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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Frank Pingue

Donald Trump labels Bill Belichick missing out on Hall of Fame ‘ridiculous’

  • Bill Belichick, widely regarded as the greatest NFL coach, was denied first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Belichick, who led the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl victories, fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes required for immediate induction.
  • Reports suggest the decision may be linked to the Spygate and Deflategate scandals during his tenure with the Patriots.
  • Donald Trump joined a chorus of disbelief, stating it was “ridiculous” and that the decision to snub Belichick should be “overturned”.
  • Prominent sports figures, including Patrick Mahomes, LeBron James, and Troy Aikman, also expressed their incredulity at the snub.

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Trump joins rallying defence of Bill Belichick after Hall of Fame snub

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