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Hall of Fame ceremony for ex-Bears Devin Hester, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers delayed by weather

Chicago Sun-Times

CANTON, Ohio — The Hall of Fame enshrinement ceremony for seven players, including three former Bears, has been significantly delayed by severe weather.

It was originally scheduled to begin Saturday at 11 a.m. Central, but is now unlikely to start anytime before 1 p.m. Fans have not been allowed in the stadium.

The Hall of Fame ceremony can proceed through rain, but lightning is the issue. If it persists too long, the enshrinement will be moved to nearby McKinley High School, which is much smaller.

Bears legend Devin Hester and former defensive end Julius Peppers are part of the incoming class that will give speeches in Canton.