Chart: Full NFL Hall of Fame class

February 1, 2015 at 5:56AM
FILE - From left are Orlando Pace in a 2006 file photo, Junior Seau in a 2006 file photo and and Kurt Warner in a 2010 file photo. All three, in their first year of eligibility, are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2015, that will be announced Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/File)
FILE - From left are Orlando Pace in a 2006 file photo, Junior Seau in a 2006 file photo and and Kurt Warner in a 2010 file photo. All three, in their first year of eligibility, are among the finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's class of 2015, that will be announced Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015. (AP Photo/File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Jerome Bettis, running back: Bruising runner ranks sixth in NFL history with 13,662 rushing yards.

Tim Brown, wide receiver: Ranks fifth in league history with 1,094 receptions. Totaled 105 touchdowns.

Charles Haley, DE/LB: The only player in NFL history to play on five Super Bowl-winning teams.

Junior Seau, linebacker: The eight-time All-Pro linebacker will be inducted posthumously.

Will Shields, guard: Never missed a game during his 14-season career with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bill Polian, executive: Best remembered for his stints as general manager of the Bills and Colts.

Ron Wolf, executive: Architect of a Packers team that made back-to-back Super Bowl appearances.

Finalists not elected: Running back Terrell Davis, linebacker Kevin Greene, receiver Marvin Harrison, safety John Lynch, offensive lineman Orlando Pace, quarterback Kurt Warner, kicker Morten Andersen and coaches Don Coryell, Tony Dungy and Jimmy Johnson,

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FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2004 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Will Shields poses with the Walter Payton Man of the Year Trophy during a news conference in Houston. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 30, 2004 file photo, Kansas City Chiefs linebacker Will Shields poses with the Walter Payton Man of the Year Trophy during a news conference in Houston. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - In this 1994 file photo, Charles Haley, watches on the sidelines during an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Glenn James, File)
FILE - In this 1994 file photo, Charles Haley, watches on the sidelines during an NFL football game in Irving, Texas. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. (AP Photo/Glenn James, File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 file photo, former team general manager Bill Polian on the Atlanta Falcons sidelines before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Bill Polian, Ron Wolf, and senior selection Mick Tingelhoff. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File)
FILE - In this Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012 file photo, former team general manager Bill Polian on the Atlanta Falcons sidelines before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers in Charlotte, N.C. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Bill Polian, Ron Wolf, and senior selection Mick Tingelhoff. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone, File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - At left, in an April 22, 2010 file photo, Jerry Rice talks to reporters at the NFL Draft in New York. At right, in An April 30, 2009 file photo, Tim Brown speaks at the announcement of the 2009 College Hall of Fame class at NASDAQ Marketsite in New York. Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan has denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago. Former Raiders receivers Brown and Rice both said in recent in
FILE - At left, in an April 22, 2010 file photo, Jerry Rice talks to reporters at the NFL Draft in New York. At right, in An April 30, 2009 file photo, Tim Brown speaks at the announcement of the 2009 College Hall of Fame class at NASDAQ Marketsite in New York. Former Oakland coach Bill Callahan has denied allegations made by two of his former players that he "sabotaged" the Raiders in their Super Bowl loss to Tampa Bay 10 years ago. Former Raiders receivers Brown and Rice both said in recent interviews they believe Callahan undermined his own team in the Super Bowl in 2003 because of his close friendship with Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden by altering the game plan less than two days before Oakland's 48-21 loss. (AP Photo/File) ORG XMIT: NY156 (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
Retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis stands on the sidelines during a ceremony honoring the Pittsburgh Steelers 80th anniversary team before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. The Ravens won 13-10. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Retired Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jerome Bettis stands on the sidelines during a ceremony honoring the Pittsburgh Steelers 80th anniversary team before an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2012. The Ravens won 13-10. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2000 file photo, Green Bay Packer General Manager Ron Wolf talks about the firing of Packers Head Coach Ray Rhodes and the entire coach staff in Green Bay, Wis. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Bill Polian, Ron Wolf, and senior selection Mick Tingelhoff. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2000 file photo, Green Bay Packer General Manager Ron Wolf talks about the firing of Packers Head Coach Ray Rhodes and the entire coach staff in Green Bay, Wis. Junior Seau, Jerome Bettis, Tim Brown, Charles Haley and Will Shields were elected Saturday, Jan. 31, 2015 to the Pro Football Hall of Fame along with Bill Polian, Ron Wolf, and senior selection Mick Tingelhoff. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File) (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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