Roger Craig's Hall of Fame Induction Celebrated by Frank Gore

Craig's dual-threat abilities helped power the 49ers' Super Bowl dynasty in the 1980s.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 10:15pm by Ben Kaplan

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Roger Craig, the first NFL player to record 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season, was finally inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday night. His longtime 49ers teammate Frank Gore, who was snubbed for the Hall of Fame this year, celebrated Craig's long-overdue induction.

Why it matters

Craig's versatile skill set as a running back and receiver was a key part of the 49ers' dominant teams in the 1980s, helping the franchise win multiple Super Bowls. His Hall of Fame inclusion is a recognition of his important contributions to one of the NFL's greatest dynasties.

The details

After nearly four decades since his playing days, Roger Craig was introduced as part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame class on Thursday night in his hometown of San Francisco. Craig, known for being the first 1,000/1,000 rusher/receiver in a single season, was celebrated by his former 49ers teammate Frank Gore, who was snubbed for Hall of Fame induction this year.

  • Roger Craig was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday, February 6, 2026.
  • Craig played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1983 to 1990.

The players

Roger Craig

A versatile running back who played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1983 to 1990, helping the team win multiple Super Bowls. He was the first NFL player to record 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in the same season.

Frank Gore

A longtime NFL running back who was Craig's teammate on the 49ers. Gore was snubbed for Hall of Fame induction this year, but celebrated Craig's long-overdue inclusion.

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What they’re saying

“I'd rather him get all the shine than both of us go in at the same time.”

— Frank Gore (wn.com)

The takeaway

Craig's Hall of Fame induction is a testament to his unique dual-threat abilities that made him a key part of the 49ers' dynasty in the 1980s. While his teammate Frank Gore was snubbed this year, Craig's long-overdue recognition highlights the lasting impact of his versatile skillset on one of the NFL's greatest teams.