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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
National
Jason Lieser

Bears star Devin Hester makes semifinalist cut for Hall of Fame; Lance Briggs out

Hester returning a punt 89 yards for a touchdown against the Seahawks in 2010. (Nam Y. Huh/AP)

Legendary Bears return man Devin Hester is up for Hall of Fame induction again after being left out his first year on the ballot. Seven-time Pro Bowl linebacker Lance Briggs, however, didn’t make the cut.

Hester was one of 28 players to make the list of semifinalists for the upcoming class. Voters will cut the list to 15 finalists in January and elect the class for induction leading up to the Super Bowl.

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