Gold Jackets, Celebs and Fans Pleased with Class of 2016

The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 - owner Edward DeBartolo, Jr., coach Tony Dungy, quarterback Brett Favre, linebacker/defensive end Kevin Greene, wide receiver Marvin Harrison, tackle Orlando Pace, quarterback Ken Stabler, and guard Dick Stanfel - were the center of attention on Saturday when they were officially elected to the Hall of Fame. See how Gold Jackets, celebrities and fans across the world reacted to the news.

Gold Jackets

Welcome to the @ProFootballHOF class of 2016! You've earned the honor and this year we celebrate you. Congratulations!!

— Michael Strahan (@michaelstrahan) February 7, 2016

 

Congrats to the new class of @ProFootballHOF! Enjoy the ride men, it will be special!

— Tim Brown (@81TimBrown) February 7, 2016

 

 

Welcome to the @ProFootballHOF men.

— Jack Youngblood (@theblood85) February 7, 2016

 

 

Greene's HOF time finally arrives! https://t.co/TY5s9QO9C4

— Jerome Bettis (@JeromeBettis36) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congrats to my @ProFootballHOF teammates and welcome to Canton!! https://t.co/t56I96TiH8

— Derrick Brooks (@DBrooks55) February 7, 2016

 

 

@ProFootballHOF Class of 2016. Great class.

— Anthony Muñoz (@AnthonyMunozHOF) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congrats to the 8 men who are going into the @ProFootballHOF All deserving. Welcome to the #HOF family.

— Eric Dickerson (@EricDickerson) February 7, 2016

 

 

Newest member Brett Favre of the best club @ProFootballHOF pic.twitter.com/GxqoiM8iky

— Cris Carter (@criscarter80) February 7, 2016

Celebrities

 

Congrats Brett! #PFHOF16 https://t.co/TFyFctjYW6

— Tim McGraw (@TheTimMcGraw) February 7, 2016

 

Congrats to the new members of the @ProFootballHOF. #SB50 pic.twitter.com/z5jAqQlHxP

— Jarrett W. Payton (@paytonsun) February 7, 2016

Teams

 

When you find out you're getting a gold jacket! @ProFootballHOF #Rams pic.twitter.com/6dE2hyB2iM

— Los Angeles Rams (@RamsNFL) February 7, 2016

 

It's official: Ken Stabler is cruising into the @ProFootballHOF. 🐍
📷James Drake/SI pic.twitter.com/DGhU4W2Vu2

— OAKLAND RAIDERS (@RAIDERS) February 7, 2016

 

No. 4 is headed to Canton. #PFHOF16 #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/UrITgq7SFv

— Green Bay Packers (@packers) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congrats @TonyDungy! #NFLHonors #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/E1yMDyjPyU

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congrats Marvin Harrison! #NFLHonors #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/5QrqNyborn

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congratulations former LB Kevin Greene, @ProFootballHOF Class of 2016.

📰 | https://t.co/WYh3VnoXfw pic.twitter.com/suxlgVuCiA

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congratulations Tony Dungy, @ProFootballHOF Class of 2016.

📰 | https://t.co/tQ7OfhVOGT pic.twitter.com/0b4gr7DrPV

— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) February 7, 2016

 

 

IT’S OFFICIAL!
Tony Dungy has been selected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame!
Congratulations Coach! pic.twitter.com/AEijOxDyiT

— Tampa Bay Buccaneers (@TBBuccaneers) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congrats, @Favre4Official! #PFHOF16 https://t.co/EgSlLLPalm

— New York Jets (@nyjets) February 7, 2016

 

 

Two with #Vikings ties have been selected to the @ProFootballHOF.

MORE: https://t.co/JTcfLfognm pic.twitter.com/I6zeiLaDPa

— Minnesota Vikings (@Vikings) February 7, 2016

Entertainment

 

Congratulations former #WCW competitor KEVIN GREENE, the newest member of the @ProFootballHOF! #NFLHonors @WWE pic.twitter.com/SjoBe2h5rh

— WWE Universe (@WWEUniverse) February 7, 2016

 

Congratulations coach @TonyDungy! From your @NBCSports family. #HOF #NFLHonors pic.twitter.com/x1gwQcnlfl

— NFLonNBC (@SNFonNBC) February 7, 2016

Fans

 

So cool that Favre and Stabler made Hall of Fame together. Similar players, guys. #PFHOF16

— Bill Williamson (@BWilliamsonNFL) February 7, 2016

 

Yes. I'm still celebrating this moment!!! #RaiderNation #SuperBowlSunday #SB50 #RIP #kenstabler #PFHOF16 pic.twitter.com/NKUkXcQYi5

— John Duncan (@emptyplateadv) February 7, 2016

 

 

Congrats to @Favre4Official on his selection for induction in the @ProFootballHOF #PFHOF16 #Favre4Ever

— Kaitlyn Sonifrank (@KSonifrank) February 7, 2016

 

 

@TonyDungy well deserved! See you in Canton!! #PFHOF16

— DWING9 (@DWING9) February 7, 2016

 

 

@ScottJuba Are U as excited as I am about Kevin Greene? I can't wait to see him inducted. Do you think he will go in as a Steeler? #PFHOF16

— Lora Roule (@LoraRoule) February 7, 2016

Tickets to the Enshrinement Weekend events are available at ProFootballHOF.com/tickets and by calling 844-4-HOFTIX. Tickets to the Concert for Legends, featuring music icon Tim McGraw, are on sale now. Tickets to the Enshrinement Ceremony and NFL/Hall of Fame Game go on sale Saturday, February 13 at 10 am.