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2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees

August 6, 2016 at 2:32AM
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Brett Favre (Associated Press/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Brett Favre, QB

Atlanta (1991), Green Bay (1992-2007), N.Y. Jets (2008), Vikings (2009-10). At the time of his retirement, had NFL records for completions, attempts, yards and touchdowns. Three-time NFL MVP, won Super Bowl XXXI.

Presenter: Wife, Deanna.

Kevin Greene, LB/DE

L.A. Rams (1985-92), Pittsburgh (1993-95), Carolina (1996, 98-99), San Francisco (1997). First team All-Pro with three different teams. Had 160 sacks.

Presenter: Former Panthers and Steelers coach Dom Capers.

Marvin Harrison, WR

Indianapolis (1996-2008). Set NFL record in 2002 with 143 receptions. Won Super Bowl XLI. Second all-time with 1,102 catches; finished with 14,580 yards and 128 TDs.

Presenter: Colts owner Jim Irsay.

Orlando Pace, OT

St. Louis (1997-08), Chicago (2009). Anchored line for "Greatest Show on Turf" with Rams. Five-time All-Pro, won Super Bowl in St. Louis.

Presenter: Son Justin Pace.

Ken Stabler, QB (posthumously)

Oakland (1970-79), Houston (1980-81), New Orleans (1982-84). Career .661 win percentage, won Super Bowl XI. Died last year at age 69. Senior committee nominee.

Presenter: Hall of Fame coach John Madden (via video).

Dick Stanfel, G (posthumously)

Detroit (1952-55), Washington (1956-58). Dominant player as Lions won back-to-back NFL titles. First-team All-Pro five times. Died last year at age 87. Senior committee nominee.

Presenter: Hall of Fame coach Marv Levy.

Tony Dungy, coach

Tampa Bay (1996-2001) and Indianapolis (2002-08). First black coach to win Super Bowl. Overall record 148-79, made playoffs in 11 of 13 seasons.

Presenter: Former Steelers teammate Donnie Shell.

Edward DeBartolo Jr., owner

San Francisco (1977-2000). During his ownership, 49ers won 13 division titles, had 16 playoff appearances, advanced to NFC title game 10 times and won five Super Bowls. Contributor category.

Presenter: Daughter Lisa DeBartolo.

From staff reports


Kevin Greene waves after receiving his gold jacket at the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees' dinner, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (Scott Heckel/The Repository via AP)
Kevin Greene waves after receiving his gold jacket at the Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinees' dinner, Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (Scott Heckel/The Repository via AP) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Marvin Harrison talks with reporters Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Marvin Harrison talks with reporters Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Orlando Pace talks to reporters Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Orlando Pace talks to reporters Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1977, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler, right, talks with coach John Madden in Oakland, Calif. Madden called the shaggy-haired Stabler, whose wild style on the field and off helped earn him the nickname "The Snake," the perfect Raider. The only thing missing when Stabler is inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 6, 2016, will be Stabler himself. (AP Photo/George Brich, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 4, 1977, file photo, Oakland Raiders quarterback Ken Stabler, right, talks with coach John Madden in Oakland, Calif. Madden called the shaggy-haired Stabler, whose wild style on the field and off helped earn him the nickname "The Snake," the perfect Raider. The only thing missing when Stabler is inducted into the Hall of Fame on Aug. 6, 2016, will be Stabler himself. (AP Photo/George Brich, File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - This is a 1970 file photo showing Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach Dick Stanfel. Nearly six decades after the end of his playing career, Stanfel is being enshrined posthumously into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - This is a 1970 file photo showing Philadelphia Eagles assistant coach Dick Stanfel. Nearly six decades after the end of his playing career, Stanfel is being enshrined posthumously into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 6, 2016. (AP Photo/File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., talks with reporters Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pro Football Hall of Fame 2016 inductee Edward J. DeBartolo, Jr., talks with reporters Friday, Aug. 5, 2016, in Canton, Ohio. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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