Idaho football legend Jerry Kramer was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday — ending a controversy that dragged on for decades.
Kramer, who grew up in Sandpoint and played for the University of Idaho, was a standout offensive guard for the Green Bay Packers during the Vince Lombardi era. He was the only member of the NFL’s 50th anniversary team not in the Hall of Fame until he was selected Saturday.
Kramer was a finalist for the 11th time but the first time since 1997.
He’ll be inducted into the Hall of Fame this coming summer as part of an eight-man class.