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It seems like I just left the 2007 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Ceremony (it was about three weeks ago), but next year’s class is already being discussed. Today, Chicago Cardinals back Marshall Goldberg and Kansas City Chiefs defensive back Emmitt Thomas were selected by the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Seniors Committee as finalists for election into the Hall of Fame with the Class of 2008. The duo will join 15 still-to-be-named modern-era candidates on the list of finalists from which the Class of 2008 will be selected. The Hall of …read more

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Pittsburgh Steelers 75th Anniversary Exhibit will receive a “Super” addition with the arrival of all five Steelers’ Vince Lombardi Super Bowl Championship Trophies. Visitors to the Hall of Fame can see these symbols of the Steelers’ long-time success for a limited time only from Friday, July 27 through Monday, August 6. (Here’s an interesting trivia question for you. I wonder how they got the trophies to Canton? I’ll find out, but in the meantime, send me your ideas.) I’ll see them on Saturday, April 4. It’s not …read more

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This is the photo that won the Dave Boss Award of Excellence (a.k.a. Photo of the Year) in the 39th Annual Pro Football Hall of Fame Photo Contest, Action category. BPR buddy Mike McKenzie stars in this winning picture entitled “Helmet Break Up” from the New Orleans Saints/Carolina Panthers game on October 1, 2006. To view all the winning photos, just click here. You can also check out the Feature category photos that won.

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The Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Weekend is a mere 26 days away and the presenters for the Class of 2007 have been announced:

Gene Hickerson will be presented by longtime friend and former teammate Bobby Franklin
Michael Irvin will be presented by Dallas Cowboys owner/president/GM Jerry Jones
Bruce Matthews will be presented by his friend and former teammate (and a Hall of Famer himself) Mike Munchak
Charlie Sanders will be presented by Detroit Lions owner and chairman William Clay Ford
Thurman Thomas will be presented by his former head coach (and also a Hall of Famer) …read more