The New York Times – Sports:
When the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s inductees began to ramble, executives turned to Jezra Kaye to help them rein it in.
Category: Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Dave Wilcox, Hall of Fame Linebacker for the 49ers, Dies at 80
The New York Times – Sports:
A seven-time Pro Bowl selection known for his physical style, he was one of the game’s best and most durable linebackers
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Joe Klecko’s Hall of Fame Election Recalls Bygone Jets Era
The New York Times – Sports:
The Jets did not make a single playoff appearance in the 1970s, but Klecko, as part of a defensive foursome called the Sack Exchange, helped the team rise in the 1980s as its leader.
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All Hail the ‘God of Sod,’ Groundskeeper for Each of the 57 Super Bowls
The New York Times – Sports:
On Sunday, George Toma’s perfectionism will be on display for hundreds of millions of people who will have no idea who he is or how he suffers for his work.
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Bobby Beathard, Mastermind of N.F.L. Dynasties, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:
Using unconventional tactics, he built powerhouse teams in Washington and Miami and helped mold teams in Kansas City, Atlanta and San Diego, his hometown.
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Art McNally, N.F.L.’s ‘Father of Instant Replay,’ Dies at 97
The New York Times – Sports:
The first field official in the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he helped bring technology into the sport and kept his cool even in the face of angry coaches and players.
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Franco Harris, N.F.L. Hall of Famer Who Caught ‘Immaculate Reception,’ Dies at 72
The New York Times – Sports:
The former Pittsburgh Steelers running back died days before the 50th anniversary of one of the most memorable plays in N.F.L. history.
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Ray Guy, First N.F.L. Punter Named to the Hall of Fame, Dies at 72
The New York Times – Sports:
A slender Georgia country boy with the outlaw Oakland Raiders of the 1970s, he proved that a punt could be a spectacle in its own right.
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Welfare Scandal in Mississippi May Tarnish Brett Favre’s Legacy
The New York Times – Sports:
His role in the misappropriation of welfare money has infuriated people in his native Mississippi and prompted some fans to call for his removal from the Hall of Fame.