"In voting earlier this month, Belichick fell short of the 40 out of 50 votes needed for induction to the Pro Football Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility, four sources with firsthand knowledge of the outcome told ESPN. Belichick received a call from a Hall representative last Friday afternoon with the news that he won't be inducted into the Hall in Canton, Ohio, this summer."
"In fairness to Bill Belichick, I'd be "puzzled" and "disappointed" by this development. I'd also have some other few choice words that aren't suitable for print. Belichick is a Hall of Fame coach. And his résumé screams first-ballot Hall of Famer: Six Super Bowls (plus two more as the New York Giants defensive coordinator) Nine conference championships 302 regular-season wins 31 postseason wins"
Bill Belichick fell short of the 40-of-50 vote threshold required for first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his initial year of eligibility and will not be inducted in Canton this summer. Several people who spoke with the coach described him as "puzzled" and "disappointed" by his inability to secure at least 80% support from Hall committee members. Belichick's résumé includes six Super Bowls as head coach (plus two as the New York Giants defensive coordinator), nine conference championships, 302 regular-season wins and 31 postseason wins. The outcome has prompted surprise and frustration among observers who view him as an obvious Hall of Famer.
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