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Elected to the Class of 2002

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Associated Press

GEORGE ALLEN

Coach ... 1966-1970 Los Angeles Rams, 1971-1977 Washington Redskins ... 12 seasons, 168 games ... Regular-season record: 116-47-5 ... Postseason record: 2-7 ... Ranked 10th in NFL history at the time of his retirement ... Never had a losing season in 12 years as NFL head coach ... Compiled a 49-17-4 regular-season record in five seasons with Rams ... 67-30-1 regular-season mark in seven seasons with the Redskins ... Guided Rams to playoffs twice before losing conference playoff games in 1967, 1969 ... Led Redskins to five playoff appearances ... 1972 Redskins compiled 11-3-0 record ... Defeated Dallas for 1972 NFC championship, but lost Super Bowl to undefeated Dolphins ... Coach of the year in 1967, 1971 ... Coached in the USFL for two seasons and posted a 22-14 record.

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DAVE CASPER

Tight end ... 1974-1980 Oakland Raiders, 1980-1983 Houston Oilers, 1983 Minnesota Vikings, 1984 L.A. Raiders ... 11 seasons, 147 games

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DAN HAMPTON

Defensive tackle/defensive end ... 1979-1990 Chicago Bears ... 12 seasons, 157 games ... Selected by Bears in first round (fourth overall) in 1979 NFL draft ... Nicknamed “Danimal” for ferocious style of play ... Was a major contributor on 1985 Bear defense that gave up only 198 points and shut out both playoff opponents leading up to 46-10 victory over Patriots in 1986 Super Bowl ... Despite numerous injuries and surgeries, was first- or second-team All-Pro choice six times.

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JIM KELLY

Quarterback ... 1986-1996 Buffalo Bills ... Selected by Bills in first round (14th overall) of 1983 draft ... Originally signed with the Houston Gamblers of the USFL ... Joined Bills before 1986 season

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JOHN STALLWORTH

Wide receiver ... 1974-1987 Pittsburgh Steelers ... 14 seasons, 165 games ... Career statistics: 537 receptions for 8,723 yards, 63 TDs ... 64th touchdown scored on 47-yard lateral ... Played in six AFC championship games, four Super Bowls ... Scored winning TD on 73-yard reception in the 1980 Super Bowl against the L.A. Rams ... Holds Super Bowl records for career average per catch (24.4 yards), single-game average (40.3) in the 1980 Super Bowl ... Had 12 TD receptions, 17 consecutive games with reception in postseason play

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