At a time when Charles Haley was supposed to be basking in the glory of his own enshrinement, the new Pro Football Hall of Famer instead used his platform to campaign for the inclusion of another iconic figure in San Francisco 49ers history.
During his speech in Canton, Ohio on Saturday evening, Haley urged the Hall of Fame to vote in former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr, who served as Haley’s presenter for the ceremony.
“When you think about Hall of Famers, you think about winning,” Haley said. “So if that’s the standard, why is he not here?