There’s no more prestigious honor than being inducted into the Hall of Fame.
With the University of Georgia having played football since 1892 and being one of the most storied programs in the history of the game, it’s no surprise the Bulldogs have so many players in the Hall of Fame.
21 former UGA players and coaches are in the Hall. Former head coach Mark Richt was inducted in as a member of the 2023 class, and Champ Bailey in 2022.
Here are every former Georgia Bulldog in the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta:
1
Coach Glenn "Pop" Warner
#ThisDayInGAHistory in 1895 H.O.F. coach Glenn “Pop” Warner arrived in Athens, GA, as @FootballUGA's new head coach. pic.twitter.com/hEpTmyqAhJ
— Today In GA History (@2DayInGAHistory) September 15, 2016
Inducted: 1951
UGA career: 1895-96
Via GeorgiaDogs: Glenn “Pop” Warner began his coaching career at Georgia compiling a 7-4 record in 1895 and ’96. He went on to coach at several other schools recording 319 career victories.
2
HB Frank Sinkwich
Inducted: 1954
UGA career: 1940-42
Via GeorgiaDogs: Frank Sinkwich was Georgia’s first Heisman Trophy winner in 1942 and led UGA to wins in the Rose and Orange bowls. He earned All-America honors in 1941 and 1942. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954.
3
HB Bob McWhorter
36 days to kickoff: We honor legendary HB #36 Bob McWhorter. UGAs 1st ever All-American. Scored 61 TDs from 1910-1913 pic.twitter.com/QrDtx358UB
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) July 25, 2014
Inducted: 1954
UGA career: 1910-13
Via GeorgiaDogs: Bob McWhorter, who was inducted into the Hall in 1954, was Georgia’s first All-American (1913). He was All-Southern four consecutive years (1910-13).
4
HB Charley Trippi
Inducted: 1959
UGA career: 1942, 1945-46
Via GeorgiaDogs: Named All-American in 1946 Charley Trippi captained Georgia’s undefeated, untied Sugar Bowl championship team of 1946. He went on to a great career in the NFL as a halfback with the Chicago Cardinals with whom he earned All-Pro honors in 1947. He played on their 1947 NFL championship team as well.
5
Vernon "Catfish" Smith
On his birthday we celebrate Vernon 'Catfish' Smith, the man who scored all of Georgia's points in a 15-0 victory over Yale in 1929 (the 1st game ever in Sanford Stadium)! #DGD #Catfish #UGAVault #KnowYourHistory
See more Georgia history at https://t.co/zNCSsOHKVn pic.twitter.com/QmAc184OEB— UGA Vault (@UGAVault) January 14, 2018
Inducted: 1979
UGA career: 1929-31
Via GeorgiaDogs: Vernon “Catfish” Smith, who was inducted in 1979, was the star of the 1929 Georgia-Yale game which dedicated Sanford Stadium. He scored all 15 points in that game won by the Bulldogs, 15-0. He later went on to All-America honors for the Bulldogs in 1931
6
FB, LB Bill Hartman
Still just as good. RT @UGAHedgesBlog: Too good not to share – #UGA legends Bill Hartman & Dan Magill #UGAvsGT pic.twitter.com/amRNBdXtrn
— Georgia Bulldogs (@UGAAthletics) November 25, 2014
Inducted: 1984
UGA career: 1935-37
Via GeorgiaDogs: Bill Hartman, inducted in 1984, captained the Bulldogs in 1937 when he was named All-SEC and All-America. After playing with the Washington Redskins, Hartman served on the Georgia coaching staff with Wally Butts and as a volunteer kicking coach under Vince Dooley.
7
QB Fran Tarkenton
Inducted: 1987
UGA career: 1958-60
Via GeorgiaDogs: Fran Tarkenton, inducted in 1987, was an All-American quarterback who led Georgia to the SEC championship and Orange Bowl victory in 1959. He went on to an All-Pro career in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants and still holds several pro passing records.
8
Coach Vince Dooley
Inducted: 1994
UGA career: Head coach 1964-88, AD 1979-2004
Via GeorgiaDogs: Vince Dooley coached the Bulldogs for 25 years (1964-88) leading UGA to a consensus national championship in 1980 and another national title recognized by one poll in 1968, six SEC titles (1966,’68,’76,’80,’81,’82), 20 bowl games and 201 victories.
9
Coach Wally Butts
Inducted: 1997
UGA career: Head coach 1939-60, AD 1948-64
Via GeorgiaDogs: Wally Butts coached the Bulldogs from 1939-60 leading Georgia to a 22-year record of 140-86-9, six bowl games, four SEC championships, a consensus national championship in 1942 and another national title recognized by some polls in 1946.
10
DL Bill Stanfill
Inducted: 1998
UGA career: 1966-68
Via GeorgiaDogs: Bill Stanfill was a consensus All-American and winner of the Outland Trophy in 1968. He went on to an All-Pro career with the Miami Dolphins winning two Super Bowls.
11
RB Herschel Walker
Inducted: 1999
UGA career: 1980-82
Via GeorgiaDogs: Herschel Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame in December 1999. He was a three-time consensus All-America, 1982 Heisman Trophy winner, and led Georgia to three SEC titles (1980-81-82) and the 1980 national championship.
12
DB Terry Hoage
#ThrowbackThursday salutes All-American, Terry Hoage, (@THVineyards). Holds SEC record of 12 INTs in 1982. pic.twitter.com/l3zO77FnFc
— UGA Football Live (@UGAfootballLive) February 20, 2014
Inducted: 2000
UGA career: 1980-83
Via GeorgiaDogs: Terry Hoage was a two-time consensus All-American and Academic All-American (1982-83) and finished fifth in the 1983 Heisman Trophy Balloting. He went on to a 13-year NFL career.
13
K Kevin Butler
Inducted: 2001
UGA career: 1981-84
Via GeorgiaDogs: An All-American in 1983 and 1984, Kevin Butler became the first kicker inducted into the Hall of Fame. He is most remembered for his 60-yard field goal with 11 seconds left to beat Clemson, 26-23, in 1984. He went on to a record-setting career with the Chicago Bears, including a 1986 Super Bowl title.
14
QB John Rauch
Happy Birthday to the late John Rauch, out of @GeorgiaFootball ; as starting QB led @GeorgiaFootball to a 36-8-1 record, All American, Head Coach for @Raiders in Super Bowl 2, Member Florida-Georgia Hall of Fame, Member College Football Hall of Fame; 8-20-1927 to 6-10-2008… pic.twitter.com/RJ0MMxYjeH
— Larry in Missouri (@LarryInMissouri) August 20, 2020
Inducted: 2003
UGA career: 1945-48
Via GeorgiaDogs: Rauch started every game at QB for four years (1945-48) and his 4,044 career passing yards set an NCAA record. He led UGA to two SEC titles (1946 and ’48) and was a first team All-American in ’48.
15
Coach Jim Donnan
Inducted: 2009
UGA career: 1996-2000
Via GeorgiaDogs: Donnan served as head coach at Marshall from 1990-95 and at UGA from 1996-2000
16
DB Jake Scott
Inducted: 2011
UGA career: 1967-68
Via GeorgiaDogs: 1968, Scott led the SEC in interceptions, punt returns and punt return yardage and was named the SEC Player of the Year. He went on to an all-star NFL career with the Miami Dolphins and Washington Redskins in which he played in three Super Bowls, including his selection in 1972 as the MVP of Super Bowl VII.
17
DB Scott Woerner
Georgia Greats: Scott Woerner has seen UGA come a long way https://t.co/mvnExvvp8t pic.twitter.com/BfL5FgPkvC
— DawgNation (@DawgNation) October 27, 2017
Inducted: 2016
UGA career: 1977-80
Via GeorgiaDogs: The cornerstone of Georgia’s defense in its championship year of 1980, Woerner won consensus All-America honors that season as a defensive back and return specialist. He won a key early game vs. Clemson virtually by himself, returning a punt 67 yards for a TD and setting up another score by taking back an interception 98 yards. Woerner finished his career with 13 interceptions and still owns several kick return records.
18
OL Matt Stinchcomb
Inducted: 2018
UGA career: 1995-98
Via GeorgiaDogs: Stinchcomb was a consensus All-America offensive lineman in 1997 and 1998. He also won the 1998 Jacobs Blocking Trophy, which goes annually to the SEC’s best blocker, and was a Lombardi Award finalist that year. Additionally, Stinchcomb won the 1998 William V. Campbell Trophy, awarded by the National Football Foundation for best combination of academic success, football performance and community leadership.
19
DE David Pollack
Inducted: 2020
UGA career: 2001-04
Via GeorgiaDogs: David Pollack is one of just two Bulldog players (Herschel Walker is the other.) to earn first-team All-America honors in three straight years. In addition to becoming UGA’s career QB sack leader, he earned a slew of honors in his career, including: Lombardi Award, Chuck Bednarik Award, Ronnie Lott Award, Ted Hendricks Award — all in 2004 — as well as the SEC Defensive Player of the Year in both 2002 and 2004.
20
DB Champ Bailey
Inducted: 2022
UGA career: 1996-98
Via NFF: One of the most versatile players in Georgia history, Champ Bailey played more than 1,000 snaps on offense, defense and special teams during his remarkable 1998 season.
21
HC Mark Richt
Inducted: 2023
UGA career: 2001-15
Via GeorgiaDogs: Richt compiled a record of 145-51 (.738) and was named Southeastern Conference Coach of the Year in 2002 and 2005. He led the team to two SEC championships (2002 and 2005), five SEC championship game appearances, 15 consecutive bowl games (10-5), and eight top ten final national poll finishes.