Group of Steelers legends nominated as potential members of football immortality
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in the middle of attempting to win another Lombardi with a few potential Hall of Famers on the roster, but it’s always good to be reminded of the past. And on Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the latest set of candidates for enshrinement in 2025. It’s safe […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers might be in the middle of attempting to win another Lombardi with a few potential Hall of Famers on the roster, but it’s always good to be reminded of the past.
And on Wednesday, the Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the latest set of candidates for enshrinement in 2025.
It’s safe to say the Steelers were well represented:
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the list of Modern-Era Nominees for the Class of 2025, and the Steelers are well represented. A total of 167 players are eligible, including eight Steelers who spent all or at least a portion of their career in black and gold. Those nominated include kicker Gary Anderson, linebacker James Farrior, nose tackle Casey Hampton, linebacker James Harrison, fullback John Kuhn, defensive back Allen Rossum, linebacker Mike Vrabel and receiver Hines Ward. The list of Modern-Era nominees will be reduced to 25 semifinalists in November. A total of 20 Finalists will be presented to the full 50-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee during its annual meeting to choose the Class of 2025. Those candidates will consist of 15 Modern-Era Players Finalists, three Seniors Finalists, a Coach Finalist and a Contributor Finalist. The Selection Committee will meet early next year (on a date to be determined) in advance of Super Bowl LVIX. While there is no set number for any class of enshrinees, the selection process bylaws provide that between four and eight new members will be selected. –Teresa Varley, Steelers
The obvious headliners here are James Harrison and Hines Ward, two players who won multiple rings for the franchise and were staples for years in the black and gold.
Now this isn’t the first rodeo for either player. With both being nominated in the past few years for their efforts.
Will see if 2025 is the year where one, if not both of them can breakdown the door and get a bust in Canton.