On Wednesday morning, former Broncos inside linebacker Randy Gradishar could be announced as an inductee to the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of a “Centennial Slate” to celebrate the NFL’s 100th anniversary.
Gradishar is one of 38 finalists for the 15-person centennial class, which will be inducted into Canton alongside five modern-era players in August. Of those 38 finalists, 10 are reserved spots for “senior” players such as Gradishar, who played more than 25 years ago. (Former Broncos safeties Steve Atwater and John Lynch are modern-era finalists).
So will the vaunted Orange Crush finally get a player into the Hall of Fame?