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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)
Ken Anderson, Cincinnati Bengals. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images) /
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PONTIAC, MI – JANUARY 24: Quarterback Ken Anderson #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands behind center at the line of scrimmage during Super Bowl XVI against the San Francisco 49ers at the Pontiac Silverdome on January 24, 1982 in Pontiac, Michigan, near Detroit. The 49ers defeated the Bengals 26-21. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
PONTIAC, MI – JANUARY 24: Quarterback Ken Anderson #14 of the Cincinnati Bengals stands behind center at the line of scrimmage during Super Bowl XVI against the San Francisco 49ers at the Pontiac Silverdome on January 24, 1982 in Pontiac, Michigan, near Detroit. The 49ers defeated the Bengals 26-21. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

1. Ken Anderson

The fact that Ken Anderson isn’t in the Hall of Fame is a travesty. The man was one of the best quarterbacks of the 1970s, and guided the Bengals to a Super Bowl appearance, all while having the world’s best mustache that would have made Burt Reynolds blush.

Anderson built up a solid portfolio of accomplishments during his 16 seasons in Cincinnati. He made his first Pro Bowl in 1975, leading the NFL with 3,169 yards, along with 21 touchdowns to only 11 interceptions. This was in an era where 20 interceptions were commonplace for quarterbacks- Anderson protected the ball.

He repeated as a Pro Bowler in 1976, throwing for 2,367 yards and 19 touchdowns. The Bengals were constantly winning with Anderson leading the charge, and in 1981 he led them to a Super Bowl appearance against the San Francisco 49ers, the year in which he won the NFL MVP award.

While the Bengals never won the Super Bowl, they got there off the back of Anderson and his right arm leading the charge. As a four-time Pro Bowler, and with a league MVP to his credit, it’s insane that Canton doesn’t feature a bust of Ken Anderson.

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