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01-26-2007, 12:12 AM
http://www.raidersrap.com/2006notes.html
Ray Guy Among Finalists
Former Raiders punter Ray Guy is among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2007, the Hall announced Jan. 10.
Guy, who played for the Raiders from 1973 to 1986, had a career punting average of 42.4 yards. He played in seven Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro six times. The former Southern Mississippi All-America was the first punter ever selected in the first round (23rd by Oakland in 1973) of the NFL draft.
Guy would become the first punter elected to the Hall of Fame.
The other 14 modern-era finalists are recently retired NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, running back Thurman Thomas, offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, wide receivers Michael Irvin, Art Monk and Andre Reed, guards Russ Grimm and Bob Kuechenberg, tackle Gary Zimmerman, defensive ends Fred Dean and Richard Dent, linebackers Derrick Thomas and Andre Tippett and cornerback Roger Wehrli.
Guard Gene Hickerson and tight end Charlie Sanders are the senior committee nominees this year.
The Class of 2007 will be determined at the HOF selection committee's annual meeting Feb. 3, the day before Super Bowl XLI in Miami.
To be elected, a finalist must receive a minimum of 80 percent of the total votes. Each year, three to six new Hall members are selected from the finalist list. To be considered, a player must have been retired at least five years.
Enshrinement of the class of 2007 will take place on the weekend of August 4-5 in Canton, Ohio.
Ray Guy Among Finalists
Former Raiders punter Ray Guy is among 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2007, the Hall announced Jan. 10.
Guy, who played for the Raiders from 1973 to 1986, had a career punting average of 42.4 yards. He played in seven Pro Bowls and was named All-Pro six times. The former Southern Mississippi All-America was the first punter ever selected in the first round (23rd by Oakland in 1973) of the NFL draft.
Guy would become the first punter elected to the Hall of Fame.
The other 14 modern-era finalists are recently retired NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue, running back Thurman Thomas, offensive lineman Bruce Matthews, wide receivers Michael Irvin, Art Monk and Andre Reed, guards Russ Grimm and Bob Kuechenberg, tackle Gary Zimmerman, defensive ends Fred Dean and Richard Dent, linebackers Derrick Thomas and Andre Tippett and cornerback Roger Wehrli.
Guard Gene Hickerson and tight end Charlie Sanders are the senior committee nominees this year.
The Class of 2007 will be determined at the HOF selection committee's annual meeting Feb. 3, the day before Super Bowl XLI in Miami.
To be elected, a finalist must receive a minimum of 80 percent of the total votes. Each year, three to six new Hall members are selected from the finalist list. To be considered, a player must have been retired at least five years.
Enshrinement of the class of 2007 will take place on the weekend of August 4-5 in Canton, Ohio.