Bengals announce newest Ring of Honor inductees
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Bengals announce newest Ring of Honor inductees

  • July 16, 2025

CINCINNATI (WXIX) – The newest members of the Bengals Ring of Honor have been announced.

Dave Lapham and Lemar Parrish have been chosen as the 2025 Ring of Honor class.

The two Cincinnati greats will have their names added to the Ring of Honor inside Paycor Stadium when the Bengals host the New York Jets on Oct. 26.

Current Bengals Ring of Honor Members:

Corey Dillon (2024)Tim Krumrie (2024)Boomer Esiason (2023)Chad Johnson (2023)Willie Anderson (2022)Isaac Curtis (2022)Ken Anderson (2021 Inaugural Class)Paul Brown (2021 Inaugural Class)Anthony Muñoz (2021 Inaugural Class)Ken Riley (2021 Inaugural Class)Dave LaphamDave Lapham, along with other former players from the Freezer Bowl game, were honored prior to...Dave Lapham, along with other former players from the Freezer Bowl game, were honored prior to the Cincinnati Bengals AFC wild-card playoff game against the San Diego Chargers at Paul Brown Stadium.(Jeff Swinger/Enquirer)

Drafted in the 3rd round of the 1974 NFL Draft, Lapham played his entire 10-year career with the Bengals.

He was a versatile lineman, starting at both right and left guard during his career.

Lapham was Cincinnati’s starting right guard for Paul Brown’s last season in 1975.

Years later, Lapham would find himself at left guard, helping the Bengals reach the Super Bowl in 1981.

Lemar ParrishFormer Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Lamar Parrish waves to the crowd during a halftime 50th...Former Cincinnati Bengals cornerback Lamar Parrish waves to the crowd during a halftime 50th anniversary ceremony of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 10, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)(Gary Landers | AP)

A 7th-round draft pick turned Pro Bowler, Parrish started his NFL career with the Bengals in 1970.

The defensive back was selected to the Pro Bowl in his first two seasons.

During his eight years in Cincinnati, Parrish earned six trips to the Pro Bowl. He finished his career with eight Pro Bowls and two All-Pro selections (1979/1980).

Parrish had 25 interceptions, returning four for touchdowns. He had seven interceptions in the 1971 season.

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