HOF Nominees

[rbedgood]

I thought you guys would appreciate that one of the Veteran committee nominees was a former KC Chief. As for the other new nominees the only one I think deserves any merit is Carter, and I don't think he belongs...

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3087284

CANTON, Ohio -- Cornerback Darrell Green and receivers Cris Carter and Herman Moore were among 124 modern-era players, coaches, and contributors on the preliminary list of nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2008.
Other first-year eligibles are running back Eric Metcalf; offensive tackles Tony Boselli, Lomas Brown and Richmond Webb; and linebackers Levon Kirkland and Hardy Nickerson.
Previously, the senior committee nominated Marshall Goldberg and Emmitt Thomas. Goldberg, a multipurpose back, was a two-way star with the Chicago Cardinals from 1939-1943 and following World War II from 1946-48. Thomas, an all-league cornerback, starred for 13 seasons (1966-1978) for the Kansas City Chiefs.
Voters will choose 25 candidates from that group as semifinalists; that list will be announced late in November. From there, the list will be pared to 15 finalists, who will be considered at the selection committee's meetings during Super Bowl week.
At least four and no more than seven nominees will be elected on the day before the Super Bowl.
To be considered for Hall of Fame election, a player or coach must have been retired at least five years. A contributor -- someone who has made outstanding career contributions to pro football in capacities other than playing or coaching -- may still be active in his pro football career.
Copyright 2007 by The Associated Press

[hermhater]

I thought you guys would appreciate that one of the Veteran committee nominees was a former KC Chief. As for the other new nominees the only one I think deserves any merit is Carter, and I don't think he belongs...

To be considered for Hall of Fame election, a player or coach must have been retired at least five years. A contributor -- someone who has made outstanding career contributions to pro football in capacities other than playing or coaching -- may still be active in his pro football career.

That is what I found interesting about the article.

Has this ever happened?

[rbedgood]

To be considered for Hall of Fame election, a player or coach must have been retired at least five years. A contributor -- someone who has made outstanding career contributions to pro football in capacities other than playing or coaching -- may still be active in his pro football career.

That is what I found interesting about the article.

Has this ever happened?

Dan Rooney...

[rbedgood]

oh...and Wellington Mara (HOF Class of 1997)

[chief31]

I refuse to recognize the NFLHOF until Atr Monk is inducted.

[hermhater]

I refuse to recognize the NFLHOF until Atr Monk is inducted.

Why isn't he in there?

WTF?

[McLovin]

How could we leave out Lamar Hunt Class of 72.

[Guru]

I refuse to recognize the NFLHOF until Atr Monk is inducted.

It is just criminal how they are leaving him out.

[hermhater]

How could we leave out Lamar Hunt Class of 72.

Elaborate?

[McLovin]

To be considered for Hall of Fame election, a player or coach must have been retired at least five years. A contributor -- someone who has made outstanding career contributions to pro football in capacities other than playing or coaching -- may still be active in his pro football career.

That is what I found interesting about the article.

Has this ever happened?

Lamar Hunt was inducted class of 1972.
He was involved in some form with the Chiefs till almost the day he died. I saw Dan Rooney and Wellington Mara mentioned thought I would throw in Lamar Hunt.