On April 9th, 2018, I published a Horse Tracks article that detailed how Steve Atwater stacked up against other safeties/defensive backs already enshrined in the hall of fame. With just days to go before official selection takes place, I present you with that article once again.
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Could you tell the story of the NFL without mentioning the player’s impact on the game?
This seems to be the rule-of-thumb that everybody who debates Pro Football Hall of Fame eligibility turns to when it comes to players. Has it always been this way?