The 22 coaches that have been inducted into the Hall of Fame If you think wide receivers and defensive backs have it difficult, remember that just 22 head coaches have been elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Since 1998, only five have arrived. That's less than one coach per year. The fact that so few head coaches make it into Canton is evidence that they're not only important in deciding who wins and loses games, but also in developing young players and creating a winning culture within their teams as well. However, it must be noted that no coach has yet to miss the playoffs because of injury or death. No one knows how many games a coach could possibly miss if he were to get sick or be killed in an accident. Since coaches play such a vital role in determining whether or not a team is successful, it's not surprising that most college football programs look to hire a head coach who has proven success at another school. In other words, they want someone who is a good fit for their program and their style of play. In addition to hiring a head coach, most colleges and universities will also need to hire a football director, strength and conditioning coach, offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, assistant coaches, etc. .