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30 colleges with the most Pro Football Hall of Famers

By Nicholas Ian Allen

8 Oct 1988: Quarterback Troy Aikman of the UCLA Bruins drops back to pass during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. UCLA won the game 38-21.
8 Oct 1988: Quarterback Troy Aikman of the UCLA Bruins drops back to pass during a game against the Oregon State Beavers at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. UCLA won the game 38-21. /
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UNDATED: Chicago Bears’ running back Walter Payton #34 runs with the ball circa 1975-1987. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
UNDATED: Chicago Bears’ running back Walter Payton #34 runs with the ball circa 1975-1987. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /

Jackson State, 3

Lem Barney, DB

Lem Barney made an immediate impact as a rookie in 1967 when he led the NFL in interceptions and earned Defensive Rookie of the Year honors. Barney picked off 56 passes in his 11-year career and returned 10 for touchdowns.

Walter Payton, RB

Walter Payton did it all over a 14-year career with the Chicago Bears. A Super Bowl champion, nine-time Pro Bowler, seven-time All-Pro, 1977 league MVP, and a member of both the 1970s and ‘80s NFL All-Decade Teams, Payton retired as the NFL’s all-time leader with 16,726 rushing yards. The Bears retired Payton’s No. 34 jersey.

Jackie Slater, OL

Few offensive lineman make a big enough impact to have their numbers retired, but because of Jackie Slater’s sterling NFL career, which included seven Pro Bowls and three first-team All-Pro selections, no member of the Los Angeles Rams will ever wear No. 78 again.

Kansas, 3

Mike McCormack, OL

Mike McCormack won two NFL Championships with the Cleveland Browns and earned six Pro Bowl selections during his 13-year NFL playing career.

John Riggins, RB

The MVP of Super Bowl XVII with Washington, John Riggins amassed 11,352 career rushing yards and 104 touchdowns on the ground in 14 NFL seasons. Many of Riggins’ best years came late in his career, including back-to-back seasons in which he led the NFL in rushing TDs at age 34 and 35.

Gale Sayers, RB

Gale Sayers played just seven seasons in the NFL and was only healthy in five, but he led the league in rushing twice and proved to be an elite kick and punt returner totaling eight return touchdowns in his first three NFL seasons. Sayers was named an All-Pro in each of his first five pro seasons with the Bears and was also named to the Pro Bowl four times.

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