Fansided

Each NFL team’s biggest Hall of Fame snub

By Russell S. Baxter

2 Oct 1988: Running back Roger Craig of the San Francisco 49ers runs down the field during a game against the Detroit Lions at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 20-13.
2 Oct 1988: Running back Roger Craig of the San Francisco 49ers runs down the field during a game against the Detroit Lions at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. The 49ers won the game 20-13. /
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Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images
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New York Giants: DL Leonard Marshall

A second-round pick by Big Blue in 1983, the former LSU standout played 10 years for the Giants and finished his career with one-year stints with the Jets and Redskins. There were a combined 83.5 sacks, a pair of Pro Bowl invitations and one resounding hit on 49ers’ quarterback Joe Montana in the 1990 NFC title game at San Francisco.

Also Consider: E/DB Del Shofner

New York Jets: DL Joe Klecko

He was a Pro Bowler at three different positions in the 4-3 and the 3-4, lining up at defensive end, defensive tackle and nose tackle. New York Jets’ standout Joe Klecko spent 11 seasons with the Green and White and one with the Colts after being a sixth-round choice back in 1977.  The numbers aren’t indicative of his impact on the defense.

Also Consider: LB Larry Grantham

Philadelphia Eagles: LB Bill Bergey

The legacy of great middle linebackers includes Hall-of-Famers Dick Butkus, Jack Lambert, Bill George, Mike Singletary and many more. Bill Bergey started his career with the Cincinnati Bengals and wound up with the Philadelphia Eagles. The two-time All-Pro finished with an impressive 48 takeaways in a dozen NFL campaigns.

Also Consider: CB Eric Allen

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