Bill Belichick Misses First-Ballot Hall of Fame Induction After Vote

Bill Belichick was denied first-ballot entry into the Pro Football Hall of Fame after failing to reach the 80 percent voting threshold from the selection committee.Voters like Vahe Gregorian prioritized senior candidates Ken Anderson and Roger Craig over the eight-time Super Bowl winner, while critics like Tom Brady and Jimmy Johnson called the exclusion an embarrassment.The official Class of 2026 will be revealed on February 5 during the National Football League Honors ceremony in the USA.