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01-07-2009, 08:36 AM
Woodson, Dawson among Hall finalists
By Scott Brown, TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Defensive back Rod Woodson and center Dermontti Dawson could become the first Steelers players from the post-1970s era to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The two, along with former Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm, who starred at Southmoreland High School and Pitt before embarking on a successful NFL playing career, are among the 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2009.
A minimum of four and a maximum of seven from the finalists will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
Voting will take place Jan. 31, the day before Super Bowl XLIII. Players must receive a minimum of 80 percent of the vote to make it into the Hall of Fame.
Woodson, who played for the Steelers from 1987-96, is eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time this year. Considered one of the greatest defensive backs of all time, Woodson was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro honors six times. He intercepted 71 passes during a playing career that also included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders. Woodson still holds the NFL record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns (12).
Dawson, who played his entire career with the Steelers (1988-2000), is a first-time finalist for the Hall of Fame. He was named first-team All-Pro for six consecutive seasons (1993-98) and played in 170 consecutive games before a hamstring injury ended the streak in 1999.
Grimm, who played for the Washington Redskins from 1981-91, was one of the anchors on the vaunted "Hogs" offensive line. The Scottdale native earned All-Pro honors four consecutive years (1983-86) and played on three Super Bowl-winning teams.
Grimm was a finalist for the Hall of Fame two years ago.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_605966.html
By Scott Brown, TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Defensive back Rod Woodson and center Dermontti Dawson could become the first Steelers players from the post-1970s era to make the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The two, along with former Steelers assistant head coach Russ Grimm, who starred at Southmoreland High School and Pitt before embarking on a successful NFL playing career, are among the 17 finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2009.
A minimum of four and a maximum of seven from the finalists will be enshrined in Canton, Ohio.
Voting will take place Jan. 31, the day before Super Bowl XLIII. Players must receive a minimum of 80 percent of the vote to make it into the Hall of Fame.
Woodson, who played for the Steelers from 1987-96, is eligible for the Hall of Fame for the first time this year. Considered one of the greatest defensive backs of all time, Woodson was selected to 11 Pro Bowls and earned All-Pro honors six times. He intercepted 71 passes during a playing career that also included stints with the San Francisco 49ers, Baltimore Ravens and Oakland Raiders. Woodson still holds the NFL record for most interceptions returned for touchdowns (12).
Dawson, who played his entire career with the Steelers (1988-2000), is a first-time finalist for the Hall of Fame. He was named first-team All-Pro for six consecutive seasons (1993-98) and played in 170 consecutive games before a hamstring injury ended the streak in 1999.
Grimm, who played for the Washington Redskins from 1981-91, was one of the anchors on the vaunted "Hogs" offensive line. The Scottdale native earned All-Pro honors four consecutive years (1983-86) and played on three Super Bowl-winning teams.
Grimm was a finalist for the Hall of Fame two years ago.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/sports/steelers/s_605966.html