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Dick Vermeil, who led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance, finally in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Dick Vermeil, the passionate, square-jawed coach who led the Eagles to their first Super Bowl appearance in 1981 and then 19 years later won the NFL title with the Rams, was voted to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Thursday.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Feb 11, 2022

Devin Hester, record-breaking Bears return man, falls short in his 1st bid for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Devin Hester’s entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame still has a strong chance of happening. That glory just won’t come this year.

Chicago Tribune · Feb 11, 2022

Luke DeCock: Snubbed again, Torry Holt worthy of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

RALEIGH, N.C. — If it mattered to the Pro Football Hall of Fame what Torry Holt has done since he stopped playing football, he would already have been in the Hall. Instead of resting on his considerable laurels, he has come home to build a second career with his brother…

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2022

The Active Pitchers and Designated Hitters Closest to the Cooperstown Cut Line

These stars have borderline Hall of Fame cases already. Will they accomplish enough by the time they finish their careers to get elected?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 1, 2022

The Outfield of Active Players Closest to the Cooperstown Cut Line

These stars are building Hall of Fame cases. Will they do enough to get elected one day?

Sports Illustrated · Jan 31, 2022

Carlos Monarrez: Why I disagree with Jim Leyland about Barry Bonds and the Baseball Hall of Fame

DETROIT — One of the favorite memories of my career is of Jim Leyland, when he was the Detroit Tigers’ manager, conducting a morning interview in his office while lying on his couch, wearing a bathrobe and smoking a cigarette.

Tribune News Service · Jan 29, 2022

Matt Calkins: Here's why Baseball Hall of Fame voters got it right with Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens

SEATTLE — Based on what I've seen on Twitter, this will be about as popular an opinion as calling for a national ban on puppies.

Tribune News Service · Jan 28, 2022

Deesha Thosar: Carlos Beltran will be next cheater to confound Hall of Fame ballot

NEW YORK — The Hall of Fame and cheating.

Tribune News Service · Jan 27, 2022

Carlos Beltrán’s Eligibility Offers New Ethical Dilemma for Hall of Fame Voters

His Cooperstown case will be clouded by his role as one of the architects of the Astros’ sign-stealing scheme.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 27, 2022

Paul Sullivan: Sammy Sosa is off the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot. The former Cubs slugger never had a chance.

CHICAGO — Former Boston Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz was the only player on the 2022 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot to be elected by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Chicago Tribune · Jan 27, 2022