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Owens Misses Hall of Fame Cut on First Try; But Voters Say Patience Is Key


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SAN FRANCISCO – Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Terrell Owens made the quote “Get your popcorn ready” famous during his three stellar seasons with the team, but he will have to keep the celebration and popcorn on hold a little longer as he failed to make it into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.

Longtime Green Bay Packers quarterback Bret Favre, the all-time leader in touchdowns, yards and games played when he retired, highlighted a strong class announced on Saturday night at the Bill Graham Center next to City Hall in downtown San Francisco.