The fifth overall draft pick in 2001 by the Chargers, Tomlinson started his career with eight straight seasons with at least 1,000 rushing yards. The 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls kicks off with the annual Hall of Fame Game on Thursday, Aug. 3. Additional public ticket details and pre-sale offers will be announced in the future. Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, hofexperiences.com/2017-pro-football-hall-of-fame, https://www.profootballhof.com/enshrinement-ticket-info-request/, Gold Jacket Spotlight: 'Mr. He was required to receive at least an 80 percent positive vote to earn election. Pro Football Hall of Fame Inductees. Official Ticket Packages for the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls are on sale now at: hofexperiences.com/2017-pro-football-hall-of-fame or by calling 844-751-0532. He never was a Hall-of-Fame finalist. During his time leading Seattle's secondary, Easley was an All-Pro first-team selection in three straight seasons from 1983 to 1985. 80 percent of the vote from the selection committee, which met in a secret room Saturday. In addition to his rushing prowess, Tomlinson's 624 career receptions are tied for 61st in NFL history and 4,772 yards ranks 15th all-time among running backs. Andersen's level of consistency over such a prolonged period warrants his inclusion into the Hall. He was the NFL Offensive Player of the Year in 1996 and 1998 when he led the NFL in rushing touchdowns both seasons. The Hall of Fame Game, Enshrinement Ceremony and the Concert for Legends, will be held in the new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. Davis was also named to three straight All-Pro first teams and Pro Bowls from 1996 to 1998. Despite playing just seven NFL seasons, Easley finished with 32 interceptions and eight sacks. After five injury-plagued and inconsistent seasons, Warner resurrected his career in 2007 with the Arizona Cardinals, a period that lasted through 2009. More than 120 Gold Jackets (living Hall of Famers) return to the Hall of Fame each year to be a part of the celebration. Montreal Alouettes (1972–81) … Chicago Blitz (1983) … New Orleans Breakers (1984) … Arizona Outlaws (1985) … 2x CFL All-Star (1976, 1979) … 2x Grey Cup Champion (1974, 1977) … Grey Cup MVP (1974) … Arizona State Athletics and Canadian Football League Hall of Fame Inductee …Born December 30, 1948 in Faleniu, American Samoa. In 15 NFL seasons with the Dolphins, New York Jets and Washington, Taylor's career 139.5 sack total ranks seventh all-time. As a matter of fact, 31 of his 32 NFL interceptions were for the Packers. Morten Andersen, kicker . The first cut of finalists was from 15 to 10. The Edison High School Hall of Fame was created to honor Edison High School graduates who have distinguished themselves in their career or vocation. The special exhibition on the 2017 Inductees will open at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on March 30. 2017 inductees George Gipp Gipp entered Notre Dame on a baseball scholarship, but he was recruited for football by the coach Knute Rockne, who saw Gipp drop-kicking and passing a football on a field adjacent to the practice field. Well its not the hitting hall of fame, its the baseball hall of fame. He kicked that door down by throwing for 4,353 yards and 41 touchdowns en route to being named NFL MVP and leading the Rams to a Super Bowl victory. Like all other Finalists, the Contributor Finalists need a minimum 80 percent positive vote to be elected. Here's a closer look at the legendary figures who will be inducted. "In December 1993, Fox wanted in on football and outbid CBS by more than $100 million a season and the league's television contract reached $1.1 billion.". Running back LaDainian Tomlinson leads the pack of inductees. Terrell Owens, wide receiver . The five remaining finalists – Andersen, Davis, Taylor, Tomlinson and Warner – were then voted on individually and all five received the necessary 80 percent positive vote from the Selection Committee to be elected. Players. Ray Guy was the first full-time punter inducted (class of 2014).. Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2017 | Selection Meeting | Enshrinement Week 2017 | Tickets & Packages. Jason Taylor, defensive end . He led the league with 18.5 sacks in 2002 and recorded at least 11 sacks in a season six different times. AFL,' Billy Shaw, Stories From The Hall of Fame Archives: Few Gaps in Strahan's Play as Dominant DE, Gold Jacket Spotlight: The Vision of Johnny Robinson. Safety … 6-3, 206 … UCLA … 1981-87 Seattle Seahawks … 7 seasons, 89 games …  Drafted as fourth player overall by Seahawks in 1981 NFL Draft … Three-time consensus All-America at UCLA … Made immediate impact in Seattle with his intimidating style on defense … Developed reputation as punishing tackler … Picked as Defensive Rookie of the Year after sensational first season in which he recorded 3 interceptions for 155 yards and 1 TD (82-yarder vs. Browns), 1981 … Defensive leader of Seahawks team that advanced to franchise’s first-ever AFC championship game, 1983 … Registered 7 interceptions for 106 yards to earn AFC Defensive Player of the Year honors, 1983 … Named Defensive Player of the Year in 1984 after recording league-high and career-best 10 interceptions including pair of pick-sixes (25 yards vs. Patriots; 58 yards vs. Chiefs) … All-Pro four straight seasons, 1982-85 … Named to five Pro Bowls (1983-86, 1988) … Member of NFL’s All-Decade Team of 1980s … Intercepted multiple passes in each of seven NFL seasons … Led team in interceptions four times (1982, 1983, 1984, 1987) … Career stats: 32 interceptions, 538 yards and 3 TDs … Also had 8 career sacks and returned 26 punts for 302 yards … Born January 15, 1959 in Chesapeake, Virginia. The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Selection Committee met today in Houston to hold its annual selection meeting. It was an abrupt end to what was a historic start for his career, but his achievements have led to his immortalization. He led the NFL in rushing touchdowns three times (2004, 2006, 2007), rushing yards twice (2006, 2007) and yards from scrimmage once (2003). The road to the Class of 2017. The festivities wrap up on Sunday night with the Concert for Legends. That's not to say he isn't a hall of famer (I think he is), but I certainly think his case becomes more borderline because of the DH and therefore I understand that he has to wait longer then what the back of his baseball card suggests. Aug 5, 2017 at 11:43 am ET4 min … Fox has had NFL programming every year since, and it will host this year's Super Bowl on Sunday. Removed at that point were Tony Boselli, Brian Dawkins, Ty Law, John Lynch and Kevin Mawae. Joe Jacoby, offensive tackle . One of the greatest out-of-nowhere success stories in sports history, Kurt Warner's journey to immortality has culminated in his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Why the late Fred Arbanas was worth a look by the Pro Football Hall-of-Fame Former Chiefs' tight end Fred Arbanas died this weekend at the age of 82. Seven Heroes of the Game were elected to the Hall of Fame. The Enshrinement Ceremony takes place at the new Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton and will be televised nationally by NFL Network and ESPN. After lettering at Syracuse in 1947 and 1949, he was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame. Andersen, Davis, Easley, Jones, Taylor, Tomlinson and Warner will be formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 5, 2017. Representatives of the accounting firm Deloitte & Touche tabulated all votes during Saturday’s meeting. 2017 Inductees DEBBIE ARMSTRONG - Snow Skiing Debbie Armstrong is one of the most decorated skiers in United States history. ... as inductees into the Pro Football Hall of Fame at the 6th annual NFL … Originally signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 1994, Warner didn't get into a game until 1998 with the St. Louis Rams when he threw 11 passes during garbage time in a 38-19 loss against the San Francisco 49ers in the season finale. Inductees. Isaac Bruce, wide receiver . As part of the NFL 's annual celebration leading up to the Super Bowl, the seven members of the 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame class were announced … Click the images below for full details. Tomlinson was named a first-team All-Pro three times, second-team three times and to the Pro Bowl five times. Lee was drafted in the second round from the University of Washington, and played 11 seasons in Green Bay (1980-90). Kurt Angle took his rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame as part of the Class of 2017, alongside "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Diamond Dallas Page, Beth Phoenix, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Teddy Long and Warrior Award recipient Eric LeGrand. Nowhere else are fans able to see and interact with as many Hall of Famers in one place at one time as in Canton during the Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. Class of 2017 Announced Feb. 4, 2017. Easley's playing career came to an abrupt end after the 1987 season when he was traded to the Phoenix Cardinals and diagnosed with idiopathic nephrotic syndrome during his physical. The Class of 2017 will be formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday, Aug. 5. Running Back … 5-10, 221 … Texas Christian … 2001-09 San Diego Chargers, 2010-11 New York Jets … 11 seasons, 170 games … Selected by Chargers in 1st round (5th player overall) of 2001 NFL Draft … Sensational rookie season with 1,236 yards and 10 TD rushing plus 59 receptions for 367 yards … Eclipsed 1,600-yard mark in back-to-back seasons, 2002-03 … Rushed for 1,000 yards in each of first eight NFL seasons … Scored 10 or more rushing TDs each of nine seasons with Chargers … Captured back-to-back rushing titles, 2006-07 … Named NFL’s 2006 Most Valuable Player with leading-leading and career-high 1,815 yards and 28 touchdowns rushing in addition to 56 catches for 508 yards and 3 TDs to set NFL record with 31 touchdowns and 186 points in a season … Hauled in 100 receptions in 2003 … Set NFL record with rushing touchdown in 18 straight games (2004-05) … All-Pro four straight seasons (2004-07) … Named Chargers Most Valuable Player five times … Voted to five Pro Bowls over six-season span … Rushed for 13,684 career yards on 3,174 carries and scored 145 rushing touchdowns … Added 4,772 yards on 624 catches and 17 TD receptions … Also threw 7 TD passes … Named to NFL’s All-Decade Team of 2000s … Born June 23, 1979 in Rosebud, Texas. The Hall of Fame selection committee chose from a list of 15 finalists on the modern-era ballot. The 2017 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on Saturday Night, with a new seven-man class headed to Canton. He also played in five Pro Bowls, was named NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1984 when he led the league with 10 interceptions and later made it to the All-Decade team in the 1980s. Drafted fourth overall by the Seattle Seahawks in 1981, Kenny Easley spent his entire seven-year career with the franchise. The Class of 2017 consists of kicker Morten Andersen; running back Terrell Davis; safety Kenny Easley; owner, president and general manager Jerry Jones; defensive end Jason Taylor; running back LaDainian Tomlinson; and … But defense IS a part of the game, and therefore people who didn't contribute to that aspect have a harder time getting in the HoF: the rest of their attributes have to be that much better. Andersen played for five different teams, including the New Orleans Saints, Atlanta Falcons, Kansas City Chiefs, Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants. Converted 565 of 709 field goal attempts, 849 of 859 point-after-attempts … Led NFL in field goals, 1987 … Led NFC in scoring, 1992 and topped all conference kickers in most field goals in 1985, 1987, and 1995 … Born August 19, 1960 in Struer, Denmark. Taylor was arguably the best at his position for more than a decade. Official Ticket Packages provide fans with VIP experiences, premium seating, and parties with Hall of Famers. LaDainian Tomlinson – Lorenzo Neal, LaDainian’s teammate with the Chargers. The venue is a major component of the nearly $600 million Johnson Controls Hall of Fame Village, currently under construction on the Hall’s campus. Texas Sports Hall of Fame Announces 2017 Inductees - Houston, TX - Inductees include NFL Coach Wade Phillips, Olympian Nastia Liukin, Volleyball … To be eligible for the member pre-sale, you must be an active Rock & Roll Hall of Fame member by December 31, 2016. How to Play. In addition to winning championships, the Cowboys made eight playoff appearances in nine seasons from 1991 to 1999 with six division titles. As of 2021, one NFL team is not represented by an enshrinee — the Jacksonville Jaguars (began play in 1995).The teams which most recently gained representation are the Carolina Panthers (Reggie White, class of 2006) and the Houston Texans (Ed Reed, class of 2019). Class of 2017 Finalists Announced Jan. 3, 2017 . His career began with four straight 1,000-yard rushing seasons, and he became one of seven players in NFL history to break the 2,000-yard barrier in 1998 when he was named NFL MVP. 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