| − | There are some notable omissions in this Hall of Fame, likely for political reasons, such as [[Herschel Walker]]. Others were delayed entry for unexplained reasons, probably due to their outspokenly [[Christian]] [[faith]], such as [[Tim Brown]] and [Art Monk]]. [[Bill Belichick]], who endorsed [[Trump]] in 2016, was denied entry in his first year of eligibility; similarly, [[Robert Kraft]] (also a Trump supporter) was also denied entry after first appearing on the ballot. | + | There are some notable omissions in this Hall of Fame, likely for political reasons, such as [[Herschel Walker]]. Others were delayed entry for unexplained reasons, probably due to their outspokenly [[Christian]] [[faith]], such as [[Tim Brown]] and [[Art Monk]]. [[Bill Belichick]], who endorsed [[Trump]] in 2016, was denied entry in his first year of eligibility; similarly, [[Robert Kraft]] (also a Trump supporter) was also denied entry after first appearing on the ballot. |
| | Questionable inclusions in this Hall of Fame are Joe Namath and Troy Aikman (though, for the latter, his induction may be more due to his broadcasting career as partner with [[Joe Buck]]). | | Questionable inclusions in this Hall of Fame are Joe Namath and Troy Aikman (though, for the latter, his induction may be more due to his broadcasting career as partner with [[Joe Buck]]). |