Hall of Fame Finalists
The Pro Football Hall of Fame could add as many as eight members Saturday. The 46-person selection committee has three tasks: first, vote yes or no on the lone Senior Finalist, Mick Tingelhoff; second, vote yes or no on the two Contributor Finalists; and third, debate the 15 Modern Era finalists, pare the list to 10, then to five, and vote yes or no on the five finalists. Eighty percent is needed on the yes or no votes for election.
SENIOR FINALIST
Mick Tingelhoff, center, Vikings (1962-78).
Signed as a free agent out of Nebraska, played 17 seasons and started all 240 games in his career. Played in 19 playoff games, on 10 division champions, and played in four Super Bowls, all losses. All-Pro seven consecutive seasons (1964-70), six-time Pro Bowler. Tingelhoff is 74.
CONTRIBUTOR FINALISTS
Bill Polian, executive, Chiefs (1978-82), Bills (1984-92, Panthers (1995-97), Colts (1998-2011). Turned fortunes of Buffalo, Carolina and Indianapolis. Scout for Kansas City, general manager in Buffalo, Carolina and Indy. Helped teams to eight conference title games and five Super Bowls. Six-time NFL executive of the year. He is 74.
Ron Wolf, executive, Raiders (1963-74, 1979-89), Bucs (1976-78), Jets (1990-91), Packers (1991-2001). Player personnel director when Raiders won nine division titles and played in eight AFL/AFC title games and three Super Bowls. General manager of expansion Tampa Bay, which made NFC title game in fourth season. GM of Packers for back-to-back Super Bowl appearances. Wolf is 76.
MODERN ERA FINALISTS