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30 biggest Hall of Fame snubs in NFL history

By Jarrett Bailey

Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
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SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers runs during a National Football League game against the Atlanta Falcons played on September 23, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Other visible players include Jamie Williams #81 of the 49ers, and Rick Bryan #77 of the Falcons. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO – SEPTEMBER 23: Roger Craig #33 of the San Francisco 49ers runs during a National Football League game against the Atlanta Falcons played on September 23, 1990 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Other visible players include Jamie Williams #81 of the 49ers, and Rick Bryan #77 of the Falcons. (Photo by David Madison/Getty Images) /

2. Roger Craig

You could make the argument that Roger Craig is the most underrated player in NFL history. Without Craig in the backfield, the 49ers don’t win the three Super Bowls that he was a part of. They may still win one based on the fact that Montana was amazing, and they had great weapons on both sides of the ball, but Craig was the unheralded hero of the 49ers dynasty.

Craig was the first true receiving threat as a running back.

In 1985, he made his first Pro Bowl, leading the NFL in receptions with 92. Yes, in an offense that featured Jerry Rice, Craig led the team, and the league, in catches- that shouldn’t be understated. He also ran for over 1,000 yards that season and tallied a total of 15 touchdowns for the 49ers.

He was named All-Pro in 1988, rushing for over 1,500 yards and catching 76 passes. In total, he ended his career with over 8,100 rushing yards, 566 catches for just under 5,000 yards, and 73 total touchdowns. He was a four-time Pro Bowler and named All-Pro once, and was a vital part of three of the 49ers four Super Bowl championships of the decade.

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