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49ers great Staley not among Hall of Fame Class of 2025 semifinalists originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
Six first-time eligible candidates were announced Wednesday among the 25 modern-era semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
However, longtime 49ers offensive tackle Joe Staley did not advance in the voting process.
Staley, who retired following the 2019 season, made the initial cut to 50 individuals in his first year of eligibility before he was eliminated in the most recent round of voting.
Staley was a six-time Pro Bowl selection in his 13 NFL seasons. He was chosen to the NFL All-Decade for the 2010s.
Advancing to the final 25 among the first-year eligible candidates were quarterback Eli Manning, guard Marshal Yanda, edge rusher Terrell Suggs, linebacker Luke Kuechly, safety Earl Thomas and kicker Adam Vinatieri.
The list of 25 includes running back Ricky Watters and wide receiver Anquan Boldin, both of whom played for the 49ers during their careers.
Watters played his first three seasons with the 49ers and was a major part of the organization’s most recent Super Bowl title. He signed with the Philadelphia Eagles after San Francisco’s 1994 championship season. Watters was named to the Pro Bowl five times.
Boldin played three seasons with the 49ers (2013-15). He caught 237 passes for 3,030 yards and 16 touchdowns after successful seasons with Arizona and Baltimore. He was a three-time Pro Bowl player.
The list of semifinalists includes 17 individuals who were semifinalists a year ago, too. The only previously eligible newcomers to the list are offensive linemen Richmond Webb and Steve Wisniewski.
Reduction voting is also occurring in the seniors, coach and contributor categories. The names of those finalists will be announced in December, according to the Hall of Fame.
Eventually, 20 finalists will be discussed and voted on by the entire selection committee in advance of Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.
There is no set number of annual…
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Publish date : 2024-11-20 14:04:00
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