John Hannah
Inducted:
1991
Player Stats
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
265 lb (120 kg)
Born:
April 4, 1951
Canton, Georgia, U.S.
Position:
Guard
College:
Alabama (1970–1972)
John Hannah, known as “The Hog,” was a dominant force on the New England Patriots' offensive line from 1973 to 1985. Selected fourth overall in the 1973 NFL Draft, he played all 183 games of his career as a starter. Renowned for his exceptional blocking skills, Hannah anchored the Patriots' offensive line that set an NFL record with 3,165 rushing yards in 1978—a record that stood for over four decades.
His consistent excellence earned him 10 consecutive All-Pro selections from 1976 to 1985 and 9 Pro Bowl appearances. In 1991, Hannah became the first Patriots player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest offensive linemen in NFL history.
Hannah's Awards and Record:
- 7× First-team All-Pro (1976, 1978–1981, 1983, 1985)
- 3× Second-team All-Pro (1977, 1982, 1984)
- 9× Pro Bowl (1976, 1978–1985)
- New England Patriots All-1970s Team
- New England Patriots All-1980s Team
NFL Records:
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
- NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- NFL Single-Season Team Rushing Yards: 3,165 (1978)
- NFL Single-Season Team Rushing First Downs: 181 (1978)
NFL Teams
New England Patriots (1973–1985)
NFL Draft:
1973: 1st round, 4th pick
New England Patriots
Number Worn:
73
NFL Stats
Seasons:
13 (1973–1985)
Games Played:
183
Games Started:
183
Fumble recoveries:
10
Playoff Game Played:
7
