"The former New England Patriots head coach has the most Super Bowl wins as a head coach (six), along with ranking first in Super Bowl appearances (nine), playoff wins (31) and second in wins (333). His all-time NFL record of 333-178, including the regular and postseason, puts him only second behind Don Shula (347) for career victories. He also won two championships as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants."
"Multiple sources told ESPN's Van Natta Jr. and Wickersham that Spygate and Deflategate, a pair of cheating scandals that occurred at different points during the Patriots' dynasty, came up in deliberations among voters. Nonetheless, Belichick's decorated career as an NFL head coach led to many fans and Hall of Fame voters believing he was a first-ballot lock. Instead, he'll have to wait until at least next year to receive the call for Canton, Ohio."
Bill Belichick fell short of the 40-of-50 votes required for first-ballot Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in his first year of eligibility. He owns six Super Bowl wins as a head coach, nine Super Bowl appearances, 31 playoff victories and 333 career wins, second only to Don Shula. He previously won two championships as a defensive coordinator with the New York Giants. Voters brought up Spygate and Deflategate during deliberations. Belichick will remain eligible for future ballots and must wait at least one more year for potential induction. Prominent players reacted with surprise.
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