BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Inside the Hall of Fame deliberation room on Friday, the 47 members of the committee had two headaches plaguing Canton that could be alleviated with a productive afternoon.
After eight hours and 18 minutes, the election of both Packers guard Jerry Kramer and mercurial wide receiver Terrell Owens did the trick.
Owens, who is second only to Jerry Rice in receiving yards, eighth in receptions and third in touchdowns touched off a firestorm in 2017 when, in his second year, he was not elected to the Hall despite a stunning statistical career. His candidacy forced voters to not only consider his unbelievable on field talent, but his behavior in the locker room which, if it effects on-field play, can be a detriment.