2013 Hall Of Fame Finalists Preview and Predictions

Canton, OH will be prepared to immortality new members to the Hall of Fame as the class of 2013 will be announced Saturday.

Each year before the Super Bowl, the Selection Committee will hurdle to elect on the 17 finalists. Some waited months, while others were on hold for years – even decades. Among the extraordinary athletes who have an opportunity of a lifetime are:

Dec. 16, 2012; Glendale, AZ, USA: Detailed view of the Pro Football Hall of Fame logo on the jacket of Charley Trippi on the sidelines of the Arizona Cardinals against the Detroit Lions game at University of Phoenix Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

Larry Allen – Guard/Tackle – 1994-2005 Dallas Cowboys; 2006-07 San Francisco 49ers

Jerome Bettis – Running Back – 1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams; 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers

Tim Brown – Wide Receiver/Kick Returner/Punt Returner – 1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders; 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cris Carter – Wide Receiver – 1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles; 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings; 2002 Miami Dolphins

Curley Culp – 1968-1974 Kansas City Chiefs; 1974-1980 Houston Oilers; 1980-81 Detroit Lions

Edward DeBartolo, Jr. – Owner – 1977-2000 San Francisco 49ers

Kevin Greene – Linebacker/Defensive End – 1985-1992 Los Angeles Rams; 1993-95 Pittsburgh Steelers; 1996, 1998-99 Carolina Panthers; 1997 San Francisco 49ers

Charles Haley – Defensive End/Linebacker – 1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers; 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys

Art Modell – Owner – 1961-1995 Cleveland Browns; 1996-2011 Baltimore Ravens

Jonathan Ogden – Tackle – 1996-2007 Baltimore Ravens

Bill Parcells – Coach – 1983-1990 New York Giants; 1993-96 New England Patriots; 1997-99 New York Jets; 2003-06 Dallas Cowboys

Andre Reed – Wide Receiver – 1985-1999 Buffalo Bills; 2000 Washington Redskins

Dave Robinson – 1963-1972 Green Bay Packers; 1973-74 Washington Redskins

Warren Sapp – Defensive Tackle – 1995-2003 Tampa Bay Buccaneers; 2004-07 Oakland Raiders

Will Shields – Guard – 1993-2006 Kansas City Chiefs

Michael Strahan – Defensive End – 1993-2007 New York Giants

Aeneas Williams – Cornerback/Safety – 1991-2000 Phoenix/Arizona Cardinals; 2001-04 St. Louis Rams

Each nominee needs to receive at least 80 percent from the Selection Committee in order to earn their Gold Jacket come August 3. The minimum amount that can be ushered in is four and the maximum to be allowed are seven. Apparently, this powerhouse class will honor seven individuals, unlike the 2012 class that had six elected.

As usual, many of these legendary nominees will be left out with many questions as to why and will have to wait at least another year to finally gain the eternal consideration.

Come Saturday evening at 5:30 p.m. ET, the NFL Network will announce the2013 class in an hour-long special from the Super Bowl Media Center in New Orleans, LA.

Here are the names Fansided expects to be ultimately announced:

Jonathan Ogden
Larry Allen
Bill Parcells
Michael Strahan
Charles Haley
Art Modell
Andre Reed

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