BLACK SOCIAL HISTORY The NFL 1980s All-Decade Team was chosen by voters of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The team was composed of outstanding performers in the National Football League in the 1980s.[1][2][3] The squad consists of first- and second-team offensive, defensive and special teams units, as well as a first- and second-team head coaches.
Jerry Rice, Anthony Muñoz, and Lawrence Taylor were the only unanimous choices, being named on all 26 ballots. John Hannah was next with 25, followed by Joe Montana tallied 24½ votes, Walter Payton 23½, Ronnie Lott had 23.
Payton, Ted Hendricks were all either first-team choices on the National Football League 1970s All-Decade Team as well. John Hannah was a second-team choice on the 1970s team prior to being named to the first-team on the 1980s Team of the Decade.
Offense
| * | Elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame | ¤ | ~ | Hall of Fame Finalist [4] |
Defense
Special teams
| Position | First Team | Votes | Hall of Fame? | Second Team | Votes | Hall of Fame? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kicker | Morten Andersen (New Orleans Saints) | 12 | 1 time finalist | Gary Anderson (Pittsburgh Steelers) | 4 | No |
| Eddie Murray (Detroit Lions) | 4 | No | ||||
| Punter | Sean Landeta (New York Giants) | 8 | No | Reggie Roby (Miami Dolphins) | 6 | No |
| Kick Returner | Mike Nelms (Washington Redskins) | 7½ | No | Rick Upchurch (Denver Broncos) | 5 | No |
| Punt Returner | Billy “White Shoes” Johnson (Atlanta Falcons,Washington Redskins) | 13 | No | John Taylor (San Francisco 49ers) | 3 | No |
Coach
| Position | First Team | Votes | Hall of Fame? | Second Team | Votes | Hall of Fame? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | Bill Walsh* (San Francisco 49ers) | 19 | Yes | Chuck Noll* (Pittsburgh Steelers) | 3 | Yes                                                                                                                                        |
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