Eddie D a finalist for pro football hall of fame.

Originally posted by SofaKing:
Shouldn't induction be based on production, winning, and impact on the game? Eddie D did all three at a high level. If success truly starts at the top, he should be in. He formed the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL, won 5 championships, and changed the way organizations are ran in the NFL. Every other NFL franchise copied his 49ers in every way. He was in another class. If there was ever a non player who deserved to be in the HOF, it's Eddie D.

Originally posted by SofaKing:
Shouldn't induction be based on production, winning, and impact on the game? Eddie D did all three at a high level. If success truly starts at the top, he should be in. He formed the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL, won 5 championships, and changed the way organizations are ran in the NFL. Every other NFL franchise copied his 49ers in every way. He was in another class. If there was ever a non player who deserved to be in the HOF, it's Eddie D.

Originally posted by wysiwyg:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
Shouldn't induction be based on production, winning, and impact on the game? Eddie D did all three at a high level. If success truly starts at the top, he should be in. He formed the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL, won 5 championships, and changed the way organizations are ran in the NFL. Every other NFL franchise copied his 49ers in every way. He was in another class. If there was ever a non player who deserved to be in the HOF, it's Eddie D.

How ironic that it happens here in NO, where Eddie was accused of cozying up with the governor and riverboat gambling. It is a travesty that he is not it. Just like Pete Rose should be in (and Barry )

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
Shouldn't induction be based on production, winning, and impact on the game? Eddie D did all three at a high level. If success truly starts at the top, he should be in. He formed the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL, won 5 championships, and changed the way organizations are ran in the NFL. Every other NFL franchise copied his 49ers in every way. He was in another class. If there was ever a non player who deserved to be in the HOF, it's Eddie D.

Sounds like your describing Bill Walsh.

Originally posted by SofaKing:

Originally posted by Jcool:

Originally posted by SofaKing:
Shouldn't induction be based on production, winning, and impact on the game? Eddie D did all three at a high level. If success truly starts at the top, he should be in. He formed the greatest dynasty in the history of the NFL, won 5 championships, and changed the way organizations are ran in the NFL. Every other NFL franchise copied his 49ers in every way. He was in another class. If there was ever a non player who deserved to be in the HOF, it's Eddie D.

Sounds like your describing Bill Walsh.

Absolutely. I could use the same argument for Bill, and he's in. Eddie D should be in as well.

Originally posted by Jcool:
Hard to really quantify what an owners impact is when compared to players/coaches.

Originally posted by Tommyboy:
Sadly I think it will be decades before Eddie D gets in. The writers seem to only vote for those that they see on TV.

Originally posted by Dr_Bill_Walsh:

Originally posted by Tommyboy:
Sadly I think it will be decades before Eddie D gets in. The writers seem to only vote for those that they see on TV.

former SF Chronicle beat writer/curmudgeon Ira Miller chairs the election committe....still a hater I suppose

Originally posted by Schulzy:
Owners aren't getting in over great players and coaches sorry guys. Unfortunately, Eddie's best shot is that they have a separate category for owners.