113 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees unveiled

Quarterback Kurt Warner, linebacker Junior Seau and 13 others first-year eligible modern-era candidates were nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame of Class of 2015. 
113 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees unveiled
113 Pro Football Hall of Fame nominees unveiled /

Quarterback Kurt Warner, linebacker Junior Seau and 13 other first-year eligible modern-era candidates were nominated for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2015. 

Others that were nominated in their first year include wide receivers Isaac Bruce and Torry Holt, offensive tackle Orlando Pace and kicker Jason Elam.

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Brett Favre

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Marvin Harrison

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Kevin Green

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Orlando Pace

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Tony Dungy

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Ken Stabler's family

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Bill Parcells

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Cris Carter

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Warren Sapp

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Jonathan Odgen

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Larry Allen

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Dave Robinson

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Jerry Rice

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John Madden

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Barry Sanders

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Dan Marino

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Emmitt Smith

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Lynn Swann

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Bruce Smith

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Darrell Green

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Marcus Allen

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Michael Irvin

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Rod Woodson

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Steve Young

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Thurman Thomas

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Troy Aikman

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Warren Moon

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Art Monk

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Bruce Matthews

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Ninety-nine players and 14 coaches were nominated for next year's class. To be eligible for the Hall of Fame, a modern-era player or coach must be retired for at least five consecutive seasons.

The list will be trimmed to 25 candidates in November and 15 in January. The new class, which will have between four and eight members, will be announced the day before the Super Bowl, which takes place Feb. 1 at University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Ariz.

- Scooby Axson


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