Charles Haley
Inducted:
2015
Stats
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
252 lb (114 kg)
Born:
January 6, 1964
Gladys, Virginia, U.S.
Position:
Defensive end
Linebacker
College:
James Madison (1982–1985)
Charles Haley is remembered as one of the most dominant pass rushers of his generation and the only player in NFL history to win five Super Bowl championships as a player. Drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in 1986, Haley quickly established himself as a relentless linebacker and defensive end, using his rare combination of size, speed, and aggression to disrupt offenses.
After winning two Super Bowls with the 49ers, he was traded to the Dallas Cowboys, where he became the defensive cornerstone of their dynasty in the 1990s, adding three more championships. Over his 13-year career, Haley recorded 100.5 sacks, earning a reputation for his intensity and game-changing ability.
Though fiery and at times controversial, his leadership and production made him invaluable to two of the NFL’s greatest dynasties. Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2015, Haley’s legacy is defined by championships, consistency, and his impact as one of football’s great defensive forces.
Haley's Awards and Honors
- 8× NFL champion (1921, 1932, 1933, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1963)
- 2× AP NFL Coach of the Year (1963, 1965)
- NFL 1920s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- 100 greatest Bears of All-Time
- Second-team All-Service (1918)
NFL Records
- Most career wins by a head coach at retirement (318)
- First coach to win NFL championships in four different decades
- Only figure to serve over 60 years in NFL history as player, coach, and owner
NFL Teams
San Francisco 49ers (1986–1991)
Dallas Cowboys (1992–1996)
San Francisco 49ers (1998–1999)
NFL Draft:
1986: 4th round, 96th pick
San Francisco 49ers
Number Worn:
94, 95
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1986–1999)
Games Played:
169
Sacks:
100.5
Tackles:
503
Safeties:
1
Forced Fumbles:
26
Fumble Recoveries:
8
Interceptions:
2
Defensive touchdowns:
1