Hall of Fame President Wishes Three Class of '16 finalists Luck before AFC Championship Game
Three Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2016 finalists were honored before the AFC Championship Game in Denver on Sunday. Denver Broncos greats Steve Atwater, Terrell Davis and John Lynch served as honorary captains for the coin toss before the Broncos win over the Patriots. The finalists were surprised with a video message that played on the scoreboard at Sports Authority Field at Mile High from Hall of Fame President David Baker who congratulated them on earning the great honor of becoming a finalist for the Hall of Fame.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2016 will be elected on Saturday, Feb. 6 and introduced to the nation for the first time during NFL Honors that airs nationally on CBS that evening. Tickets for the 2016 Enshrinement and the NFL/Hall of Fame go on sale earlier that morning at 10 am.
Here is the video of Baker’s remarks and the coin toss at last Sunday’s game.
Super Bowl 50 Team Features 22 Hall of Famers
The Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee have chosen the “Super Bowl 50 Golden Team” in honor of Super Bowl 50, celebrating the best overall career performances in the Super Bowl. It's no surprise the team features 22 Hall of Famers, who have performed at the highest level throughout their careers and on the biggest stage in all of sports.
PFHOF Class 2016 Announcement Headlines NFL HONORS Show on CBS on Saturday, Feb. 6 at 9 PM ET
The National Football League will recognize its best players, performances and plays from the 2015 season with a two-hour primetime awards special - “NFL Honors” - to air nationally on Saturday, Feb. 6, at 9 PM ET on CBS.