"New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been denied entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, with the longtime franchise figure falling short in voting alongside former head coach Bill Belichick. Kraft, a first-time finalist this year, did not receive enough votes from the Hall of Fame's 50-person selection committee to secure induction. The Class of 2026 will be formally announced on Thursday night at the NFL Honours in San Francisco."
"Kraft was the lone contributor finalist, while Belichick was the coaching candidate among a five-person group that also included former players Roger Craig, Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood. Each voter selected three of the five finalists, with between one and three candidates eligible for induction provided they received at least 40 votes. If no candidate reached that threshold, the top vote-getter would be elected. Kraft publicly backed his former coach following Belichick's omission."
Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots, was denied entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 after falling short in voting alongside former head coach Bill Belichick. Kraft was a first-time finalist and did not secure enough votes from the Hall of Fame's 50-person selection committee. Revised 2025 voting rules placed Kraft and Belichick in direct competition; Belichick was the coaching candidate among five finalists that included Roger Craig, Ken Anderson and L.C. Greenwood, while Kraft was the lone contributor finalist. Each voter selected three finalists and candidates needed at least 40 votes for induction. Kraft publicly expressed support for Belichick.
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