Jetfan13 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 First-year nominees Derrick Brooks, Tony Dungy, Marvin Harrison and Walter Jones were among the 15 modern-era Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists, the Associated Press reports. Brooks was a linebacker with Tampa Bay; Dungy coached Tampa Bay and Indianapolis, leading the Colts to a Super Bowl title in 2007; Harrison was a receiver for Indianapolis; and Jones was an offensive tackle with Seattle. Former New York Giants defensive end Michael Strahan also was selected a modern-era finalist along with defensive end/linebacker Charles Haley, defensive end/linebacker Kevin Greene, receiver Andre Reed, running back Jerome Bettis, receiver/returner Tim Brown, safety John Lynch, guard Will Shields, cornerback/safety Aeneas Williams, kicker Morten Andersen and former San Francisco owner Edward DeBartolo Jr. Punter Ray Guy and defensive end Claude Humphrey were announced as senior nominees in August. The 46-member selection committee will vote Feb. 1 in New York, with a minimum 80 percent required for induction. Former NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue failed to advance. Former coaches Jimmy Johnson and Don Coryell and general manager George Young also dropped out along with fellow semifinalists Steve Atwater, Roger Craig, Terrell Davis, Joe Jacoby, Karl Mecklenburg and Steve Wisniewski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 At this point it's never gonna happen. Don't know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 At this point it's never gonna happen. Don't know why. Perceived Steroid use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Perceived Steroid use? Have you seen who's in the HOF. I don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New York Mick Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Perceived Steroid use? That's half the hall and LT made it as a major cokehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Perceived Steroid use? WHAT? Do you know anything about Joe Klecko? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HessStation Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 WHAT? Do you know anything about Joe Klecko? he lifts trucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 WHAT? Do you know anything about Joe Klecko? He lives in Colts Neck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Have to accept the fact he will never get in unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 WHAT? Do you know anything about Joe Klecko? He jumps off-sides? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Considering everyone knows the shelf life of backs are short and everyone uses a two back system now....don't see why they hold a short career against Davis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastineau Lives Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hall of Fame, Pro Bowl. Its all the same. Who gives a sh*t? We know how good he was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 WHAT? Do you know anything about Joe Klecko? I said perceived, and I know that everyone and their mother in that era did it, BUT for some reason, he has always been singled out as a major abuser. The dude had a neck the size of tractor tire, and really, you see him in some of those cameo roles in some movies *Cannonball run" I believe and he makes Barry Bonds look like pee wee herman. Dude was gigantic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 He lives in Colts Neck He also has a "Colts neck". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I said perceived, and I know that everyone and their mother in that era did it, BUT for some reason, he has always been singled out as a major abuser. The dude had a neck the size of tractor tire, and really, you see him in some of those cameo roles in some movies *Cannonball run" I believe and he makes Barry Bonds look like pee wee herman. Dude was gigantic. No, he hasn't. Klecko was undersized for the 70s and 80s. He was naturally strong from working as a mechanic and laborer as a kid. By his own admission he used steroids once - while preparing for an NFL's strongest man competition. He said they didn't do anything for him so he never used them again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 No, he hasn't. Klecko was undersized for the 70s and 80s. He was naturally strong from working as a mechanic and laborer as a kid. By his own admission he used steroids once - while preparing for an NFL's strongest man competition. He said they didn't do anything for him so he never used them again. OK, then you tell us. WHY would the only player to ever make the Pro-Bowl at 3 different positions NOT be in the hall of fame? Did he piss off the writers? The dude was arguably one of the 5 or 10 best D-Lineman for a good 10 year stretch, made the pro-bowl as mentioned at 3 different positions, and was part of one of the most famous d-lines in history, and he's NOT in the HOF. Sorry, the excuse I gave seems like the only plausible explanation. If you have another, I'd love to hear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 OK, then you tell us. WHY would the only player to ever make the Pro-Bowl at 3 different positions NOT be in the hall of fame? Did he piss off the writers? The dude was arguably one of the 5 or 10 best D-Lineman for a good 10 year stretch, made the pro-bowl as mentioned at 3 different positions, and was part of one of the most famous d-lines in history, and he's NOT in the HOF. Sorry, the excuse I gave seems like the only plausible explanation. If you have another, I'd love to hear it. He played for a Jets team that only made the playoffs four times in his career and was coached by such luminaries as Joe "pick me a winner" Walton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 He played for a Jets team that only made the playoffs four times in his career and was coached by such luminaries as Joe "pick me a winner" Walton. "only 4 times"? For the Jets, that monstrous. The only other explanation I have heard, and I dont buy it, is that the other 3 players were also so good, that it took alot of the heat off Klecko. I actually believe the OPPOSITE, that Klecko was such a monster, and needed double teaming all the time, taht it made it easier for the other 3, which would just be more evidence of why he belongs in the hall. No, either he is blackballed for some unknown reason by the writers, or I am right about the steroid perception. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Might have something to do with being convicted of insurance fraud? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Might have something to do with being convicted of insurance fraud? Hmmm, never heard that. Please elaborate if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 "only 4 times"? For the Jets, that monstrous. The only other explanation I have heard, and I dont buy it, is that the other 3 players were also so good, that it took alot of the heat off Klecko. I actually believe the OPPOSITE, that Klecko was such a monster, and needed double teaming all the time, taht it made it easier for the other 3, which would just be more evidence of why he belongs in the hall. No, either he is blackballed for some unknown reason by the writers, or I am right about the steroid perception. No, he played for the Jets. That's the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Hmmm, never heard that. Please elaborate if you can. January 13, 1993 | From Staff and Wire Reports Former NFL defensive lineman Joe Klecko admitted lying to a federal grand jury and faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Klecko was one of 67 indicted Oct. 28 for submitting phony insurance claims.......... http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/joe-klecko Not sure but I would bet there are convicted felons in the HOF so why single him out? He deserves entry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 January 13, 1993 | From Staff and Wire Reports Former NFL defensive lineman Joe Klecko admitted lying to a federal grand jury and faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Klecko was one of 67 indicted Oct. 28 for submitting phony insurance claims.......... http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/joe-klecko Not sure but I would bet there are convicted felons in the HOF so why single him out? He deserves entry. Yeah there are no angels in Hall of Fame so IMO that does not explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yeah there are no angels in Hall of Fame so IMO that does not explain it. Would this PLUS a perceived steroid abuser be enough for the writers to keep him out? It really is strange that a player of Klecko's caliber is like an after thought now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Would this PLUS a perceived steroid abuser be enough for the writers to keep him out? It really is strange that a player of Klecko's caliber is like an after thought now. HE'S NOT A PERCEIVED STEROID ABUSER. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CrazyCarl40 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 HE'S NOT A PERCEIVED STEROID ABUSER. Roid rage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 HE'S NOT A PERCEIVED STEROID ABUSER. Klecko admitted taking steroids, as I recall. All that said, so was (and is) a lot of the NFL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Klecko admitted taking steroids, as I recall. All that said, so was (and is) a lot of the NFL Yes, he said he took them one time while preparing for an NFL's Strongest Man competition. How is that the same as being a "perceived steroid abuser?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes, he said he took them one time while preparing for an NFL's Strongest Man competition. How is that the same as being a "perceived steroid abuser?" He actually took them for a number of years, I believe in the off-season. Don't get yourself into so much of a sh*t-storm. The majority of players used them and benefitted from them. Klecko no different. I read this in "Nose to Nose" back in the 80's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 He actually took them for a number of years, I believe in the off-season. Don't get yourself into so much of a sh*t-storm. The majority of players used them and benefitted from them. Klecko no different. I read this in "Nose to Nose" back in the 80's. I suggest you read it again. He only used them once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewillie78 Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Yes, he said he took them one time while preparing for an NFL's Strongest Man competition. How is that the same as being a "perceived steroid abuser?" Have the HOF voters ever stated or been asked why Klecko seems to be an afterthought, as to why he never even comes close to being voted in? This would probably be a very enlightening converastion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Dierking Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I suggest you read it again. He only used them once. Right, and Bill Clinton didn't inhale. I am not getting on Klecko, it was the fashion of the times, and still is in the sport. But don't be so naive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kleckineau Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 HE'S NOT A PERCEIVED STEROID ABUSER. Roid rage?HA!Hemorrhoid rage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Right, and Bill Clinton didn't inhale. I am not getting on Klecko, it was the fashion of the times, and still is in the sport. But don't be so naive. HOW DARE YOU QUESTION THE KLECKO'S VERACITY!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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