3 Biggest Hall of Fame Snubs in Colts History

The Indiannapolis Colts fans are in for a treat with the 2020 and 2021 Pro Football Hall of Fame classes. Later this year, former Colts star running back Edgerrin James will be inducted into the Hall. In 2021, quarterback Peyton Manning will become eligible and will surely make it in as a first balloter.

Despite the flurry of Colts joining the Hall in the near future, there are a few Indy legends that have been overlooked by the selection committee. These three former NFL players and Colts stars are egregious HOF snubs.

3. Bobby Boyd

Bobby Boyd not being in the Hall of Fame is pretty shocking when you look at his numbers. He played nine seasons from 1960-1968, was a First-Team All-Pro selection three times (including his final year before retiring), and had 57 interceptions for his career. 57! Though he was a member of Colts teams that lost two championship games, he was statistically the team's most valuable player for four of his nine years. How did the voters miss this?

2. Jeff Saturday

Center Jeff Saturday was key to protecting all-time great quarterback Peyton Manning as he worked in the pocket. His ability to read defenses and adapt on the fly to audibles was incredible, and it was key to the Colts' success. Saturday went from undrafted, to a six-time pro-bowler and a Super Bowl champion. The two-time First-Team All-Pro started all 16 games in 10 of his 14 NFL seasons.

1. Reggie Wayne

Reggie Wayne was one of 15 finalists for the five modern player selections to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020, but fell short of joining the class. Wayne should be an absolute lock the in the years to come, however. His 14,345 career receiving yards put him 10th all-time, and his six Pro Bowls and one Super Bowl win round out a HOF caliber resume. Let's not forget he earned First-Team All-Pro honors in 2010 and led the NFL in receiving in 2007.