2005 NFL Hall of Fame Inductee's

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The sad thing is that they really live up to the name of Hall of "Fame." Art was a workman-like guy who flew under the radar because he was a quiet decent guy who didn't make spectacular plays, but made ALL the little plays and had super hands. Michael Irvin, on the other hand, makes the top 6 with inferior stats to Art, because he was a loudmouth who has always kept himself in the spotlight, even since retiring with his ESPN gig.

IMO, its almost more of a compliment to Art to have all these knowledgeable former players like Salisbury, Hoge, Schlereth, etc etc. crying out that it is a horrible shame that he isn't in the Hall. I think it is probably more important to him to have earned their respect than to have earned the respect of these random sportswriters. Still, it blows that he keeps getting snubbed.