Professional Football Researchers Association Forum

Brian wolf wrote: ↑Fri Apr 25, 2025 11:20 am And a former finalist in Russ Washington continues to stall. Surprised Leslie O Neil didnt advance ...

You would think more than 23 people would nominate candidates, unless many endorse the same people, I hope.

More than 23 PFRA members nominated candidates. Not everyone nominated five.

Brian wolf wrote: ↑Sun Apr 20, 2025 1:29 am

sluggermatt15 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 19, 2025 9:10 am I don't see how any player, no matter the position, who's earned seven consensus first-team all-pro honors is not a first ballot HOFer...

Del Shofner would like a word ... not seven, but five cant get election?

I think Jimmy Patton also had five.

Yeah it's unbelievable, Brian, I agree.

I don't see how any player, no matter the position, who's earned seven consensus first-team all-pro honors is not a first ballot HOFer...

I've voted for him when he made the ballot not too long ago. Honestly I am surprised he is not in the HOVG. I agree that Stratton was pretty good. He was also on the two Bills' AFL title winning teams - 1964 & 1965.

Bert Jones was recently inducted to the HoVG. I don't see how Phil Simms and Joe Theismann do not belong. They both should be in as well. Both won at least one Super Bowl, were MVPs like Jones... and Simms and Theismann won far more football games than Jones did. Jones - 47 career victories Simms - ...

If I recall correctly (and my memory isn't what it once was) I nominated Hardman last year and he didn't make it past the committee to the final ballot. Maybe this year. Although I seem to support a lot of lost causes... There have been a lot of solid DEs --- six since 2020 Ed 'Too Tall' Jones Ron ...

My 5: Clem Daniels (RB) - legit best scrimmage stats among AFL RBs. OG PPR royalty. Carroll Dale (WR) - it's far beyond time... right?! Roy Green (WR/DB) - with Travis Hunter coming in, now is exactly the time to recognize Green. Norm "Wildman" Willey (DE) - wildcard pick, we've all heard...

ChrisBabcock wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2025 1:05 pm Who was in the HOVG class of 2024? For some reason I can't find the list right now. I have a feeling I haven't deleted them from my potential nominees list and our website hasn't been updated.

Henry Ellard
Albert Lewis
Lydell Mitchell
Marvin Powell
Jerry Mays
Jim Lachey
Pat Swilling

JuggernautJ wrote: ↑Sat Feb 22, 2025 7:01 pm If I recall correctly (and my memory isn't what it once was) I nominated Hardman last year and he didn't make it past the committee to the final ballot.
Maybe this year.

Although I seem to support a lot of lost causes...

One year you nominated Alyn Beals, and he made it to the Final 20.

The period for PFRA members to nominate for the 2025 Hall of Very Good class is now open.

Please send up to five nominees to me at sluggermatt15@yahoo.com.

Thank you for your attention.