OVERVIEW
For the first time the Pro Football Hall of Fame and Van Heusen are asking fans who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010 at fanschoice.com and the top picks will be make up the inaugural Fan’s Choice Class of 2010. Nearly 1.2 million ballots have been cast since the campaign launched in September.
HIGHLIGHTS
- This is the first-ever dedicated forum for fans to discuss, debate and voice their choice for who they believe should be in the Hall.
- The first-ever Fan’s Choice Class of 2010 will be announced in conjunction with the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2010 announcement live on the NFL Network on Saturday, February 6.
- Fans have until Saturday, February 6 to cast their vote as many times as they want on a power-house list of candidates.
- Although the fans vote does not count toward the official selection, fans have never been given this type of megaphone to be heard by the Hall and the Selectors.
Class of 2010 Fan’s Choice finalists
Jerry Rice
Emmitt Smith
Charles Haley
Ed “Too Tall” Jones
Otho Davis
Tim Brown
Ray Guy
Cris Carter
Shannon Sharpe
Jim Plunkett
Rickey Jackson
Roger Craig
Don Coryell
Lester Hayes
John Randle
Richard Dent
Tom Flores
Andre Reed
Cliff Branch
Russ Grimm
Todd Christensen
Dermontti Dawson
Cortez Kennedy
Visit www.Fanschoice.com for the most up-to-date rankings of the finalists.
CLUB NOTES
1 - SAN DIEGO – Will this be the year that Coach Coryell dons the gold jacket?
Will Coach Don Coryell get the call from the Hall? Fans hope so and have voted him as a finalist for the inaugural Fan's Choice Hall of Fame Class. For the first time, The Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with a dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With more than 1.2 million votes cast to date, Coryell fans can continue to show their support by casting a vote at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
2 - PITTSBURGH – Will this be the year Dawson trades his Steelers gold and black for Canton's gold jacket?
Dermontti Dawson is not only up for the Hall's Class of 2010 but the fans have voted him as one of 23 finalists to be named to the inaugural Fan's Choice Class. In just five days, Dawson will learn his fate when the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors announces the Class of 2010. But, for the first time, fans can have their voice be heard. The Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with the first-ever dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With more than 1.2 million votes cast to date, Dawson fans can show their support by casting a vote at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
3 - SEATTLE - Is the year for Cortez Kennedy to don the gold jacket?
Former Seahawk Cortez Kennedy, a finalist for the Class of 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame, has also landed a spot as one of 23 finalists in the inaugural Fan’s Choice Campaign. For the first time, the Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with a dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go -- fans can continue to show their support for Kennedy and other finalists by casting a vote at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
4 - BUFFALO - Is this the year Reed Joins Kelly and Thomas in the Hall?
Will the Buffalo triumvirate that took the Bills to four consecutive Super Bowls be reunited at the hallowed Halls of Canton? The Board will reveal their choice in just five days, and for the first time, fans can have their voice be heard by voting for Andre Reed for the inaugural Fan's Choice Class at fanschoice.com. With more than 1.2 million votes cast to date, Reed needs the support of Buffalo fans to push him to the top of the list.
For the first time, the Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with a dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go -- fans can continue to show their support for Reed and other finalists by casting a vote at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
5 - WASHINGTON DC - Will Grimm be donning a Gold Jacket this August?
Is this the year Russ Grimm enters the hallowed halls of Canton? The Board will reveal their choice in just five days, and fans can also have their voice heard by voting for Grimm for the inaugural Fan's Choice Class at fanschoice.com. The Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with the first-ever dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With more than 1.2 million votes cast to date -- fans are encouraged to visit fanschoice.com and vote as many times for Grimm or other favorites. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
6 - OAKLAND - Fans showing support for four Raiders for 2010 Hall of Fame Class
Tim Brown may be the only Raider in contention for the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame Class, but Raider Nation has been out in force supporting Ray Guy, Jim Plunkett, and Lester Hayes in addition to Brown as part of the inaugural Fan’s Choice campaign. Since September, the Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with the first-ever dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go and more than 1.2 million votes cast -- fans are encouraged to visit fanschoice.com and vote as many times as they would like before the inaugural Fan’s Choice Class is named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
7 - DALLAS - Emmitt may be a lock for the Hall, but fans are rallying behind "Too Tall" Jones
Emmitt Smith may be a lock for the 2010 Hall of Fame Class, but the fans have been voicing their support all season for another Cowboy favorite Ed “Too Tall” Jones as part of the first ever Fan’s Choice campaign. Since September, the Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with a dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go and more than 1.2 million votes cast -- fans are encouraged to visit fanschoice.com and vote as many times as they would like for Smith and Jones before the inaugural Fan’s Choice Class is named live on NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
8 - MINNEAPOLIS - Is this the year for Carter and Randle to don the coveted gold jacket?
In just five days, the Hall of Fame Board of Selectors will answer that question when they announce the 2010 Class. However, for the first time fans have a voice. The Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with the first-ever dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. And the fans have spoken. Both Carter and Randle have made the finalist round of the inaugural Fans Choice Class of 2010. But there is still more to be done. Fans are encouraged to visit fanschoice.com and vote as many times as they would like to push Carter and Randle into the top of the Fans Choice Class. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
9 -CHICAGO - Is this the year for Dent to don the gold jacket?
Will seven times be the charm? A six-time Hall of Fame finalist, Dent will learn his fate in just five days when the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors announce the Class of 2010. But, for the first time, fans can have their voice be heard. The Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with the first-ever dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go -- Dent fans can show their support by casting a vote at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
10 - NEW ORLEANS - Is this the year for the Saints? Super Bowl and Hall of Fame?
The Saints are one step away from their first Super Bowl ring and Rickey Jackson is just one step away from the Gold Jacket. Will the Pro Football Hall of Fame Board of Selectors give Jackson the nod? The fans from Who Dat Nation have been showing their love by voting him in the inaugural Fan's Choice Class. For the first time, the Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with a dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go and more than 1.2 million votes cast -- fans can continue to show their support for Jackson and other finalists by casting a vote at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
11 - DENVER - Will the Fans and Board of Selectors see eye-to-eye on Sharpe?
In five days, the Hall of Fame will announce the Class of 2010 and the fate of former Bronco Shannon Sharpe. With only seven tight ends in the Hall, is there room in 2010 for the all-time leader among tight ends in catches, yards and TDs? Fans think so and have voted Sharpe into the top 10 of the inaugural Fans Choice class.
Since September, the Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with the first-ever dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go and more than 1.2 million votes cast to date -- fans can visit fanschoice.com and vote as many times for Sharpe and/or their favorite players. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
12 – SAN FRANCISCO - Many say Rice is a lock - what about Craig and Haley?
With Jerry Rice all but a lock for the Class of 2010, will there be room for other 49ers? The fans think so and have voted Charles Haley and Roger Craig as finalists in the inaugural Fan's Choice campaign. For the first time, The Hall and Van Heusen have provided fans with a dedicated forum to discuss, debate and vote for who they think should be inducted into the Class of 2010. With just five days to go and more than 1.2 million votes cast to date -- fans can continue to vote for Rice, Haley and Craig at fanschoice.com. The inaugural Fan’s Choice Class will be named live on the NFL Network on February 6th in conjunction with the official announcement from the Board.
