Class of 2011 Announcement Show

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NFL Network host Rich Eisen (left), former Dallas Cowboys receiver Michael Irvin,former Pittsburgh Steelers defensive back Rod Woodson, and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Steve Young prior to the Class of 2011 announcement show.

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Hall of Fame President/Executive Director Stephen Perry announces the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2011.

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Hall of Fame President/Executive Director Stephen Perry at the podium.

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Newly elected Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk wipes away tears after learning of his election.

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Marshall Faulk

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Marshall Faulk

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Former Denver Broncos tight end Shannon Sharpe smiles after being named a member of the Hall's Class of 2011.

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Deion Sanders is congratulated by fellow Shannon Sharpe as Sanders makes his way onto the set.

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Deion Sanders

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Steve Sabol, representing his father and founder of NFL Films, Ed Sabol, is congratulated as he walks on stage.

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Rich Eisen (left) interviews Steve Sabol.

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Marshall Faulk, Shannon Sharpe and Deion Sanders.

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Rich Eisen listens as Steve Sabol shares stories with members of the Class of 2011 Marshall Faulk, Shannon Sharpe and Deion Sanders.