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Hall of Fame Announces Coaching and Contributor Candidates

First reported Nov 4, 12:54 PM ET · Latest Nov 5, 12:52 PM ET · Explainer updated Nov 5, 1:02 PM ET

Where things stand

The Pro Football Hall of Fame released its latest candidate lists, naming five coaches and five contributors for possible election to the Class of 2027, ESPN reports.

What to watch

The final election for the Class of 2027 is expected in 2027, though no specific date was given.

Continuum

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Facts

What the reporting says

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  • Reported Bill Belichick is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Is this wrong?
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    • “Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame.” — ESPN
  • Reported The coaching candidates are for the Hall's Class of 2027. Is this wrong?
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    • “possible election into the Hall's Class of 2027.” — ESPN
  • Reported The coaching candidates include Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan. Is this wrong?
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    • “Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan join Belichick” — ESPN
  • Reported Robert Kraft is among five Hall of Fame contributor candidates. Is this wrong?
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    • “Robert Kraft among 5 Hall of Fame contributor candidates” — ESPN
  • Reported There are five contributor candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Is this wrong?
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    • “list of five contributor candidates” — ESPN
  • Reported The final contributor candidate will be decided in 2027. Is this wrong?
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    • “the final candidate to be decided in 2027.” — ESPN

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Timeline

What changed: Bill Belichick was named again as one of five coaching candidates, joining Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan, ESPN reports.

How this story developed

  1. New Bill Belichick is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The coaching candidates are for the Hall's Class of 2027. The coaching candidates include Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan. Robert Kraft is among five Hall of Fame contributor candidates.

Every report, newest first

  1. Belichick again among 5 coaching candidates for Pro Football Hall of Fame — ESPN

    Bill Belichick again is among five coaching candidates for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Tom Coughlin, Mike Holmgren, Dan Reeves and Mike Shanahan join Belichick in the Coach category for possible election into the Hall's Class of 2027.

  2. Doug Williams, Robert Kraft among 5 Hall of Fame contributor candidates — ESPN

    The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday announced the list of five contributor candidates, with the final candidate to be decided in 2027.

Questions

  • The reports do not reveal which of the listed candidates will ultimately be elected, nor the criteria the selectors will prioritize. Open

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More: background

The Hall of Fame selects inductees in several categories, including coaches who have led teams and “contributors” who have impacted the sport in roles such as owners, executives, or media figures. Each year a shortlist is announced before a final election decides who enters the Hall.

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