30 colleges with the most Pro Football Hall of Famers
Nebraska, 5
Bob (Boomer) Brown, OL
A unanimous All-American at Nebraska in 1963, Bob Brown was the second overall pick in the 1964 NFL Draft by the Eagles. Brown played five seasons in Philadelphia, two with the Los Angeles Rams, and three in Oakland. In 10 NFL seasons, Brown was a Pro Bowler six times and was named a first-team All-Pro on five occasions.
Guy Chamberlin, End
Guy Chamberlin earned All-American honors at Nebraska in 1915 before embarking on an eight-year pro football career that included stops with seven different teams, four of which he coached. Chamberlain won five NFL titles and was recognized as an All-Pro three times.
William Roy (Link) Lyman, OL
A contemporary of Chamberlain’s, Link Lyman played 13 pro seasons with five teams from 1922-34. A tackle, Kyman was a four-time NFL champion and a five-time All-Pro selection.
Will Shields, OL
An All-American and Outland Trophy winner at Nebraska, few offensive linemen have a more impressive resume than Will Shields, who played 14 seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs from 1993-2006. Shields was a Pro Bowl selection 12 straight years from 1995-2006 and also earned first-team All-Pro honors three times.
Mick Tingelhoff, OL
Like Shields, Mick Tingelhoff spent his entire career with one franchise. A member of the Vikings from 1962-78, Tingelhoff was a six-time Pro Bowler and five-time first team All-Pro. The Nebraska native started all 240 career games in which he played, helped Minnesota win the 1969 NFL championship, and had his No. 53 jersey retired by the franchise.