Hines Ward, James Harrison not named finalists for Pro Football Hall Of Fame Class Of 2023
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Two Steelers legends must wait to hear their names called for the Hall.
Hines Ward and James Harrison were not selected as modern-era finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2023. The Hall of Fame announced the 15 modern-era finalists for next year's class on Wednesday, and the two were not included.
Aliquippa native Darrelle Revis was named a finalist, along with Dwight Freeney, Darren Woodson, Devin Hester, and Jared Allen, among others.
Introducing as a Finalist for the Hall's Class of 2023, @Revis24! pic.twitter.com/b19z9IWpP5
— Pro Football Hall of Fame (@ProFootballHOF) January 5, 2023
Aliquippa's Darrelle Revis is a Pro Football Hall of Fame FINALIST
— Bob Pompeani (@KDPomp) January 5, 2023
Unfortunately, both #Steelers Hines Ward and James Harrison on not on the list
There are 15 Finalists and only five will get the call to the Hall
Ward and Harrison were previously among the 28 players who made the list of modern-era semifinalists after receiving nominations in September.
Harrison was a first-year nominee, while Ward has been a semifinalist for seven straight years.