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NFL Announces Special Centennial HOF Class

The NFL has finally made the full announcement of the 15 players, coaches, and contributors who will be part of a special expanded Hall of Fame class in 2020. You can learn more about these players at the link below. Donnie Shell means an astonishing FIVE members of the Pittsburgh Steelers 1974 rookie class are now Hall of Famers, although Shell was undrafted. Paul Tagliabue is probably the most controversial selection because of the league's treatment of concussions during his time as commissioner.

PLAYERS

OT Jim Covert

OT Winston Hill

OT Duke Slater

WR Harold Carmichael

END (WR) Mac Speedie

DT Alex Karras

DE/LB Ed Sprinkle

S Bobby Dillon

S Cliff Harris

S Donnie Shell

CONTRIBUTORS

Steve Sabol

Paul Tagliabue

George Young

COACHES

Bill Cowher

Jimmy Johson