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Former New England Patriots running back Curtis Martin was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday night. Meanwhile, former Pats head coach Bill Parcells was unexpectedly not.
Former New England Patriots coach Bill Parcells and running back Curtis Martin are two of 15 modern-era finalists who will be candidates for election to the NFL Hall of Fame when the Hall's Selection Committee convenes in Indianapolis, Ind. on Saturday.
Parcells was a head coach for 19 seasons, winning two Super Bowls and reaching one other. The Big Tuna spent four seasons coaching the Patriots from 1993 to 1996. The team was a moribound 2-14 the year before he arrived but won at least 10 games twice during his tenure, including a trip to the Super Bowl in his fourth and final season.
Martin, who has more rushing yards (14,101) than all but three running backs in NFL history, spent his first three seasons with the Patriots, rushing for 1,000 yards in each of them. He made the Pro Bowl in each of his first two seasons, and was named the 1995 NFL AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.
To be elected, candidates must receive at least an 80 percent positive vote from the 44-member committee.
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2012 NFL Hall Of Fame: Curtis Martin In, Bill Parcells Left Out
The 2012 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class has officially been announced and former New England Patriots running back, Curtis Martin, is one of the newest members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Martin, along with Jack Butler, Dermontti Dawson, Chris Doleman, Cortez Kennedy and Willie Roaf make up the 2012 class. Former Patriots coach, Bill Parcells, was among the 15 modern-day finalists and made the second cut, when the list dwindled to 10, but failed to make the top five, thus not making the Hall of Fame this year.
Martin was drafted by the Patriots in in 1995 and spent his first three seasons in New England. He won the 1995 AP Rookie of the year and is fourth all-time in rushing yards.
Bill Parcells coached the Patriots for three seasons, from 1993-1996, including a Super Bowl appearance in his final season.
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Feb 04 6:29p by Jordan Sams