"Bill Belichick owns one of the most decorated coaching résumés in NFL history, with eight Super Bowl titles - six as the Patriots' head coach. But the legendary coach fell short of becoming first-ballot induction this year, failing to get the 40-out-of-50 votes needed for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026."
"The Pro Football Hall of Fame issued a statement defending its selection process and warning that bylaw violations could carry consequences."
"Of the more than 450 readers who voted, 93% believed Belichick should have made the Hall of Fame this year, while 6% said 'no,' and another 1% voted 'I'm not sure.""
"Most readers said his coaching résumé alone should have carried him. "The resume speaks for itself," one wrote. Another boiled it down to the sheer number of Super Bowl rings: "If that's not enough, nothing is." And some focused on how long he stayed at the top: "Nobody has anywhere near his record of sustained success.""
Bill Belichick, holder of eight Super Bowl titles including six as New England Patriots head coach, failed to secure first-ballot induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 after falling short of the 40-of-50 vote threshold. The Hall defended its selection process and warned that bylaw violations could carry consequences. A Boston.com poll of over 450 respondents found 93% believed Belichick should have been inducted this year, with 6% opposed and 1% unsure. Supporters cited his resume, championship rings, and sustained success, while critics cited the Brady partnership and Patriots-era scandals as complicating factors.
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