rutigliano Pittsburgh Maulers (1987-1995)
Legendary NJ General HB Herschel Walker
CLASS OF 2001
Another legendary USFL running back joins the Hall of Fame, and yes, another kicker too. Add to them two outstanding receivers and the heart of the Houston Gambler defense and you have an impressive class indeed.
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HB Kelvin Bryant: Philadelphia Stars (1983-1996)
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WR Joey Walters: Washington Federals (1983-1995)
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WR Jo-Jo Townsell: Los Angeles Express (1983-1990)
Memphis Showboats (1991-1995)
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LB Kiki DeAyala: Houston Gamblers (1984-1995)
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K David Trout: Philadelphia Stars (1983-1995)
Stars Legend, HB Kelvin Bryant
CLASS OF 2002
It took 8 years, but the USFL Wing of the Hall of Fame has its first offensive lineman. Howard "House" Ballard breaks the seal on the Hall for the big guys. He is joined by two of the greatest halfbacks in league history as well as two big time defensive stars.
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HB Mike Rozier Pittsburgh Maulers (1984-1997)
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WR Thurman Thomas Houston Gamblers (1988-1997)
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T Howard Ballard Houston Gamblers (1987-1997)
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LB Brian Bosworth Oklahoma Outlaws (1987)
Texas Outlaws (1988-1997)
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DT Dexter Manley Memphis Showboats (1984)
Houston Gamblers (1985)
Washington Federals (1986-1997)
Mauler's Main Man, Mike Rozier.
CLASS OF 2003
Three more linemen make the Hall in the Class of '03 as a Center, a Guard, and a Tackle all make the grade. Add Oakland's all-time receiving leader and the always entertaining Shannon Sharpe, the first Tight End to make the HOF and you have a very dynamic and very outspoken entering class.
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C Mike Baab Tampa Bay Bandits (1984)
Philadelphia Stars (1985)
New Jersey Generals (1986-1996)
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G Gary Zimmerman LA Express (1984-1992)
St. Louis Knights (1993-1997)
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T Bruce Armstrong Oklahoma Outlaws (1987)
Portland Thunder (1988-1997)
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WR Henry Ellard Oakland Invaders (1984-1998)
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TE Shannon Sharpe Birmingham Stallions (1990-1998)
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Express LT Gary Zimmerman
CLASS OF 2004
A rare year in which the incoming class of eligible candidates is so strong that no repeat nominees were selected and all five new nominees are first ballot hall of famer. But with this lineup, that is certainly understood. We have one of the most decorated quarterbacks in league history, the Minister of Defense, a 3-time league rushing leader, an elite tight end, and a widout who "only catches touchdowns". A worthy group of first ballot entrants if ever we saw one.
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QB Jim Kelly Houston Gamblers (1984-1996*)
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DE Reggie White Memphis Showbaots (1984-1999)
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HB Robert Drummond Portland Thunder (1988-1999)
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TE Keith Jackson Memphis Showboats (1988-1993)
Denver Gold (1994-1999)
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WR Cris Carter Portland Thunder (1990-1993)
Philadelphia Stars (1994-1999)
*Kelly stepped away from the game in 1996, but did not officially file for
retirement until 1999, thus the delay in his nomination.
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Memphis's Reggie White
CLASS OF 2005
Two first ballot nominees (Greene & Givens) join three repeat nominees in the Class of 2005. This year's class was headlined by one of the greatest receivers in USFL history, Ernest Givens of the Stallions, a wrecking ball of a linebacker in Kevin Greene, the first Jacskonville Bull (Johnson), one half of Washington's deadly DE duo, and the rock that kept Stallion QB's safely upright for a decade, Emory Yates.
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WR Ernest Givens Birmingham Stallions (1986-2000)
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LB Kevin Greene Birmingham Stallions (1985-1997)
New Jersey Generals (1998-2000)
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OT Emory Yates Birmingham Stallions (1983-1999)
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LB Vaughan Johnson Jacksonville Bulls (1984-1999)
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DE Charles Haley Washington Federals (1986-1992)
Arizona Wranglers (1993-1997)
Bulls LB Vaughan Johnson
CLASS OF 2006
The Class of 2006 wil be remembered for two championship caliber quarterbacks, and one of the all time greats at linebacker. Bobby Hebert, who guided Michigan to two championships in three years before also joining Oakland and Philadelphia, shares the spotlight with long-time Bandits QB Troy Aikman, who took the Bandits to their second title in 1998. Not to be ignored are LB Kurt Gouveia, HB Reggie Cobb, and Wideout Eric Metcalf, all deserving enshrinees in the Class of 2006.
QB Troy Aikman Tampa Bay Bandits (1989-2000)
New Jersey Generals (2001)
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QB Bobby Hebert Michigan Panthers (1983-1886)
Oakland Invaders (1993-1997)
Philadelphia Stars (1998-2001)
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HB Reggie Cobb Texas Outlaws (1990-2001)
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WR Eric Metcalf Texas Outlaws (1989-1995)
Seattle Dragons (1996-2001)
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Kurt Gouveia Denver Gold (1986-2001)
QB Bobby Hebert
CLASS OF 2007
A Hall of Fame class dominated by Defensive Linemen as two DE's and two DT's make the final five. 2007 also marks the first time that two brothers are inducted into the Hall in Canton on the same day, with William and Michael Dean Perry making history. The lone non-D-lineman in the group is long-time Thunder receiver Webster Slaughter.
DE Chris Doleman Birmingham Stallions (1989-1990)
Orlando Renegades (1992-2002)
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DE Leslie O'Neill Denver Gold (1994-2002)
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DT Michael Dean Perry Houston Gamblers (1988-1992)
Denver Gold (1993-1996)
Jacksonville Bulls (1997-1999)
Baltimore Blitz (2000-2002)
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DT William Perry Tampa Bay Bandits (1985-1993)
Baltimore Blitz (1994-1999)
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WR Webster Slaughter Washington Federals (1986-1989)
Portland Thunder (1990-2000)
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DE Chris Doleman
CLASS OF 2008
For the second year in a row, defense dominated the Hall of Fame class as 4 of 5 new inductees came from the defensive side of the ball. And for the second year in a row, a prolific wide receiver was the only offensive player named to the hall.
CB Bruce Pickens Denver Gold (1991-2002)
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DT John Randle Baltimore Blitz (1990-2003)
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LB Broderick Thomas Arizona Wranglers (1989-2003)
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SS Bennie Blades Memphis Showboats (1988-1995)
Baltimore Blitz (1996-2000)
Arizona Wranglers (2001-2003)
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WR Raynard Brown Pittsburgh Maulers (1987-1997
New Orleans Breakers (1998-2002)
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SS Bennie Blades
CLASS OF 2009
One of the league's most iconic quarterbacks, and a hero to the vertically challenged everywhere, Doug Flutie makes the hall in the first ballot. He is joined by two offensive linemen and two defenders in a the first class since 2003 to feature multiple linemen
LB Marvcus Patton Denver Gold (1990-2003)
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OG Will Shields Tampa Bay Bandits (1993-1998)
New Jersey Generals (1999-2003)
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OT Richmond Webb Birmingham Stallions (1990-2004)
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QB Doug Flutie New Jersey Generals (1985-1995)
Michigan Panthers (1996-2002)
Houston Gamblers (2004)
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SS LeRoy Butler Jacksonville Bulls (1990-1993)
Houston Gamblers (1994-1996)
Orlando Renegades (1997-2000)
Tampa Bay Bandits (2001-2004)
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QB Doug Flutie
CLASS OF 2010
@010 saw the addition of the "LEGACY" Selection, a player who has been out of the league 10 years or more and whose status or legacy has grown over time. The first such nominee would be former Breaker Marcus DuPree. He joins a heavily linebacker-influenced entry class, with 3 of 5 standard nominees coming from that position.
HB Marcus Dupree (L) New Orleans Breakers (1984-1994)
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LB DeMetrius DuBose Pittsburgh Maulers (1993-2005)
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LB Lamar Lathon New Orleans Breakers (1990-2004)
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LB Pat Swilling Memphis Showboats (1990-1991)
Houston Gamblers (1992-2002)
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TE Adrian Cooper Portland Thunder (1991-1994)
Memphis Showboats (1995-2005)
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WR Lawrence Dawsey Birmingham Stallions (1991-2005)
Breaker HB Marcus DuPree
CLASS OF 2011
Another double QB year as Heath Shuler joins legacy nominee Doug Williams to enter the Hall. Controversial HB Rashaan Salaam also makes the Hall in his third year of eligibility, joined by a legendary head coach.
CB Philippi Sparks Arizona Wranglers (1992-2006)
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HB Rashaan Salaam Denver Gold (1995-2001)
Oakland Invaders (2003-2004)
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HC Jim Mora Sr. Philadelphia Stars (1983-1989)
Oakland Invaders (1996-1997)
Memphis Showboats (1998-2006)
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LB Mo Lewis Jacksonville Bulls (1991-1994)
Atlanta Fire (1995-2001)
LA Express (2002-2005)
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QB Heath Shuler Memphis Showboats (1994-2006)
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QB Doug Williams (L) Jacksonville Bulls (1984-1986)
Oklahoma Outlaws (1987)
Texas Outlaws (1988-1989)
3-Time Champion HC Jim Mora