The Pro Football Hall of Fame has announced their Class of 2024 semifinalists from their seniors, coaches, and media classification. This means no first-ballot candidates will be selected from this pool. We are now just three weeks away from offensive tackle Joe Thomas being inducted into the Hall of Fame, and soon others with ties to the Cleveland Browns could join him.
Of the list of semifinalists released, there were six players, coaches, and an owner who the city of Cleveland has disdain for to make the cut. Here is the complete list of individuals with ties to the Browns who are Class of 2024 semifinalists.
Mike Holmgren, President (2009-2012)
What a three years that was in Cleveland. Quite forgettable, actually.
Marty Schottenheimer, Head coach (1984-1988)
It is just a matter of time before the late Schottenheimer gets in.
Art Modell, Owner (1961-1995)
Nope.
DE Jim Marshall (1960)
Probably should not have traded him after his rookie season.
LB Clay Matthews Jr. (1978-1993)
Time is running out for Matthews.
CB Everson Walls (1992-1993)
Finishing his All-Pro career in Cleveland, he entered the twilight in the brown and orange.
