"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."
""Six Super Bowls isn't enough?" Belichick asked an associate, referring to the championships he won as head coach of the New England Patriots. He won two more as defensive coordinator of the New York Giants. To another associate, he said, "What does a guy have to do?""
"With an NFL coaching record of 333-178, including playoffs -- second all-time to Don Shula's 347 victories -- Belichick was considered by most fans and Hall voters to be a first-ballot lock."
Belichick fell short of the 40 of 50 votes required for Pro Football Hall of Fame induction in his first year of eligibility, and a Hall representative informed him last Friday. Sources described him as puzzled and disappointed, and he asked associates whether six Super Bowls should be sufficient given his record. One source said politics influenced the outcome and that Belichick does not view the result as a reflection on his accomplishments. Belichick's NFL coaching record is 333-178 including playoffs, second to Don Shula's 347 victories. He was a finalist alongside Robert Kraft.
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