Steve Young and Dan Marino defined greatness under center. Class Acts
It was a five-star day in Canton for four special QBs. In front of thousands wearing their jerseys, Dan Marino and Steve Young led the way into the Hall of Fame, joined by the late Fritz Pollard and Benny Friedman. Story
Clayton: Hall thoughts
They aren't big names like Steve Young and Dan Marino, but Fritz Pollard and Benny Friedman are worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame.
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Marino, Young elected to Hall
Dan Marino and Steve Young made it a great day for quarterbacks when both were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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| 2005 HALL OF FAME CLASS |
| DAN MARINO |
Position: Quarterback
Team: Miami Dolphins
Years: 1983-1999
Seasons: 17
Honors and Achievements:
• 9-time Pro Bowl selection
• 8-time All-Pro selection
• 6-time All-AFC selection
• 1983 Rookie of the Year
• 1984 NFL Most Valuable Player
Marino's career statistics
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| STEVE YOUNG |
Position: Quarterback
Teams: Tampa Bay Buccaneers
San Francisco 49ers
Years: 1985-1999
Seasons: 15
Honors and Achievements:
• 7-time Pro Bowl selection
• 4-time All-Pro selection
• 3-time All-NFC selection
• 2-time NFL Most Valuable Player
• Super Bowl XXIX Most Valuable Player
Young's career statistics
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| FRITZ POLLARD |
Position: Running Back, Coach
Teams: Akron Pros, Milwaukee Badgers, Hammond Pros, Gilberton Cadamounts (independent), Providence Steam Roller
Years: 1919-1926
Seasons: 8
Honors and Achievements:
• 2-time All-America, Brown University
• All-NFL in 1920
• First African-American head coach in NFL history
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| BENNY FRIEDMAN |
Position: Quarterback
Teams: Cleveland Bulldogs, Detroit Wolverines, New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers
Years: 1927-1934
Seasons: 8
Honors and Achievements:
• 4-time All-NFL selection
• 4-time league leader in TD passes
• Led league in TDs passing and rushing (1928)
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