2019 Class of the Hall of Very Good

Since 2002, the Professional Football Researchers Association has been recognizing outstanding players and coaches that are not in Pro Football Hall of Fame. They recognize those players and coaches with induction into the Hall of Very Good. The 2019 Class of the Hall of Very Good was announced yesterday.

Roger Craig
Joe Jacoby
Art Powell
Deron Cherry
Joey Browner
Everson Walls
Ed White
Abner Haynes

It's a terrific class. Roger Craig, Joe Jacoby, and Everson Walls have often generated significant Hall of Fame debate. Art Powell and Abner Haynes were among the best offensive players in the American Football League. As with many safeties, Deron Cherry has unfairly flown under the radar of the Hall of Fame voters. He was one of the best of his era. Every class is better with Minnesota Vikings in it. Joey Browner and Ed White were two of the best players in Vikings franchise history.

All eight players should have their Hall of Fame case heard by the voters. Until then, they can celebrate their induction into the PFRA's Hall of Very Good. It's a significant honor as the PFRA voters have a better grasp of football's history than most of the Hall of Fame voters ever will.

17 players have propelled Hall of Very Good recognition to an induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Robert Brazile
Jack Butler
Curley Culp
Kenny Easley
Carl Eller
Benny Friedman
Chris Hanburger
Bob Hayes
Gene Hickerson
Claude Humphrey
Jerry Kramer
Floyd Little
Dave Robinson
Johnny Robinson
Ken Stabler
Dick Stanfel
Mick Tingelhoff

This list will get longer with next year's Centennial Class.