Who is the youngest NFL HOF?

In 1977, Gale Sayers cemented his place in football lore when he was inducted at the age of 34 -- the youngest ever.
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Who is the oldest living member of the NFL Hall of Fame?

At the time of his death, Trippi was the oldest living member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, as well as the oldest living No. 1 NFL draft pick. On December 14, 2021, Trippi turned 100, becoming the second Pro Football Hall of Famer to reach that milestone, after Clarence "Ace" Parker.
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How many years are you eligible for NFL HOF?

The only restriction is that a player and coach must have last played or coached at least five seasons before he can be considered. For example, a candidate for the 2023 class must have concluded his career not later than the 2017 season. There is no mandatory retirement period for a Contributor.
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Who is the youngest NFL player?

Amobi Okoye is the youngest player to ever play in the NFL!

He recorded 177 tackles and 16 sacks total in his seven-year NFL playing career.
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Has a Hall of Famer ever played in the NFL?

Ray Guy was the first full-time punter inducted (class of 2014). The hall is not officially affiliated with the National Football League (NFL), although, as of 2022, all but one enshrinee participated in the NFL for at least a portion of his career; the single exception being Billy Shaw.
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Has anyone been removed from the NFL Hall of Fame?

No. The Hall has no mechanism for expelling its members. (Other major Halls of Fame—baseball, basketball, boxing—don't have policies for kicking out players either.) Nor is being good person a requirement for induction in the first place.
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Who isn't in the NFL Hall of Fame that should be?

NFL's top 20 players not in the Hall of Fame: Torry Holt, Zach Thomas, Ken Anderson headline all-time list. Patience would be an appropriate word to describe the 2022 Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class.
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Can a 17 year old play in the NFL?

Can a 17 year old play in the NFL? There is no minimum age to play in the NFL; however, you have to have been out of high school for at least three years, making it unlikely that a player would be younger than 19 or 20.
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Who is the oldest NFL still playing?

At age 45, it's well-known Tom Brady is the oldest NFL player for the 2022 season, and his Buccaneers have the oldest average roster by age in the league. Tampa Bay entered the season with some of the best NFL odds to win the Super Bowl, with experience certainly playing a role.
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Has an 18 year old ever played in the NFL?

Amobi Okoye is the youngest NFL player ever. He was only 19 years old when he was drafted 10th overall by the Texans in 2007. Okoye was a 6'2, 292 lbs defensive tackle out of the University of Louisville.
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Do NFL HOF players get paid?

Former NFL players who are in the Hall of Fame do not receive a specific pension outside of what other former NFL players receive. A Hall of Famer's pension is determined by the number of years he played.
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Is OJ Simpson in Hall of Fame?

O.J. was twice honored in retirement for his achievements on the field. In 1983, he was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. Later, in 1985, O.J. was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio – the first Buffalo Bill to be so honored.
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How much does it cost to get into the NFL Hall of Fame?

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Who has the most NFL Hall of Famers?

The team with the most players in the Pro Football Hall of Fame is the Chicago Bears. Chicago has 34 inductees, with notable names such as Halas, Mike Ditka, Brian Urlacher, Walter Payton and more. Chicago's rivals, the Green Bay Packers, are second with 33.
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Who was the first NFL superstar?

In celebration of the National Football League's 100th season, noted football historian Chris Willis brings to life the story of Red Grange, the nation's first NFL star, in this definitive biography.
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Has there ever been a 50 year old in the NFL?

However, Brady is not the oldest NFL player in history — well, not yet. Brady recently commented that he could see himself playing into his 50s, which has never been done before in the league. The oldest NFL player in history was George Blanda, who retired at the age of 48 in 1976.
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Who is the oldest QB in history?

The former Chicago Bears quarterback, George Blanda, is graded the oldest player and quarterback to ever play in the league, retiring at age 48 in 1976.
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Who is the oldest QB of all time?

George Blanda is the oldest player in NFL history. He is also the NFL's oldest quarterback ever, playing quarterback at age 48 for the Oakland Raiders. He wasn't the team's starting quarterback, however, as Ken Stabler was the team's starter.
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Who is the longest active NFL QB?

Tom Brady is not only the greatest quarterback of all time, but he is also the oldest player entering the 2021-22 NFL regular season. Brady turned 44 years old on Aug. 3.
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Does NFL have a age limit?

The NFL doesn't have any rule that limits a player's age on the upper end. Quite a few players have stayed in the league well past their fortieth birthday, but no one has actually been active at fifty. George Blanda was the oldest player in NFL history at forty-eight.
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Can the QB run in flag football?

The quarterback isn't allowed to run with the ball, unless it was handed off first. They can run behind the line of scrimmage, but they can't gain yardage. All passes must go forward and be received beyond the line of scrimmage. Laterals and pitches aren't allowed—only direct handoffs are permitted.
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Has anyone gone from high school to NFL?

Becoming a pro football player is a dream of many teenagers, but no matter how talented you are, you can't join the NFL straight out of high school. Some high school football stars are itching to go professional right after they graduate, but the NFL does not allow it, and they will have to wait a few years.
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Has an MVP never made the Hall of Fame?

Those not in the Hall of Fame include three MVP winners who did not even make the ballot: Jim Konstanty, Al Rosen and Zoilo Versalles. Konstanty was a pitcher who won NL MVP in 1950 when he appeared in 74 games, all in relief, with a 2.66 ERA.
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Has Tom Brady had 3 Hall of Fame careers?

OK, so you know already that the greatest quarterback of all time is a first-ballot lock to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But because of his consistent greatness and supernatural longevity, there's a case to be made that he actually has had three distinct -- and incredible -- HOF careers.
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Who is the only left handed QB in the Hall of Fame?

Class of 2005 inductee Steve Young is the first left-handed quarterback to earn election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Young, who is one of two QBs in history to lead the NFL in passing six times, is currently one of the top rated passer of all-time.
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