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Class of 2020 Modern Era Semifinalists Lions Alex Karras is a HOF'er

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...me-reveals-25-semifinalists-for-class-of-2020
Hall of Fame reveals 25 semifinalists for Class of 2020.
NFL.com

https://nflfootballjournal.blogspot.com/2019/11/class-of-2020-modern-era-semifinalists.html
Class of 2020 Modern Era Semifinalists.
ProFootballJournal

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...of-fame-class-of-2020-25-semifinalists-ranked
Pro Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2020: 25 semifinalists ranked.
NFL.com

Three first-year eligible players -- safety Troy Polamalu, wide receiver Reggie Wayne and linebacker Patrick Willis -- are among the 25 semifinalists of modern-era players for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020.

The list also includes four others -- linebacker Carl Banks, running backs Fred Taylor and Ricky Watters, in addition to defensive tackle Bryant Young -- although previously eligible for the Hall of Fame, are semifinalists for the first time. All other players on the 2020 list have been a semifinalist in previous years.

To be considered for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, a nominated individual must not have participated as an active player for five consecutive seasons.

? Steve Atwater, S -- 1989-1998 Denver Broncos, 1999 New York Jets | (Times as a Semifinalist: 9 -- 2012-2020)

? Carl Banks, LB -- 1984-1992 New York Giants, 1993 Washington Redskins, 1994-95 Cleveland Browns | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

? Ronde Barber, CB/S -- 1997-2012 Tampa Bay Buccaneers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2018-2020)

? Tony Boselli, T -- 1995-2001 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2002 Houston Texans (injured reserve) | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2016-2020)

? Isaac Bruce, WR -- 1994-2007 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 2008-09 San Francisco 49ers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 -- 2015-2020)


? LeRoy Butler, S -- 1990-2001 Green Bay Packers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2018-2020)

? Alan Faneca, G -- 1998-2007 Pittsburgh Steelers, 2008-09 New York Jets, 2010 Arizona Cardinals | (Times as a Semifinalist: 5 -- 2016-2020)

? Torry Holt, WR -- 1999-2008 St. Louis Rams, 2009 Jacksonville Jaguars | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 -- 2015-2020)

? Steve Hutchinson, G -- 2001-05 Seattle Seahawks, 2006-2011 Minnesota Vikings, 2012 Tennessee Titans | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2018-2020)

? Edgerrin James, RB -- 1999-2005 Indianapolis Colts, 2006-08 Arizona Cardinals, 2009 Seattle Seahawks | (Times as a Semifinalist: 6 -- 2015-2020)

? John Lynch, FS -- 1993-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2004-07 Denver Broncos | (Times as a Semifinalist: 8 -- 2013-2020)

? Clay Matthews, LB -- 1978-1993 Cleveland Browns, 1994-96 Atlanta Falcons | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 ?€“ 2012, 2017, 2019-2020)

? Sam Mills, LB -- 1986-1994 New Orleans Saints, 1995-97 Carolina Panthers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2016, 2019-2020)

? Troy Polamalu, S -- 2003-2014 Pittsburgh Steelers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

? Simeon Rice, DE -- 1996-2000 Arizona Cardinals, 2001-06 Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 2007 Denver Broncos, 2007 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2018, 2020)

? Richard Seymour, DE/DT -- 2001-08 New England Patriots, 2009-2012 Oakland Raiders | (Times as a Semifinalist: 3 -- 2018-2020)

? Steve Tasker, ST/WR -- 1985-86 Houston Oilers, 1986-1997 Buffalo Bills | (Times as a Semifinalist: 7 -- 2004, 2008-2010, 2012-13, 2020)


? Fred Taylor, RB -- 1998-2008 Jacksonville Jaguars, 2009-2010 New England Patriots | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

? Zach Thomas, LB -- 1996-2007 Miami Dolphins, 2008 Dallas Cowboys | (Times as a Semifinalist: 2 -- 2019-2020)

? Hines Ward, WR -- 1998-2011 Pittsburgh Steelers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 -- 2017-2020)

? Ricky Watters, RB -- 1992-94 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-97 Philadelphia Eagles, 1998-2001 Seattle Seahawks | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

? Reggie Wayne, WR -- 2001-2014 Indianapolis Colts | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

? Patrick Willis, LB -- 2007-2014 San Francisco 49ers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

? Darren Woodson, S -- 1992-2003 Dallas Cowboys | (Times as a Semifinalist: 4 -- 2015, 2017, 2019-2020)

? Bryant Young, DT -- 1994-2007 San Francisco 49ers | (Times as a Semifinalist: 1 -- 2020)

The Hall of Fame Board recently passed a resolution that suspended the Hall of Fame's Selection Committee Bylaws for the Class of 2020 election cycle only. The measure is intended to honor the NFL's Centennial Celebration through a special Centennial Class that will be comprised of 20 members in 2020. The group will include five Modern-Era players to come from the list announced today in addition to 10 Seniors (a player who has been retired for more than 25 seasons), three Contributors (an individual other than a player or coach) and two Coaches.

The Modern-Era players list will be reduced to 15 Finalists that will be announced on Jan. 2, 2020. The finalists will then be presented to the full 48-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee during its annual meeting on Selection Saturday," on Feb. 1, 2020, the day before Super Bowl LIV. The Selection Committee will elect five Modern-Era players for the Class of 2020.

The determination of the Seniors, Contributors and Coaches will be made by a special 25-person Centennial "Blue-Ribbon" Panel who will review the backlog of deserving Seniors, Coaches and Contributors. The Blue-Ribbon Panel is comprised of Hall of Fame Selectors, Pro Football Hall of Famers, media members, football historians and industry experts.

The Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 will be introduced during NFL Honors, a two-hour prime-time awards special to air nationally on the eve of Super Bowl LIV at 9 p.m. (ET and PT) on FOX.

The Centennial Class of 2020 will be formally enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the annual Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls from Aug. 6-9, 2020 and the Centennial Celebration in Canton on Sept. 16-19, 2020.
 
https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2019...r-pro-football-hall-of-fame-centennial-slate/
Alex Karras among 38 finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Slate.
LionsWire

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ng-finalists-2020-hall-fame-class/2699899001/
Alex Karras among finalists for 2020 Hall of Fame class.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...e-centennial-class-paul-tagliabue/2697878001/
Detroit Lions' Alex Karras, Buddy Parker among finalists for Hall of Fame centennial class.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2019/12...s-for-2020-hall-of-fame-centennial-class.html
Alex Karras among 3 Detroit Lions? finalists for 2020 Hall of Fame centennial class.
Mlive
 
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ast-shot-hall-fame-lions-don-doll/2656756001/
Relatives continue push to get record-setting Lion Don Doll in Hall of Fame.
Detnews

These were the facts: Despite playing just six seasons, Don?s 41 career interceptions top any six-year stretch among Hall-of-Fame defensive backs;
Doll intercepted a pass in 58 percent of his games and averaged 6.83 interceptions per season, NFL records that still stand today;
he?s tied for the single-game interception record with four; and he?s the only player in NFL history with three double-digit interception seasons.
 
https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...ast-shot-hall-fame-lions-don-doll/2656756001/
Relatives continue push to get record-setting Lion Don Doll in Hall of Fame.
Detnews

These were the facts: Despite playing just six seasons, Don?s 41 career interceptions top any six-year stretch among Hall-of-Fame defensive backs;
Doll intercepted a pass in 58 percent of his games and averaged 6.83 interceptions per season, NFL records that still stand today;
he?s tied for the single-game interception record with four; and he?s the only player in NFL history with three double-digit interception seasons.
The Koufax of football.
 
https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020...legend-alex-karras-inducted-hall-of-fame-2020
Detroit Lions legend Alex Karras finally voted to NFL Hall of Fame.
THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!
POD

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/lions-legend-alex-karras-elected-to-hall-of-fame
Lions Legend Alex Karras elected to Hall of Fame.
Lions.com

https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/01/15/alex-karras-elected-to-pro-football-hall-of-fame/
Alex Karras elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame.
LionsWire

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...otball-hall-of-fame-centennial-class-revealed
Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class revealed.
NFL.com

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id...ennial-class-paul-tagliabue-donnie-shell-more
Meet the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class.
espn

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/s...as-elected-pro-football-hall-fame/4476406002/
Finally in! Detroit Lions great Alex Karras selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Detnews

https://www.freep.com/story/sports/...lex-karras-pro-football-hall-fame/4476098002/
Detroit Lions great Alex Karras selected to Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Freep

https://www.mlive.com/lions/2020/01...e-for-2020-hall-of-fame-centennial-class.html
Alex Karras named Detroit Lions? representative for 2020 Hall of Fame centennial class.
Mlive

https://www.detroitlions.com/news/statement-from-lions-owner-and-chairman-martha-firestone-ford
Statement from Lions owner and chairman Martha Firestone Ford.
Lions.com
 
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