When Is the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame Induction?
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The 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony is currently scheduled for Saturday, August 7 in Canton, Ohio.
Introduction
The National Football League’s annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony was originally scheduled to take place in Canton, Ohio, on August 8, 2020. However, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the ceremony was postponed until next year. The 2021 Hall of Fame induction will take place on August 7, 2021.
The list of inductees for the Class of 2020 includes former NFL players Steve Atwater, Isaac Bruce, Edgerrin James, and Reggie Wayne; former NFL coaches Jimmy Johnson and Bill Cowher; and former NFL executive Ron Wolf.
The Class of 2020 will be inducted into the Hall of Fame next year alongside any newly eligible players or coaches. Any players or coaches who were eligible for induction in 2020 but were not selected will also be eligible for induction in 2021.
To be eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame, a player or coach must have been retired for at least five years. If a player was active within the past five years, he must have been retired for at least one year.
History of the NFL Hall of Fame
The National Football League Hall of Fame is an American museum and hall of fame that honors professional football players, coaches, and executives. It is located in Canton, Ohio. The museum was established in 1963 and opened to the public in 1965. It is maintained by the non-profit Pro Football Hall of Fame Foundation.
Since its opening, the museum has inducted 387 individuals from behind the scenes as well as 1,281 players and 202 coaches. The Hall of Fame’s mission is “to honor the heroes of the game, to preserve its history, to promote its values, and to celebrate excellence everywhere.”
The 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, August 7th in Canton, Ohio.
Who is Eligible for the Hall of Fame?
Players, coaches, and contributors (e.g., team owners and personnel executives) who have been associated with professional football are eligible for selection to the Hall of Fame. There is no minimum age for eligibility; however, players must have last played or contributed to the game no more than 25 years before they are considered for selection.
Coaches and contributors are evaluated in the same manner as players, but their contributions are reviewed primarily on their impact on the game rather than on their individual accomplishments. A person who has made significant contributions to the game off the field (e.g., an administrator, broadcaster, or historian) may be eligible for selection as a contributor.
The Hall of Fame selection committee meets annually at the time and location of the Super Bowl to discuss candidates and select those individuals who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame that year. The committee is composed of media members from across the country who are experts in the history and coverage of professional football.
The Selection Process
The National Football League’s annual Hall of Fame induction ceremonies will be held on Saturday, August 7, 2021, in Canton, Ohio.
The selection process for the NFL Hall of Fame is a multi-step process that begins with the voting by current members of the Hall of Fame. A list of 25 finalists is then compiled, and that list is sent to a 44-member Selection Committee. The Committee then meets on “Selection Saturday,” which is the Saturday before the Super Bowl, to discuss and vote on which candidates will be inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Players must have been retired for at least five years before they are eligible to be nominated for the Hall of Fame.
The Enshrinement Ceremony
The Enshrinement Ceremony for the 2021 Hall of Famers will be held on Saturday, August 7th at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
The event will start at 7:00 p.m. ET and will be televised live on ESPN.
Conclusion
It has been decided that the 2021 NFL Hall of Fame induction will take place on Saturday, August 7th. The enshrinement ceremony will be held at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium in Canton, Ohio.
