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Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri were elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026; enshrinement in Canton is set for Aug. 8, with ticket info and enshrinement-week events announced.
Roger Craig was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2026, with Frank Gore—who was a first-year finalist—saying he’s glad Craig gets the spotlight first and that he’ll pursue his own induction in future elections.
Amid fan outrage over Bill Belichick’s first-year Hall of Fame snub, the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2026 was announced: Roger Craig, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri will be enshrined in Canton, Aug. 8. The controversy cited Deflategate/Spygate as factors in Belichick’s exclusion and Kraft’s missed inductee threshold was noted; the ceremony will take place in Canton, Ohio.
Five new Pro Football Hall of Famers were elected for 2026: Drew Brees, Roger Craig, Larry Fitzgerald, Luke Kuechly and Adam Vinatieri. Brees and Fitzgerald earned first-ballot status, while Kuechly and Vinatieri were in their second year of eligibility; Craig waited 28 years for his turn. Belichick and Kraft, as coach and contributor candidates, were not inducted, and Seniors L.C. Greenwood and Ken Anderson also fell short of the 80% threshold. Enshrinement is Aug. 8 in Canton.
Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers broke an NFL record previously held by Roger Craig, becoming the running back with the most receptions in their first seven seasons. McCaffrey also leads the league in receiving touchdowns among running backs and rushing yards, putting up impressive numbers for the 2023 season. If he maintains this pace, he could become the first running back since 2010 to lead in both rushing and receiving yards.
Christian McCaffrey, running back for the San Francisco 49ers, broke an NFL record previously held by Roger Craig by recording his 484th reception of his career, the most by a running back in their first seven seasons. McCaffrey also leads the league in receiving touchdowns among running backs and rushing yards, putting up impressive numbers that could make him the first running back since 2010 to lead in both categories.
Running back Roger Craig and coaches Tom Coughlin and Mike Shanahan have advanced to the next stage of consideration for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The selection committees have narrowed down the list of candidates, and the finalists will be part of the Hall's Class of 2024 if they receive at least 80% of the votes next January. Craig, known for his versatility as a runner and receiver, was a key player in the San Francisco 49ers' dynasty in the 1980s. Coughlin and Shanahan are both two-time Super Bowl-winning coaches.
Former MLB pitcher and San Francisco Giants manager Roger Craig has died at the age of 93 following a short illness. Craig won three World Series championships during his career, including two as a player with the Dodgers and one as a coach with the Detroit Tigers. He managed the Giants from 1985-1992, leading them to NL West titles in 1987 and 1989. Craig was highly regarded as a pitching guru and served as a pitching coach for several teams throughout his career.
Roger Craig, a former pitcher and coach who won three World Series as a player and managed the San Francisco Giants to the National League pennant in 1989, died at the age of 93. Craig was known for teaching the split-fingered fastball, which became the pitch of the 1980s. He taught the delivery to Jack Morris, who helped the Detroit Tigers win the 1984 World Series, and to Mike Scott, who won the 1986 N.L. Cy Young Award. Craig was also the starting pitcher for the Dodgers in their final game before moving from Brooklyn to Los Angeles and threw the first pitch in the Mets' history.
Roger Craig, a former pitcher for three championship teams and manager of the San Francisco Giants, has died at the age of 93. Craig was a beloved figure in the Giants organization and was credited with teaching the split-finger fastball to Hall of Fame starter Jack Morris and 1986 NL Cy Young Award winner Mike Scott. He led the Giants to NL West titles in 1987 and 1989, but the 1989 World Series was interrupted by a massive earthquake. Craig finished with a 738-737 record as a major league manager.
Former MLB pitcher and manager Roger Craig, who managed the San Francisco Giants from 1985-92, has passed away at the age of 93. Craig had a winning record in each of his first five full seasons with the Giants and won the division twice, including in 1989 when the Giants won the NL pennant for the second time in San Francisco and the first since 1962. Craig also pitched in the majors for parts of 12 seasons and won three World Series rings.
Roger Craig, former manager of the San Francisco Giants, passed away at the age of 93 after a short illness. Craig managed the Giants from 1985-92 and led them to two National League West titles and the 1989 World Series. He was known for his positive and inspirational demeanor, and his ability to rally the team during the 1980s youth movement. Craig was a former player, coach, and manager who reached the World Series in all three roles.
Former Major League Baseball pitcher, pitching coach, and manager Roger Craig has passed away at the age of 93. Craig played for the Dodgers, Mets, Cardinals, Reds, and Phillies, winning three World Series titles. He later became a successful pitching coach, teaching the split-finger fastball to Hall of Famer Jack Morris and leading the Tigers to a World Series championship in 1984. Craig's most successful managerial run came with the Giants, where he transformed the team into winners and introduced the iconic catchphrase "Humm Baby" into the Bay Area baseball lexicon.