NFL Hall of Fame: 10 worst omissions

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Aug 28, 2014; Green Bay, WI, USA; A Kansas City Chiefs helmet sits on the sidelines during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Johnny Robinson

Many in the younger generation are saying, who? Robinson remains one of the most underrated player in league history, likely because much of his greatness was displayed in the American Football League with the Dallas Texans and Kansas City Chiefs. Robinson was originally drafted to play running back but moved to free safety, and became a superstar.

Robinson won three AFL championships with Dallas/Kansas City and went on to star in Super Bowl IV against the Minnesota Vikings, recovering a fumble and notching an interception despite having three broken ribs. In his 12-year career, Robinson totaled six All-Pro seasons. Robinson is also in the Chiefs’ Hall of Fame, was named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s All-Decade 1960’s team and the all-time AFL team.

Robinson posted double-digit interceptions twice in a season, and for his career had 57 picks. That total ranks tied for 13th-best in NFL history with Pittsburgh Steelers great Mel Blount. Robinson was the premiere safety of his day, playing with a style similar to Ed Reed. He scored 18 touchdowns during his time with the Chiefs and had 741 yards on interception returns.

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