"Six-time Super Bowl champion head coach Bill Belichick has been snubbed by the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, according to a report from ESPN. Citing four unidentified sources, ESPN reported on Tuesday that Belichick didn't receive the necessary 40 votes from the 50-person panel of media members and other Hall of Famers. ESPN said Belichick received a call from the Hall of Fame last Friday with the news."
"The report of Belichick's snub was met with significant criticism and shock considering he is widely regarded as one of the greatest coaches of all time. Critics of the snub include Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, who posted on social media: Insane don't even understand how this could be possible. Three-time NFL defensive player of the year JJ Watt also expressed his shock."
Bill Belichick failed to receive the required 40 votes from a 50-member Hall of Fame selection panel in his first year of eligibility and was informed by a Hall of Fame phone call. The Hall of Fame declined comment ahead of the 2026 class announcement. The decision provoked widespread criticism and disbelief from players and public figures, including Patrick Mahomes, J.J. Watt and LeBron James. Belichick compiled 333 wins in the regular season and playoffs, led New England to six Super Bowl titles and three additional appearances, won three AP Coach of the Year awards, and earlier won two Super Bowls as the Giants' defensive coordinator.
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