HOF finalists announced

Fan_Since_64 · January 17, 2006, 09:20:47 AM

Quote from: henchmanUK on January 17, 2006, 05:15:33 AM
And I would expect 64 to agree with me that the constant snubbing of Pat Fischer for Canton is incomprehensible.

I do indeed! Pete Retzlaff, Maxie Baughan, and Al Wistert, too!

ice grillin you · February 02, 2006, 11:45:06 AM

Be sure to visit Profootballhof.com on Saturday (Feb. 4) for the announcement of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2006!

Charged with the task of selecting the class are the Hall of Fame's 39-member Board of Selectors who will meet that morning in Detroit, home of Super Bowl XL, to determine the newest group of Enshrinees.

Profootballhof.com will stream the announcement press conference live, beginning at 2:00 p.m. ET. More Information >>>

Bylaws for Pro Football Hall of Fame stipulate that the class can include no less than three and no more than six members.

The Class of 2006 will be selected from a list of 15 finalists

Listed alphabetically, the 15 finalists with their positions, teams, and years follow:

Troy Aikman - Quarterback - 1989-2000 Dallas Cowboys
Harry Carson - Linebacker - 1976-1988 New York Giants
L.C. Greenwood - Defensive End - 1969-1981 Pittsburgh Steelers
Russ Grimm - Guard - 1981-1991 Washington taterskins
Claude Humphrey - Defensive End - 1968-1978 Atlanta Falcons, 1979-1981 Philadelphia Eagles (injured reserve - 1975)
Michael Irvin - Wide Receiver - 1988-1999 Dallas Cowboys
Bob Kuechenberg - Guard - 1970-1984 Miami Dolphins (injured reserve - 1984)
John Madden - Coach - 1969-1978 Oakland Raiders
Art Monk - Wide Receiver - 1980-1993 Washington taterskins, 1994 New York Jets, 1995 Philadelphia Eagles
Warren Moon - Quarterback - 1984-1993 Houston Oilers, 1994-1996 Minnesota Vikings, 1997-1998 Seattle Seahawks, 1999-2000 Kansas City Chiefs
Derrick Thomas - Linebacker - 1989-1999 Kansas City Chiefs
Thurman Thomas - Running Back - 1988-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Miami Dolphins
Reggie White - Defensive End/Defensive Tackle - 1985-1992 Philadelphia Eagles, 1993-1998 Green Bay Packers, 2000 Carolina Panthers
Rayfield Wright - Tackle - 1967-1979 Dallas Cowboys
Gary Zimmerman - Tackle - 1986-1992 Minnesota Vikings, 1993-1997 Denver Broncos

Geowhizzer · February 04, 2006, 03:17:56 PM

Troy Aikman Leads Big Hall of Fame Class

And the new HOFers are:
Troy Aikman
Reggie White
Warren Moon
Harry Carson
John Madden
Rayfield Wright

Feva · February 04, 2006, 03:38:00 PM

Giant fans everywhere can finally cream themselves over Carson.

Good to see Moon make it. First ballot too.

QB Eagles · February 04, 2006, 04:29:12 PM

No argument from me on the final choices.

Also, Thurman Thomas might as well buy his plane ticket to Canton for next year.

MDS · February 04, 2006, 07:10:34 PM

Art Monk got shafted again. Wah Wah Wah.

QB Eagles · February 05, 2006, 02:25:24 AM

Quote from: MDS on February 04, 2006, 07:10:34 PM
Art Monk got shafted again. Wah Wah Wah.

Didn't even make the final ten, and shouldn't have either.

PhillyPhreak54 · February 05, 2006, 10:10:26 AM

Monk should make it. Peter King is keeping him out of the HOF.

But you know what? Since he didn't make it the Skins fans are crying. So that's good...

JTrotter Fan · February 05, 2006, 11:09:05 AM

At least now i don't have to listen to all these loser Cowpuke fans down here cry about how the HOF has a Cowpuke bias and won't let any of them in. Two in one year=Cowpuke fans never have the right to bitch about it again.

PoopyfaceMcGee · February 05, 2006, 11:11:01 AM

Pukes fans are still whining about Irvin, I'm sure.

QB Eagles · February 05, 2006, 11:24:16 AM

Prediction for next year: Thurman Thomas, Michael Irvin, Bruce Matthews, and whoever the senior committee comes up with.

If Jeff Legwold makes a strong enough attempt to garner support for Terrell Davis, I don't think his selection is impossible. I would rank it an outside shot for his first year though.

A bunch of ex-Eagles become eligible: Eric Allen, Randall Cunningham, Ricky Watters. I think Allen has the strongest chance, but it's an outside one for his first year.

Geowhizzer · February 05, 2006, 12:23:45 PM

Does anyone think Cunningham has a chance of being selected for the Hall?

PhillyPhreak54 · February 05, 2006, 12:33:09 PM

He should be in the HOF.

Him and Eric Allen both.

hunt · February 05, 2006, 12:39:15 PM

bruce matthews is next year's lock...i think he made something like 18 consecutive pro bowls.
i think allen will eventually get in but i'm not sure about randall.

Geowhizzer · February 05, 2006, 01:08:30 PM

The case for Cunningham:

5 seasons with over 3,000 passing yards (1988-1990, 1994, 1998)
1988 Maxwell Club MVP
1990 Pro Football Writers Accociation of America MVP
1998 Maxwell Club MVP
1990 NFC Player of the Year- UPI
1992 Comback Player of the Year
#24 all-time in Passing TDs (207)
#27 all-time in Completions (2429)
#28 all-time in Passing Yards (29,979)
35 Rushing TDs
Anecdotal case for Cunningham is that he started the trend towards faster, more mobile QBs becoming the rule rather than the exception, and also being one of the first black QBs to become major stars.

The case against Cunningham:

Only had two more seasons above 2000 passing yards (1987, 1992).
Completed only 56.6% of passes over his career.
Never led league in any major passing statistical categories.
Only 3-6 as starting QB in playoffs (12 TDs/ 9 INT)

I know this list is far from complete (on either side). Feel free to add your stats or tidbits.