Claude Humphrey's career in photos

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Teammates voted Humphrey as the team's Most Valuable Player in 1976.

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Humphrey was named first- or second-team All-NFC seven times.

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A devastating pass rusher, Claude led his team in sacks nine of the 13 seasons he played for the Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles

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The Atlanta Falcons selected Claude Humphrey with the third overall pick in the 1968 draft.

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Although it didn’t become an official NFL statistic until after he retired, Humphrey is credited with 122 career sacks.

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Despite playing on a Falcons team that had only three winning seasons during the 10- year span that he played, Humphrey managed to earn first- or second- team All-NFL or All- Pro honors eight times.

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In 1979, the Falcons traded Claude to the Eagles for two fourth-round draft picks.

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In 1975 Claude suffered what many thought would be a career-ending knee injury that sidelined him for the entire season. A fierce competitor Humphrey battled his way back in 1976 and delivered an impressive season of play.

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Humphrey was selected to play in six Pro Bowls.

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Durable, Claude missed only two games in his first seven seasons.

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Humphrey gets measured for his Hall of Fame bust.

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Humphrey autographs footballs during an orientation with Hall of Fame staff two days after he was elected to the Hall of Fame.

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Claude finds the right fit for his Kay® Jewelers Hall of Fame ring.

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Humphrey gets fitted for his Haggar Hall of Fame Gold Jacket.

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Humphrey speaks with members of the media during Super Bowl XLVIII.

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Humphrey receives his Gold Jacket during the Enshrinees' Gold Jacket Dinner ceremony.

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Humphrey and his daughter, Cheyenne, wave and smile to the camera during the Grand Parade.

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Claude gives his speech during the Enshrinement Ceremony.

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Claude poses with his bust after giving his Enshrinement speech.

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Humphrey shares a story from his career during the Enshrinees Gameday Roundtable.

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Claude is introduced to the crowd before the NFL/Hall of Fame Game.

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Humphrey made an immediate impact in the league as he earned Rookie of the Year honors.

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Claude walks on stage after being introduced as a member of the Class of 2014 for the first time during the "3rd Annual NFL Honors" show.