{"id":21922,"date":"2021-08-05T19:50:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T00:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=21922"},"modified":"2021-08-05T20:04:31","modified_gmt":"2021-08-06T01:04:31","slug":"pro-football-hall-of-fames-class-of-2020-and-2021-enshrinement-game-and-inductees","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/myboysay.com\/blog\/?p=21922","title":{"rendered":"Pro Football Hall of Fame&#8217;s Class of 2020 and 2021 Enshrinement GAME AND INDUCTEES. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL INDUCTEES AND THE PLAYERS OF THE GAME"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mainTop\">\n<div class=\"pageHeading mediaHeading\">\n<h1 class=\"title\">Centennial Slate for Class of 2020 Revealed<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"site-body\">\n<div class=\"container container2 clearfix\">\n<div class=\"grid_9\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<article class=\"news-detail\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<div class=\"news-meta clearfix\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">Centennial Slate for Class of 2020 Revealed<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/GroupImage600Web.jpg\" alt=\"GroupImage600Web\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>The full 15-person Centennial Slate for the Class of 2020 was revealed live today on NFL Network\u2019s \u201cGood Morning Football.\u201d The special slate of enshrinees consisting of 10 Seniors (players who last played more than 25 years ago), three Contributors (an individual other than a player or coach) and two Coaches were elected by a special Blue-Ribbon Panel during a meeting at the Hall of Fame last week. It marked the first time in history that a group of enshrinees was selected during a meeting held at the Pro Football Hall of Fame.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The two coaches, BILL COWHER and JIMMY JOHNSON, were surprised by Hall of Fame President &amp; CEO David Baker, who informed them of their election on their respective studio shows during last weekend\u2019s NFL divisional playoff games.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Centennial Slate of Enshrinees will be joined in the Class of 2020 by five Modern-Era Players who will be elected on \u201cSelection Saturday,\u201d the day before Super LIV in Miami. Those five individuals will be revealed and join the members of the Centennial Slate on <em>NFL Honors<\/em>, a two-hour primetime awards special to air nationally on the eve of Super Bowl LIV at 8 p.m. ET on FOX. Details and ticket information for the annual Enshrinement Ceremony and the Centennial Celebration will be revealed in the coming weeks.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>COACHES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bill Cowher \u2013 1992-2006 Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jimmy Johnson \u2013 1989-1993 Dallas Cowboys, 1996-99 Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>CONTRIBUTORS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>*Deceased<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>*Steve Sabol, Administrator\/President \u2013 1964-2012 NFL Films<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Paul Tagliabue, Commissioner \u2013 1989-2006 National Football League<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*George Young, Contributor\/General Manager \u2013 1968-1974 Baltimore Colts, 1975-78 Miami Dolphins, 1979-1997 New York Giants, 1998-2001 National Football League<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>SENIORS<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><em>*Deceased<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Harold Carmichael, WR \u2013 1971-1983 Philadelphia Eagles, 1984 Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jim Covert, T \u2013 1983-1990 Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*Bobby Dillon, S \u2013 1952-59 Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cliff Harris, S \u2013 1970-79 Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*Winston Hill, T \u2013 1963-1976 New York Jets, 1977 Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*Alex Karras, DT \u2013 1958-1962, 1964-1970 Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Donnie Shell, S \u2013 1974-1987 Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*Duke Slater, T \u2013 1922 Milwaukee Badgers, 1922-25 Rock Island Independents,1926-1931 Chicago Cardinals<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*Mac Speedie, E \u2013 1946-1952 Cleveland Browns [AAFC\/NFL]<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>*Ed Sprinkle, DE\/LB\/E \u2013 1944-1955 Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>CENTENNIAL SLATE BLUE-RIBBON PANEL<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The Centennial Slate Blue-Ribbon Panel was comprised of many members of the overall Selection Committee in addition to Hall of Famers, coaches, football executives and several leading historians. The panel considered nearly 300 nominees in the lengthy process to elect the slate.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThis was the most thorough vetting of candidates in the Hall\u2019s history and it needed to be. Our charge was to scour 100 years of professional football and find the most deserving candidates who have slipped through the cracks,\u201d commented veteran Hall of Fame Selector Rick Gosselin. \u201cAll 38 finalists for the Centennial Slate were Hall of Fame worthy but we could only choose 15.\u00a0I am\u00a0proud to be a part of this process that honors these men who shaped the NFL in its first century.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bill Belichick \u2013 New England Patriots Head Coach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jarrett Bell \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, USA Today<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gil Brandt \u2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Contributor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Joel Bussert \u2013 Former NFL Executive, Pro Football Historian<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>John Clayton \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, The Washington Post<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Frank Cooney \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Sports Xchange<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>John Czarnecki \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, FOX Sports<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Rick Gosselin \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Talk of Fame Network<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Elliot Harrison \u2013 Pro Football Historian and Long-time TV Analyst<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Joe Horrigan \u2013 Retired Pro Football Hall of Fame Executive Director, Football Historian<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ira Kaufman \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, JoeBucsFan.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dick LeBeau \u2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Cornerback, Longtime NFL coach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jeff Legwold \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, ESPN\/ESPN.com<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>John Madden \u2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Coach<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>John McClain \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Houston Chronicle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Gary Myers \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Sports Illustrated<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ozzie Newsome \u2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Tight End, EVP Baltimore Ravens<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sal Paolantonio \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Senior National Correspondent \u2013 ESPN<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Carl Peterson \u2013 Longtime Pro Football Executive<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Bill Polian \u2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Contributor<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Dan Pompei \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, The Athletic<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Charean Williams \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Pro Football Talk<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Chris Willis \u2013 Producer-Head of Research Library &#8211; NFL Films, Football Historian<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Barry Wilner \u2013 Hall of Fame Selector, Associated Press<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ron Wolf \u2013 Pro Football Hall of Fame Contributor<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>CLASS OF 2020 CENTENNIAL SLATE ENSHRINEES<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong><u>COACHES<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>BILL COWHER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 9<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1992-2006 Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a015<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: North Carolina State<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: May 8, 1957 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>At age 34, succeeded legendary Hall of Famer Chuck Noll as Steelers head coach, 1992 \u2026 Became just second coach ever, joining Paul Brown, to lead team to playoff appearances in each of first six seasons \u2026 Advanced to postseason a total of 10 times during his tenure \u2026 At the time of his retirement, was one of just six coaches to win eight division titles \u2026 Led Pittsburgh to two Super Bowl appearances \u2026 Guided a team overcome with injuries to franchise record 15 wins, 2004 \u2026 His 2005 team became first team to ever win nine road games and the first sixth-seeded team in NFL history to win Super Bowl after amazing playoff run capped by 21-10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL \u2026 Cowher-led teams recorded double-digit win totals nine times \u2026 Named NFL Coach of the Year twice (1992 by Associated Press and Sporting News; 2004 by Sporting News) \u2026 Regular season record: 149-90-1, .623 \u2026 Postseason record: 12-9, .571 \u2026 Overall record: 161-99-1, .619 \u2026 Served as special teams coach and secondary coach for Cleveland Browns (1985-88) and Defensive Coordinator for Kansas City Chiefs (1989-1991) following NFL playing career as linebacker and special teams player with Browns and Philadelphia Eagles.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>JIMMY JOHNSON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 2 (2015, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: 16<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1989-1993 Dallas Cowboys, 1996-99 Miami Dolphins<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a09<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Arkansas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: July 16, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Achieved great success at college level before entering pro ranks \u2026 Replaced legendary coaches in each of two NFL stops (Tom Landry in Dallas; Don Shula in Miami) \u2026 Noted for evaluating talent \u2026 Rebuilt Dallas through the draft \u2026 First draft with Dolphins landed eight players who earned starting roles as rookies \u2026 Transformed Cowboys franchise, going from 1-15 to playoff team by third season \u2026 First coach ever to win a college national championship and a Super Bowl \u2026 Became just fourth coach to lead team to back-to-back Super Bowl titles \u2026 Cowboys defeated Buffalo Bills 52-17 in Super Bowl XXVII and 30-13 in Super Bowl XXVIII \u2026 Guided Dallas, the NFL\u2019s youngest team that season, to franchise best 13-3 record and 16 overall wins, 1992 \u2026 One season later, Cowboys established club record by surrendering an NFL-low six interceptions and defense ranked in top 11 in all six major offensive and defensive statistical categories \u2026 Led his teams to playoffs six times (three in Dallas, three in Miami) \u2026 Named NFL Coach of the Year by the Associated Press, 1990 \u2026 Regular season record: 80-64-0, .556 \u2026 Postseason record: 9-4, .692 \u2026 Overall record: 89-68-0, .567.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><u>CONTRIBUTORS<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>STEVE SABOL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: n\/a<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Administrator\/President<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Career: 1964-2012 NFL Films<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Colorado College<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Oct. 2, 1942 in Moorestown, New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: Sept. 18, 2012 in Moorestown, New Jersey at age of 69<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Joins his father Ed Sabol as only third father-son duo to be elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame (Art and Dan Rooney; Tim and Wellington Mara are the others) \u2026 Began brilliant career in 1964 as cinematographer working for his father who founded NFL Films \u2026 Artistic vision behind studio that completely revolutionized how fans watched the National Football League \u2026 Under his leadership, NFL Films won over 100 Emmys \u2026 Personally, won 35 Emmys in more categories than any other person in TV history (writing, cinematography, editing, directing and producing) \u2026 He and his father received the Lifetime Achievement Emmy from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, 2003 \u2026 Named the 2002 Sports Executive of the Year by Sporting News \u2026 Honored by Pro Football Hall of Fame as winner of prestigious Pioneer Award for significant innovative contributions to pro football, 2007 \u2026 Bestowed March of Dimes Sports Leadership Award, 2010 \u2026 Inducted into Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame, 2011 \u2026 Received Sports Business Journal\u2019s Champions \u2013 Pioneers &amp; Innovators in Sports Business award, 2012.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>PAUL TAGLIABUE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 5 (2007-09, 2017, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: n\/a<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Commissioner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1989-2006 National Football League<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a017<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Georgetown, New York University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Nov. 24, 1940 in Jersey City, New Jersey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>During tenure, NFL grew to unparalleled heights during his 17-year reign after succeeding Pete Rozelle as league Commissioner &#8230; By a wide margin, the NFL with its competitive equality is considered nation\u2019s most popular sport &#8230; Committed to a \u201cleague think\u201d philosophy, his leadership enabled NFL to address several key priorities &#8230; The league expanded to 32 teams &#8230; Nearly two decades of labor peace with the NFL Players Association &#8230;\u00a0 League supported some 20 new stadium construction projects &#8230; Established NFL as a global brand with operations in overseas markets &#8230; Was first league to operate on a weekly basis on two separate continents &#8230; Created a league-wide internet network and subscriber-based NFL TV Network &#8230;\u00a0 Secured largest TV contracts in entertainment history totaling $25 billion &#8230; Before becoming league\u2019s CEO, represented NFL as attorney &#8230; Served in office of U.S. Secretary of Defense as policy analyst.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>GEORGE YOUNG<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 4 (2003-05, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: n\/a<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Contributor\/General Manager<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1968-1974 Baltimore Colts, 1975-78 Miami Dolphins,<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>1979-1997 New York Giants, 1998-2001 National Football League<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons: 34<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Bucknell, Johns Hopkins, Loyola<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Sept. 22, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: Dec. 8, 2001 in Baltimore, Maryland at age of 71<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Little All-America and All-East honors as a defensive tackle at Bucknell \u2026 General manager of Giants, rebuilt team by drafting key players such as Phil Simms and Lawrence Taylor \u2026 Hired Bill Parcells as head coach \u2026 During tenure, Giants earned eight playoff berths, and victories in Super Bowls XXI, XXV \u2026 Prior to Young\u2019s arrival, Giants had not made playoffs since 1963 \u2026 Was named NFL Executive of the Year unprecedented five times, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1993, 1997 \u2026 Following 1997 season, joined NFL front office as executive vice president of football operations \u2026 Served as Chairman of NFL Competition Committee \u2026 Prior to joining Giants was on staff of Baltimore Colts (1968-1974) as scout, offensive line coach, director of player personnel, offensive coordinator \u2026 With Miami Dolphins (1975-78) was director of personnel and pro scouting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><strong><u>SENIORS<\/u><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HAROLD CARMICHAEL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 31<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Wide Receiver<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-8,\u00a0Wt: 225<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1971-1983 Philadelphia Eagles, 1984 Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a014, Games: 182<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Southern University<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Drafted: 7th Round (161st overall), 1971<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Sept. 22, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Key member of Eagles teams that earned four straight playoff appearances, 1978-1981 \u2026 Recorded career-high and team record at time with 67 catches for 1,116 yards to lead NFL in receptions and receiving yardage, 1973 \u2026 Hauled in personal best 12 catches for 187 yards versus St. Louis Cardinals, Oct. 14, 1973 \u2026 Scored career-best 11 touchdown receptions, 1979 \u2026 Registered 40 or more catches in nine straight seasons \u2026 Eclipsed 1,000-yard mark three times \u2026 Had 20 games with 100 or more receiving yards in career \u2026 Led Eagles in receptions and receiving yardage seven times \u2026 Established then-NFL record 127 straight games with a reception (1972-1980) \u2026 Helped Philadelphia to division title and franchise\u2019s first Super Bowl appearance, 1980 \u2026 Retired as Eagles\u2019 all-time leader in games played, consecutive games played, touchdowns, receptions, receiving yards, and touchdown receptions \u2026 Career stats: 590 receptions for 8,985 yards, 79 TDs \u2026 Named First-Team All-Pro, 1973 \u2026 Second-Team All-Pro three times &#8230; First-Team All-NFC three times (1973, 1978, 1979) \u2026 Second-Team All-NFC four times \u2026 Selected to four Pro Bowls \u2026 Chosen as NFL Man of the Year, 1980 \u2026 Named to NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of 1970s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>JIM COVERT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 25<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Tackle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-4,\u00a0Wt: 277<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1983-1990 Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a08, Games: 111<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Pittsburgh<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Drafted: 1st Round (6th overall), 1983<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: March 22, 1960 in Conway, Pennsylvania<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Earned starting left tackle position first season and made instant impact to earn All-Rookie recognition \u2026 Anchored offensive line that helped Bears capture six division titles in seven-year span \u2026 Team leader that helped Chicago win 10 or more games in a season six times \u2026 Veteran leader for strong rushing attack as Bears led NFL in rushing four straight seasons, 1983-86 \u2026 Also NFC\u2019s top rushing team, 1989 \u2026 Helped team lead NFC in points scored during Bears\u2019 magical 1985 season highlighted by a 15-1 regular-season record and dominating 46-10 victory over New England Patriots in Super Bowl XX \u2026 Paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher every season of career but one \u2026 Battled through numerous injuries to start 110 games \u2026 Started at left tackle in three NFC championship games and one Super Bowl \u2026 Named Offensive Lineman of the Year, 1986 \u2026 First-Team All-Pro twice (1985, 1986) \u2026 Second-Team All-Pro, 1987 \u2026 All-NFC three times \u2026 Voted to two Pro Bowls (1986, 1987) \u2026 Named to NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of 1980s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>BOBBY DILLON<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 58<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-1,\u00a0Wt: 180<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1952-59 Green Bay Packers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a08, Games: 94<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Drafted: 3rd Round (28th overall), 1952<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Feb. 23, 1930 in Temple, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: Aug. 22, 2019 in Temple, Texas at age of 89<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>One of NFL\u2019s premier pass interceptors despite having lost an eye during childhood accident \u2026 Instant defensive star, picked off four passes as a rookie \u2026 Dynamic playmaker who posted a career average of 18.8 yards per interception return \u2026 Recorded an interception every season of career \u2026 Led team in interceptions every year but one \u2026 Registered nine interceptions in a season three times (1953, 1955, 1957) and seven picks twice (1954, 1956) \u2026 Picked off four passes in one game versus Detroit Lions on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 1953 \u2026 Led NFL in interception return yardage (244) in 1956 \u2026 Career stats: 52 career interceptions for 976 yards and 5 TDs \u2026 Ranked tied for second in career interceptions at time of retirement \u2026 Still holds Packers record for career interceptions \u2026 First-Team All-NFL five straight seasons, 1954-58 \u2026. All-NFL Second-Team four times (1953, 1954, 1956, 1959) \u2026 Named to four consecutive Pro Bowls (1956-59).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>CLIFF HARRIS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 2 (2004, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: 36<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-0,\u00a0Wt: 188<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1970-79 Dallas Cowboys<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a010, Games: 141<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Ouachita Baptist<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Signed as free agent, 1970<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Nov. 12, 1948 in Fayetteville, Arkansas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Arguably finest free safety of his era \u2026 Noted for hard-hitting style of play \u2026 Stepped right into action with a pair of interceptions, one returned for career-long 60 yards in just second pro game \u2026 Defensive leader of Cowboys team that advanced to postseason in every season but one during his career \u2026 Helped Cowboys capture seven division titles \u2026 Played in 21 playoff games including seven NFC championship games and five Super Bowls \u2026 Registered eight tackles, two assisted tackles, one pass defensed in Cowboys\u2019 24-3 win over Miami Dolphins\u00a0in Super Bowl VI \u2026 Recovered a then-record-tying four career opponent fumbles in postseason \u2026 Recorded multiple interceptions in every season of career \u2026 Picked off a career-high 5 passes, 1977 \u2026 Career stats: 29 interceptions for 281 yards, 1 TD \u2026 66 punt returns for 418 yards and 63 kickoff returns for 1,622 yards \u2026 Selected First-Team All-Pro four straight seasons, 1975-78 \u2026 All-NFC five times (1974, 1976-79) \u2026 Voted to six consecutive Pro Bowls \u2026 Named to NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of 1970s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>WINSTON HILL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 38<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Tackle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-4,\u00a0Wt: 270<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>AFL\/NFL Career: 1963-1976 New York Jets, 1977 Los Angeles Rams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a015, Games: 198<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Texas Southern<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Drafted: 11th Round (145th overall), 1963 by Baltimore Colts<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Oct. 23, 1941 in Joaquin, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: April 26, 2016 in Denver, Colorado at age of 74<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drafted by Baltimore Colts in NFL but signed as free agent with AFL\u2019s Jets \u2026 Possessed durability, size and strength to become dominant tackle \u2026 Especially noted as one of game\u2019s best pass protectors \u2026 Integral leader of offensive line that blocked for Joe Namath, pro football\u2019s first 4,000-yard passer \u2026 Helped Jets to back-to-back division titles in 1968 and 1969 \u2026 Started at left tackle in Jets\u2019 upset of Colts, Super Bowl III \u2026 Held Jets\u2019 records for most consecutive career games (195) and consecutive starts (174) at time of retirement \u2026 Named All-Pro and All-AFL, 1969 \u2026 Second-Team All-AFL three times (1964, 1968, 1969) \u2026 Second-Team All-NFL three times (1970, 1971, 1972) \u2026 All-AFC five straight seasons (1970-74) \u2026 Voted to first AFL All-Star Game in second season \u2026 Elected to eight AFL All-Star Games\/Pro Bowls (five as left tackle, three at right tackle) \u2026 Named to All-Time AFL Team (Second Team).<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>ALEX KARRAS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 45<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Defensive Tackle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-2,\u00a0Wt: 248<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1958-1962, 1964-1970 Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a012, Games: 161<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Drafted: 1st Round (10th overall), 1958\u00a0by Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: July 15, 1935 in Gary, Indiana<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: October 10, 2012 in Los Angeles, California at age of 77<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drafted in first round after being voted college football\u2019s outstanding lineman in 1957 \u2026 Dominant defensive tackle of his era who utilized variety of moves to elude opponent blockers \u2026\u00a0 Durability evidenced by him missing just one game in 12-year career \u2026 Lions team leader for years \u2026 Started 153 consecutive games \u2026 Led a Detroit defense that finished second in points allowed in the NFL three times that resulted in best win-loss records during his career (11-3 in 1962, 9-4-1 in 1969 and 10-4-0 in 1970 &#8230; Capped career with his lone playoff appearance, 1970 \u2026 Recorded four interceptions, 17 fumble recoveries and one safety \u2026 Selected First-Team All-Pro four times (1960-62, 1965) \u2026 Second-Team All-Pro eight times \u2026 Voted to four Pro Bowls (1961-63, 1966) \u2026 Named to the NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of the 1960s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>DONNIE SHELL<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 2 (2002, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: 28<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Safety<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 5-11,\u00a0Wt: 190<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1974-1987 Pittsburgh Steelers<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a014, Games: 201<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: South Carolina State<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Signed as free agent by Pittsburgh Steelers, 1974<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Aug. 26, 1952 in Whitmire, South Carolina<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Signed as free agent and earned starting role at end of rookie season \u2026 Recorded interception in his first career start \u2026 Hard-hitting tackler and integral member of Steelers\u2019 vaunted defense \u2026 Played in six AFC championship games and four Super Bowls \u2026 Recorded five or more picks in season six straight years, 1979-1984 \u2026. Career-best 7 interceptions in 1980, 1984 \u2026 Two career pick-sixes (52 yards vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 1, 1984; and 50 yards vs. Miami Dolphins on Nov. 1, 1987) \u2026 Picked off a personal best three passes in one game (vs. Cleveland Browns, Nov. 22, 1981) \u2026 Led or shared team lead in interceptions five times (1980, 1982-84, 1986) \u2026 Career stats: 51 interceptions for 490 yards \u2026 Recovered two fumbles for TD \u2026 Selected First-Team All-Pro three times (1979, 1980, 1982) \u2026 Second-Team All-Pro three times \u2026 All-AFC twice \u2026 Voted to five consecutive Pro Bowls \u2026 Named to Super Bowl Silver Anniversary Team.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>DUKE SLATER<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 3 (1970-71, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: 58<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Tackle<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-1,\u00a0Wt: 215<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1922 Milwaukee Badgers, 1922-25 Rock Island Independents,<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1926-1931 Chicago Cardinals<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a010, Games: 90<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Iowa<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Dec. 9, 1898 in Normal, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: Aug. 14, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois at age of 67.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>An All-American tackle at Iowa and one of the school\u2019s most heralded athletes \u2026 African-American pioneer in early years of the National Football League \u2026 Starred as two-way lineman for 10 seasons \u2026 Longest-tenured African-American player during era \u2026 Blocked for numerous Hall of Famers \u2013 Fritz Pollard, Jimmy Conzelman, Jim Thorpe and Ernie Nevers \u2026 Graduated from law school while playing in the NFL \u2026 Played full 60 minutes during historic game when Nevers scored single-game record 40 points, Thanksgiving Day 1929 \u2026 Scored touchdown on interception return vs. Orange Tornadoes, Dec. 8, 1929 \u2026 Named All-NFL four times (1923, 1925, 1926, 1929) \u2026 Also named Second Team All-NFL by various outlets in seven of his 10 pro seasons (1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, 1927, 1929, and 1930) \u2026 \u00a0Racial bias presumedly kept him from being named to official All-Decade Team of 1920s \u2026 Recognized as All-Decade players in 1920s in the book \u201cThe Pro Football Chronicle\u201d \u2026 Elected to College Football Hall of Fame, 1951.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>MAC SPEEDIE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 4 (1970, 1972, 1983, 2020) | Year of Eligibility: 58<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: End<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-3,\u00a0Wt: 203<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>AAFC\/NFL Career: 1946-1952 Cleveland Browns<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a07, Games: 86<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Utah<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Drafted: 15th Round (135th overall), 1942 by Detroit Lions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Jan. 12, 1920 in Odell, Illinois<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: March 12, 1993 in Laguna Hills, California at age of 73<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drafted by Lions but enlisted in Army instead of pursuing pro football career \u2026 Joined Cleveland Browns in new All-America Football Conference as defensive end \u2026 Quickly converted to offensive side of ball and created lethal receiving duo with Hall of Famer Dante Lavelli \u2026 Member of Browns team that finished first every season of his career \u2026 Took screen pass from Otto Graham and raced record 99 yards for TD vs. Buffalo, 1947 \u2026 Established every major receiving record in four-year history of AAFC \u2026 Led AAFC in receptions three times (1947-49) and NFL once (1952) \u2026 Leader in receiving yardage twice in AAFC (1947, 1949) when he eclipsed 1,000-yard plateau in each of those seasons \u2026 Career stats: 349 receptions for 5,602 yards and 33 TD \u2026 Played in six league championship games (four in AAFC, two in NFL) \u2026 All-Pro three times \u2026 All-AAFC four times \u2026 All-NFL twice \u2026 Member of the NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of 1940s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>ED SPRINKLE<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>HOF\u00a0Finalist: 1 (2020) | Year of Eligibility: 58<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Position: Defensive End\/Linebacker\/End<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Ht: 6-1,\u00a0Wt: 206<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>NFL Career: 1944-1955 Chicago Bears<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Seasons:\u00a012, Games: 132<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>College: Hardin-Simmons, Navy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Signed as free agent with Chicago Bears, 1944<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Born: Sept. 3, 1923 in Bradshaw, Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><strong>Died: July 28, 2014 in Palos Heights, Illinois at age of 90<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Strong, hard-hitting and one of most feared players of his era notably as a defensive end \u2026 Labeled \u201cThe Meanest Man in Football\u201d \u2026 Regarded as one of first to gain fame by rushing the passer \u2026\u00a0 Legendary George Halas described him as \u201cthe greatest pass-rusher I\u2019ve ever seen\u201d \u2026 Helped lead Bears to 8-2-1 record in 1946 followed by 24-14 victory over New York Giants in NFL Championship Game \u2026 Also played on offensive side of the ball \u2026 Caught 32 career passes for 451 yards and 7 TD \u2026 Registered career-best three TD catches, 1948 \u2026 Defensive career totals: 4 interceptions for 55 yards, one safety and recovered two fumbles for TDs \u2026 First-Team All-Pro, 1949 \u2026 First Team All-NFL, 1950 \u2026 Second-Team All-NFL four times (1949, 1951, 1952, 1954) \u2026 Voted to four Pro Bowls (1951-53, 1955) \u2026 Named to NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of 1940s.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"twoColumn\">\n<section class=\"main\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<div class=\"block\">\n<p><strong>Class of 2021 Bronzed Bust Sculpting Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/class-of-2021-bronzed-bust-sculpting-sessions\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/ManningBust1920.jpg\" alt=\"ManningBust1920\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>8 Members Elected to Class of 2021<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Feb. 6, 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/pro-football-hall-of-fames-class-of-2021\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/Classof2021_1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Classof2021_1920x1080\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>15 Modern-Era Player Finalists<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Jan. 5, 2021<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/15-modern-era-player-finalists-announced-for-hofs-class-of-2021\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/PlayerFinalists_1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"PlayerFinalists_1920x1080\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>25 Modern-Era Player Semifinalists<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Nov. 24, 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/modern-era-player-semifinalists-for-class-of-2021-revealed\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/SemiFinalists_1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"SemiFinalists_1920x1080\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>130\u00a0Modern-Era Nominees<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Sept. 16, 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/130-modern-era-nominees-for-the-hall-of-fames-class-of-2021\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/Modern_Era_Nominees_1920x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Modern_Era_Nominees_1920x1080\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Bill Nunn selected as Contributor\u00a0Finalist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Aug. 25, 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/bill-nunn-selected-as-finalist-for-hof-class-of-2021\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/Contributor_1050x660.jpg\" alt=\"Contributor_1050x660\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tom Flores selected as Coach Finalist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Aug. 18, 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/tom-flores-selected-as-finalist-for-hof-class-of-2021\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/Flores_1050x660_copy.jpg\" alt=\"Flores_1050x660_copy\" \/><\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Drew Pearson selected as Senior Finalist<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Announced Aug. 18, 2020<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/drew-pearson-selected-as-finalist-for-hof-class-of-2021\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/Senior_1050x660.jpg\" alt=\"Senior_1050x660\" \/><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"mainTop\">\n<div class=\"pageHeading mediaHeading\">\n<h1 class=\"title\"><strong>Pro Football Hall of Fame&#8217;s Class of 2021<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"site-body\">\n<div class=\"container container2 clearfix\">\n<div class=\"grid_9\">\n<div class=\"inner\">\n<article class=\"news-detail\">\n<div class=\"content\">\n<p><strong><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.profootballhof.com\/assets\/1\/6\/Classof2021_1050x660.jpg\" alt=\"Classof2021_1050x660\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Eight \u201cHeroes of the Game\u201d have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame\u2019s Class of 2021. The Hall\u2019s 48-person Selection Committee met virtually Jan. 19 for its annual meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The new class of Enshrinees was just announced during \u201cNFL Honors,\u201d a two-hour primetime awards special that aired nationally tonight on CBS. The newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame are guard ALAN FANECA, coach TOM FLORES, wide receiver CALVIN JOHNSON, safety JOHN LYNCH, quarterback PEYTON MANNING, contributor BILL NUNN, wide receiver DREW PEARSON and cornerback\/safety CHARLES WOODSON.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The annual selection meeting capped a year-round selection process. The newly elected Hall of Famers were chosen from a list of 18 Finalists who had been determined earlier by the Pro Football Hall of Fame\u2019s Selection Committee.\u00a0Representatives of the accounting firm EY tabulated all votes during the virtual meeting.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Class of 2021 will be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during \u201cthe greatest gathering of football\u201d inside Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton on Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2021<\/strong><\/h3>\n<h4><strong>ALAN FANECA<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Guard \u2026 6-4, 322 \u2026 Louisiana State \u2026 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets,<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>2010 Arizona Cardinals<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>13 seasons, 206 games \u2026 First-round pick of Steelers (26<sup>th<\/sup> player overall) in 1998 NFL Draft \u2026 Missed just one game in career \u2026 Earned starting role in sixth game of rookie season \u2026 Helped pave way for 1,000-yard rushing season by Jerome Bettis to earn All-Rookie acclaim \u2026 Key leader of Steelers team that captured four division titles, including three in four-year span \u2026 Helped Steelers post 10-plus wins five times, including regular-season records of 13-3 (2001) and 15-1 (2004) \u2026 Veteran leadership integral to Jets playoff run to reach AFC championship in 2009 \u2026 Named All-Pro (first team) six times (2001-02, 2004-07) and second team in 2003 and 2008 \u2026 All-AFC seven consecutive seasons, 2001-07 \u2026 Selected to nine consecutive Pro Bowls \u2026 Started 14 career playoff games, including at left guard in four AFC Championship Games and Super Bowl XL \u2026 Dominating run blocker, led way for teams that finished among the NFL\u2019s top 10 in rushing 11 times in 13 seasons \u2026 Blocked for nine 1,000-yard rushers and five 3,000-yard passers \u2026 Named to NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of the 2000s \u2026 Born Dec. 7, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>TOM FLORES<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Head Coach \u2026 Fresno City Junior College, University of Pacific \u2026 1979-1987 Oakland\/Los Angeles<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Raiders, 1992-94 Seattle Seahawks<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>12 seasons \u2026 Regular season record: 97-87-0 \u2026 Postseason record: 8-3 \u2026 Overall record: 105-90-0 \u2026 Served as assistant coach for Raiders for seven seasons before being named head coach in 1979 \u2026 Led team to Super Bowl title in second season at helm \u2026 Guided Raiders to 27-10 victory over Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl XV \u2026 Raiders became first wildcard team to win Super Bowl \u2026 Won second Super Bowl championship with Raiders 38-9 win over Washington Redskins in Super Bowl XVIII \u2026 At time, his two Super Bowl coaching victories ranked behind only Chuck Noll \u2026 Flores\u2019 led Raiders teams won 11 or more games in a season four times \u2026 Named AFC Coach of the Year after leading team to best record in AFC, 1982 \u2026 Raiders captured three divisio titles over four-year span (1982 AFC in strike-shortened season, 1983 and 1985 AFC Western) \u2026 Coached Seahawks for three seasons \u2026 Born March 21, 1937 in Fresno, California.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>CALVIN JOHNSON<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Wide Receiver \u2026 6-5, 237 \u2026 Georgia Tech \u2026 2007-2015 Detroit Lions<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>9 seasons, 135 games \u2026 Second overall selection of 2007 NFL Draft by Lions \u2026 Dominant wide receiver during his nine-season NFL career \u2026 Selected second overall in the 2007 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, where he played his entire professional football career \u2026 Started in 130 of his 135 career games \u2026 Nicknamed \u201cMegatron\u201d for strong, robotic like abilities on the field \u2026 Seven seasons with 1,000-plus receiving yards \u2026 Earned NFL pass receiving yardage titles in 2011 and 2012 \u2026 At time of retirement in 2015, held NFL records for receiving yards in a season (1,964 yards in 2012) and most consecutive games with a 100 or more receiving yards (8) \u2026 Still holds the Lions\u2019 record for most receptions (731) and receiving yards (11,619) \u2026 Career stats include 731 receptions for 11,619 yards and 83 touchdowns\u2026 Earned Pro Bowl honors six consecutive years (2011-16) \u2026 First-Team All-Pro three times; second team once \u2026 Selected to the NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of the 2010s \u2026 Born Sept. 29, 1985 in Tyrone, Georgia.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>JOHN LYNCH<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Safety \u2026 6-2, 214 \u2026 Stanford \u2026 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>15 seasons, 224 games \u2026 Selected by Buccaneers in 3<sup>rd<\/sup> round (82<sup>nd<\/sup> player overall) in 1993 NFL Draft \u2026 Vital addition to Bucs defense that soon dominated NFL \u2026 Earned permanent starting role in fourth pro season, racked up more than 100 tackles and tied career-high with three interceptions \u2026 From that point forward, was anchor of secondary on a defense that perennially ranked among NFL\u2019s best &#8230; Voted to first of nine Pro Bowls following 1997 season \u2026 Earned All-Pro recognition three consecutive years (1999-2001) \u2026 In 2002, was integral part of Buccaneers\u2019 championship season capped with franchise\u2019s first Super Bowl title \u2026 Contributed 96 tackles (50 solo), three interceptions and 12 passes defensed as Bucs finished 12-4 &#8230; In postseason, added five tackles in divisional playoff, six tackles in championship game and one tackle and pass defensed in Super Bowl XXXVII victory &#8230; Signed as free agent with Denver in 2004 \u2026 Played final four seasons of 15-year career with Broncos &#8230; Helped lead Broncos to conference championship game in second season \u2026 That year, recorded career-high four sacks, intercepted two passes, forced four fumbles and racked up 69 tackles &#8230; Added three solo tackles, one assist and one pass defensed in 1995 AFC Championship Game &#8230; In all, recorded 26 interceptions, returned for 204 yards, 13 sacks and more than 1,000 tackles &#8230; Credited with 90 or more tackles in a season nine times \u2026 Born Sept. 25, 1971 in Hinsdale, Illinois.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>PEYTON MANNING<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Quarterback \u2026 6-5, 230 \u2026 Tennessee \u2026 1998-2011 Indianapolis Colts, 2012-15 Denver Broncos<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>18 seasons, 266 games \u2026 Selected by Colts as first overall pick of 1998 NFL Draft \u2026 Premier quarterback during his 18-season NFL career \u2026 Started in all but one of his 266 career games \u2026 Selected first overall in the 1998 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts \u2026 14 seasons with 4,000-plus yards passing &#8230; Four Super Bowl appearances resulting in two victories (XLI with Colts, 50 with Broncos); Super Bowl XLI MVP \u2026 Held numerous NFL and team records at time of retirement in 2015, including career passing yards (71,940), career passing touchdowns (539) and consecutive seasons with at least 25 passing touchdowns (13) \u2026 201 career wins including playoffs \u2026 set the single-season passing yardage record (5,477) in 2013 \u2026 Career stats: 6,125 completions on 9,380 attempts for 71,940 yards and 539 touchdowns \u2026 Earned Pro Bowl honors 14 times (2000-01, 2003-2011, 2013-15) \u2026 First-Team All-Pro seven times; Second-Team All-Pro three times \u2026 Named Associated Press NFL Most Valuable Player five times (2003, 2004, 2008, 2009, 2013) \u2026 NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of the 2000s \u2026 Born March 24, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>BILL NUNN<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Senior Scout, Assistant Director of Player Personnel \u2026 West Virginia State College \u2026 1968-2014 Pittsburgh Steelers\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>47 seasons \u2026 Pittsburgh Steelers \u201csuper scout\u201d \u2026 Worked as a sportswriter and managing editor at The Pittsburgh Currier, one of the most influential black publications in the U.S. at the\u00a0 time, developing relationships and becoming extremely knowledgeable about the players and coaches affiliated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) \u2026 Credited with helping build the Steelers\u2019 dynasty of the 1970s; drafting JOHN STALLWORTH (Alabama A&amp;M), MEL BLOUNT (Southern) and DONNIE SHELL (South Carolina State) from HBCUs \u2026 Had a knack for locating talent at other small colleges including JACK LAMBERT at Kent State University \u2026 Helped Steelers draft many players who would fill integral roles in the team\u2019s six Super Bowl appearances during his tenure, IX, X, XIII, XIV, XL, XLIII \u2026 Member of the Inaugural Class of the Black College Football Hall of Fame \u2026 Enshrined in the Steelers\u2019 Hall of Honor, 2018 &#8230; Born Sept. 30, 1924 in Homewood, Pennsylvania. Died May 6, 2014 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>DREW PEARSON<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Wide Receiver \u2026 6-0, 184 \u2026 Tulsa \u2026 1973-83 Dallas Cowboys<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>11 seasons, 156 games \u2026 Undrafted free agent, signed with Cowboys in 1973 \u2026 Retired as the Cowboys\u2019 all-time leader for receptions (489) and receiving yards (7,822) \u2026 Caught 48 touchdown passes \u2026 Named a first-team All-Pro three times \u2026 Selected to play in three Pro Bowls \u2026 Member of the NFL\u2019s All-Decade Team of the 1970s \u2026 Inserted into starting lineup in rookie season when a teammate got hurt and responded with 22 receptions for 388 yards and two touchdowns in 6 games \u2026 Added two TD catches in a postseason win over the Los Angeles Rams that season \u2026 Followed in 1974 with 62 catches for 1,087 yards \u2026 Team leader in receptions and receiving yards four consecutive seasons, 1974-77 \u2026 Led NFL with 870 receiving yards in 1977 \u2026 Seven catches for 113 yards in 1977 postseason as Cowboys won Super Bowl XII \u2026 Made three Super Bowl appearances in career \u2026 Big-game reputation reflected in 68 receptions for 1,131 yards (16.6 average) and 8 TDs in 22 postseason games \u2026 Teamed with Roger Staubach for memorable 50-yard score late in 1975 divisional playoff game at Minnesota, giving rise to the term \u201cHail Mary\u201d pass \u2026 Born Jan. 12, 1951 in South River, New Jersey.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h4><strong>CHARLES WOODSON<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><strong><em>Cornerback\/Safety \u2026 6-1, 210 \u2026 Michigan \u2026 1998-2005, 2013-15 Oakland Raiders, 2006-2012 Green Bay Packers<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>18 seasons, 254 games \u2026 Made an immediate impact for Raiders after being drafted fourth overall in 1998, earning the AP Defensive Rookie of the Year award and a Pro Bowl berth \u2026 Intercepted at least one pass in each of his 18 seasons (one year shy of Darrell Green\u2019s NFL-record 19) \u2026 Totaled 65 career interceptions, tied for fifth in League history \u2026 Fourth in NFL history for passes defensed with 183 \u2026 Twice led NFL in interceptions (nine in 2009; 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