The FInalists
MODERN-ERA NOMINEES
(Up to five can be chosen)
MORTEN ANDERSEN: Kicker. New Orleans (1982-94), Atlanta (1995-2000, 2006-07), N.Y Giants (2001), Kansas City (2002-03), Vikings (2004). Played 25 seasons, holds NFL records for points (2,544), field goals (565) and games (382). Five-time All-Pro, seven-time Pro Bowler. Second year of eligibility. Native of Denver. Age: 53.
JEROME BETTIS: Running back. Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams (1993-95), Pittsburgh (1996-2005). Rookie of the year in 1993. Had eight 1,000-yard seasons. Rushed for 13,662 yards, fifth best in NFL history. All-Pro twice, Pro Bowler six times. Fourth year of eligibility. Born in Detroit. Age: 41.
DERRICK BROOKS: Linebacker. Tampa Bay (1995-2008). Did not miss a game in his 14-year career. NFL defensive player of the year in 2002 when had three interception returns for TDs. Returned interception for TD as Bucs won Super Bowl XXXVII. Six-time Pro Bowler. First year of eligibility. Born in Pensacola, Fla. Age: 40.
TIM BROWN: Receiver, return man. Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders (1988-2003), Tampa Bay (2004). When he retired, his 14,934 receiving years were second in NFL history, his 1,094 receptions were third and 100 TD catches were third. All-Pro as returner in 1988 and as WR in 1997. Nine-time Pro Bowler. Fifth year of eligibility. Born in Dallas. Age: 47.
EDWARD J. DEBARTOLO, JR.: Contributor category. Owner, San Francisco (1977-2000). Hired Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh in 1979. Won 13 division titles, made 16 playoff appearances, advanced to NFC title game 10 games, and won five Super Bowls. 49ers had best winning percentage in NFL in 1980s and 1990s. Served on realignment and expansion committees. Born in Youngstown, Ohio. Age: 67.
TONY DUNGY: Head coach, Tampa Bay (1996-2001), Indianapolis (2002-08). Made playoffs four of six seasons with Bucs, won at least 12 games in six of seasons with Colts. Won Super Bowl XLI with Indy, first black coach to do so. Overall 148-79 record, including 139-69 (.668, seventh best among coaches with 100 victories) in regular season. First year of eligibility. Played for Gophers, was assistant coach with Vikings. Born in Jackson, Mich. Age: 58.
KEVIN GREENE: Linebacker, defensive end. Los Angeles Rams (1985-92), Pittsburgh (1993-95), Carolina (1996, 1998-99), San Francisco (1997). Double-digit sack totals 10 times in 15 seasons. All-Pro three times, with three different teams. Five-time Pro Bowler. Had 160 career sacks, third most at the time of his retirement. 10th year of eligibility. Born in New York City. Age: 51.