Bob Stein, an All-American defensive end for the Gophers in 1967, is one of 77 former FBS-level players on this year's College Football Hall of Fame ballot.

Stein, 65, was a two-time First Team All-Big Ten selection for the Gophers and a National Scholar Athlete. He played in the NFL from 1969-1975 and was part of Hank Stram's Kansas City Chiefs team that defeated the Vikings in Super Bowl IV.

Stein went on to become the first president of the Timberwolves and remains a Twin Cities attorney.

This year's Hall of Fame class will be announced on May 7.

NOTABLE VIKINGS ON THE LIST

The ballot includes at least six players with ties to the Vikings: Bob Berry (Oregon QB), Eric Bieniemy (Colorado RB), Ted Brown (North Carolina State RB), Randall Cunningham (UNLV QB/Punter), D.J. Dozier (Penn State RB), Darrin Nelson (Stanford RB).

To see the entire ballot, click here.