(See Career Stats Below) Nothing against those that got in, but got to be a no-brainer soon, no?
New England Patriots legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri will haveto wait to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall Fame. As the 2025 class wasannounced, Vinatieri learned he will not be among those elected, moving hisnext opportunity to next year.
Those elected were wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, tight end Antonio Gate, defensiveend Jared Allen and cornerback Eric Allen.
Vinatieri arrived in New England in 1996 and stayed with the Patriots until 2005. A three-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Vinatieri won three Super Bowls with the Patriots and led the NFL in points in 2004.
Once his career with the Patriots ended, Vinatieri joined the Indianapolis Colts,where he'd the last 14 years of his NFL career before announcing his retirementin 2021. He'd go on to win another Super Bowl, the fourth of his career, andend his time in the NFL with a lengthy list of records.
In his 24 years in the NFL, Vinatieri set records for most career points scored(2,673), most consecutive field goals (44), most combined regular season andpostseason points (397), most career field goals made (599), most career fieldgoals attempted (715), most career seasons with 100-plus points (21), mostcareer overtime field goals (11), and most field goals made in a postseason(14), which he set in 2006.
New England Patriots legendary kicker Adam Vinatieri will haveto wait to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall Fame. As the 2025 class wasannounced, Vinatieri learned he will not be among those elected, moving hisnext opportunity to next year.
Those elected were wide receiver Sterling Sharpe, tight end Antonio Gate, defensiveend Jared Allen and cornerback Eric Allen.
Vinatieri arrived in New England in 1996 and stayed with the Patriots until 2005. A three-time Pro Bowler and three-time All-Pro, Vinatieri won three Super Bowls with the Patriots and led the NFL in points in 2004.
Once his career with the Patriots ended, Vinatieri joined the Indianapolis Colts,where he'd the last 14 years of his NFL career before announcing his retirementin 2021. He'd go on to win another Super Bowl, the fourth of his career, andend his time in the NFL with a lengthy list of records.
In his 24 years in the NFL, Vinatieri set records for most career points scored(2,673), most consecutive field goals (44), most combined regular season andpostseason points (397), most career field goals made (599), most career fieldgoals attempted (715), most career seasons with 100-plus points (21), mostcareer overtime field goals (11), and most field goals made in a postseason(14), which he set in 2006.