49ers great Craig once again snubbed from Pro Football Hall of Fame

Roger Craig has been snubbed once again. The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday announced three seniors who have advanced as finalists for the Class of 2025. And, once again, Craig did not make the cut. In fact, Craig did not even advance to the list of nine semifinalists under consideration for the final three spots. The three finalists for the Class of 2025 in the seniors category are Maxie Baughan, Sterling Sharpe and Jim Tyrer. Mike Holmgren was named a finalist in the coach category. Holmgren advanced over George Seifert and Mike Shanahan, who were among those also under consideration. Holmgren was an assistant coach on two 49ers teams that won Super Bowls. He won a Super Bowl while head coach of the Green Bay Packers for seven seasons (1992-98). He then coached the Seattle Seahawks from 1999 to 2008, which included one Super Bowl appearance. Ralph Hay was chosen as the finalist among contributors. Hay is credited with organizing the first meeting of football owners in his automobile dealer showroom in Canton, Ohio, in 1920 as the first step toward forming the National Football League. For the first time, the finalists from the seniors, coach and contributor categories will...