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Even if Pat mcafee cant be immortalized in bronze his fan base will forever immortalize him

sucks that frank gore cant make it because he will never retire

I would 100 percent watch the selection debate

If you choose ONE RU-vid chanel that can be remained forever, choose NFL Throwback.

This channel is way underrated this and NFL Films

Those selection debates have to be some of the best football discussions of all time. I would love to see them.

The fact they kept T.O. out because of feelings over stats is a joke. stats > feelings

"I've got a name here but I think we should just skip it" *Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson*

The fact that the HOF had the audicity to snub T.O. of first ballot just because they dont like him is sad

"We hate disappointing any of them, but we don't want to disrespect them at all" What a great mindset to be in, you can tell that they truly are honored to be a part of the process and care deeply about the players.

Am I the only one that teared up when all the hall of famers found out that they made it??

The committee voting for Brady in 2029: “so uhh, sorry to interrupt your schedules but you can go home no need to vote”

There are so many snubs for the Hall that the list is endless.

One guy standing up and saying “Brady” will all that’s needed lmao. Same with Belichick 😂😂😂

I bet that atleast 1 person did a Joke vote with Johnny Manziel

Ken Anderson should be in the Hall of Fame.

I’d pay the hall of fame all my money to get Pat Mcafee in 😂

Why do all of these minidocumentaries make me so dang emotional...

Having you’re name call to the HOF has to be the most single thing exciting to your life because you enter Football Heaven

One of the great quotes I read from a HOF voter in one of the leagues was, “Can you write the history of the sport, and they aren’t included?”

See you in 5 years Larry Fitz!

walter payton at the end with that music makes me tear up everytime. rip to a legend.

Devin Hester should be a first ballot hall of famer at least

18:15 "Now we need you to get some pants on." Lmao the cool with which he delivered that line! 🤣🤣👏👏

Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson are slam dunk first ballot hall of famers. All dominant, all iconic and each an integral part of pro football history. After that, I’m looking at Ronde Barber, John Lynch, Tony Boselli, Tory Holt and Reggie Wayne. FYI, that list is based on the list of 15 modern era finalists (if I could pick from the 25 modern era finalist, I would replace Reggie Wayne with Patrick Willis, I was shocked he did not make the cut). For senior candidates, Cliff Branch has waited far too long to the point where he won’t even be alive for his induction which is sad and frustrating. He has 3-all pros and 4 pro bowls. Both of those are more than current hall of famers Lynn Swann, John Stallworth and looking to be future hall of famer Drew Pearson (he was announced to be a senior finalist). Cliff Branch was the best deep threat of the 70s and “speed kills” is synonymous with him. He also has 3 Super Bowls with an iconic play in his 3rd one. Yet, he is still not in.

Who else shed a tear seeing them all happy

Seeing David Baker knock on doors and the players and coaches reactions is honestly so good

16:05 that’s such a meme now😂

THIS is one of the many reasons why I love this great sport. Football is family!

Gl throwback should be inducted in the RU-vid hall of fame

I love this informative video. This is very candid! I'm really sure it takes lots of effort and homework to vote in the committee.

This channel has been teaching me so much about this beautiful sport! From one of the few Colombian football fans I can say I love watching this type of videos!

I just want Sterling Sharpe in there just to see Shannon happy

Hall of fame nights are always my favorite days of the year i love to see the emotion. The knock is one of my favorite sports tradition ever.

Damn shame Former Raider Head Coach Tom Flores is not in. And I’m a Cowboys fan

I would love to be a part of those discussions for who should be in the Hall of Fame, it makes you really compare different eras, offenses, defenses, divisions, difficulty of competition, etc.

After watching this, especially this football season, just what it takes to capture greatness is amazing.

appreciate the upload, now I’ll know how my induction goes for the NFL Street vol 2 wing of the Hall of Fame

This ended up being so moving. It's so nice to see the verification of these guys life's work. It's amazing.

So are y’all gonna put Tom Flores the first Latino nfl qb and Latino coach who won 2 rings or are y’all just gonna snub him cause he’s a raider

NFL films has create great football videos just like this one keep up the good work

Does the hall of fame matter? It sure matters to the people who get selected. Jimmy Johnson's reaction is especially memorable, especially with Troy Aikman trying not to break down while watching from the booth.

lol they have an electoral college to pick the hall of famers

Hands down The best video I ever watched

What David Baker has done for the Hall Of Fame is incredible whoever replaces him will have some massive shoes to fill.

The Players in the HOF should vote

I would give such a fiery presentation for Steve Tasker

Thx for this

Could you please do Titans Lions highlights from 2001 because I remember the gnarly fight with Hopkins and scroggins as well as Henry Fords touchdown in Detroit

It's great to see all those hofs smile and cry knowing that there legacy will live forever

Ryan Fitzpatrick should be a hall of famer. Maybe not for being a goat but for being magical.

Who do y’all other viewers think should go in? Edit:Oh thanks for the heart and pin NFL. Oh when I edit this it gets unpinned.

Great video.

Watching this made me realize a lot of players not going to the hall of fame😂😂😂

NFL throwback has to be the most underrated football channel on the platform.

These features are setting this channel apart from every other channel that solely cover the NFL. Just giving information in an entertaining way is a lost art.

I sat next to Peter King at an airport bar in Detroit for about 15 minutes. Very cool hearing him (in that distinct voice of his) trying to convince someone on his phone to vote for Jerome Bettis into the HOF. Quite interesting. BTW, King is a good tipper. 👍

Where’s the Packers vs Rams 2002 playoff highlights??

Al2ays got to love the heartfelt moments 18:58 on for the next minute

I love the shade they throw at Brett favre

Richard Seymour deserves to get in the Hall of Fame this time

mister NFL films guy i absolutely love ur voice

I wonder for kickers what the criteria is?? for example vinatieri or justin tucker (once he retires of course), I think both deserve a hall of fame look.

T.O was first ballot, y'all massed that up 💯

Damn this got me all emotional at the end😨

I cried watching this. I can't wait for Peytons speech.

Having a debate is nice and all, but I have a feeling they'll just say "Okay, Peyton Manning. He's in, let's move on"

If all you need is a pro bowl then that means Mitch trubisky can make the hall of fame in 5 years 😳😳

This whole video just gave me goosebumps

Is there any other source that says being in a pro-bowl is a requirement for being inducted into the HOF? Can't find that requirement anywhere else. Not even on the Pro Football HOF website.

11:40 T.O be like: Are you sure about this whole statement? I feel like working out in my lawn kept me out of the hall.

3:38 couldn’t agree more

Best comment ever said by a player-"I like this kinda party baby"!!!

I shall keep this in mind, as it will totally be relevant to my life

Sterling Sharp checks all of the boxes impact on the game eye test big game and big moments besides there has been a precedent set with Gayle Sayers Terrell Davis Calvin Johnson and Patrick Willis.

19:03 this is during the season that the NFL is blowing out 100 candles

Drew Pearson looking like he’ll get in finally!

ok. i admit it. it made me a little teary eyed. touche throwback channel. touche.

Its 2021 and i still want TO back!

Cant wait for mahomes to be talked about... gonna be a loud debate when that happens

7:38 an paul allen radio call to made headlines for all of the right reasons

Thanks I need this the NFL is my dream

No joke, Blair Buswell was my neighbor growing up. Amazing man

You should have 1mil subs plus

Yo can you please do the 2012 NFC championship game before the championship rounds please?

I never knew that the First Team All-Pro/Pro Bowl requirement to get in the Hall of Fame was a thing. Then again, any player who has been voted to the HOF has at least received one or both of those honors anyway.

The guy who makes the HOF busts was a college teammate of Steve Young.

We need you to put some pants on 😂😂😂

What a magical experience

John Lynch and Zach Thomas should be in there! Also Reggie Wayne and Tory Holt!

17:32 david baker's knock of destiny time

Sterling Sharpe!!! A beast of a WR for 8 seasons then a horrible injury robbed any fan of the NFL an amazing athlete like he was, it was a shame I felt so bad for him. He would of been in SB 31&32 and maybe he could of been the difference maker in SB 32 instead of Terrell Davis🤯

5:10 shots fired

Coach Tom Flores needs to be in the Hall, not a maybe, it’s a must

So where is Chad Johnson?

I wonder if Steve McNair will ever get in

Honestly no one in media should be apart of the selection committee, it should former players and coaches, people who were actually apart of the game not people who just covered it. I feel like that’s why so many guys haven’t gotten in. And based off the requirements for a player to get in, it doesn’t seem like they need much to get into the hall of fame now. Every player and or coach that was in the NFL prior to its inception in 1963 should be in the hall. Those players and coaches built the league into what it was once the HOF was created. Forget stats, all those men played when the game was hard and tough, primitive and just straight up ugly. The HOF isn’t the same anymore it’s just like WWE’s fake HOF a popularity contest, and who can get more people to show up to the presentation so they can sell tickets. I wasn’t around in the old school times but I’m very old school when it comes to football, and there are so many guys that played this game that should even though they weren’t “great players” any guy who played and gave more then 10 years of his life to this game should be in the HOF whether he was great player or not. 10+ years is a long time and not to not be acknowledged for the time you put into this game to make it what it is now it just unfair to those guys. That’s just my take on it though.

If it doesn't matter what they did off the field Antoine Brown is a first ballot HOF.

Hall of fame isnt legit until saint Art Modell is in it

Welp Brees looking like he’s gonna be a first ballot 2025 hall of fame