Chris Hanburger in the HOF

Deadskins · Post by **Deadskins** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 8:22 pm

Didn't see this posted anywhere. Chris is one of two "senior" candidates in the final 15. My guess is that he will get overlooked again, especially with the voters falling all over themselves to induct Deion Sanders and Marshall Faulk on their first ballot.

TCIYM · Post by **TCIYM** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 9:19 pm

Chris Hanburger's numbers say he is a lock but then again so did Art Monk's.

MDSKINSFAN · Post by **MDSKINSFAN** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:08 am

He should be in. Hopefully they finally put him in.

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 4:30 am

It's a disgrace that he's not there already-his case is probably even stronger than Art Monk's.

ChrisHanburger · Post by **ChrisHanburger** » Sat Jan 22, 2011 6:46 pm

'Bout time

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:21 am

Time to add a hangman to the hall.

DesertSkin · Post by **DesertSkin** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:04 pm

He's in!!!

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6093495

Congrads

Countertrey · Post by **Countertrey** » Sat Feb 05, 2011 9:12 pm

Finally! Congratulations to one of my childhood heroes!

UK Skins Fan · Post by **UK Skins Fan** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:26 am

Finally indeed :-)

Congratulations to Chris Hanburger! It's been a long time coming.

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:19 am

I am glad for Chris Hanburger to be accepted to the brotherhood. It's nice to see that for the past 3 years we've had a former Redskins player make it into the hall of fame.

Cappster · Post by **Cappster** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 10:21 am

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqhxbdQyyZY

"If somebody doesn't want to get clotheslined let em duck their head." haha

SCSkinsFan · Post by **SCSkinsFan** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 6:33 pm

I had the privilege and pleasure of watching Chris Hanburger play his whole career with the Redskins. His enshrinement in the Hall of fame is truly a well deserved and long overdue honor.

welch · Post by **welch** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:21 pm

I'll always remember the classic Hanburger tackling technique: grab both of the ball-carrier's feet and stand up, putting the ball-carrier head-down.

And Hanburger was only about 215 pounds, at a time when LBs were 235 or 240. In fact, most FBs were 230.

A great one.

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Sun Feb 06, 2011 7:42 pm

Great News

welch · Post by **welch** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 12:58 am

Time for the You-tube experts to find more of Chris Hanburger.

Look at his playing years, and look at the Redskins record. I believe Hanburger arrived, probably undrafted, when Otto (aka "toot") ran the team. Graham didn't care about running the ball, and he didn't care about defense. We had a wild passing team, with Sonny throwing to Charlie Taylor, Bobby Mitchell, and Jerry Smith.

Hanburger and Joe Rutgens and Sam Huff and probably Mean John Paluck and definitely HOF safety Paul Krause were the defense...and Pat Fischer, too. Almost forgot Fischer.

And Hanburger was amazing. Not brute force, just speed and skill and leverage. He was a core of the team that won Washington's loyalty forever.

welch · Post by **welch** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 1:18 am

Hanburger film on being named to HoF.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqhxbdQyyZY

Note the uniforms. I see Joe Rutgens (#72) in one frame. Must be around 1966 or earier.

And, yes, Hanburger would star today. He could stop the run, blitz, play pass defense. It';s not whether how big you are at LB, but wehther a lineman can catch you. Few caught Chris Hanburger.

KazooSkinsFan · Post by **KazooSkinsFan** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 8:40 am

welch wrote:Hanburger film on being named to HoF.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqhxbdQyyZY

Note the uniforms. I see Joe Rutgens (#72) in one frame. Must be around 1966 or earier.

And, yes, Hanburger would star today. He could stop the run, blitz, play pass defense. It';s not whether how big you are at LB, but wehther a lineman can catch you. Few caught Chris Hanburger.

He was one of my favorites and the Redskins weren't my favorite team yet in the 70s

SkinsJock · Post by **SkinsJock** » Mon Feb 07, 2011 10:37 am

Chris Hanburger would have been good in any era because he played the game with so much desire - the really great ones all have that

Chris Hanburger belongs in the NFL Hall of Fame and I'm really pleased they finally put him there

ChrisHanburger · Post by **ChrisHanburger** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 12:04 am

Like I said. 'Bout time.

num1skinsfan · Post by **num1skinsfan** » Tue Feb 08, 2011 7:16 am

Number 55# was in todays game strong safety size, but he was one of the most feared linebackers on his side during his tenure. His nick name "The Hangman" was within the rules back then, when almost anything went. He played on poor defenses until George Allen got here. I still have my 55 jersey, and glad he is finally getting his due.... Congrads Chris , one of my childhood heros...

Redskin in Canada · Post by **Redskin in Canada** » Wed Feb 09, 2011 4:28 pm

I am almost as as happy as I was when Art Monk got in.

And that is ... a pretty darn high statement for me to make people.

Congratulations Hangman!!!