NEW HALL OF FAMERS / NFL

HOWIE LONG

Defensive End . . . 1981-93 Oakland / L.A. . . . Raiders’ No. 2 pick (48th overall) of 1981 draft . . . Had career-best 13 sacks in 1983, five in one game vs. Redskins . . . Had 84 career sacks, not including 7.5 sacks in 1981, before sack was an official NFL stat . . . Named NFL defensive lineman of the year in 1984 when he had 58 tackles, 12 sacks, and nine passes defended . . . All-Pro three times, 1983, 1984, 1985 . . . Selected to eight Pro Bowls.

RONNIE LOTT

Cornerback / Safety . . . 1981-90 San Francisco 49ers, 1991-92 L.A. Raiders, 1993-94 New York Jets . . . Selected by San Francisco in first round (eighth player overall) of 1981 draft . . . Starting left cornerback as a rookie and finished second in rookie-of-the-year balloting . . . .Switched to safety in 1985 . . . Earned All-Pro honors eight times at cornerback, free safety, and strong safety . . . His nine postseason interceptions are an NFL record.

JOE MONTANA

Quarterback . . . 1979-92 San Francisco 49ers (injured 1991), 1993-94 Kansas City Chiefs . . . Selected by the 49ers in the third round (82nd player overall) of the 1979 draft . . . Montana directed 31 fourth-quarter comebacks in his career . . . Led the 49ers to four Super Bowl victories and was named game’s MVP in Super Bowls XVI, XIX, and XXIV . . . His eight Pro Bowl berths is an NFL record for a quarterback. . . . Career passer rating of 92.3 still ranks second all-time.

DAN ROONEY

Contributor . . . 1955-present Pittsburgh Steelers . . . Has spent 45 years in various capacities with family-owned Steelers . . . Appointed team president in 1975 . . . The oldest son of Steeler founder Art Rooney . . . Team played in Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, XIV, and XXX, winning IX, X, XIII, and XIV . . . Serves on Hall of Fame Committee, Management Council Executive Committee, Properties Committee, and the Player/Club Operations.

DAVE WILCOX

Linebacker . . . 1964-74 San Francisco 49ers . . . Selected by San Francisco in third round (29th player overall) of 1964 NFL draft . . . Coaches nicknamed him “The Intimidator” for his aggressive style of play . . . . Intercepted 14 passes during career . . . . Was particularly effective at keeping tight ends from getting off the line . . . In 1973, he had 104 solo tackles and four forced fumbles . . . Was selected to play in seven Pro Bowls.