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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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WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Offensive lineman Joe Jacoby #66 of the Washington Redskins blocks against defensive lineman Danny Stubbs #96 of the Dallas Cowboys during a game at RFK Stadium on September 23, 1990 in Washington, DC. Washington defeated Dallas 19-15. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 23: Offensive lineman Joe Jacoby #66 of the Washington Redskins blocks against defensive lineman Danny Stubbs #96 of the Dallas Cowboys during a game at RFK Stadium on September 23, 1990 in Washington, DC. Washington defeated Dallas 19-15. (Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images) /

23. Joe Jacoby

Washington was one of the best teams of the 1980s, and they had great running attacks for the best part of the decade. That was in large part because of the “Hogs” up front, and Jacoby was one of the best offensive linemen of that time.

Jacoby kept the pocket clean for the likes of Joe Theismann and Bret Rypein to throw the ball downfield and lead the team to multiple Super Bowls. He also opened up outside running lanes for John Riggins as Washington defeated Miami in the Super Bowl.

Jacoby had a great stretch from 1983-86. He made the Pro Bowl every year in that span, and was named All-Pro twice in 1983 and ‘84. Washington had one of the best offenses of all time in 1983. Jacoby keeping the pocket clean for Washington to run up points helped them break several records that season.

Jacoby was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and won three Super Bowls in his career with Washington. There were plenty of great lineman on that same team that got more attention than Jacoby, but he was as good as any offensive tackle in the league during his career and is certainly worthy of a Hall of Fame bid.

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