Five modern-era players were chosen for induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2020 on Saturday, led by Pittsburgh Steelers safety Troy Polamalu.
Joining Polamalu in Canton, Ohio, are Indianapolis Colts running back Edgerrin James, Denver Broncos safety Steve Atwater, Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams wide receiver Isaac Bruce and Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings offensive guard Steve Hutchinson.
The five players elected Saturday will be part of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Centennial Class, which also includes 10 senior players, three contributors and two coaches.
The Blue-Ribbon Panel chose wide receivers Harold Carmichael and Mac Speedie; offensive tackles Jim Covert, Winston Hill and Duke Slater; defensive end Ed Sprinkle, defensive tackle Alex Karras; safeties Cliff Harris, Donnie Shell and Bobby Dillon; head coaches Bill Cowher and Jimmy Johnson, NFL Films President Steve Sabol, NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue and NFL general manager George Young as part of the 20-person class as well.