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Martin among six players into Hall of Fame
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February 6, 2012, Monday
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CURTIS Martin, who ranks fourth on the National Football League's all-time rushing list, was one of six players elected into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday.
Martin, who played for the Patriots and Jets, was joined by center Dermontti Dawson of the Steelers, defensive end Chris Dolman of the Vikings, Falcons and 49ers, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy of the Seahawks, tackle Willie Roaf of the Chiefs and cornerback Jack Butler of the Steelers.
Those honored received 80 percent of votes from the 44 members of the Hall of Fame selection committee after the list of 17 finalists had been whittled down to 10 and again to five among the modern players.
Butler, who played from 1951-1959, was the only old-timer elected this year. Martin gained 14,101 yards in his 11-year career, gaining more than 1,000 yards in each of his first 10 seasons.
Among those missing out were wide receivers Andre Reed and Cris Carter, and former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr.
Also missing out was former coach Bill Parcells, who steered the New York Giants to two Super Bowl titles and took the Patriots to a Super Bowl.
Martin, who played for the Patriots and Jets, was joined by center Dermontti Dawson of the Steelers, defensive end Chris Dolman of the Vikings, Falcons and 49ers, defensive tackle Cortez Kennedy of the Seahawks, tackle Willie Roaf of the Chiefs and cornerback Jack Butler of the Steelers.
Those honored received 80 percent of votes from the 44 members of the Hall of Fame selection committee after the list of 17 finalists had been whittled down to 10 and again to five among the modern players.
Butler, who played from 1951-1959, was the only old-timer elected this year. Martin gained 14,101 yards in his 11-year career, gaining more than 1,000 yards in each of his first 10 seasons.
Among those missing out were wide receivers Andre Reed and Cris Carter, and former San Francisco 49ers owner Edward DeBartolo Jr.
Also missing out was former coach Bill Parcells, who steered the New York Giants to two Super Bowl titles and took the Patriots to a Super Bowl.
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